How to Use Multiple Desktops on One Screen in Windows 11

The ability to use virtual desktops in Windows 11 can be a huge advantage for end-users with multiple projects. That's especially true if you have employees still working from home on laptops or desktops with one monitor. The Task View pane in Windows 11 allows you to add virtual desktops, manage the view of your virtual desktop and move applications to different desktops. This tutorial explains how to take advantage of the multiple desktop feature in Windows 11. Read the blog.

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3 Strategies for Healthcare Merger, Acquisition Cybersecurity Due Diligence

Assessing the target company's cyber resiliency and establishing a list of non-negotiables are among the top strategies for conducting healthcare merger and acquisition cybersecurity due diligence.

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What is WiFi 6?

In this video, you will discover a variety of Aruba solutions to combat high latency and network solutions, including the new 802.11ax access points. To learn more, contact AZ Datacom, LLC for further details.

How We Keep the Microsoft Cloud Up and Running

Curious to see where, and how, the Microsoft Cloud operates? The video we've included here takes you behind the scenes to Microsoft's operations rooms where highly trained technicians and AI monitor the data center's critical infrastructure. Customers like you expect a resilient and secure computing environment. Microsoft helps us meet your expectations with teams of cyber security experts monitoring trillions of threat signals daily, as well as software engineers worldwide who track response times and performance as well as power, cooling and other data center systems. Watch the video. Reply to this email to discuss how our team of Microsoft experts can help you benefit from a secure, resilient computing environment in the Microsoft Cloud.

Microsoft Rolls Out Passwordless Sign-on for Azure Virtual Desktop

"I've lost my password" is probably the most common complaint heard by tech support. Fortunately, Azure Virtual Desktop has a new single sign-on capability that helps prevent this problem. Read about this new security feature in Azure Virtual Desktop.

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How to win and retain young talent post pandemic

The media is rife with stories on the 'Great Resignation', 'Great Attrition', 'Great Reassessment', 'Quiet Quitting', and all things talent-centric.  The pandemic has changed the hiring playing field and what worked in 2019 to hire and retain talent no longer works in 2022. Remote work culture has subjected the workforce to enormous changes, resulting in a massive shift in their values of work and personal life. 

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Lenovo Workstations for Client AI

This solution brief illustrates the many ways businesses use AI today—and how Lenovo workstations offer the computing power needed in order to efficiently run these complex systems. To learn more about client AI and Lenovo workstations, please contact us today.

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Decatur School District

At the Decatur City School District, Aruba Networks modernized networking infrastructure, resulting in amazing benefits—including cuts to absenteeism, increased graduation rates, and more. Learn about the details in this solution brief—and if you have questions, contact AZ Datacom, LLC for further details.

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From enabling hybrid work to creating collaborative experiences—here's what's new in Microsoft 365

With organizations settling into hybrid work, the new challenge for organizations is to balance employee demands for flexibility with business needs. Read the blog to gain insight on how the new capabilities in Microsoft 365 are tackling these challenges.

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Staggering 90% of cyber risk remains uninsured

A recent report by Swiss RE claims that 90% of cyber risks remain uninsured. Read the report to gain insight into why the total costs of handling a cyber incident for SMEs are three times more than for large corporations.

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Cloud computing is reinventing cars and trucks

Among the many industries the cloud is having a major impact on is the auto industry. Read this article to learn how cloud-defined, cloud-operated cars and trucks are the future of the industry.

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How to Boost Employee Performance in a Hybrid Work Environment

From empathy-based leadership to so-called intentional collaboration, there are steps your organization can take to boost the morale, performance and productivity of your hybrid workforce. Read this article for some terrific and timely advice.

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Why Lenovo in Higher Education

Today's students and faculties are immersed in more technology than ever—and they need innovative devices to access this technology. This brochure showcases the large suite of cutting-edge mobile devices and workstations that Lenovo has designed to empower learners and educators both. Please contact us today for more information.

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An Afternoon with a Navy Seal

Listen to this webinar featuring Navy Seal Brent Gleeson sharing inspiring stories about combat and relating his experiences to the business world. Gain insight as he explains the importance of teamwork, persistence, adaptation and leveraging elite partnerships to achieve success.

Healthcare IT leaders on cloud adoption challenges

Healthcare IT leaders have been faced with several cloud adoption challenges over the last few years. Read the article to learn why security and compliance issues have become leading barriers.

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The Awkward Dance Between Hybrid Work And Unprepared Corporate Culture

Corporate cultures aren't designed for the flexibility of hybrid workplaces. Read this article for ideas on how to align culture with the new hybrid workforce.

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Introducing Microsoft Surface Hub 2S

This brief, eye-catching video illustrates the power of Surface Hub 2S. See a team use the Hub 2S and Microsoft software to collaborate via the large, high-definition display, design with pen input, interactively present with the touch screen, interact via video conferencing, and more. For more information about Surface Hub 2S, contact us today.

What the industry wants to improve on NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework was meant to be a dynamic document that is continuously revised, enhanced and updated to keep pace with the evolving threat landscape. Read the article to learn about the most recent and most significant update, CSF 2.0.

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Lenovo Launches New ThinkPad P Series Mobile Workstations, Premiering Ultra Performance Mode

This press release reports on the launch of the Lenovo ThinkPad P Series and the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3—mobile workstations that are all equipped with the 10th Gen Intel® H Series mobile processors and feature the new Ultra Performance Mode. Please contact us for more information about Lenovo mobile workstations.

