Thursday, April 30, 2020
Why SMEs Should Embrace The Flexi-Time Movement
There's no question, greater flexibility makes happier employees and promotes productivity. Allowing employees to work when they are most efficient means maximizing their efforts while boosting morale. But getting the modern desktop solutions your employees need to work productively requires a transition.
At Aksara United, we have years of experience helping businesses transition to a modern desktop solution that meets their exact needs. It's one way you can reduce the uncertainty of a big change. Contact us to learn more.
Protect your data in files, apps, and devices, within and across an organization
In addition to protecting endpoints, Microsoft believes in protecting data, starting at its very inception. Check out the strategies and tools they have to keep data protected across all scenarios in this informational document.
View: Protect your data in files, apps, and devices, within and across an organization
Advancing achievement and equity: Growing evidence from the Fresno Unified School District Personalized Learning Initiative
Take an in-depth look at the standardized test results following the first year of Fresno Unified School District's implementation of their Personalized Learning Initiative. Examine comparisons of everything from grade level and subject matter to student background, to gain a better understanding of where this initiative is having the greatest impact.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Accelerate your nonprofit's mission with Teams
The "Accelerate your nonprofit's mission with Teams" webinar shows how nonprofit organizations can digitally transform to improve operations and efficiencies with secure, private, and compliant communication tools. Teams provides nonprofits with a valuable tool to achieve their mission by driving innovation and staff productivity when technology resources are limited. To accelerate your organization with Teams, contact us today.
AI leveling the playing field with Dynamics 365
Explore the ways in which technology is once again shifting the way we do business and the opportunities available to small businesses with increased access to affordable AI and cloud service technologies.
Instructor-led training and videos for users
This free, 10-session "Instructor-led training for Microsoft Teams" series will teach your nonprofit customers how to roll out and manage Microsoft Teams across their organization. With a wide range of topics, there's something for everyone, and attendees can get their questions answered interacting with live instructors. To learn how to manage Microsoft Teams for your organization, contact us today.
4 Enterprise IoT Scenarios to Jumpstart Your Connected Devices Strategy
As more and more companies migrate to the cloud, and businesses start to evaluate IoT solutions, there are a few scenarios that can help them jumpstart their connected devices strategy. BI, remote monitoring, centralized command, and control to name a few are some scenarios you can use to jumpstart your strategy. At Aksara United, we have years of experience helping businesses just like yours to adopt, implement, and optimize IoT solutions that can drive transformation. Contact us to learn more.
Emotion and cognition in the age of AI
Our classrooms are no longer tasked with simply teaching multiplication tables and spelling. An equally important factor in a child's education is their overall emotional well-being and the emotional literacy skills they develop. This survey compiles responses from educators across the world to paint a picture of emotional well-being in schools, including what matters most, what is being done, and what technology can do to support future efforts.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Crash Course in Microsoft Teams
The "Crash Course in Microsoft Teams" eBook helps nonprofit customers discover how to quickly start using Microsoft Teams to communicate instantly with chat, online meetings, calls, and more. The eBook also explains how to set up meetings with file sharing, recording, and transcription; co-edit documents in real time; and collaborate with people inside and outside the organization. For more information on Microsoft Teams, contact us today.
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Customer story: KEXP
KEXP is known internationally for their music and authenticity. To help bring their global audience the music they want, KEXP needed to find a solution that could bring all of their services online. While they eventually accomplished their goal, they did run into roadblocks along the way. Your partners at Aksara United and Microsoft can help you overcome any obstacle. With years of industry experience, you can be rest assured knowing your custom IT solution will be up and running in no time. Contact us today to find out more on how we can help.
Customer story: Team Rubicon
Hurricane Harvey was the most devastating natural disaster to ever hit Houston, Texas. With thousands displaced and homes ruined, Team Rubicon stepped in to render aid and help rebuild the afflicted city and its population. With so many volunteers, Team Rubicon needed a way to track and manage their dispersed network of workers. They adopted Dynamics 365 to help optimize operations and give their volunteers a great experience. You can leverage these same tools, but don't do it alone. Contact Aksara United today to find out how we can help your organization integrate the IT tools you need to succeed.
