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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Meet the new Surface Pro 7 for Federal
Federal employees appreciate adaptable devices to fit their changing needs, secure connections wherever they work, and a long-lasting battery life they don't have to worry about. These are just a few of the features the new Surface Pro 7 for Federal offers—check out this data sheet for more details.
Harnessing technology to adapt across industries: customers embrace remote everything and purpose-driven digital for a better future
We can adapt to change ("remote everything") and still focus on innovation and opportunity. That's the underlying message from Judson Althoff, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Commercial Business. Highlighting examples from multiple industries, Althoff affirms that "as organizations adapt to a COVID-19 world, their sense of purpose is taking on new meaning and encompassing where they are uniquely equipped to leverage technology" to drive business and societal outcomes for good.
Read Althoff's blog for insight and inspiration. Good things are happening around the world!
4 ways to enable the anywhere office
In this eBook, you'll learn four easy ways to unlock the power of Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 365 while working out of the office. Empower your employees to stay productive and engaged when working remotely.
Protect your business: Recognize the top three security threats, plus one you may not know about
This report gives detailed information on how to safeguard your customers' data from viruses, phishing, and ransomware, plus a common security threat you may have overlooked.
The global average cost of a cyberattack is $3.6 million. But awareness is the first step in security and prevention. Check out this e-book and contact our team to learn more about how to defend your company against cyberattacks.
Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 combines cutting-edge innovation with eye-catching design elements in a classically elegant clamshell case. It ramps up productivity with fast charging, 11.5 hours of battery life, and immense capability.
Prevent data leaks
The global average cost of a data breach is $3.6 million. Is your company prepared to deal with the aftermath of a cyberattack?
Many businesses struggle with preventive measures that block the sharing of sensitive information or prevent unauthorized users from viewing sensitive documents. It's no wonder that protecting against data leaks is a daunting task.
With the rich security features available in Microsoft 365 Business, you can easily protect your company's sensitive data. Check out this infographic for a quick overview of industry trends, business pains, proof points, and more on how you can prevent data leaks.
Monday, December 21, 2020
Surface DaaS solution
Out with the old, in with the new. Give your team the best by upgrading to Microsoft Device-as-a-Service. Traditional procurement limits the ability for internal teams to upgrade and customize devices. Its time and capital investments are highly unpredictable and upgrade cycles are often overdue.
Instead, Device-as-a-Service offers access to the latest software and hardware, reduced upfront costs, enterprise security, and increased predictability and scalability. Learn more with this infographic!
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Surface Laptop 3 for Federal
The most popular Surface laptop available, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 is definitely equipped for government use! With modern USB-A and USB-C ports for better connectivity, it also authenticates to your networks with the FIPS 201-compliant IOGEAR Smart Card Reader Hub for Surface, which allows you to connect additional peripheral devices while providing necessary security.
Using Microsoft Device as a Service offerings
Is maintaining both hardware and software a challenge for your organization? Focus on the work that's important and leave the details to Microsoft. By using Microsoft Device as a Service offerings, your org can use the best Surface devices while Microsoft manages the rest.
Security Is Not Privacy
Do you know the difference between security and privacy? Although these terms are often used interchangeably, they are quite different. And both are crucial to business longevity. Check out this thought leadership article to help you get started.
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Surface offers an additional layer of protection, called Surface Enterprise Management Mode (SEMM). This is especially useful for situations where there may be public access to a Surface device. IT administrators can secure and manage firmware settings; SEMM also uses a certificate to protect the configuration from unauthorized tampering or removal. Examples of firmware that can be disable include docking USB ports, on-board audio, SD card slots, cameras, Bluetooth, and more!
Customer story: Presentation Studio
Sydney-based company Presentation Studio specializes in writing and designing sleek, professional presentations across the Asia-Pacific region. As the company expanded in proportion to the demand for its product, company leaders at Presentation Studio knew they needed to upgrade to a secure, cloud-based platform, so they partnered with Microsoft 365. They are using productivity and collaboration tools that allow employees to work remotely and work together across a multitude of apps and devices, plus enterprise-grade security features keep sensitive data safe from cyberattacks.
Monday, December 14, 2020
Case Study: Inland Revenue
Inland Revenue (IR), New Zealand manages and collects tax revenue and administers social support programs to its customers. It needs a modern, mobile workplace to help solve its challenges and meet the needs of a widely dispersed staff working toward a common goal.
Read this case study to see how IR uses Microsoft 365 E5 to give its employees reliable, collaborative, and secure tools and services from anywhere.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Meet Surface Hub 2S for Federal
Teamwork without boundaries. Meet the Surface Hub 2S for Federal, which makes remote teamwork easier than ever. Collaborate using Microsoft Teams and stay engaged during meetings with a 4K+ quality screen and camera, along with enhanced speakers, mics and Whiteboard. You'll feel connected even when you're apart. Check out this data sheet!
New tools to help IT empower employees securely in a remote work world
Microsoft has listened to partners share their challenges of the new work-from-home landscape. Corporate VP for Microsoft 365 Brad Anderson explains details for several key improvements, with a focus on Windows Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Azure Active Directory, and Microsoft Productivity Score. Have a look at his blog for additional resources to empower employees in this new world of work!
Zero-Touch Deployment: a Cornerstone of Modern Device Management
This Security & Deployment eBook shares helpful tips on how to implement a successful and secure hardware solution. Share this with your customers via social media and email.
The state of security for small and mid-size businesses
43% of cyberattacks are targeted at SMBs. Most small and mid-size businesses understand cybercrime is a problem, but they underestimate the severity of the threat. That's why we recommend that all businesses prepare to contend with a security threat, regardless of the size or scope of the company. Check out this Microsoft e-book to learn more how you can make sure your security measures are a force to be reckoned with.
View: The state of security for small and mid-size businesses
Surface Pro X: Think thin
Surface Pro X is the thinnest 2-in-1 available in the Microsoft Surface portfolio. This video highlights the ways Surface Pro X can work for your customers. You can highlight this video on your social channels and include it in this week's customer-facing email.
Safeguard company data across apps and devices with Microsoft 365
Safeguard company data across apps and devices with Microsoft 365
View: Safeguard company data across apps and devices with Microsoft 365
Monday, December 7, 2020
Shift to modern devices
Microsoft Surface devices offers you the ability to focus on what's really important—serving citizens better. Devices are government-ready with little effort and feature the scalability and flexibility you need. The benefits are research based: more secure, lower costs, more productive, and simplified IT management. Make the shift to a modern desktop!
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Microsoft 365 and Surface: Better together
Microsoft 365 and Surface are a perfect pair, designed to optimize user experience and bring each device to life. Share this infographic with your customers via social media channels to show them how Surface and Microsoft 365 together can optimize their workplace.
Make the most of working remotely
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How Confident Is Your Business In Recovering From A Breach?
Did you know that 90% of small businesses ignore data protection? Does this shock you as much as it shocks us? But implementing a proper security system is easier than you think. Check out this article to learn more about how you can build a strong defense against cyberattacks. And contact our team to help you level up your cyberattack defense.
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Customer story: Landgren
Swedish real estate company Landgren has made a name for itself by being ahead of the technological curve and prioritizing innovation. So far, Landgren has capitalized on standing out from the crowd, but here's the catch: The company has no IT department. Using security solutions from Microsoft 365 allows Landgren to comply with strict European data privacy standards, ensuring that the company is protected against data loss and cyberattacks.
Monday, November 30, 2020
Meet the new Surface Go 2 for Federal
Lightweight portability for the task at hand—the new Surface Go 2 for Federal is the lightest Microsoft Surface 2-in-1 device and features a bigger 10.5-inch touchscreen display with up to 10 hours of battery life—and still only weighs 1.2 pounds. Have a look at this data sheet for all the details.
Introducing Microsoft Surface Go 2
Connect, keep up, and tackle every task with Surface Go 2, the perfectly portable PC with a new, bigger 10.5" touchscreen, plus 1080p HD cameras.
Equipped for government use with Kensington BlackBelt Rugged Case with Integrated CAC Reader, and military-grade drop protection or the IOGEAR Smart Card Reader Hub for Surface. These FIPS 201-compliant smart card readers provide a secure connection to your network.
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Meet the new Surface Book 3 for Federal
Introducing the newest Microsoft Surface Book 3 for Federal. There's so much to like and discover about this powerful laptop! One feature is its flexibility: work how you want and when you want, with four versatile modes of use: Laptop, Tablet, Studio, and View. This robust device adapts to the ways that you work, collaborate, and create. No matter what you want to accomplish, Surface Book 3 adapts to your needs.