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Hybrid Working: Five Ways To Create a Powerful Hybrid Office

Most companies are still in the experimental stage of optimizing their hybrid work environment—seeing what works, what doesn't and making the necessary adjustments. To help your business navigate the new landscape, here are five tips on creating a powerful hybrid office.

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Experts Speak On The Future Of Hybrid Work

In this CNBC video, experts weigh in on the key factors underlying workplace transformation post-pandemic. Watch it for some excellent and timely analysis.

Windows Virtual Desktop on Modern Devices

This eBook provides a detailed look for IT administrators at the advantages of combining Windows 10 devices, especially Microsoft Surface computers, with Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD). WVD helps customers meet increasingly complex business and security requirements, including multi-layered security, compliance with industry/privacy regulations, support for an elastic workforce, and business continuity. Using WVD with Microsoft Surface laptops, 2-in-1s, and all-in-one devices provides unique benefits, such as redirecting keyboard/touchscreen/pen input to the virtual host for greater security, offline local file syncing when network connectivity is lost, and much more. For more information about Windows Virtual Desktop and Microsoft Surface with Windows 10, read the paper and contact us today.

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Smart Mobility: Finding Flow for Government

This brochure shows you how Lenovo devices can be put to work in a variety of public sectors where mobility is crucial. If you would like to learn more, please reach out to us for more information.

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5 Cybersecurity tools to empower your business

This checklist describes 5 cybersecurity tools to empower small businesses including firewalls, DNS protection, endpoint protection, email gateway security and cloud-based security. Contact us today for more information on Cisco cybersecurity solutions.

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Track Adversaries and Improve Posture with Microsoft Threat Intelligence Solutions

Microsoft has announced two new security products driven by their acquisition of RiskIQ. Read the blog for insight on Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence and Microsoft Defender External Attack Surface Management.

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Will new CISA guidelines move the needle on cyber defense?

CISA is set to release a long-anticipated list of cyber performance goals for critical infrastructure. Read the article to learn how much impact this list will have on further regulation while Congress and the White House remain divided.

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3 Tips for Choosing a Next-Generation Firewall for Small Business

This white paper explains how SMBs need their firewalls to provide effective threat protection, be easy to use, and save time while simultaneously reducing costs. Contact us today for more information on Cisco firewall solutions.

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Introducing Surface Pro 9

Get to know the Surface Pro 9 in this video. It's selling fast, so be sure to get yours quickly. To learn more or place an order, feel free to get in touch with us now!

Hybrid Work - The new Microsoft Office in Vienna

Hybrid working models that focus on people's needs are the new reality. Watch the video to gain insight on Microsoft Austria's office that highlights social places for creative and focused work as well as space and time for mental health.

Remote Work Doesn't Work Everywhere—But Flexibility Can

While countless polls show that most employees want remote work options because of the perceived improved work life balance, it's a mistake to conflate remote work with more flexibility and less stress—remote workers can feel isolated and actually end up working longer hours and burnout faster. The key to a happier, more flexible workforce is the company culture.

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Enable flexible work with Surface for your workforce and customers

In this portfolio, you'll discover the new technology, new features, and great new devices that feature in this Surface launch. Get your devices soon—they're going to sell out fast! Contact us today for more information on devices or to place your orders.

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Is remote work over? Two experts debate return to office mandates

Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton and venture capitalist and TV star Kevin O'Leary debate about the state of remote work, as a growing number of major companies are requiring workers to return to the office.

Why Your Business Deserves Cisco Designed

This at-a-glance highlights how Cisco Designed offers small businesses simple, secure, and innovative technology that can help them thrive. Contact us today for more information on Cisco solutions for your business.

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Getting the most out of web conferencing

This solution brief provides actionable tips for enhancing online meetings by using cutting-edge apps and hardware. Microsoft Teams™ is the recommended web conferencing app presented in the solution brief. The free collaboration tool offers highly accessible controls for muting microphones and switching off video, private messaging, whiteboard functions, and more. Lenovo® hardware is presented as powerful devices designed to optimize online meetings with the Teams app. Contact us today to learn more.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Resilient Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and Strong Passwords

Human cybersecurity awareness: It's easy to write about but complicated to achieve. Cybersecurity is complex and our cognitive domain even more. The blog, "Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Resilient Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and Strong Passwords," provides an overview of the complexity of cybersecurity in the context of human behavior. Read the blog to discover more.

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The Future of Work Isn't Fancy Tech

The seemingly endless advancement in tech makes it easy to overlook the non-tech elements driving the modern workforce. This article highlights a few crucial strategies to help you optimize your hybrid work model.

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The Cyber Threats and Trends That Will Dominate Going Into 2023

Predictive intelligence assessments of threats organizations should prepare to thwart over the coming year are starting to come out. Based on commonly used tactics, techniques and procedures, predictions point to continuing increases in ransomware attacks and demands for network access among other trends. Read this blog for a summary of projected threat trends and what organizations need to address them.

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How to promote culture in a remote workplace

To recruit and retain the best talent in today's distributed workforce, employers must build a corporate model that promotes seamless collaboration between all employees—regardless of where they're located. Here's some timely advice from corporate leaders who are excelling in building a thriving remote work culture.

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Email Security for Office 365

This infographic shows how Cisco Email Security easily integrates with Office 365 to combat ransomware, BEC, and phishing. For more information, contact us today. 