Customer story: Qantas Airways
What used to take the Qantas team months or weeks to resolve now takes a matter of days or hours. The cloud provides workers the flexibility to use mobile devices, speeding up the response times of management.
Any firm can benefit from the flexibility of a modern desktop just like Qantas. But it's not always easy. At Aksara United, we specialize in helping businesses just like yours to modernize their IT infrastructure to achieve the productivity that cloud tech can provide. Contact us to learn more.
Monday, April 27, 2020
Customer story: Shell invests in safety with Azure
Smoking and wrong fueling procedures are just some of the safety concerns for Shell retail locations. In the past, Shell couldn't analyze the hours of video footage that were logged daily. But now, with the help of Azure, they can analyze in real time and make safety adjustments as appropriate. You can access this same tech, and at Aksara United, we want to help you integrate it. We can help you connect your devices and gain real insight from your data to drive change within your organization. Contact us today to learn more.
Customer Story: BP deploys Microsoft 365 to improve user experience and security
BP recognizes the significance of cybersecurity to their business and the importance of continual digital transformation to remain competitive. To accomplish both simultaneously, they implemented Microsoft 365 Enterprise E5, getting the best of Microsoft tools with an integrated security system that's simple and easy for all employees to use.
Customer Story: Garfield Prep Academy provides engaging, personalized education with powerful classroom tools
In Garfield Prep Academy, 100% of the students are classified as economically disadvantaged, a statistic that brings a host of challenges. But Garfield is overcoming these through the help of personalized technology and an incredibly talented staff. Learn more about their story in this video.
Lizo | Transformation in the oil & gas industry: data analysis and visualization
Data. There's a lot of it, and it's everywhere. Azure cloud services helps organizations manage all aspects of their volumes of data. Here is an example of how a company in the oil and gas industry could utilize Azure Cosmos DB for data acquisition and Power BI for rich analytics with real-time insights. Through partnering with Microsoft, a company like Lizo would be able to actualize their vision of next-generation data analysis and visualization. Watch this and look for additional Lizo videos to demonstrate the capabilities and power of Azure!
Friday, April 24, 2020
Customer Story: Technology in harmony - the story of Port Alberni School District
Tucked away on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, the small district of Port Alberni is making a big impact on its students through technology. As part of a three-person IT team, Jack Hitchings was able to simplify the district's technology landscape while offering a stronger set of learning tools. Check out the story.
Business Central AI infographic
AI has the power to revolutionize the way you utilize your own data. Check out the ways in which AI can improve your business decision making.
Business Central UK Authority
Watch how Dynamics 365 Business Central transforms the way this small UK publishing company is able to do business by giving them the ability to respond to queries faster, effectively collaborate remotely, and rest easy, knowing their data is secure.
Welcome to Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a collaboration app that helps your team stay organized and have conversations—all in one place. Watch "Welcome to Microsoft Teams" for a quick overview of this powerful collaboration tool. For more information, contact us today.
A Closer Look At Hybrid-Cloud And Multi-Cloud Approaches
Risk is for losers. Literally. If you're not actively de-risking your IT infrastructure, you're asking for a ransomware attack where you could lose some or all of your hard-earned data. While cloud platforms like Azure can give you the data recovery tools you need, adopting a cloud solution can get tricky. At Aksara United, we're pros at helping businesses transfer some or all of their data to the cloud. Contact us to find out more on how we can help you plan your journey to the cloud today.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Customer Experience in Financial Services and the Influence of Technology
The future of technology is uncertain, but there's one thing we do know: customer experience is going to play a larger role in the success of businesses from here on out. Servicing customers with an omnichannel experience is the key to a great customer experience. Aksara United can help. We're experts in helping businesses adopt the right tech and provide exceptional customer experiences. Contact us for more information.
The state of modern device deployment in education
IT professionals have a unique perspective on technology in education. This study picked the brains of over 150 educational IT professionals, to learn more about their challenges, their priorities, and their future goals for technology in their schools. The study compared those responses with the two most prevalent device management systems on the market: Microsoft's Intune for Education and Google's Chrome Management Console. Check out the results for yourself.