Risk by the numbers: 15 cybersecurity stats that matter most to your business
77% of businesses report that they would benefit from knowing more about cybersecurity best practices. Check out these cybersecurity stats from Microsoft for more. And contact us to determine the best course of action to protect your business and your customers' sensitive data.
View: Risk by the numbers: 15 cybersecurity stats that matter most to your business
Surface Pro 7
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is the ultimate working device for the modern professional, featuring a lightweight build, a battery that lasts all day, an irresistible 2-in-1 design, and built-in security.
Protect against cybersecurity threats with Microsoft 365
We get it. You're busy. You need to focus on your business and don't have time to be hindered by cybersecurity threats.
Lucky for you, Microsoft 365 Business provides robust security solutions with comprehensive external threat protection and internal data leak prevention. With our Microsoft 365 Business solutions, you can make sure that nothing stands in the way of your company's safety.
Check out this infographic for a quick view of industry trends, pain points, proof points, and more on why you should upgrade to Microsoft 365 Business.
View: Protect against cybersecurity threats with Microsoft 365
Monday, November 23, 2020
Voice of the Customer: Walmart embraces the cloud with Azure Active Directory
Azure AD for Microsoft Surface is a universal platform to manage and better secure your business. Learn more about how Walmart utilized Azure AD to secure and streamline their operations in this case study.
Introducing Microsoft Surface Book 3
There are key benefits of shifting to a modern desktop: increased productivity, built-in defenses, and inspiration and investment for your employees.
We'd like to introduce you to the most powerful Surface laptop yet. Surface Book 3 combines speed and graphics with the versatility of a laptop, tablet, and portable studio. Check it out!
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Highlight Microsoft's service offerings
Share this post with your customers to highlight Microsoft's service offerings.
Cybersecurity: A Small Business Guide
You already know that small businesses are particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks, but what can you do about it? How familiar are you with the common security pitfalls for small businesses, and do you know how to avoid them? Check out this article for an overview of the most common types of cyberattacks. It also details cybersecurity best practices targeted at protecting small businesses against data breaches.
And if you need help protecting your business and customers, we're here for you
Cybersecurity: A Small Business Guide
You already know that small businesses are particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks, but what can you do about it? How familiar are you with the common security pitfalls for small businesses, and do you know how to avoid them? Check out this article for an overview of the most common types of cyberattacks. It also details cybersecurity best practices targeted at protecting small businesses against data breaches.
And if you need help protecting your business and customers, we're here for you
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Customer story: Meals on Wheels
For the Meals on Wheels organization in Greenville County, South Carolina, serving and improving the lives of community members is a daily practice. As the nonprofit company grew, so did the need for their services in their community.
Leaders at Meals on Wheels knew they needed a comprehensive technology solution that would protect the data of the people they served. And, as more employees were onboarded and as employees began to increasingly work outside the office, team members needed a way to connect and share ideas from any location. With help from security and productivity tools from Microsoft 365 Business, Meals on Wheels completely transformed company technology solutions. And once employees were given better ways to collaborate, the organization's outreach in the community soared.
Monday, November 16, 2020
Windows Autopilot and Surface devices
A cloud-based deployment technology in Windows 10, Windows Autopilot remotely deploys and configures devices in a zero-touch process right out of the box. This enables IT to configure and customize images with little to no infrastructure to manage—it makes the process easy and simple! Access this article to learn how Windows Autopilot works.
Safer together: How Surface can help keep your organization safe from cyberthreats
In today's digitally driven world, data breaches, hacktivism, and cyberthreats are commonplace. Microsoft Surface has studied the particular needs of government organizations when it comes to security and compliance and responded by providing technology and software that keeps data highly secure. Share this guide with customers via email and on your social channels to build awareness around Surface's cybersecurity benefits.
View: Safer together: How Surface can help keep your organization safe from cyberthreats
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Surface Pro 7 for federal agencies
Versatile and optimized for government use, Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is an excellent choice for federal agencies to update their infrastructure. Smart card readers and Surface Enterprise Management Mode (SEMM) help keep your data highly secure.
Avoid security breaches: How to protect your data
Updating your security measures can be tricky, especially if you don't know where to start. Luckily, securing your sensitive data is easier than you think.
With these tips on how to protect your valuable company data, you can create a customizable plan of attack to ensure that your information is always protected, no matter the size of your business.
Explore how Surface Go 2 can work for you
Show your customers how Surface Go 2 can balance both work and life. Enjoy thoughtful features like tablet-to-laptop flexibility, super charging with Surface Dock and zero-touch deployment to connect seamlessly no matter where you are.
Protect your business with advanced security from Microsoft 365 Business
We get it: running a small business is no small task. We know your customers have no shortage of security concerns, whether it be preventing data loss or ensuring information-rights management.
Good news! Now, with security solutions from Microsoft 365 Business, you can have peace of mind knowing your business is defended against all manner of cyberattacks.
Need help paving the way to a more secure future for your company? Check out this infographic and contact us to learn more about our unique security solutions.
View: Protect your business with advanced security from Microsoft 365 Business
Monday, November 9, 2020
Zero-Touch Deployment: A cornerstone of modern device management
Communicate to your customers how out-of-the-box usability and platforms like Azure can benefit their infrastructure, from secure device management to remote onboarding.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Protect your company with security solutions from Microsoft
Every company needs to have an updated security strategy—we're looking at you, small businesses. In a digital landscape that's constantly evolving, now's the time to adopt a cloud-based security solution to defend customer data against cyberattacks.
Want to secure your customers' sensitive data? Contact us to learn more.
View: Protect your company with security solutions from Microsoft
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Customer story: Jack's Diving Locker
Jack's Diving Locker, a scuba diving and snorkel educational facility, uses Microsoft 365 Business to securely run their business and to streamline their outreach efforts. Since adopting a cloud-based security and communication solution, its founders have grown their business from five sets of gear and a Volkswagen van to a company with two retail stores and five boats at two harbors. They use security tools, like Microsoft Intune, to protect company data and devices and to ensure that business is conducted securely and efficiently. With help from Microsoft 365 Business, Jack's Diving Locker has expanded into a global ocean conservation and education company, teaching people all over the world to preserve and protect our oceans.
Monday, October 26, 2020
Introducing Microsoft Surface Book 3
Excite and engage your customers by sharing this sizzle video— packed with all of the device details needed to make a decision.
Innovator's Guide to Remote Working
This guide will walk you through some of the key concerns company leaders and managers have identified with remote working and give you some information to consider as you strive to stay competitive and manage change with the latest technology.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Surface for Business Fact Sheet
Read this fact sheet to discover the best business device offerings from Microsoft Surface, including the latest additions—Surface Book 3 and Go 2.
Technology's Impact on Employee Experience: Balancing Overload Versus Enablement
Adopting technology in the workplace is a double-edged sword. It's key to maintaining a competitive advantage in the marketplace and increasing workplace productivity, but it can also compromise connection and lead to isolation.
Check out this article for tips on how to use technology to build a better individual employee experience and a more connected company culture.
Do you want help improving communication and teamwork in your company? You've come to the right place. Contact us at Valiant Global Solutionsto learn more.
Make Remote Work with Surface Pro 7
Read this guide and discover how the Surface Pro 7 empowers the remote workforce.
Customer Story: Clifton Coffee Recap
From the start, leaders at Clifton Coffee Roasters (CCR) knew they wanted to go beyond just roasting coffee. They wanted to empower other coffee companies to succeed. Now they provide technical support, delivery service, and back-of-house training to coffee shops across the UK, in addition to providing all of the products needed to run a coffee company.
But it wasn't always that way. In the company's early days, the team had a difficult time coming together, with employees scattered across the UK and no reliable means to connect them. Once they adopted a teamwork solution to improve internal communication, teamwork became easy and the business took off. The rest is history.
Want to take cues from CCR's teamwork game? Contact us for help getting started.
Monday, October 19, 2020
Safer together: How Surface can help keep your organization safe from cyberthreats
Governments want to transform how they leverage technology to produce innovative citizen services. However, when you need to meet the highest security standards, creating a digital savvy organization can be challenging. This one-pager, which can be shared with customers via email or on social media, explains how Microsoft Surface makes it easy to develop innovations that address today's biggest challenges.
