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Monday, November 30, 2020
Modernize digital processes to accelerate innovation and ensure data security
This one-slide introduces the benefits of using Windows Server and SQL Server with Microsoft Azure. Features include reducing costs and streamlining IT resources; modernizing by migrating to a flexible, open cloud; innovating new apps or managing existing server apps with unlimited flexibility; and ensuring data protection, security, and business continuity.
Thursday, November 26, 2020
Five Ways Big Data Can Help Your Business Succeed
According to Harvard Business Review, 99% of businesses surveyed reported they intend to implement big data analytics and AI in the near future. On the flipside, only around 30% have succeeded. This article makes a case for accelerating plans to integrate big data analytics and AI into business practices. With the Microsoft Azure cloud, Aksara United helps turn plans into action by using Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Dynamics to gain the deep data insights needed to spark innovation and growth.
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Empower security teams to coordinate
Stay connected to empower your team. Learn more about unifying your workplace collaboration with Microsoft Teams! Subscribe now!
Gartner Peer Insights 'Voice of the Customer': CRM Lead Management
Gartner Peer Insights compares vendors' customer relationship management (CRM) systems, which can then be used to determine best practices for your own business. This study in statistics provides insight on the best ways to capture and manage leads.
Cloud security advice for nonprofit leaders
Need help identifying and categorizing data? Want to respond effectively to security and compliance issues? This free e-book provides nonprofit leaders with advice on how Microsoft 365 can help with cloud security.
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
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As you embrace the opportunities presented by cloud and mobile computing to connect with customers and optimize operations, you take on new risks. Subscribe now to stay informed on digital transformation challenges and how Aksara United can help ensure security, privacy & compliance with Microsoft 365.
Seattle Against Slavery combats human trafficking and saves lives—at cloud scale
Human trafficking is a growing, global industry. Seattle Against Slavery, a nonprofit organization, is using Microsoft Azure to help empower survivor support organizations and law enforcement agencies to achieve ten times the impact with the same resources.
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.
End User Experience
Windows Virtual Desktop provides versatility and adaptability for unique businesses. Learn how your business can leverage this program to assist and address specific needs. Subscribe now.
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Security beyond Microsoft products
With Microsoft, security can be simple once again. Microsoft 365 provides an intelligent security hub that works seamlessly across platforms, going far beyond Microsoft—to Linux and Mac, to AWS and beyond, so you can manage mission critical workloads with the right tools at your fingertips. Play this video to learn more.
Azure SQL Database: Intelligent databases that are always up to date
Azure SQL Databases are intelligent and always up to date. It is the only cloud with evergreen SQL which never needs to be patched or updated. This infographic presents the benefits of Azure SQL Database and Azure Advance Threat Protection.
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Cloud App Security integrates with Windows Defender ATP
Based on our findings, enterprises today have an average of 1,100 cloud applications in their organization, with IT unaware of 61% of cloud services accessed. Sourcing from a cloud app catalog of more than 16,000 applications, Discovery in Microsoft Cloud App Security (MCAS), Microsoft Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) solution identifies the cloud apps being used in your organization, provides risk assessments, ongoing analytics and lifecycle management capabilities to control the use.
Microsoft Cloud App Security now uniquely integrates with Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) to enhance the Discovery of Shadow IT in your organization and extend it beyond your corporate network. Watch this video for a look at the integrations, what they enable and how your organization benefits from a more complete view of cloud app- and services usage.
Microsoft Super Bowl Commercial - Braylon O'Neill
Answering the question, "What is that we can do that is unique; that is impactful," guides the development of everything Microsoft delivers. In this video showing a Super Bowl commercial, discover how Microsoft technology empowers young Braylon O'Neill to do more, achieve more and experience courage in the face of opportunity.
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.
Monday, November 23, 2020
Buying is a journey
Go beyond transactions and interactions to give your buyers unique experiences that build trust. Transform the sales experience with Dynamics 365 Sales. Features include enabling smarter selling with contextual AI, increasing sales profitably with advanced insights, and improving coaching and sales performance.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Enabling your remote workforce infographic
More organizations are using virtual environments to increase productivity and save money. Learn about the benefits of Windows Virtual Desktop below.