RapidDeploy case study
RapidDeploy helps first responders act quickly to protect the public. Read "RapidDeploy helps first responders defend public safety with Azure Sentinel" to learn how the nonprofit uses the complete visibility, automated responses, fast deployment, and low total cost of ownership in Azure Sentinel to help it safeguard public safety systems. Contact us today for additional details about Azure Sentinel.
Pivoting to Remote Work
With many organizations quickly pivoting to remote working, it's critical that nonprofits be able to continue to serve their constituents in times of need. This free learning track, "Pivoting to Remote Work," brought to you by Tech Soup, outlines the steps needed to transition to a secure and collaborative remote working environment. For more information on Microsoft solutions, contact us today.
Intune for Education Technical Datasheet
From deployment to security, Intune for Education was built with the needs of schools in mind. Check out the features and benefits, especially for your hardworking IT professionals, in this infographic.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Introducing Microsoft Azure Sentinel
With Azure Sentinel, enterprises worldwide can now keep pace with the exponential growth in security data, reduce hardware and operational costs, and improve security outcomes without adding analyst resources. Read "Introducing Microsoft Azure Sentinel" to learn how Microsoft is empowering SecOps teams to see threats clearer and eliminate distractions. For more information on Azure Sentinel, contact us today.
What can Microsoft Teams do for you?
Microsoft Teams is more than an app. It's a shared, secure workspace for collaborating and getting things done. View the infographic "What can Microsoft Teams do for you?" to see how your nonprofit customers can be more productive, more profitable, and more engaged. For more information on Microsoft Teams, contact us today.
The Right Secure Hardware for your IoT Deployment
To truly drive innovation, you need a safe, flexible, and feature-rich platform to expand and grow your IT operations. Finding that platform and incorporating it into your IT system can be challenging. At Aksara United, we have helped businesses to find, plan, and employ the right IoT devices and solutions to meet their constantly growing needs. Contact us today to find out more on how we can help you bring your business to the edge of modern IoT possibilities.
Discover threats quickly, remediate immediately, and mitigate the impact of malware and breaches
Technology is not static, and neither, therefore, are the methods cybercriminals can use to gain access to company networks or data. In light of this, an effective security system is one that can learn and react to new threats as they come. Discover the powerful combination of Microsoft tools that provide a comprehensive security strategy for your business.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Cloud-Native SIEM: Quick Start Guide to Azure Sentinel
Get smarter, faster threat detection and response with the cloud and AI. Gain access to intelligent security analytics and unlimited compute and storage with Azure Sentinel. Bring together security data from across your organization and start defending your entire enterprise—immediately. This will help your nonprofit customers get started with the power of alert detection, threat visibility, proactive hunting, and threat response found in Azure Sentinel. Contact us today for additional details about Azure Sentinel.
View: Cloud-Native SIEM: Quick Start Guide to Azure Sentinel
Customer story: Thomson Reuters with Azure SQL Services
The developers at Thomson Reuters needed to create a scalable cloud infrastructure capable of keeping their e-billing system safe. With tools like Azure SQL and Machine Learning, they automated and secured their e-billing system. While companies like Thomson Reuters have a lot of IT resources, we know you might not. At Aksara United, we specialize in helping businesses just like yours to integrate solutions, protect, and scale your IT infrastructure.
Customer story: Moneris and Dynamics 365
How do you manage customer interaction? Chances are, there's room for improvement, and you can do a better job. Moneris, a debt and payment processing firm, saw the potential of upgrading their customer relationship solution. That's why they chose Dynamics 365. They required a business management solution that could help them give their customers personalized service. You can do the same. Adopting new tech can be a challenge, that's why at Aksara United, we're here to help. Contact us today to find out more.
Customer story: TD Bank
6% of employees at TD self-identify as disabled. TD works hard to create a supportive environment where employees can bring their whole selves to work. By providing the right tools, they enable employees to self-accommodate and make their computing experience much more comfortable. How are you helping your employees to increase productivity in the workplace? Contact Aksara United to learn how we can help you integrate the tools you need to enable your workers to reach their full potential.