View: Safer together: How Surface can help keep your organization safe from cyberthreats
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Unblocking Workplace Collaboration: 5 Tools and Strategies
Did you know that up to 80% of workers' time is spent on collaborative activities like responding to emails and attending meetings?
This guide to promoting a more collaborative workplace culture outlines common communication breakdowns in the modern workplace and provides strategies to help customers communicate and collaborate more effectively.
View: Unblocking Workplace Collaboration: 5 Tools and Strategies
Miami Dade
Serving almost 400 schools and over 345,000 students, this US school district has a significant task--even more so during a health pandemic that necessitates remote learning. Fortunately, the district has been ready for some time.
Read this story to learn how the district's digital initiative "allowed the county to integrate increasing amounts of technology methodically and effectively into the classroom" which ultimately gave educators and students access to and experience with technology before the pandemic required it.
Help customers bring teams and resources together with Microsoft technology
Digital teamwork tools are changing the way teams do business: Today, more than 30% of businesses use advanced communication tools in conference rooms.
With Teamwork solutions from Microsoft, you can facilitate better communication among your teams by using cloud-based email technology and calendaring services. You can also ensure that your teams are aligned with web conferencing and group chat. And that's just the beginning.
Contact us to see how your company can benefit from our enterprise-grade communication technology.
View: Help customers bring teams and resources together with Microsoft technology
Resilience and transformation for the future of learning
Due to the global pandemic, nearly every school district has at least dabbled in distance learning. This document shares key learnings and examples of districts' responses last year when the health crisis necessitated remote teaching and learning. Use this implementation guide to inform planning for the next steps—what does future remote and hybrid learning look like? What should future models of learning incorporate?
View: Resilience and transformation for the future of learning
Monday, October 12, 2020
McCann & MullenLowe - Microsoft Teams Case Study
When bringing two companies together through acquisitions, you are often bringing in a different culture with different technology. This can often make it difficult to efficiently collaborate. Sharing files and streamlining communication is a common problem. Two of the leading agency networks, McCann and MullenLowe, needed help to create a single platform which enabled their employees to work together through close collaboration. Microsoft Teams provided the solution they were looking for.
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
5 ways to lead effective virtual meetings with your remote teams
With virtual meetings, your team can connect from across the globe. In this article, read five tips to help you ensure high productivity and efficiency during your virtual meetings. You'll also learn techniques for keeping cameras on, connecting with your people with empathy, asking if there's anything they need, ensuring there's space for attendees to share their thoughts, and setting an agenda with an outline.
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Teams large gallery view and together mode
One of the aspects students and teachers miss about remote learning is being together in the same space. With Microsoft Teams Large Gallery and Together Mode, everyone appears together—virtual high fives are encouraged!
Watch this short video for a quick tip on how to use these new features—and get your students together again.
Prepare for hybrid learning environment with free Teams tutorials
Whether in the classroom, remote, or hybrid, Microsoft Teams is a teaching and learning platform designed for today's education.
Microsoft has created interactive demonstrations of Teams to help you get started quickly, with one customized for teachers and another for parents and students. These tutorials highlight useful features of Teams for everyone—have a look.
Streamline solutions with Microsoft Teams
Using Microsoft Teams helps you save time by having all solutions in one place for improved collaboration and information sharing. Foster a collaborative environment and embrace the upside of teamwork - frictionless sharing that makes good ideas exceptional.
Streamline solutions with Microsoft Teams
Using Microsoft Teams helps you save time by having all solutions in one place for improved collaboration and information sharing. Foster a collaborative environment and embrace the upside of teamwork - frictionless sharing that makes good ideas exceptional.
Modern teaching and learning
The reality is every education system will have a mix of readiness for all three stages of remote learning. Whether schools are at full connectivity, no connectivity, or emerging connectivity, as the majority are, having one process supports transformation across a whole system or country.
This document outlines Microsoft's strategy for providing one process for supporting all three stages of readiness for remote learning. Interested in getting started? We can help.
Modern teaching and learning
The reality is every education system will have a mix of readiness for all three stages of remote learning. Whether schools are at full connectivity, no connectivity, or emerging connectivity, as the majority are, having one process supports transformation across a whole system or country.
This document outlines Microsoft's strategy for providing one process for supporting all three stages of readiness for remote learning. Interested in getting started? We can help.
Five Benefits And Three Challenges Technology Can Bring To Global Companies
By now, you know that technology brings numerous advances in communication for your teams, but are you familiar with the most specific benefits teamwork technology has to offer? This article asserts that communication technology translates to faster communication, enhanced efficiency, and profit boosts for your employees, all essential components to connecting your teams and resources. Check out this article to learn more.
Five Benefits And Three Challenges Technology Can Bring To Global Companies
By now, you know that technology brings numerous advances in communication for your teams, but are you familiar with the most specific benefits teamwork technology has to offer? This article asserts that communication technology translates to faster communication, enhanced efficiency, and profit boosts for your employees, all essential components to connecting your teams and resources. Check out this article to learn more.
How NASCAR team Hendrick Motorsports uses Microsoft Teams to win races
For the 2018 racing season, NASCAR imposed new regulations on competitors, including limiting the number of team members allowed on the track during races. For legendary race team Hendrick Motorsports, this meant that many of the race-day crew would now need to perform their critical duties remotely from the team headquarters in Concord, NC. Hendrick Motorsports adjusted to the new regulations with technology, by making Microsoft Teams their new hub for all race communications and decision making.
Customer Story: Clifton Coffee | Bring Teams Together
Before switching to Teamwork solutions from Microsoft, employees at Clifton Coffee Roasters (CCR) would physically print out all documents, fill them out by hand, and then bring them into the office, where they would get scanned and entered into a computer. Sounds tedious, right?
Powered by Microsoft, CCR team members communicate better than ever. Now, their team members stay connected from almost anywhere in the world they are individually located. With flexible communication tools like Forms, employees can contribute and work together on shared documents from personal devices. No printing or scanning required.
Check out this video to learn how CCR connected their teams and resources with help from Microsoft solutions. And contact us to learn how you can too.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Crash course in Office 365: How it can help you grow your business
Your customers are probably already taking advantage of Office applications like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. But do they know that Office 365 gives them the capability to access content from any device, or allows them to leverage the power of AI to create more impactful content? Check out this guide for more on how Office 365 can help your customers protect their sensitive data and accomplish more in their workday.
View: Crash course in Office 365: How it can help you grow your business
Thought Leadership: Teams Future Features
This article describes various new features in Microsoft Teams, including enabling calls in separate windows and pinning meeting controls to the top of your screen.
Create a connected guest experience with Microsoft technology
Employees who work with outside companies save time and money. With Teamwork solutions from Microsoft, they can easily share workspace, which results in $759,493 saved over three years. That's huge!
Now, you can deliver a cost-effective solution that will allow you to easily work with teams outside of your company. And, you can secure and preserve company data when sharing information with external users. Check out this infographic--which shows industry trends, pain points, and proof points--to learn more.
View: Create a connected guest experience with Microsoft technology
Monday, September 28, 2020
A company crazy about chocolate, serious about people, uses Microsoft Teams to build personal relationships
Dutch startup Tony's Chocolonely grew out of a journalist's exposé of child slave labor in the cocoa industry and his dream of making the chocolate trade slavery-free. The Amsterdam-based company grew quickly, but its original collaboration apps didn't support its international expansion or its work-life balance ideals. Teams enables Tony's Chocolonely workers to communicate on a personal level with their colleagues in Europe, America, and Africa. Adding telephony capabilities makes it even more powerful, with everything available in one single interface.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Back to school update with Puyallup SD
The traditional educational environment was forced to change this past year, but some school districts already saw the need for transformation, even before COVID required it.
The Puyallup School District in Washington state successfully shifted to remote learning last spring through widespread access to devices, integrated technologies, virtual trainings, and open collaboration for more than 23,000 students with Microsoft Education. Read this blog to learn how they did it.
Back to school update with Puyallup SD
The traditional educational environment was forced to change this past year, but some school districts already saw the need for transformation, even before COVID required it.
The Puyallup School District in Washington state successfully shifted to remote learning last spring through widespread access to devices, integrated technologies, virtual trainings, and open collaboration for more than 23,000 students with Microsoft Education. Read this blog to learn how they did it.