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IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Endpoint Management Software 2022 Vendor Assessment

As organizations start returning to some form (or pre-COVID-19 pandemic version) of "normal," they are discovering new use cases and requirements for their endpoint device management platforms. Read this IDC Unified Endpoint Management Software Vendor Assessment for summary of why IDC has positioned Microsoft as a leader in this category.

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Top 15 Most Popular SaaS, Cloud Apps for Business 2022

Read the blog to learn about the 15 most widely used SaaS and cloud applications.

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Tips for Building an Inclusive Hybrid Workplace

One of the biggest challenges of building a strong hybrid work culture is ensuring that remote workers do not feel alienated and continue to perform at a high level. Here are some tips to ensure your hybrid workforce remains motivated and productive.

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The dread, sincerity and comedy of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Ever since 2004, October has been Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an effort by the Department of Homeland Security and the nonprofit, industry-sponsored National Cybersecurity Alliance to promote awareness of cybersecurity. The occasion promotes a flurry of mixed reactions. This Washington Post article highlights a selection. Read the article for an understanding of the dread, sincerity and comedy it evokes.

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The future belongs to businesses that can evolve with an adaptive workforce

To maintain a long-term competitive advantage, businesses must build a corporate model that integrates, organizes and optimizes independent talent at scale in more agile ways.

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Securing the enterprise and responding to cybersecurity attacks with Microsoft Azure Sentinel

Sometimes you outgrow the capabilities of a well-loved tool—that's exactly what happened to Microsoft and its on-premises Security Information Event Management (SIEM) system. Thanks to a timely assist from Microsoft Azure Sentinel, the company hasn't missed a beat. Watch the video to gain insight on the benefits of running Microsoft's SIEM on Microsoft Azure.

5 Keys to Successful Remote Work

As the popularity of remote work skyrockets, businesses may be reluctant to broach some of its drawbacks out of fear of losing talent—especially among the younger generation. But not talking about it won't solve the very real remote work challenges businesses must confront. Here are 5 keys to help you and your teams thrive in the new normal.

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Breach Defense: Top 5 Tips for Preparing for the Inevitable

This infographic depicts the frequency of data loss and shows 5 steps for breach defense using Cisco® applications. For more information, contact us at AZ Datacom, LLC.

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Cisco Threat Response - Supporting Intelligence-Driven Incident Response and Threat Hunting

This white paper provides a description of Cisco Threat Response and how security operations teams can use it to detect and respond to threats within their infrastructure. It also shows how Cisco Threat Response supports the performance of each of the F3EAD model's phases. Contact us for more information on Cisco Threat Response.

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Hybrid Work: A Guide for Business Leaders

Microsoft has discovered that understanding and keeping pace with new employee expectations are key to making hybrid work, work. Read the eBook for additional insight on how to make the hybrid work environment work for your organization.

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Labor Secretary Walsh on remote work: Flexibility is key

Every industry is trying to figure out how to best navigate the new remote work environment—and government is no exception. See why the U.S. Secretary of Labor believes flexibility is key to remote work success.

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What trends are having the biggest impact on #cybersecurity and the threat environment? RT to start a conversation.

What trends are having the biggest impact on #cybersecurity and the threat environment? RT to start a conversation.

Find the right productivity accessory for your computer

This weblink offers a host of information about the services and accessories you can use with each Lenovo product. For more information about Lenovo productivity accessories, please contact us.

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FBI spotlights cybersecurity risks of outdated medical devices

The FBI has new recommendations for healthcare organizations to address unpatched medical devices, which it says are increasingly being targeted in cyberattacks. Read the blog to gain insight on how these vulnerabilities could impact healthcare facility operations, patient safety, data confidentiality and data integrity.

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Performance management outlook 2023: The shift towards performance enablement

Businesses are rethinking how to effectively evaluate employee performance—with many of the traditional assumptions and metrics being redefined to align with both the new hybrid landscape and rapidly evolving employee expectations. Read about the future of performance management:

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Improving Employee Performance During Remote Work

If like most businesses you're concerned about the negative impact of remote work on performance and productivity, this article will serve as a useful guide to help you optimize your hybrid environment.

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Microsoft: A Leader in hybrid work solutions across 23 analyst reports

No company is better positioned to help organizations meet the demands of hybrid work than Microsoft. Read the blog to gain insight on why Microsoft is recognized as a leader in seven different Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ reports, eight different Forrester Wave™ reports, and eight different IDC MarketScape reports.

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Lenovo Workstations - Neoscape

This video showcases how Lenovo workstations are transforming a leading architectural visualization agency's ability to realize more. Their power and reliability allow teams to make changes out in the field as effectively as if they were in the office, and to bring new ideas to life side-by-side with clients in real time. Tasks that traditionally would have required hours now take only minutes. Lenovo workstations facilitate innovation, redefine what's possible, and are changing the game when it comes to creative workflows and efficiencies. Contact us today to learn more.

The Global State of Cybersecurity is Not Good

The state of cybersecurity is like a jungle these days, with recent global events coalescing into a melting pot of politically motivated hackers, a criminal underground, foreign scammers and domestic vulnerabilities. This article examines threat and cybersecurity trends from the perspective of select reports. Read the article for an overview of the environment with a look at most-targeted sectors, prevalent threats and impacts.

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Third-party attacks spike as attackers target software connections

Third-party intrusions serve yet another reminder how quickly and far supply-chain attacks can spread. Read the blog for insight on why these attacks are on the rise. 