How IoT Can Help Your Organization Keep Customers Coming Back for More
Staying in control of your IoT assets is important. That's why you should have the industry-leading data protection features and standards of Azure IoT Central. It acts as a single pane of glass for your enterprise IoT and gives you the connectivity to drive transformation. It's not always easy adopting new solutions; that's why you should consult the experts at Aksara United. We have years of experience helping firms like yours to optimize their IT operations. Contact us to learn more.
View: How IoT Can Help Your Organization Keep Customers Coming Back for More
Monday, April 20, 2020
Breaches happen. Learn how to protect your organization.
Check out this infographic to learn the three most commonly used inroads into your system and how best to secure your data from each strategy.
View: Breaches happen. Learn how to protect your organization.
Customer Story: New South Wales - Scaling STEM education in one of the world's largest school jurisdictions
Managing 800,000 students in over 2,200 schools is a challenge in itself. The district of New South Wales has gone even further, tackling the challenge of preparing students for the job market of the future by integrating STEM technologies in their curriculum. Check out this video to learn how the second largest school district in the world is able to manage over 360,000 devices, while improving both teacher and student experience.
Work remotely, stay secure—tips for CISOs
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, nonprofit organizations are adjusting to full-time remote collaboration. Read "Work remotely, stay secure—tips for CISOs" to learn how organizations can keep secure throughout this transition. For more information about solutions to make remote working easier for your nonprofit customers, contact us today.
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Tech Leaders Look To IoT, AI & Robotics To Fuel Growth Through 2021
21% of tech leaders in the UK, 20% in Japan, and 16% in the US plan to leverage the IoT to digitally transform their businesses by 2021. Read this article for insight on how your business compares.
Friday, April 17, 2020
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solution proposal guide
This guide outlines the steps in creating a successful solution proposal. Following your proposal presentation, this increases the chances that a potential customer will decide that your business is best equipped to meet their needs.
View: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solution proposal guide
Why SMBs should be running their business in the cloud
Despite the proven increases in profits and security that come with moving to the cloud, many small businesses remain hesitant. This article outlines concerns many business owners have when considering the switch, and highlights many specific benefits available to cloud users, making the cloud less mysterious and more accessible than ever.
Bootiful Azure: Taking Your First Steps with Microsoft Azure (1/6)
As the first of six installments in this informational series, users of Spring can learn how to get started coding their applications via Microsoft Azure, leveraging all the unique tools and benefits along the way.
The role of familiarity in predicting the ability of technology to improve learning outcomes
Simply putting devices in classrooms will not create impactful learning experiences for students; those come from the teachers. If teachers are unable to integrate this new technology into their classrooms due to time constraints or lack of training, students will not benefit. This in-depth study explores the reasons, and possible solutions, to address this experience and implementation gap.
View: The role of familiarity in predicting the ability of technology to improve learning outcomes
Tips for learning Azure in the new year
Help your tech-savvy nonprofit customers learn Azure in 2020. This article shares 9 no-cost resources that users can take advantage of right now. For more help getting your customers started with Azure, contact us today.
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Do more with Microsoft Teams
With Microsoft Teams, you can create a more inclusive, more collaborative modern work environment. Download "Do more with Microsoft Teams" to see how your customers can collaborate, meet, and share in a more open, fluid, and modern workspace.
Workplace Agility: The True Secret To Improving Productivity And Efficiency
How do you maintain easy collaboration, save costs, pull talent from everywhere, and provide employees with the flexibility to work where and when they want? Some employers are adopting SaaS platforms and the cloud to facilitate remote work safely and simply. Tools like Microsoft 365 and Skype are invaluable assets to a modern agile workplace. But adoption requires planning to execute. With experts from Aksara United at your side, you'll be ready for the modern workplace, and so will your employees.
A breach is inevitable. How can Microsoft help me detect and respond fast?
An all too familiar scenario: A single click in a phishing email and hackers are into a network, resulting in a ransomware request and an uneasy feeling. Learn what tools Microsoft 365 E5 has in its arsenal to ensure this isn't you.
View: A breach is inevitable. How can Microsoft help me detect and respond fast?