Managing Remote Employees? Spot This Problem and Improve Productivity
While this article focuses on creating successful business relationships among teams that work remotely, at its core it's about how to drive meaningful communication among team members. Building and maintaining good relationships is the backbone of any successful company. When employees feel comfortable while engaging in constructive discourse and have personal rapport conducive to exchanging ideas and working toward a common goal, workplace productivity and profit feel the impact. Want to encourage your teams to do their best work? Check out this article for more on how you can help your customers foster better communication in their teams.
Managing Remote Employees? Spot This Problem and Improve Productivity
While this article focuses on creating successful business relationships among teams that work remotely, at its core it's about how to drive meaningful communication among team members. Building and maintaining good relationships is the backbone of any successful company. When employees feel comfortable while engaging in constructive discourse and have personal rapport conducive to exchanging ideas and working toward a common goal, workplace productivity and profit feel the impact. Want to encourage your teams to do their best work? Check out this article for more on how you can help your customers foster better communication in their teams.
Solution overview video
This video highlights the many ways Microsoft Teams can help your business inspire collaboration, reduce costs and risks, and deepen engagement.
Customer Story: Clifton Coffee | Connect and Collaborate
Clifton Coffee Roasters (CCR) was the first specialty coffee roaster to adopt the Teamwork solutions from Microsoft platform, which means they're breaking new ground in communications methods for their industry. As the company expands, they depend on Teamwork solutions from Microsoft to manage their growth, drive innovation, and help their employees connect in the most meaningful and productive ways possible.
Want to increase productivity and drive innovation in your business? Check out this video to see how CCR lead the way in communications innovation in their industry, and then contact us to learn more.
Monday, September 21, 2020
Technology blueprint for implementing remote learning
Use this detailed guidance document in coordination with the Implementation Guide PPT shared yesterday. This guide offers deeper insight how to implement remote learning as is organized by each specific "Layer" of the Technology Blueprint Implementation—such as Connectivity, Devices, Learning Platform, Learning Resources, and Analytics.
Remote learning technology blueprint
This deck provides specifics of the technology blueprint implementation of remote learning, accompanied by a more detailed guidance document to implementing remote learning across large education systems. Sectioned by connectivity, devices, learning platform, learning resources, and analytics—it's designed for an implementation team to engage with specific materials as needed.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Collaborate with Microsoft Teams
This infographic lists the many ways you can use Microsoft Teams to drive workplace collaboration. It also provides statistics on the success and popularity of Microsoft Teams.
Collaborate with Microsoft Teams
This infographic lists the many ways you can use Microsoft Teams to drive workplace collaboration. It also provides statistics on the success and popularity of Microsoft Teams.
Collaborate with Microsoft Teams
This infographic lists the many ways you can use Microsoft Teams to drive workplace collaboration. It also provides statistics on the success and popularity of Microsoft Teams.
CWPS uses Microsoft Teams to reimagine sales project workflows
How can your organization benefit from Microsoft Teams? Learn from Frank Lusko, the EVP of Sales and Marketing at CWPS, to hear how his sales team has benefited from this collaboration tool through features such as notification alerts and planner scheduling.
CWPS uses Microsoft Teams to reimagine sales project workflows
How can your organization benefit from Microsoft Teams? Learn from Frank Lusko, the EVP of Sales and Marketing at CWPS, to hear how his sales team has benefited from this collaboration tool through features such as notification alerts and planner scheduling.
Distance learning strategic plan
The Microsoft Education Transformation Framework is an evidence-based model for designing system changes and leveraging technology to support that change.
UNESCO's Global Education Coalition aims to help countries mobilize resources and implement solutions to provide education remotely, as well as seek equitable solutions and universal access. It also aims to avoid overlapping efforts and facilitate the return of student to school when appropriate.
Have a look at this strategic plan and use it as the framework for your organization's distance learning outline.
Six types of remote workers and how to support them
How can you improve and enable productivity across your team?
This e-book outlines different types of remote workers and how you can best encourage their success, from addressing specific technical needs to making it easier for employees to work from anywhere, on any device.
Six types of remote workers and how to support them
How can you improve and enable productivity across your team?
This e-book outlines different types of remote workers and how you can best encourage their success, from addressing specific technical needs to making it easier for employees to work from anywhere, on any device.
Hong Kong Teaches Students with Remote Learning
Last spring, the global pandemic forced schools around the world to experiment with online learning. Schools that leverage technology to elevate education are finding the most success with this transition. Microsoft Hong Kong's #FutureReady Limitless Learning Program supported over 50,000 teachers and 800,000 students from all 1,000 primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong. Read this blog to see how they did it.
Help customers work from almost anywhere, on any device, with Microsoft technology
More than 50% of employees report that mobile technology helps them achieve work-life balance by enhancing productivity. We know that you probably want to empower your employees to work remotely, but we also recognize that it can be a struggle to enable remote workers and enhance mobility within companies.
Don't worry--we can help. With the latest communication technology from Microsoft, you can connect the tools and services that employees use every day in a single hub for easy access. You can also help increase productivity by integrating team chats and files, and you can even reduce your company's overhead by saving money on office space as employees are able to work remotely.
Check out this infographic for industry trends, pain points, proof points, and more on why you should adopt a teamwork platform from Microsoft. And contact us to help you build it.
View: Help customers work from almost anywhere, on any device, with Microsoft technology
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Protect the Privacy of Your Microsoft Teams Meetings
With the increased usage of Microsoft Teams to conduct virtual meetings, the need for tactical best practices to protect your privacy from intruders is also on the rise. This thought leadership article explores how to protect the privacy of your Microsoft Teams Meetings with easy ways to mitigate the risk of such problems by updating your settings.
Protect the Privacy of Your Microsoft Teams Meetings
With the increased usage of Microsoft Teams to conduct virtual meetings, the need for tactical best practices to protect your privacy from intruders is also on the rise. This thought leadership article explores how to protect the privacy of your Microsoft Teams Meetings with easy ways to mitigate the risk of such problems by updating your settings.
Fresno & EdWeek on hybrid learning
"If we had known the pandemic was coming, we probably wouldn't have done it much differently than we did," shares Kurt Madden of the Fresno Unified School District, the fourth-largest in California. In this webinar, Madden and his colleague Philip Neufeld share how their school district was already implementing elements from the Microsoft Class of 2030 Report and the Microsoft Education Transformation Framework to address future readiness. They were in the midst of transitioning their teaching and learning when the pandemic hit. Even with 90% of their students at poverty level, the district managed to minimize disruption and positioned themselves to successfully navigate with a focus on overall well-being, quality teaching, and health and safety. Listen to this webinar for inspirational insight. You also have the option of reading the transcript of the webinar.
Create and use private channels in Microsoft Teams
With Microsoft Teams private channels, you can have focused, private conversations with specific people on your team. This Microsoft Teams tutorial video will show you how to create private channels as you're working remotely.
Education reimagined
We are experiencing a paradigm shift in education. Fueled by a continually-increasing demand for student centered learning and continuing advances in digital technology—and now healthy and safety concerns by the fallout of COVID-19—stakeholders are transforming education across entire systems.
This paper explores the changing landscape of education. It navigates the disruption, transition, and reimagining phases of teaching and learning, with data, examples, and recommendations for each step.
Want To Be A Remote Worker? Get These Digital Skills
How can digital skills enable your employees to work remotely?
With the right communication tools and apps geared toward facilitating better teamwork, the benefits of working remotely can include increased productivity and reduced downtime, not to mention hitting that sweet spot in work-life balance.
Does your team need help navigating communication tools and apps? Contact us to learn how we can help you create a connected digital workspace.
Remote learning tips playlist
This series includes just over 50 short "how to" video tutorials that tackle specific remote learning tasks and tips, such as how to create a class Team, how to create an attendance report in Teams, how to add a quiz or poll and more. Great reference videos—you'll want to bookmark these!
Customer Story: Clifton Coffee | Work From Anywhere
Clifton Coffee Roasters always had far-reaching ambitions. They needed to maximize efficiency in their company and create a better way for employees to communicate, no matter where they were individually located.
With Teamwork solutions from Microsoft, their employees could work from virtually anywhere, on any device. With features like video conferencing and instant messaging, Microsoft Teamwork solutions help employees work more effectively. And with employees empowered to work remotely, Clifton Coffee Roasters created the digital office of its dreams.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Social Asset A: Expand Collaboration
Customize and expand your remote collaboration with @Microsoft Teams, keeping your team engaged, connected, and secure. Subscribe now!