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Can my security architecture keep up?

This highly engaging eGuide provides an infographic-like overview of the breach defense topic. It also includes advice for a threat- and trust-centric approach to the issue. Contact us today for more information on realizing your security goals around complexity, efficiency, and threat detection intervals.

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Ransomware: Most Attacks Exploit These Common Cybersecurity Mistakes — So Fix Them Now, Warns Microsoft

Over 80% of ransomware incidents can be traced back to misconfigured cloud services, untested security tools, and the enablement of macros.

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To Thrive in Hybrid Work, Build a Culture of Trust and Flexibility

Recent and ongoing Microsoft employee survey data shows the importance of embracing different work styles. Read the blog to gain additional insight on the evolution of the hybrid work environment as employees continue to reexamine their relationships with work.

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The 4 factors of the new ROI equation

With every aspect of modern work affected by devices and tech, how leaders equip their employees can yield significant returns, or have disastrous consequences, for years to come. Key to making the right decision is weighing a team's human and hardware needs evenly. This eBook from Microsoft Surface can help. "The 4 factors of the new ROI equation" breaks down the factors driving device value in today's workplace—flexibility, security, creativity, and power—to help clients develop a smart device investment strategy. Contact us today to learn more.

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Cloud computing adds value well beyond agility, efficiency

For many organizations, cloud computing is adding value beyond agility and efficiency. Read the blog to learn how many businesses are expanding their products and services, achieving brand differentiation, improving customer experiences and reducing regulatory risk.

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Windows 10 or Windows 11 Enterprise Multi-Session Remote Desktops

Read the blog to learn how you use Microsoft Intune to manage Windows 10 or Windows 11 Enterprise multi-session remote desktops in the Microsoft Endpoint Manager admin center, just as you can manage a shared Windows 10 or Windows 11 client device.

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Why the private sector should take note of the new public mandates for zero-trust

With zero trust security now having passed the tipping point from awareness to implementation in the government and public sector, will the private sector follow suit? Read the blog to learn where the private sector stands on zero trust.

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Aston Martin - Lenovo Workstations

This short engaging video shows how Aston Martin leverages Lenovo workstations during every step of the high-end auto production process, from design all the way through manufacture and test-driving. For more information on Lenovo workstations, please contact us today.

Local Governments Stay Vigilant to Cyber Threats When Acquiring Technology

Technology in cities and counties is vulnerable to hackers and malicious actors, which means local government administrators need to stay on guard. Read this blog for highlights on factors contributing to the vulnerability of government agencies. And get recommendations from the director of Baltimore's Department of Public Works on what local jurisdictions should do to bolster security.

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Customer Story: Butler University

"Customer Story: Butler University" is a wonderfully engaging and quick-hitting video that shows how the university's IT department stays ahead of bandwidth requirements that double every 3 years. Contact us today for more information on how to rapidly identify root causes of Wi-Fi issues or be alerted to anomalies in usage before they become serious problems.

More ways to collaborate seamlessly outside your organization with Microsoft Teams

Being able to effectively collaborate with external partners is now essential to driving positive business outcomes. Read the blog to gain insight on how Microsoft 365 provides multiple options when collaborating with external organizations in Microsoft Teams.

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Protecting Against Cyber Threats from Nation States

When looking at cyber threats posed by nation states, organizations need to assess their risk and prioritize security accordingly. What are the goals of states and criminal gangs? What risks do they pose? Read this article for an overview and tips on protective measures.

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Wireless Health: Powerful Heuristics for Smarter Troubleshooting

This academic white paper entitled "Wireless Health: Powerful Heuristics for Smarter Troubleshooting" explores how Cisco Meraki's Wireless Health feature simplifies root cause analysis for all connected wireless clients in a single dashboard, enabling IT teams to answer complex questions without having to manually dig through the entire network stack. Contact us today for more information on how to rapidly identify root causes of Wi-Fi issues or be alerted to anomalies in usage before they become serious problems.

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Supporting Your New and Future Remote Workforce

This flyer explains how the business world is gravitating increasingly toward remote work and gives some quick tips on how organizations can leverage technology to make WFH work for them. For more information, please contact us today. 

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As Microsoft is showing, workers may never come back to the office

We have reached a point in the originally pandemic-fueled work-from-home scenario where many workers today turn down jobs that require them to spend all working hours in the office. Read the blog to see how Microsoft and other companies are responding to employees' demands for remote work time.

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New York is First State to Require CLE Course in Cybersecurity

Lawyers in New York have a new CLE requirement that includes one hour of coursework in cybersecurity, data privacy or data protection. Read the article for additional insight on where these requirements fit into ethical competence standards.

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How to build an organizational culture that is cybersecurity ready

Digital transformation has helped fuel the intensification of cyber threats, making cybersecurity failure a critical short-term risk. A strong cybersecurity culture goes a long way to minimize cybersecurity risks. Read this article for insight on how to build a cybersecurity-ready culture.

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What To Know About Cloud-Based Security Amid Digital Transformation

As organizations continue to become more efficient due to the adoption of cloud technology, security concerns have increased as data now spreads across countless applications—both on-premises and in the cloud. Read the blog to gain insight on cloud-based security amid digital transformation.