Welcome to Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a collaboration app that helps your nonprofit customer's team stay organized and have conversations—all in one place. Watch "Welcome to Teams" to see how Microsoft Teams help your customers achieve more together. To learn more about how Teams can improve collaboration for your organization, contact us today.
Preparing the class of 2030
The role of schools is changing. Today's kindergartners need our education system to offer knowledge and skill development opportunities, to ensure they graduate with the tools that employers of the future will be looking for. Check out this infographic to learn more about what the future will require and what we can do now to help our schools meet those requirements.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Azure strategy and implementation guide for nonprofits
The value of technology to nonprofit organizations is how it can help them accelerate their mission and do more good. Nonprofits are constantly facing the challenges of fewer resources, greater need, and growing cybersecurity threats. While the potentials of cloud computing for nonprofits are clear, the adjustments the IT organization will need to make in transitioning to the cloud may be unclear. The "Azure strategy and implementation guide for nonprofits" eBook will help nonprofit IT teams more effectively implement and integrate cloud technologies. For more information on Azure implementation for your nonprofit, contact us today.
View: Azure strategy and implementation guide for nonprofits
5 easy steps to get started with Teams
Microsoft Teams makes collaboration faster and easier. In this eBook, you'll learn the steps needed to get your customers started with Microsoft Teams. Contact us for more information on how to get your organization moving with Microsoft Teams.
Microsoft increases productivity and protects assets with OneDrive for Business
Losing data because a device goes down is not an option. Cloud solutions like OneDrive for business can help you keep your data backed up and protected. With features like SSL encryption and the ability to set expiration dates on certain permissions, your data will be taken care of. Integrating new cloud solutions is tough for any business. That's why we're here to take care of you. Contact Aksara United today to find out more on how we can help.
View: Microsoft increases productivity and protects assets with OneDrive for Business
THE MICROSOFT DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SERIES Part 2: Engaging Customers
Customer engagement in the digital age provides amazing new opportunities to develop customer loyalty. Show your customers what they mean to your organization by constantly driving the differentiation, specialization, and expertise of your business and make sure your customer's needs are met. Ensure your customer's success and realize the rewards. Contact Aksara United to find out how we can help you integrate a digital solution for engaging with your customers today.
View: THE MICROSOFT DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SERIES Part 2: Engaging Customers
Modernizing the Data Estate with Azure | Rohan Kumar
What do you hope a modern estate will bring you? When Microsoft began their own transformation, they realized that they wanted a system that would allow them to empower employees, deeply engage with customers, develop new and better products, and increase agility and efficiency in operations. They also realized that at the center of making all this possible was data and AI capabilities. How could their learning experience help your business? Check out this video to find out.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
With your data backed up in the cloud, you don't have to worry about owning physical servers that are costly to maintain. For instance, Azure disaster recovery helped save Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport 69% by reducing their reliance of on-premises IT infrastructure. At Aksara United, we know how to help you integrate cloud solutions, no matter what state your IT infrastructure is in. Start saving today; contact us to find out how.
Dynamics 365 for Customer Service - Create lifetime customers
Delivering a personalized customer experience is important for any business. Customers want to know they'll be taken care of, and it's up to every business to communicate that message. With a solution like Dynamics 365, you can empower your agents with artificial intelligence‒derived recommendations to ensure they can act fast, save time on every customer interaction, and resolve customer issues. Contact us to find out how we can help you integrate this solution today.
View: Dynamics 365 for Customer Service - Create lifetime customers
Customer Story: Puma and Office 365
Puma, the international sports brand, is modernizing its workplace with a suite of tools that their employees are already familiar with--Microsoft 365. While it seems like a no brainer, the process to change your entire IT infrastructure can be complicated. That's why Aksara United is here to help. We have the resources, experience, and knowledge needed to help you with your cloud integration. Contact us to find out how.
Customer story: Rolls Royce
Rolls Royce uses an Azure IoT suite to identify performance and operational efficiencies. With thousands of sensors in a single engine, it's imperative to have the tools to read and understand them. While the insight derived from Azure might be easy to understand, it's the way your company handles information management that makes the difference. At Aksara United, we know this can be a challenge. As experts in the field, we've helped businesses like yours. Contact us today to find out more.