Social Asset A: Expand Collaboration
Customize and expand your remote collaboration with @Microsoft Teams, keeping your team engaged, connected, and secure. Subscribe now!
The Ultimate Meeting Guide
How could your employees benefit if you improved your businesses everyday meetings?
With meeting best practices, you can improve your company's bottom line and value your employees' time.
Sounds good, right? Check out this eBook for more information on how to achieve simple, direct meetings focused on clear action items.
Want to improve your employees communication in all aspects across your business? Contact our team to learn how we can help level up your communication game.
Microsoft Teams at 3: Everything you need to connect with your teammates and be more productive
Microsoft Teams continues to invest in experiences that will make it easier for teams to communicate and collaborate. This article by Jared Spataro, Corporate Vice President for Microsoft 365, informs how new capabilities reflect commitment to two things: building the very best online meeting experience for customers and bringing technological solutions to traditionally underserved professionals, including Firstline and healthcare workers.
The latest features include new integration between Teams and RealWear head-mounted devices, real-time noise suppression during meetings, booking apps, pop out chats, the raise hand feature, and more
Help customers work together with Microsoft technology
The landscape of teamwork is changing. Did you know that 83% of employees depend on technology to work together?
We know many businesses struggle with disjointed file sharing and dispersed resources. If it sounds like we're describing your company, don't worry--we can help.
Now you can take the hassle out of workplace communication with Teamwork solutions from Microsoft. With an integrated Teamwork solution, your employees can bring their teams and resources together, connect with users outside the company, and even work remotely. What are you waiting for? Check out this infographic for more on how your company can benefit from a comprehensive teamwork solution.
View: Help customers work together with Microsoft technology
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Mercy Housing keeps residents safe at home using Microsoft Teams
When the pandemic ushered in a new reality of social distancing, Mercy Housing was able to continue supporting the residents and communities it serves while keeping everyone safe using Microsoft Teams. This customer story video outlines when COVID-19 created a tremendous need for a tool that can maintain personal connection, Teams has allowed the company to maintain reaching residents and serving its communities, growing the business while working remotely, all while supporting highly secure environments for remote work.
Saving time with Microsoft Teams
This infographic displays stats on how Microsoft Teams reduces the total number of meetings as well as their duration from improved collaboration and information sharing.
Customer Story: Clifton Coffee Overview
For Clifton Coffee Roasters, the first step to growing their business was to improve internal communication within the company. In the past, communication among team members was extremely disjointed, so it was challenging for team members to connect in an efficient manner. And as the business expanded and more employees were onboarded, the communication breakdown became even worse.
Enter Teamwork solutions from Microsoft. With a streamlined communication strategy that provided a single hub for company resources and multiple methods for team members to connect no matter where they were individually located, Clifton Coffee Roasters was able to grow into one of the UK's premier coffee companies. Contact our team to see how we can help transform your business with an upgraded teamwork platform.
Lackluster Teamwork? Tips For Boosting Performance
How can you improve teamwork for your team? And what does successful teamwork look like for employees across different generations? Research shows that regular constructive feedback is key to making employees feel that their contributions are valued, especially among younger workers. This in turn translates to increased motivation among all employees and a reinforcement of the team's core values. Check out this article for more on how to help engage your employees and facilitate better teamwork.
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Social Asset C: Empower security teams to coordinate
Stay connected to empower your team. Learn more about unifying your workplace collaboration with Microsoft Teams! Subscribe now!
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Did you know that having resources available in Microsoft Teamwork solutions reduces downtime by 15%? The benefit to your company productivity can be huge.
Want to propel your business forward and change the way your team communicates? Subscribe now to learn how you can change the way your team works together.
Monday, August 17, 2020
Now is the time for Microsoft Teams
This infographic outlines how you can stay in touch with the hub for
teamwork in Office 365. With Microsoft Teams you can connect, collaborate, and come together securely by meeting with your peers and getting work done anywhere - even remotely.
Customer Story: Clifton Coffee
Clifton Coffee Roasters (CCR) is a popular coffee company that profited from the recent boom in café culture. As Clifton Coffee Roasters' business grew, so did the company leaders' ambitions. They credit digital business and communication tools from Microsoft with helping them to grow and scale their business. Now, they provide additional services like technical support and delivery service to coffee shops across the UK. Check out this video to see how Clifton Coffee Roasters upgraded their teamwork strategy to grow their business.
Create instant remote work meetings with Microsoft Teams
Stay connected with Microsoft Teams while working from home with the help of the "Meet now" feature. In this video, you'll learn how to use "Meet now," which gives you the ability to turn a team chat conversation into an instant remote meeting.
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
We All Knew Tech Would Make Work Better
By 2025, 75% of the workforce will be comprised of Millennials. What are you doing to modernize your workplace? Today, the answers are increasingly nuanced, characterized by a cycle of changes in the workplace.
After a revolution in the workplace spurred by technology, companies are finding that a balanced approach may be the most effective. Explore this article to learn more.
Monday, August 10, 2020
Customer Story: Think Up Consulting Recap
With its global client base increasing, Think Up Consulting needed to improve its remote working capabilities. Its VPN-based system sometimes made it difficult for employees to remotely access files. And without a centralized platform, employees wasted time switching between disparate systems.
But with Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business, Think Up created a unified solution, increased productivity and security, improved efficacy, and reduced costs. Think Up Consulting empowers its employees to achieve more together.
We can help you increase your global client base. Contact us to learn more.
What is Teams?
This video shows how you can pull together a team with Microsoft Teams on your PC, Mac, or mobile device. Use chat instead of email, securely edit files at the same time, see your likes, mentions, and replies with just a single tap, and have the freedom to customize it all by adding notes, websites, and apps.
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Cost Savings and Business Benefits Enabled by Windows 10 Security Features
$1.1 million was saved by those using Windows 10 as a result of reduced productivity impact of malware infections. This Forrester Consulting study, commissioned by Microsoft, examines the Total Economic Impact™ of Windows 10 security features. Windows 10 provides a completely integrated solution, which impacts overall security and minimizes use of system resources.
Check out the full study to learn more about Windows 10 features to better understand the benefits, costs, and risks associated with this investment with Valiant Global Solutions.
View: Cost Savings and Business Benefits Enabled by Windows 10 Security Features
Social Asset BYL B: Unify workplace collaboration
Subscribe now and unify your workplace collaboration with @Microsoft Teams.
Reduce costs with Windows and Office
70% of small and midsize businesses (SMBs) reinvest saved money into their business thanks to the cloud.
Simplify the process of keeping devices up to date while saving time, reducing costs, and gaining control. Check out this infographic--which shows industry trends, pain points, and proof points--to learn why and how.
And to find the right Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business solution for your business to reduce costs, contact our team at Valiant Global Solutions.
Monday, August 3, 2020
Imperial College London uses Teams to teach and connect in a time of COVID
A world top ten university, with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research, Imperial College London now uses Microsoft Teams to teach and connect in a time of COVID-19. In this video, see how the college is now relying on Teams for the delivery of its lectures and its remote labs, as well as a "virtual common room" where students and faculty can interact. Staff now have the fluid integration of shared files, scheduled events, and the students' use of the virtual learning environment, providing opportunities to respond to students in a way never done before.
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Quantifying the value of collaboration with Microsoft Teams
Employees save four hours each week with improved collaboration and information sharing, according to Forrester's Total Economic Impact™ Of Microsoft Teams.
Microsoft Teams puts everything organizations need into one place. Everything from chats, meetings, calling, and Microsoft 365 Business apps are brought together to make faster, more informed decisions in a single, intelligent hub. With Teams, every type of worker can be empowered to contribute their voice and take shared accountability for business outcomes.
Read this blog to learn more and contact us at Valiant Global Solutions to get started today.
Monday, July 27, 2020
Customer Story: Think Up Consulting | Reduce Costs
Brand strategy and change management firm, Think Up Consulting, has saved nearly $14,000, with more savings on the horizon, with Microsoft Teams. They've replaced several applications with Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business, which feature a wide range of productivity tools. With modern technologies, Think Up has significantly improved efficiency and reduced costs.
Want to have cost savings like Think Up? Contact us at Valiant Global Solutions to learn more.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
4 Reasons Businesses Should Make the Move
Are you considering moving to the cloud?