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Introducing Surface Book 3

Ready for the "wow" factor? The most powerful Microsoft® Surface® laptop yet is faster than ever and able to adapt to the endless ways in which you and your team collaborate. The "Introducing Surface Book 3" video artfully demonstrates its powerhouse performance and stunning display. Rendered on a Surface Book 3, the video itself beautifully illustrates the device's robust capabilities and seamless versatility in action. Contact us today for more information.

We're Spending Billions Each Year on Cybersecurity. So Why Aren't Breaches Going Away?

A recent FBI Internet Crime Report shows it received over 847,376 cybersecurity complaints in a year, representing almost $7 million in business losses. This, despite the billions of dollars businesses and governments spend fighting these attacks. Why, with the big brains and big budgets being thrown at cybercrime, are businesses continuing to fall prey to breaches? Read this article from CPO for answers.

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Twilio Employees Duped by Text Message Phishing Attack

Multiple employees of Twilio, the customer engagement platform provider, were duped into providing their credentials to threat actors in a phishing campaign the company described as a "sophisticated social engineering attack." Read the blog to learn how the threat actors beat Twilio at its own game and steps taken by the victim to contain the damage.

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Rising Cyberthreats Increase Cyber Insurance Premiums While Reducing Availability

Cyber insurance has been around for decades. And while more companies are looking for insurance against attacks, insurers are taking steps to limit their exposure to losses, impacting pricing and coverage. Read this WatchBlog post from the GAO on how rising cyberthreats are impacting the insurance market.

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Look to Cloud for Better Risk Management

A new survey-based study on measuring risk and risk governance indicates the public cloud is the way to go for enterprises wanting to reduce their risk exposure. Read this blog detailing a two-phased project that involved 20 executive interviews and a survey that garnered more than 600 responses.

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3 Key Resources to Accelerate Your Passwordless Journey

Password challenges abound for every organization as even the strongest passwords are easily phish-able and vulnerable to attacks such as password spray and credential stuffing. Read the blog to gain insight on the technology that exists to make sign-ins simpler and more secure.

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Security Made Simple with Cisco Meraki

"Security Made Simple with Cisco Meraki" is a quick video about its powerful enterprise-grade security that features simplicity, ensuring that your clients are covered 24/7 across every layer of their network. The Meraki suite of security solutions automatically detects, stops, and quarantines threats while your clients manage everything through the cloud-managed, best-in-class dashboard.

SMB Network Security Basics

This easy-to-digest checklist about SMB Network Security Basics describes network security, how it works, and the benefits. It details 13 types of network security, plus 6 steps your audience can take to secure their network. Help your customers protect their data's usability and integrity with network security from Cisco Designed for SMB.

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Tech hardware spending may be headed on the decline

Organizations today are taking a hard look at where they can trim their capital expenses and delay large tech purchases that might not be absolutely necessary. Read the blog to learn why spending on hardware is expected to grow at the slowest rate among major IT spending categories.

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Best Cybersecurity Certifications in 2022

While it may be true that businesses can improve their security posture by implementing more robust security methods such as zero trust, there is a lack of highly-skilled cybersecurity professionals to implement and manage complex security methods. Read the blog to gain insight on the various cybersecurity certifications that are available in cryptography, SecOps and other cybersecurity disciplines.

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Why the Financial Services Industry Needs to Take Cybersecurity More Seriously

Financial services firms are in an adapt-or-die industry and need a more concerted approach to combatting cybersecurity issues. Read the blog to gain insight on the increased commitment the sector needs to fight the evolving threat landscape.

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Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services: Unified Customer Profile

This video highlights how Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services helps increase customer lifetime value and loyalty. Watch the video to gain insight on how the platform provides a comprehensive view of a customer's financial situation, including behavioral and demographic data.

How to get up and running quickly with Microsoft Surface

This infographic serves as a guide for selecting Microsoft Surface devices and related services. Presented as a flow chart, individuals can choose from a 2-in-1 mobile device, compact laptop, and a complete desktop. The second part of the infographic allows users to choose between individual or mass deployment, which includes zero-touch deployment. The final stage offers a selection of device management options: cloud-based, hybrid, or on-premises. Contact us today for more information about choosing Microsoft Surface products for your business.

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Address Wireless demand with Wi-Fi 6

"Address Wireless Demand with Wi-Fi 6" is a compelling infographic that describes the benefits of Wi-Fi 6 and how Cisco's Catalyst 9100 Series access points and Catalyst 9800 Series wireless controllers support this next-generation standard. For more information on Cisco Designed for Business solutions, contact us today.

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Microsoft 365 for Small Business

Businesses of all industries and sizes have had to adapt to new ways of working, a challenging operating environment and ever-changing customer expectations. Watch the video to see how several SMBs are successfully using Microsoft 365 tools to meet unique business needs and challenges.

Look to Cloud for Better Risk Management

According to a new survey-based study on measuring risk and risk governance, the public cloud is the way to go for enterprises wanting to reduce their riskiness. Check out the blog to gain additional insight on the study's findings.

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Cloud Managed IT for Modern Organizations

This white paper titled "Cloud Managed IT for Modern Organizations" discusses modern IT trends and explores how the Cisco Meraki portfolio of IT solutions work together to deliver a comprehensive, reliable, end-to-end IT solution for modern organizations. For more information on Cisco Designed for Business solutions, contact us today.

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Cisco Multicloud Portfolio

"Cisco Multicloud Portfolio" is a short video that highlights the challenges of managing multiple cloud environments and introduces Cisco Cloud Solutions for the multi-cloud world. For more information on Cisco Designed for Business solutions, contact us today.