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SQL Server 2017 and Azure Data Services offer an industry-leading data platform with built-in security, enhanced performance and data analytics to modernize your business.
Migration to Azure SQL: An Introduction to Data Migration Assistant and Data Migration Service
Nonprofit organizations often operate in a world of highly constrained resources. Doing more with less requires changing how you work. Microsoft is committed to helping you make a greater impact through digital transformation enabled by secure and trusted technology. This webinar walks you through how to move your data to Azure.
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Machine Learning Is Helping To Stop Security Breaches With Threat Analytics
Machine learning is enabling threat analytics to deliver greater precision regarding the risk context of privileged users' behavior, creating notifications of risky activity in real time, while also being able to actively respond to incidents by cutting off sessions, adding additional monitoring, or flagging for forensic follow-up.
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.
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels serves and nourishes community members across the country. When Meals on Wheels in Greenville County wanted to reach more people in need, the organization's leaders knew they needed a way to keep company data safe and to improve communication among team members.
With Microsoft 365 for Business, Meals on Wheels of Greenville transformed internal processes and went above and beyond the call to serve their community.
Using the Cloud to Build and Maintain Smart Buildings
MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions is shaking up the tradition-bound construction industry. Using Internet of Things and data analytics technologies, MacDonald-Miller helps customers build energy-efficient buildings and keep them operating at peak efficiency. Here, Bradd Busick, the company's Chief Information Officer, talks about how MacDonald-Miller has gone all in with the Microsoft Cloud to design cutting-edge smart-building systems that save customers money, give MacDonald-Miller new growth opportunities, and help save the planet, one building at a time.
GDPR is here -- are you ready?
With data being the center of everything in the modern digital era, data privacy and security have become a major business and social issue. To address the issues, GDPR has come into effect to require organizations all over the world to make significant changes in how they manage and protect personal data. Download and customize this infographic to give your target audience a view of what GDPR means to organizations, what the regulations include and how Microsoft solutions enable organizations to stay in compliance.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Ignition Ai makes online advertising more human with Microsoft Azure
Ignition Ai is at the forefront of evolution within data-driven marketing. They integrate the emotion and psychology of shopping with powerful real-time data to predict trends in consumerism. In other words, it analyses what's making today's online shoppers think. In this case study, discover how a fully connected Microsoft Azure ecosystem helps Ignition Ai compete with blazing-fast real-time analytics and built-in security to remain GDPR compliant, drive value and gain peace of mind.
Windows Virtual Desktop
Get all the tools and resources you need to migrate your apps, data, and infrastructure at your own pace with confidence. In the video below, learn how Windows Virtual Desktop expands capabilities with the best virtualized end-user experience.
How to accelerate digital selling with Dynamics 365
This video provides an overview of the sales accelerator in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales Insights. You will learn how to maintain business continuity with the sales accelerator, a digital-first experience that enables salespeople to work remotely.
Secure the future: Four key areas of intelligent security
Identify and repel more threats than ever before with Microsoft Advanced Threat Protection, Azure Security, and Azure Sentinel. Learn more about intelligent security solutions for your entire enterprise.
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How Senegal and Microsoft have worked to expand educational opportunity
Because of the partnership it formed with Microsoft four years ago, the Senegal Ministry of Education was able to efficiently transition to a remote learning environment for its more than 3.5 million students. Read this customer story to see how strategic partnerships improve outcomes and prepare schools for any type of disruption.
Thursday, November 12, 2020
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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Cerner drives customer confidence, improves security and compliance posture with Microsoft 365
Cerner's life blood is healthcare information—data that is subject to some of the most stringent security and privacy regulations in the world. Working at the intersection of healthcare and information technology, Cerner helps shape the industry by delivering solutions to providers—from physicians to integrated delivery networks and large hospital systems—that empower them to transform healthcare delivery. Cerner turned to Microsoft cloud technologies to meet their own high standards and to assure clients who have concerns about the use of public cloud services for processing and storing their health information. Read more here.