As global competition heats up and customers demand more innovative solutions, businesses are adopting cloud services at an increasing pace. What if you could lower your costs, increase productivity and enhance security?
Explore this eBook to discover four reasons small businesses should make the move.
Monday, July 20, 2020
Enhance Security with Windows and Office
According to the World Trade Report, it takes hackers 4 minutes to get into servers through email attacks. And that it takes an average of 286 days to detect a security breach and an additional 80 days to repair the damage.
Enhance your security and go modern with Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business. Check out this infographic for more industry trends and see how you can protect your company against external threats and leaks with Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business security and compliance tools built into your devices.
Don't let hackers access your data. Contact us at Valiant Global Solutions to #GetModern today!
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Helping Small Businesses Protect Their Greatest Asset--Their Data
Knowing your customer data is secure can free you up to do what you do best--and put your focus on customers and employees. That's where the right tools and tech come in.
Support for Windows 7 and Office 2010 is ending, and it's critical to ensure you not only have the most productive experience, but also the most secure. Work from anywhere, whenever, on a protected modern device.
Read the blog and learn more about three small businesses that use Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business to help grow their businesses and remain secure.
Customer Story: Think Up Consulting | Most Secure
With its global client base increasing, Think Up Consulting needed to improve its remote working capabilities and enhance security. The company adopted Microsoft Teams to securely accommodate remote employees. And with Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business, Think Up unites its entire team. All employee devices are automatically updated with advanced-level security features, so Think Up can seamlessly deliver the top-notch service their customers expect and trust.
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Crash Course in Microsoft 365 Business: How it Can Help You Grow Your Business
This e-book "crash course" will show you how adopting cloud-based Microsoft 365 Business gives you ever-improving versions of apps with new capabilities delivered every month. Learn how Microsoft 365 Business empowers you to access content from any device, coauthor with anyone in real time and use the power of AI to create more impactful content with less effort.
Contact our team at Valiant Global Solutions to learn more about our Office 365 solutions.
View: Crash Course in Microsoft 365 Business: How it Can Help You Grow Your Business
Improve Productivity with Windows and Office
Employees spend 50% more time collaborating with other employees. Yet many are still not working to their full potential because of disorganized collaboration, file sharing and decision-making processes.
With Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business, you can collaborate in real time and leverage the intelligence of the cloud with the latest from Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business. Check out this infographic for a quick view of industry trends, pain points, proof points and more on how going modern with Microsoft improves productivity.
To learn more, contact Valiant Global Solutions.
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Microsoft Will Soon End Support for Windows 7. Now What?
End of support is fast approaching for Windows 7 and Office 2010. Is sticking with Windows 7 worth the risk? How much will it cost? What does this mean for your company? Check out this article to explore these questions. Contact Valiant Global Solutions to #GetModern.
Customer Story: Think Up Consulting | Most Productive
Think Up Consulting is a business built on collaboration. Its 39 team members--known as Thinkers--spread their time across as many as 11 projects each. Seamless communication is a must for creating customized solutions for every Think Up customer.
With Microsoft Teams, Thinkers can easily access the tools they need from the platform. The company creates new channels for each project, so Thinkers can keep project-specific conversations and files organized and accessible. Since adopting Microsoft 365 Business, the company has quickly shifted much of its communications to Teams. Through Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business, Think Up has streamlined communications across the organization, improving productivity.
To learn more, contact us at Valiant Global Solutions to #GetModern.
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Exposing the Top 4 Myths of Cloud Security
One in five organizations have lost customers as a result of a cyberattack. Nearly 30% have lost revenue, with the average cost of a single data breach reported to be $4 million.
At the same time, 74% of IT leaders say security concerns hold them back from moving to the cloud. What about you?
Get the real story. Here are four common myths about cloud security and facts about the Microsoft cloud.
Increase Productivity and Security with Windows and Office
With the end of support for Windows 7 and Office 2010 fast approaching, your company's sensitive data is at risk -- a risk compounded by the skyrocketing number of employee devices.
Confirming this trend are findings from the World Trade Report and a Kaspersky Lab Study showing 50% of small businesses have suffered a data breach costing an average of $120,000.
Without the right tools, how would your company respond to a major breach?
Going modern with Microsoft can help. Specifically, it enables you to increase productivity and security, while reducing costs. This infographic provides more industry trends and customer stories. Check it out to better understand the risks and why Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business are the right solutions to address them.
View: Increase Productivity and Security with Windows and Office
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
4 Proven Ways To Accelerate Your Growth From Startup To Thriving SMB
More than 446 million records were exposed in over 1,200 data breaches within the SMB space in 2018. How secure is your business? Check out this article for four tips to accelerate business growth and remain secure.
4 Proven Ways To Accelerate Your Growth From Startup To Thriving SMB
More than 446 million records were exposed in over 1,200 data breaches within the SMB space in 2018. How secure is your business? Check out this article for four tips to accelerate business growth and remain secure.
Customer Story: Think Up Consulting Overview
When Think Up Consulting, a brand strategy and change management firm, introduced Microsoft Teams, it was a big shift for the organization from a collaboration standpoint. They brought file sharing, team chat and project management together using Teams as the main hub for each project. With Teams, Think Up is creating a central hub, and with Microsoft 365 Business, they have a complete unified solution. By adopting Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business, Think Up customers have the reassurance and confidence of security.
We can help you do the same. Contact us to learn more.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Start your IoT journey with industry-leading SaaS and PaaS offerings. Learn more about Microsoft Azure IoT.
Regardless of your business or industry, it's most likely that your digital transformation initiatives require a stable, secure, and flexible platform that can scale and adapt to your projected growth. You also want a flexible business partner, one that can adapt to your established methodologies and effectively complement your teams' unique strengths.
Subscribe now to learn how you can leverage Microsoft Azure IoT and the Microsoft Partner Program to create growth-enabling digital transformation and long-term partnerships that drive success for your business.
Why aren't your customers listening to you?
"Why are my customers not listening to me?" is a question frequently asked by frustrated marketers and decision-makers. To address this question, author Carly Driscoll asks two crucial follow-ups: do you truly know who your customers are, and are you really delivering them an impactful message? At first glance it may seem intuitive or even simple, but successfully answering these questions requires a marketer to truly empathize with their audience—a task much easier said than done. Fortunately, there's a time-proven way to not only interest your customers, but also convert leads into revenue-generating relationships that will drive growth and brand prestige: great content. In this eye-opening article, you'll learn about the successful R.I.D.E. methodology for content creation, and how to effectively inform your customers with solid content marketing at each stage of the buying process.
Use machine learning to analyze candidate information and recruit the best talent. Learn more about Microsoft Teams.
Recruiting has evolved. Fueled by machine learning and AI, today's top recruiters are implementing a host of digital tools to not only help them locate the best talent, but also statistically identify which candidate is the best for each role. And with the expanding reach and integration available within digital collaboration software like Microsoft Teams, the odds of choosing the wrong person for an important role are fading into obscurity.
Stay subscribed to learn more about Modern Workplace trends and how you can empower your recruiting teams with Microsoft.
Top 10 devices you need to secure in 2020
As IoT devices become increasingly more intertwined in our modern lives, we must come to terms with the fact that each device represents a potential risk for stolen or compromised data. Cybercriminals are constantly looking for new targets to exploit, and unprotected IoT devices are an especially vulnerable way for hackers to tap into our personal and business accounts and cause major damage. It's critical for organizations to minimize potential security breaches by leveraging enterprise-grade network security and protecting employee-owned devices through secure BYOD programs.
In this article, you'll learn about the top 10 devices that hackers can potentially use to compromise your business. You'll also get insights into how these devices can be shielded against prying eyes.
FINNING | Value of Partners in Azure Cloud Application Building
Team synergy is critical to ensuring the success of a project. But this isn't just a matter of putting people together in a project and expecting results. An active effort must be made to ensure everybody is well aware of their role, scope, and how to collaborate so that all teams can create a methodology that pushes the project forward on time and within budget.
In this video, you'll learn how Finning, the world's largest Caterpillar dealer, has created a culture of collaboration with their digital transformation partner to drive successful IoT initiatives, and how they made it all possible by using Azure IoT.
A multilayered approach to data protection
For businesses in the digital age, cloud technology has become a key enabler of growth and innovation. But no great opportunity is without risk, and moving to the cloud also means having to secure enterprise data as it travels into and out of organizations. Today's leading enterprise cloud platforms provide organizations with the compliance and security they need to protect their data, regardless of scale or region.