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10 Eye-Opening Data Breach Statistics

Hackers can use various mechanisms to acquire passwords including software that allows them to simply "guess" passwords. Read the blog to get educated on the most common breaches happening today and how organizations can better protect networks from hackers.

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Utilities and Public Sector Partner to Combat Cyber Threats

Electric utility companies are working with the public sector to help in combating bad actors that threaten the power grid. Read the blog to gain additional insight on this important team effort.

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Illumio Poised To Capitalize On Surging Demand For Zero Trust

The COVID-19 pandemic forced organizations to accelerate or embrace digital transformation and a remote, work-from-home business model, and that transition vastly expanded the attack surface and exposed new opportunities for threat actors at the same time.

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The Passwordless Future is Here for Your Microsoft Account

Weak passwords are the entry point for the majority of attacks across enterprise and consumer accounts. Read the blog to learn how Microsoft is offering organizations a passwordless and far more secure future.

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Which States Have Cybersecurity Task Forces

As cybersecurity continues to concern state governments, many have turned to task forces to address issues such as ransomware, phishing and other threats. Read this article for a look at the states that have cybersecurity task forces and what they're up to.

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Break Free from Your Password

Life's complicated enough without needing to remember a multitude of passwords. Watch the video as Microsoft takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to highlight the need to "Break free from your password."

Breaking Down the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, How it Applies to Healthcare

While adopting the NIST Cybersecurity Framework is voluntary, it can help critical infrastructure entities, including those in the healthcare sector, enhance their cybersecurity programs and mitigate cyber risks. Read the article to learn how healthcare organizations can use the framework's collection of standards and best practices to strengthen their overall security postures.

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How Cyberattacks are Changing According to the New Microsoft Digital Defense Report

2021 saw an increase in both frequency and, more importantly, sophistication of cyberattacks. Read the blog to stay on top of the changing cybersecurity landscape and learn how Microsoft continues to gain insights from the research they conduct and translate these findings into new features in their security products.

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Gartner's Top Cybersecurity Predictions for 2022-23

The Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit revealed sobering facts and insights on the future of cybersecurity with the goal of helping security and risk management leaders succeed in the digital era. This alert from the CyberRisk Alliance highlights take-aways including strategic planning assumptions and priorities. Read the article for a look at the trends and recommendations that will impact your ability to thrive in hostile environments.

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Under Used, Under Threat: Five critical technology challenges small businesses need to overcome now...

The white paper titled "Under Used, Under Threat" discusses how SMBs view IT investments and the 5 key challenges they must address to be equipped for business in the digital economy. For more information on Cisco Designed for SMB solutions, contact us today.

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Who are the Data-Centered?

This video, brought to you by AZ Datacom, LLC, explains how Lenovo is empowering organizations to make better use of their data through innovative hybrid cloud data center solutions.

Empowering 2 Billion Global Frontline Workers

Times have been difficult for frontline workers who have weathered health risks, labor shortages and supply chain issues among others. Read this blog to gain insight on how Microsoft is empowering over 2 billion frontline workers based on findings from its latest Work Trend Index report.

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The Cybersecurity Challenges Of Working From Anywhere

With workers increasingly operating from anywhere, does this present a cybersecurity challenge? How can this be overcome?

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Ransomware as a Service: Understanding the Cybercrime Gig Economy

In the same way our traditional economy has shifted toward gig workers for efficiency, criminals are learning that there's less work and less risk involved by renting or selling their tools for a portion of the profits than performing attacks themselves. Read the blog to gain insight on the industrialization of cybercrime and contact us to speak with an expert from AZ Datacom, LLC on best practices you can use to protect your organization from this increasingly popular style of attack.

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Security is Only as Good as Your Weakest Link

Today's IT managers are spending a good portion of their budgets on data security but in many cases, getting less for the money. Read this blog to gain insight on why organizations can't count on being 100% secure and how human error contributes to risk. Contact a Microsoft security expert at AZ Datacom, LLC to discuss flexible purchasing options and implementation.

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DocuSign e-Signature for Salesforce

DocuSign eSignature for Salesforce combines the world's #1 digital signature product with the world's #1 CRM to remove the traditional bottleneck of chasing down paper documents. Discover how you can delight customers with a modern on-demand signing experience that's quick, paperless, and easy to manage. Watch this video to understand how DocuSign eSignature for Salesforce automates your agreement process with faster turnaround times.

What's Next in Security for Microsoft

Microsoft Security has some exciting new innovations that will help organizations overcome today's security challenges and be fearless. Watch the video as Vasu Jakkal, Corporate Vice President of Security, Compliance, and Identity at Microsoft discusses the many ways Microsoft is stopping cyber criminals.

The New World of Time Management in an Age of Hybrid Work

Different ways of working in this hybrid world mean different ways of managing how we work. Read the blog to gain insight on how to approach the day efficiently and meaningfully through proper time management.

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Infographic — Cloud Impact

This Infographic runs down some of the advantages the cloud infrastructure holds over on-premises. View it for an at-a-glance.

How DocuSign and Salesforce can accelerate quote to contract

From the initial NDA to quote generation and negotiation to the final sales contract, sales processes today are complex. Using disjointed tools to manage different stages of the process makes it even messier. That's where the integration of DocuSign and Salesforce can help. Read this article to learn how companies have radically transformed agreement processes with an automated solution that works seamlessly with Salesforce.