Customer Story: Guarding university data with a holistic security model
Watch the University of Arizona, in partnership with Microsoft, tackle the challenges of revamping a new, secure Active Directory system and move both students and staff to Office 365.
Monday, April 13, 2020
Modernizing the Data Estate with Azure | Rachita Sundar
Businesses are amassing enormous amounts of data, more than they know what to do with. Most are just using it to put together dense periodic reports explaining "what" happened too long after the fact to be of much use. Modernizing your digital workplace by moving to Azure and utilizing its AI technology can help you get a handle on your data and graduate from "what" happened to "how" it happened and, finally, to what "will" happen to inform what you should do all within a relevant period of time.
Customer Story: School gets future ready with Windows 10 devices, Office 365, and STEM curriculum
Watch a Norwegian school prepare its students for the ever-shifting landscape of the working world by combining tools with concepts in order to develop widely-applicable soft skills along with technical literacy.
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Dynamics 365 Business Central Webinar
Take a stroll through some of the various advantages Dynamics 365 Business Central can provide to small and midsize businesses.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Game-changing trends E-book
Technology has become an integral part of the way business is done at every level. Luckily, the cloud has made the advantages that come with this shift available to even small companies without requiring large investments or upfront costs. This E-book outlines four technological trends that are fundamentally changing the way we do business and how to stay forward thinking and competitive in these changing times.
Customer Story: Kelly Roofing 5
Kelly Roofing had trouble adapting their old systems to the upswing in business after Hurricane Irma. Now with Microsoft 365, they have not only integrated their various business processes into a single system, they have the ability to scale all of these processes to meet new unexpected increases in demand.
Making the Shift to a Modern Desktop with Microsoft 365
After 10 years, it is time to say goodbye to Windows 7 and modernize your desktop by embracing the exciting new advancements of Windows 10. Even though we couldn't be more excited about what's to come, we also understand that the shift can be stressful for your business. Check out this guide and contact us to learn all about preparing for a smooth transition.
View: Making the Shift to a Modern Desktop with Microsoft 365
Building Collaborative Teaching Communities
What technology in our schools is really about is providing already brilliant educators with the tools they need to better communicate and implement their curriculum. That's what Teams was able to accomplish for Catholic Education Western Australia. Check out their incredible success story in this report.
Interested in replicating their success in your own classrooms? We at Aksara United are too. Contact us to get started.
Windows 10 helps prepare students for the future with skills needed for work and life
It's perfectly natural to be apprehensive about adopting new technology. Do we really need it? Will we actually use it? For schools contemplating the adoption of Windows 10 and looking to improve learning outcomes for students, we believe the answer to these questions is a resounding yes! Still unsure? Check out this infographic and contact us to have your concerns addressed.
View: Windows 10 helps prepare students for the future with skills needed for work and life
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Microsoft Security Intelligence Report: Volume 23
In this bi-annual publication, learn about the latest security threats affecting us all, including botnets, hacker methods, and ransomware.
Customer story: Ecolab
Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies and services that provide clean water, safe food, abundant energy, and healthy environments. Changing global populations require companies like Ecolab to address the world's water challenge. But using data to preserve the natural resource can be challenging. That's why it's important to have a team of professionals available to help. At Aksara United, we have the team you need. With years of experience and industry know-how, we can make your data transformation a reality. Contact us to find out more.
Microsoft identity-driven security
As the security landscape becomes more mobile and complex, traditional security methods are no longer up to the task. Check out this infographic to learn why the holistic approach of Microsoft's Identity-Driven Security was designed to handle the threats of today, and tomorrow.
Azure SQL Database Managed Instance
Check out the ways in which Azure SQL Database Managed Instance is designed to provide you with exactly what your business needs so you can save money without missing a beat.
Monday, April 6, 2020
Customer Story: Critical to curricular success - Bridgeport's Windows 10 pilot and scale journey
How does a 60-device trial turn into a 46 school-wide technology revolution? Check out the story of Bridgeport, a diverse school district that is leveraging the communication, device management, and STEM curriculum tools of Windows 10 to better engage teachers and students while streamlining IT maintenance.
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