In this infographic, you'll learn how Microsoft 365 E5 uses a multilayered approach to protecting sensitive information and provides the insights you need to optimize your organization's security.
Microsoft Talentsoft Dior Partner Story
Few things are more challenging than having a co-worker or boss who isn't prepared for their current position. To be fair, though, recruiters have a lot resting on their shoulders and they're well aware of the importance of their role. Placing the wrong resource within a critical project can have long-lasting implications for the entire business, not to mention the investment that must be made in finding and training that person's replacement.
Today, modern recruiting techniques and methods provide multiple filters to ensure a person's the right fit for a role, but they aren't always failproof. This is why leading recruiters such as Talentsoft have decided to go one step ahead and leverage digital transformation, machine learning, and cloud technology to help their clients always obtain the profile they're looking for.
In this video, you'll learn how Talentsoft uses all of these technologies integrated into Microsoft Teams to help fashion industry giant Dior reach and employ the best creative talent in the world.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Inspire and empower employees with cloud-based collaboration. Get started with Microsoft 365.
Today's organizations need flexible, secure, and intuitive digital tools that allow employees to perform their jobs from virtually anywhere. Organizations also require seamless collaboration capabilities that foster innovative ideas and allow them to mature into high-impact initiatives. Thankfully, getting the most out of the industry's leading productivity applications has never been easier.
Subscribe now to learn how you can transform your business into a modern, cloud-based workplace with the help of Microsoft 365.
View: Inspire and empower employees with cloud-based collaboration. Get started with Microsoft 365.
The Importance of Marrying IoT to Consumer Products for Ease of Life
The number of connected IoT devices in 2017 was 27 billion, and by 2030 it's expected to grow to 125 billion. This means that the functionality and use scenarios for the IoT will continuously expand and permeate across all areas of consumer products, therefore improving the lifestyles and health of users worldwide.
But exactly how are IoT devices being used in the consumer product space to increase customer satisfaction and make businesses more efficient? Read this article to gain an accurate perspective into the reach that the IoT will have in the consumer product space and how businesses will leverage IoT devices to drive innovation across the industry.
Drive better relationships with Microsoft Dynamics 365. Subscribe to learn more.
Having data can either be a good thing or a disadvantage—it all depends on the accuracy of the data sources and your organization's ability to unify them to empower sales and customer service teams. Subscribe now to stay up to date on how your business can use Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Azure to enable innovation and sustain consistent growth with insight-rich data.
View: Drive better relationships with Microsoft Dynamics 365. Subscribe to learn more.
5 Things to Avoid While Using a Team Messenger
Team messenger apps are a great addition to the workplace, especially in today's environment where working from home and flexible work schedules are the norm. However, it's easy to forget that just like unbulleted emails and leaving used Tupperware in the company fridge, there are some behaviors that are frowned upon when using office communication tools.
In this article, you'll review 5 basic rules that professionals must be mindful of when using a team messenger application in the office or remotely. Always keep them in mind to avoid awkward situations and the office blacklist.
Helsanas goes digital and improves customer experiences with Microsoft technologies
When analyzing what steps to take with digital transformation, Helsana—one of the largest health insurance companies in Switzerland—decided to focus on rethinking its interactions with customers. However, siloed information and disjointed customer touchpoints were preventing the insurer from seeing the complete picture of its customers' journeys.
In this video, you'll learn how Helsana utilized Microsoft Dynamics 365 to empower its customer service and sales teams with on-point customer insights that enabled tailored offers and services. You'll also see how Microsoft Azure allowed for an increasingly secure and flexible environment that fostered innovation and improved Helsana's ability to dynamically react to new challenges.
The 7 properties of highly secure devices
Every day, new IoT devices are powering up around the world. Each one represents a source of insights into customer behavior and provides the data required to create and monitor impactful strategies. On the flip side, all of them also represent a possible entry point for malicious software and cybercriminals to steal sensitive business information and permanently damage an organization's reputation.
To counter this threat, enterprise security has gotten increasingly elaborate and effective at creating multiple security systems depending on the property of each device and its relationship with the customer.
In this infographic, you'll learn about the 7 properties that help modern IoT devices stay safe from cyber attacks and keep hackers at bay.
Monday, June 1, 2020
City of Houston: Collaborative tools
One of the defining aspects of modern productivity and collaboration tools is their ability to unify an entire organization in a single hub where ideas can be proposed and shared. This capability is crucial for keeping information from being siloed and ensuring that stakeholders have the highest possible visibility into their projects.
Collaboration tools also play a key role in fostering innovation and mobility. They allow team members to instantly propose ways that ideas and processes can be improved, and do so from virtually any device or location in the world.
In this video, you'll see how the city of Houston, Texas, is using digital transformation to increase efficiency by empowering its employees via the collaboration capabilities of Microsoft 365.
Empower your entire organization with Microsoft Teams
You've just arrived at the office, booted up your computer or laptop, and filled your first cup of coffee. You sit back down, take a sip, and what do you see? Chances are it's a login screen. Hastily, you type in your username and password and get on with a productive day. At least that was the idea, until you remember you forgot to send Karen from HR your vacation request form. You try to reach her by email but to no avail, so you boot up the informal messenger that everyone in the office uses because the legacy messenger set up years ago crashes when you send so much as an emoji. But of course, you once again need to type in your login info, only to see that Janice is not online. So ultimately you end up making two trips to HR (on the first trip, you forgot to staple your vacation balance because the document is stored in a separate internal SharePoint) to finally get your vacation approved.
Ready to throw your computer out a window yet? We don't blame you. This scenario may seem comical, but it's a reality that thousands of employees must endure thanks to the lack of a single, unified digital workspace. Preferably one that can be implemented across your entire organization and serve as a hub for all documents and teams to collaborate, within and across projects.
After reading this infographic, you'll learn how each department within your business can utilize Microsoft Teams to become more efficient, store documents securely, and collaborate seamlessly with any peer or colleague.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Measure value, efficiency, and cost effectiveness with accurate, real-time data. Subscribe now to learn more about Microsoft Azure IoT.
Data is everything in today's digital world. Simply put, those businesses without the means to accurately extract data from their processes adapt more slowly than those that do. And in a world with increasing customer expectations and constantly evolving technology, gaining access to this information is no longer just a choice.
There is a bright side to this situation, though. As technology becomes more accessible, so do your options for implementing and creating successful digital strategies. Today's leading platforms like Microsoft Azure IoT are not only easier to deploy, but also more flexible in their requirements and maintenance, giving your company the choice of executing them in the way that best aligns with your objectives.
Subscribe now to learn how digital transformation and the IoT can put you in total control of your business, as well as how you can get started with Microsoft.
Transform your business from local to global with digital collaboration. Get started with Microsoft Teams.
How do you increase the scale of your business without compromising your teams' work structure and methodologies? Truth be told, there is no single answer to this question, but there is one solution that has been proven to yield outstanding results for today's leading enterprises: digital collaboration. However, the real challenge lies in choosing the correct platform on which to build your modern workplace—one that provides the flexibility, efficiency, and customizability that complements your work methodologies and empowers your employees.
Thankfully, one such platform exists, and is currently being utilized by today's industry leaders to complete fascinating, intricate projects around the world. Subscribe now to learn how Microsoft Teams can become the best tool for your workforce to reach its full potential, and how your business can go from local to global with Microsoft cloud.
Transform your business from local to global with digital collaboration. Get started with Microsoft Teams.
How do you increase the scale of your business without compromising your teams' work structure and methodologies? Truth be told, there is no single answer to this question, but there is one solution that has been proven to yield outstanding results for today's leading enterprises: digital collaboration. However, the real challenge lies in choosing the correct platform on which to build your modern workplace—one that provides the flexibility, efficiency, and customizability that complements your work methodologies and empowers your employees.
Thankfully, one such platform exists, and is currently being utilized by today's industry leaders to complete fascinating, intricate projects around the world. Subscribe now to learn how Microsoft Teams can become the best tool for your workforce to reach its full potential, and how your business can go from local to global with Microsoft cloud.
The Benefits Of SaaS For Managing Cloud Security Threats
As business become more digitalized, they must learn to contend with the increasing number of cloud security threats and incidents. Therefore, investing in the tools that can give them the ability to deal with and overcome these issues is quickly becoming every modern organization's primary concern. These tools, however, must ensure the security of enterprises' data while allowing them to remain flexible, productive, and efficient. In this regard, software-as-a-service (SaaS) has become the top choice for today's leading organizations thanks to its ability to safeguard information while reducing costs and providing employees with intuitive applications.