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Microsoft Global Infrastructure Overview

More businesses are adopting cloud on a broad scale and deploying a hybrid or multicloud approach. Watch this video to explore Microsoft's comprehensive platform of cloud services. Discover how developers and IT professionals use Microsoft cloud to build, deploy and manage applications across global datacenter networks.

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Unleash the Power of Your Small Business with Microsoft 365

Small businesses today have had to adapt to new ways of working, a challenging operating environment and ever-changing customer expectations. Read the blog for insight on how Microsoft 365 is tackling those challenges.

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Reduce the Load on Frontline Workers with the Right Management Technology

According to Microsoft research, 4 in 10 frontline workers say they don't have the right technology to do their job effectively. Read the blog to better understand frontline workers' struggles and the role Microsoft's Zero Trust security model is playing in extending security to devices on the frontline too.

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Generation of Agreements

Repeating information with outdated templates and manually entering data is a waste of time for sales reps. AZ Datacom, LLC offers a better way. With DocuSign Gen for Salesforce, reps can seamlessly merge data from Salesforce records. Check out this infographic to learn how DocuSign Gen can empower sales reps with Salesforce to quickly create and manage agreements—all from inside their CRM.

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Secure Score: Microsoft 365 Defender

In Microsoft 365 Defender, Secure Score assesses and measures your organization's security posture and how well you're protected from threats. In addition, it provides intelligent guidance and prioritized actions to strengthen posture and improve your score.

The Microsoft 365 Vision Video for SMB

Microsoft 365 is the productivity cloud that brings together best-in-class Office apps with powerful cloud services, device management and advanced security to transform the way you work. Watch this video to see how productivity, collaboration, mobility and security benefits come together in Microsoft 365 to provide connected, secure experiences that foster workplace collaboration. Then contact a AZ Datacom, LLC specialist for pricing and implementation.

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How do you make flexible work the best it can be for different employees? Where do you start? Let a @Microsoft #hybridwork expert from AZ Datacom, LLC provide the right answers. #WorkTrends #FutureOfWork

RBC creates personalized offers while protecting data privacy with Azure confidential computing

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) provides value to millions of clients by offering trustworthy, modern financial services at scale. Clients want more than banking from their bank—they want value. Combining data and digital analysis created an opportunity for RBC to turn data into personalized offers. Watch the customer story video to see how Azure Confidential computing made it all possible.

Microsoft Azure Expands its Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Reach

Microsoft Azure delivers a variety of tools enabling businesses to manage virtual machines and containers across clouds and in data centers with a single platform. To organizations dealing with the complexities of constantly evolving regulations and security threats, these tools offer compelling advantages, especially when deployed in a hybrid cloud environment. The blog, "Microsoft Azure Expands its Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Reach," provides an overview of hybrid cloud infrastructure challenges and how Microsoft Azure tools address them. Read the blog for a walkthrough of the latest features and enhancements.

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Top Opportunities for Automotive and Mobility in 2022

Technology and partnerships are at the forefront of this transformation to a connected, autonomous, shared and electric vehicle future. Read the blog to learn how Microsoft is joining with customers, partners, and the automotive, mobility, and transportation industry to create a culture of collaboration that drives innovation.

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Manage Financial Risk Guided Tour

Dynamics 365 applications enable you to manage financial risk and reduce fraud by moving away from transactional financial management to proactive, predictive operations. Take this guided tour to see how by optimizing financial operations with AI-powered insights and embedded analytics, Dynamics 365 helps organizations drive performance, protect revenue and take better care of their people.

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Greater Security at a Lower Cost

The power and expertise of Microsoft Security solutions offer greater security and lower cost. Check out this infographic to see how to reduce costs and secure hybrid environments with the world's largest and most trusted security presence.

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Simple Ways to Enable Flexible Work Today

Every company's needs are different when it comes to figuring out flexible schedules that work for a particular organization. However, it's clear that it's now essential to support flexibility in different work styles for your people and teams. Read the blog for insight on six simple ways to enable flexible work at your organization.

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Top Opportunities for Automotive and Mobility in 2022

Technology and partnerships are at the forefront of this transformation to a connected, autonomous, shared and electric vehicle future. Read the blog to learn how Microsoft is joining with customers, partners, and the automotive, mobility, and transportation industry to create a culture of collaboration that drives innovation.

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4 Modes of Collaboration are Key to Success in Hybrid Work

Hybrid work environments are an opportunity to give employees innovative ways to collaborate productively. How you create these opportunities is up to you. Read this article from Gartner to get insights and recommendations for making it happen.

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The 'New Normal' Also Applies to the Cyber Threat Landscape

The term "new normal" is thrown around a lot. Ways of work have fundamentally changed as organizations embrace work-from-home and hybrid work models, motivating threat actors to adopt a different breed of "new normal" in efforts to adapt. In this blog, findings from a Deep Instinct report on threat landscape trends are shared in the context of what that means to the organizations in their crosshairs. Read the blog for an overview and get in touch to discuss how AZ Datacom, LLC can help your organization thrive in the era of hybrid work.

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Retail Trends Playbook

Similar to how a quarterback needs a great playbook to win, so too does a retailer. Microsoft has just such a playbook. Download the Retail Trends Playbook for strategies, key trends and analysis of the retail landscape and start delivering "intelligent retail."

