Fluid, Dynamic, and Cloud-Powered Solutions

Microsoft is uniquely positioned for partnership with any organization's modern digital transition journey. Solutions like Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365 provide an end-to-end, integrated portfolio of cloud solutions. Built on a foundation of security and privacy, the Azure platform helps businesses in every industry build resilience and improve the bottom line. Communication is seamless, dynamic, and collaborative. Sign up to say connected—we'll help you learn more about making the transition to the cloud.

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Cloud migration essentials

The key to successful cloud migration is breaking the process into steps—regardless of why your organization wants to move or how complex your current environment is. The benefits of migration can be immediate in terms of time and budget. Just remember, whether you're in the early stages of assessment or fully planning your approach, migration is always easier with a trusted provider like Microsoft. Sign up to download the "Cloud migration essentials" e-book and discover an essential guide to successful migrations of servers and virtual machines.

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How To Get Your Cloud Migration Strategy Right

Industry leaders are working hard to compete with digital upstarts that develop their business exclusively in the cloud. Business infrastructure has become more complex, and to keep up to date, companies are digitizing their operations—looking for agility and insights from data and analytics. IT business partners must demonstrate the ROI of switching from ""owning"" to "renting" infrastructure. It's now critical to monitor performance across different cloud frameworks with tools that collect and correlate data from every location. Leaders understand there is a before, during, and after migration strategy for making the switch successful.

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Special Olympics Leaders Use Microsoft Teams to Build Community and Shape the Future

When Grace, a Special Olympics athlete and global youth leader from New Zealand, heard that a friend of hers had to miss a long-awaited competition due to transportation issues, her response was to help build an app that ensured other athletes wouldn't run into similar problems. She teamed up with fellow global youth leader Jack, and the pair worked on a project designed to connect Special Olympics athletes with transportation. When COVID-19 threatened to stall the project's momentum, the duo quickly turned to Microsoft Teams to collaborate and continue developing their app, making sure their inclusive initiative didn't miss a beat. Teams enabled them to communicate across continents and stay on track with their plans.

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How Microsoft and Grundfos work to provide safe drinking water to the world

GRUNDFOS is looking to play a key role in helping cities reduce their energy usage and hit environmental sustainability targets. Learn how Microsoft Azure plays a crucial role in this effort.

Three simple ways to migrate your web applications to Azure App Service

Migrating your applications using Microsoft Azure App Service can be simple. Redeploy code using your existing CI/CD pipeline, containerize your application, and deploy using Docker Imager—or use the Migration Assistant tool. Would you like to learn more about Azure App Service? Sign up to stay connected so we can keep you up to date on the fastest ways to migrate your applications using the latest cloud computing technology.

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Mitigating the hidden risks of digital transformation

As companies plan their digital transformation strategies, it is crucial to keep in mind four key areas where these efforts can introduce risk: multicloud or hybrid cloud infrastructure, digital supply chains and sales channels, Internet of Things (IoT), and automation and analytics. Discover how risks can be mitigated to prevent innovation from becoming a hazard.

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Toyota Motor North America Migrates 40,000 to Microsoft Teams in Three Weeks

How does a company respond to the challenge of remote work when they are already managing a major digital transition? Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) made the decision to move their original Teams deployment schedule four months ahead, and as a result, thousands of TMNA employees migrated from Skype for Business to Teams over three weekends. Teams Only mode included a superior audio conferencing and calling experience, including Teams Phone for external calls. Employees appreciate the dynamic emergency calling feature. All meeting rooms are now Teams-ready.

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Hybrid Meetings: Enterprise-grade security

The acceleration of remote and hybrid work has presented challenges for collaboration and security. With Microsoft 365, and especially Teams, you get optimal security, top-of-line performance, and incomparable quality in every call and meeting. Remove barriers to remote work with enterprise-grade quality and performance using up-to-date Teams capabilities. Secure and scale your Teams rooms effortlessly with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. Review the infographic and discover how Microsoft 365—specifically Microsoft Teams—enables safe and productive online collaboration.

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Microsoft accelerates telco transformation

Security, agility, collaboration, and productivity—learn why telecommunication companies are embracing the cloud to take their industry to the next level.

Microsoft Azure supports your Java workloads and processes

Microsoft Azure can help achieve your goals with the freedom and flexibility to build, manage, and deploy Java applications anywhere. Sign up to stay connected so we can help you modernize your Java apps and stay up to date on the latest cloud computing trends.

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Treating Remote Employees Fairly in a Hybrid Workplace

With the hybrid work model taking root in modern business, it's easy to fall into the trap of "distance bias" since our brains are naturally wired to pay more attention to what's right in front of us. Instead of favoring people in the room, leaders should become more self-aware and intentional in their evaluations of individuals' skills regardless of where they sit. Learn why hybrid work can boost productivity, how remote workers may become alienated, and tactics for leveling the playing field across in-office and remote environments for the best all-around outcomes.

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Hybrid Meetings: Hybrid work guidance

Hybrid Meetings is a somewhat new concept, which means new guidance exists to make the most of your employees' time. Example? Choose a meeting format that best serves everyone's needs, setting expectations with attendees, and managing roles and access. Create meetings that reflect the culture and use tools that make the experience more engaging. Make sure progress continues after your meeting ends, and that the right people are informed of decisions and outcomes. Review the infographic to learn the specific steps for preparing, conducting, and debriefing a positive hybrid meeting.

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How to migrate to the cloud

The transition from local servers to the cloud is a multistep process that requires preparation. The steps are similar—they just vary depending on the size, infrastructure, and cloud migration goals of each company. Compliance with this basic checklist should ensure a smooth transition. This article offers a step-by-step guide on how to correctly migrate to the cloud.

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Four strategies for modernizing your business applications

Among the options for application modernization is a spectrum—running from a simple lift-and-shift of the application to a new platform to a full rewrite. Each of these strategies responds to specific situations and requirements, so it's important to understand which one is best for your business. Subscribe to learn about the four strategies for modernizing your business applications. We can help you stay connected and up to date on the latest cloud computing trends.

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Hybrid Meetings: Teams powered by Microsoft 365

Current research shows the cost benefit in hybrid meetings; for example, reduction in office spend and time reduction for starting meetings with Microsoft Teams Room Managed Services. Discover the new features and capabilities for hybrid meetings, as well as how Teams' most recent upgrades can save your company money and time while providing a top-notch employee and client experience. Review the infographic to learn more about how Teams' new features can save your company money.

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