In this article, you'll learn how SaaS models like Microsoft 365 have become key in helping businesses' IT departments keep information secure in today's highly connected world.
GEICO turbocharges insurance innovation with Microsoft Cloud
Insurance customers want the ability to buy and be serviced from anywhere, at any time. To meet this desire, GEICO decided to focus on two key aspects: abandoning its legacy infrastructure and focusing on digital transformation from a customer engagement perspective.
Watch this video to learn how GEICO evolved from a traditional, silo-based infrastructure to an integrated, automated, and collaborative model. This transition allowed for increased flexibility and productivity thanks to a DevOps approach using Microsoft Azure.
FINNING | Providing Measurable customer value increased operational efficiancy and consistent growth with IoT
Many companies would view competing in industries where labor-intensive tasks, disconnected data sources, and paper-based processes are the norm as a hard challenge. Others, like Finning—the world's largest Caterpillar dealer—saw this as an opportunity to disrupt and innovate within the construction industry through digital transformation.
Watch this video to learn how Finning collaborated with a Microsoft Gold Partner to enable the unification of disparate data sources using IoT devices, and how this strategy allowed the company to substantially upgrade its customer service experience.
A modern focus on enterprise protection
Moving to the cloud is crucial for today's businesses to get the most out of digital transformation. However, the increased integration of mobile and cloud technologies creates a higher risk for data to be stolen or compromised. This at first led enterprises to dedicate an increasing number of resources to IT security in an effort to keep their organization safe from evolving threats, which led to over-sized departments and snowballing IT maintenance costs. Thankfully, the cloud has evolved to become businesses' greatest tool for reducing cyberattacks and has allowed them to enable more agile IT departments while keeping their information more secure than ever.
In this infographic, you'll learn about Microsoft 365 E5's comprehensive approach to security and how it empowers organizations by giving them complete control and oversight of their enterprise data.
A modern focus on enterprise protection
Moving to the cloud is crucial for today's businesses to get the most out of digital transformation. However, the increased integration of mobile and cloud technologies creates a higher risk for data to be stolen or compromised. This at first led enterprises to dedicate an increasing number of resources to IT security in an effort to keep their organization safe from evolving threats, which led to over-sized departments and snowballing IT maintenance costs. Thankfully, the cloud has evolved to become businesses' greatest tool for reducing cyberattacks and has allowed them to enable more agile IT departments while keeping their information more secure than ever.
In this infographic, you'll learn about Microsoft 365 E5's comprehensive approach to security and how it empowers organizations by giving them complete control and oversight of their enterprise data.
J Walter Thompson Unlocking creativity with Microsoft Teams
Creativity is like a living organism. It requires the right conditions to appear, careful nurturing to become more capable, and a diverse ecosystem to thrive. However, just like any organism, it can disappear in an instant if its environment doesn't provide the conditions it needs to grow and reach its full potential.
Ironically, nothing generates the mass extinction of creative ideas faster than alienating cubicles. So organizations quickly began to change from the inside to create environments that foster innovation and dynamic work methodologies. With the advent of digital, they realized that not only did physical spaces need to change, but also their digital counterparts. Let's face it—when was the last time you read a company-wide email reply and thought it was a good thing?
In this video, you'll learn the inspiring example of how J. Walter Thompson—one of the largest communication agencies in the world—has mastered the art of digital collaboration thanks to Microsoft Teams. From collaborating with the world's leading experts in prosthetics to give a veteran the ability to once again swim with his family, to simply networking and having fun, you'll see how Teams is much more than a work tool—it's a hub for inspiration and creativity.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
8 Ways IoT Devices Can Improve Your Business Office
By now, you're very aware of the hugely successful IoT implementations some companies have released into the market. Wearables, smartphones, smart cars, and even smart traffic lights have made headlines across the world. But what about the stuff that doesn't make headlines? Some IoT applications—such as those we use around the office—may not be as exciting as others, but that doesn't mean they aren't as useful or interesting.
In this article, you'll learn about IoT applications that are revolutionizing the workplace and how each of them can add value to products and services we didn't even know could be automated. From coffee machines to smart office heat mapping, these are 8 ways your office could be getting smarter in the near future.
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Whether public or private, today's organizations must adapt to an online and mobile-first world. This means investing in scalable solutions that guarantee ROI by increasing productivity and achieving widespread adoption. Furthermore, it also involves ensuring that all their applications are flexible enough to integrate new features or updates, and that their data remains secure across every touchpoint.
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The Future of Productivity: Teamwork and Collaboration
Long gone are the days when the bulk of office communication was made via lengthy, often incomprehensible email threads. Also going extinct—thankfully— are the colossal company-wide emails that were often responded to by recipients using the "reply all" button.
Today's corporate communication is evolving—not to the Orwellian, drone-like future portrayed in the movies, but toward a more multimedia-focused and casual approach. Nowadays, boring project management software is losing traction to intuitive digital tools such as Slack or Microsoft Teams which enable communication and collaboration to happen from a single platform.
In this article, you'll learn about the major trends that are transforming office communications around the world. You'll also gain insight into how several industry leaders envision the future of collaboration, and what tools they're using within their organizations to push forward projects worldwide.
24 Hour Fitness personalizes member services using Dynamics 365
Just as every person's fitness goals are different, so too are the individual paths to achieving those goals. But when it comes to creating customized experiences for its 4+ million members across the U.S., 24 Hour Fitness realized there was only one sure path to success: Microsoft Dynamics 365. In the crowded wellness industry, 24 Hour Fitness distinguishes itself through both its innovative approach to fitness and its personalized approach to member service. Today, the company is applying data analytics to member marketing by connecting Dynamics 365 with Adobe Experience Cloud hosted on Microsoft Azure to personalize marketing messages to millions of members at its 400+ health clubs. Watch this video to see how 24 Hour Fitness is connecting marketing and sales data to reach people in exciting new ways, attract record numbers of members, and ultimately help more people attain their fitness goals.
Create a connected business powered by Microsoft
Imagine you've worked hard to plan and strategize your IoT roadmap. You've finally established what devices you want to connect and how you're going to use that data to drive growth for your business. You've also convinced the board and other stakeholders about your strategy and have gotten the green light to begin ASAP. So you're all set, right? Well, not exactly. What's missing is one of the most challenging and crucial steps for most companies—one that can completely make or break your entire initiative: choosing the correct platform on which to execute your IoT program.
Ideally, you want a platform that allows devices to connect seamlessly —of course—but you also need flexibility, scalability, security, and the ability to transform data into dashboards to obtain insights.
In this infographic, you'll learn how Microsoft IoT Central meets all of these requirements while delivering an intuitive and highly customizable UI that can and will adapt to your business, not the other way around.
Monday, May 18, 2020
City of Houston: Optimizing business processes
In any type of organization, ensuring the resilience of your applications is a top priority. In other words, protecting your data against any and all threats is important, but certifying the recoverability and safety of your data in case of an incident can be just as crucial to guaranteeing the continuity of your business.
This is especially important for public entities and governments, whose records include the data of millions of citizens, providers, and classified documents. For these organizations, constantly optimizing business processes to ensure the security and resilience of all their devices, platforms, and applications must become a vital part of their overall digital strategy.
In this video, you'll gain insights into how the City of Houston, Texas leverages Microsoft technology to constantly improve the reliability of their data and increase the effectiveness of their public services.
The 7-step partner mini-guide to onboarding customers
Organizations don't make the jump to digital collaborations overnight. It takes months—or even years, depending on their size—of careful planning and strategy to come up with a transition plan that doesn't compromise operations while everybody gets onboarded.
It's our job, then, to guide our clients and partners as to the best way they can make their digital plans happen. Of course, this isn't always easy—some organizations have highly rigid and complex structures that can take a while to adapt and integrate new technologies, while others may have multiple stakeholders who need to be consulted during each stage of the process. Either way, a clear and well-established roadmap goes a long way toward ensuring the process goes as smoothly as possible.
That's why we've created this infographic—to provide you with 7 time-tested steps that can make your customers' Microsoft Teams adoption as seamless as possible. Use it as a handy cheat sheet for yourself or your sales teams, or bring it along to executive meetings for a visually impactful way of presenting a solid implementation strategy that's recommended by Microsoft.
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