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How Cybersecurity is Playing a Role in the Ukraine-Russia Conflict

There's more to the Ukrainian-Russian conflict than meets the eye. Behind the scenes, cyber armies on both sides are waging war against government and military networks with waves of phishing attacks, using intelligence from trusted sources to identify what to protect and what to target. Meet the modern threat landscape, escalated. Watch this video and contact us to discuss how AZ Datacom, LLC can prepare your organization to navigate new threat norms in your digital environment.

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The Future of Hybrid Work: 5 Key Questions Answered with Data

Covid variants threw a wrench in many organizations' return-to-office plans. Mass migrations back to the office haven't happened — leaving employees and employers alike preparing for what the new office environment will be. While ideas for what it should look like vary, the Gallup research referenced in this article makes one thing clear: We're not returning to the same workplace we left behind in 2020. Read the article for 5 key questions Gallup recommends exploring when transitioning to hybrid work. Based on the experiences, needs and plans of over 140,000 U.S. employees surveyed, the article provides insight for organizations seeking a path forward.

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Mattress Firm Partners with Microsoft to Transform Customer Experience

Using customer data the right way helped transform bedding retailer Mattress Firm to move their thought process from just selling mattresses to selling healthier living by helping people sleep better. Watch the video to see how Microsoft Cloud helped this retailer change their buying process and transform customer experiences.

DocuSign CLM

This DocuSign CLM product demonstration is a game-changer for the entire agreement process. Now, you can use DocuSign CLM to streamline agreement preparation, negotiation, and management. This video walks you through the entire process, so you also learn, for example, how to handle edits or make internal adjustments to agreements.

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Mobile Threat Defense Best Practices

With threats to mobile devices on the rise, organizations need to turn their attention to mobile security. This video examines best practices to implement to help secure your organizations from threats to mobile devices.

How Mercedes-Benz Transforms Technician Support

A global automotive icon, Mercedes-Benz is laser-focused on delivering the ultimate customer experience through the design and production of premium vehicles and superior service. This video highlights how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Remote Assist technology and HoloLens 2 helps Mercedes-Benz improve technician efficiency, speed problem resolution and reduce the impact of service-related travel on costs and the environment. Watch the video to see the connection between these capabilities and the ability of Mercedes-Benz to drive its customer experience goals.

5 Questions on the Minds of Hybrid Managers

Having a team in which some employees are co-located in an office and others are doing their jobs remotely presents several challenges for managers. Read the blog for insights and answers from Microsoft to those challenges.

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Technology Can Help Unlock a New Future for Frontline Workers

This Microsoft report explores findings from a survey of 9,600 frontline employees and managers and reveals that despite their essential role in every industry, these workers have traditionally been underserved by technology. Read the report to see how technology adoption on the frontline is accelerating and making a difference.

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Microsoft Digital Defense Report

Covid has sparked a burgeoning cybercrime economy and rise in cybercrime services with continues to grow in complexity and fervency. The trend encompasses new levels of supply chain and ransomware attacks that serve as a powerful reminder of the need to protect cybersecurity. The Microsoft Digital Defense Report draws on insights, signals and data from the cloud, endpoints and the intelligent edge. In sharing these insights, Microsoft aims to empower the world to defend the online ecosystem more effectively. Download the report to build your understanding of threat and attack trends and get recommendations for proactive actions you can take for cybersecurity.

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The Rise of the Triple Peak Day

Findings from Microsoft researchers suggest that the 9-to-5 workday is fading in an age of remote and hybrid work and more flexible hours. Read the blog to learn why "triple peak days" are here to stay and the questions the trend raises about flexibility and work/life balance.

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REI Connects with Customers for Virtual Outfitting

Outdoor apparel retailer REI modernizes the frontline worker experience by equipping employees on the shop floor with iPads and other Apple mobile devices and Microsoft 365 productivity tools. This customer story highlights REI's creative use of Microsoft Teams to create an online virtual outfitting solution. Get the story for a look at results including high customer satisfaction and improved agility.

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Hybrid Teamwork: A Guide to Flexible Work

The shift from remote-only during the early stages of the pandemic to a more hybrid mix of in-office and remote today presents some challenges for IT and network administrators. Read this eBook to gain insights and to help better navigate the future of the modern, hybrid workplace.

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Retail Day in the Life with Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams empowers retail workers to be connected, productive, and focused on customers and tasks at hand. Watch the video for a quick look at the capabilities that make it all possible including shift management, task management and push-to-talk communications.

How Microsoft 365 Empowers Remote Workers and Protects Data

With Microsoft 365, keep your remote workers productive while maintaining the security of organization's data. Watch this video to see how Microsoft 365 deploys a hybrid work environment that empowers workers to be more productive in a secure environment.

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Microsoft Azure for Retail Industry

How can your business benefit from the value of the Microsoft Azure portfolio of services for the retail industry? Watch this video for inspiration. It provides a high-level look at how retailers use the power of Microsoft Azure to create personalized customer experiences across all channels, empowering employees and keeping supply chains agile. Discover how Azure's predictive AI, machine learning and analytics enable you to unlock new opportunities with data to make better decisions and accelerate innovation.

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Digital transformation and the customer experience

Seamless communication, creativity, and immediacy are key factors in the digital transformation of the customer experience. As customers face pandemic-induced circumstances driving accelerated digital adoption, companies are finding they must develop a strategy for digital transformation catering to the needs of the modern-day user. That user demands authenticity, personalization, and empathy.

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