10 tips for enabling Zero Trust security
Getting to a Zero Trust model can take years of effort and require collaboration across the enterprise. If you are committed to deploying a Zero Trust model, or even if you're just considering it, here are 10 tips to help make your journey a bit smoother.
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Learn about the features and benefits of migrating to Windows Server and SQL Server on Azure. This video discusses key aspects such as preventing the loss of valuable data and getting the lowest cost of ownership.
Using AI To Augment Customer Service Agents
There is seldom a sector or field that is not undergoing some form of transformation driven by a wave of digital technologies that are upending traditional ways of doing things -- including customer service. While many of claims of disruption suffer from over-hype, the way companies engage with customers is one domain where claims are justified.
A recent report from Deloitte highlights how customer service has transitioned from the cost centers of old to create experiences that delight customers and turn them into brand devotees. Read this blog for insight on the various ways enlightened organizations are using technology and automation to empower humans to augment and enhance customer experiences.
Chief Data Officers Struggle To Make A Business Impact
Data continues to proliferate. Digital transformation initiatives are driving intensified competition. In this thought leadership article, an experienced strategy consultant suggests harnessing the full power of data is the key to driving successful transformation. More than a one-shot effort, data-driven transformation is a long and sustained journey which requires commitment, steadfastness and adaptability. A Microsoft partner and Azure solutions provider, Aksara United delivers the cloud, security and AI technology needed to build and sustain an effective, agile data estate.
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
How strong identity management provides a foundation for 'Zero Trust' security
Zero Trust is a journey, not a destination. Moving from an access model based on implicit trust to a Zero Trust model based on explicit verification requires careful planning and time. This eBook outlines the critical steps in the journey to Zero Trust for your nonprofit.
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Discover and protect sensitive data with Windows Defender ATP and Microsoft Information Protection
Get a high-level understanding of how Windows Defender ATP helps discover, protect and monitor sensitive data on Windows Devices -- an integration that's enabled with just a few simple clicks!
Discover and protect sensitive data with Windows Defender ATP and Microsoft Information Protection
Get a high-level understanding of how Windows Defender ATP helps discover, protect and monitor sensitive data on Windows Devices -- an integration that's enabled with just a few simple clicks!
Windows Virtual Desktop intro
Windows Virtual Desktop creates best-in-class productivity across various devices and platforms. In this video, learn what these features can do for you and how they are important in an ever-changing work environment.
Rapidly-growing UK restaurant chain migrates key business processes to Microsoft Dynamics 365
TGI Friday's popular and rapidly growing restaurant franchise in the UK wanted a more scalable, flexible platform for core business processes. To support its ambitious growth, the franchise is consolidating business operations starting with financial management on Microsoft Dynamics 365. Built-in functionality and ease-of-use mean that TGI Friday's can continue to onboard more business processes while expanding its franchise. Benefits include lower costs, easier access to data, and better insight.
Better on Azure: The benefits of using Azure for Windows Server and SQL Server workloads
Azure is a logical choice for Windows Server and SQL server workloads. This whitepaper examines how Azure supports applications that rely on SQL Server or Windows Server in four key areas: security, rapid innovation, hybrid solutions and cost advantage.
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25 Latest Teams Updates in time for Back to School
Whether your school is learning remotely, adopting hybrid learning, or adjusting plans as you go, you won't want to miss these new features—all designed with the current education systems in mind. For example, are you looking for help nurturing social and emotional wellbeing outside of the classroom, or need information on deploying and managing Teams for your school or changing up your Teams assignments? Check out new features organized by these topics, plus additional ones. You'll want to bookmark this blog!
Monday, November 9, 2020
What is AI?
AI has the potential to shorten--or even eliminate--the gap between data generation and decision making. In fact, 69% of companies improved performance with AI beyond what existing analytic techniques were able to deliver. Companies have begun to see the value AI can bring to their customer interactions. Check out this infographic to learn more about how and why companies are turning to AI to reimagine business and customer management.
The Company Of The Future Has A Soul
Blake Morgan, author and speaker on customer experience, companies, and the future, states that it's clear that the most successful companies will be the ones that focus on enriching the lives of the people associated with it. It's not just about profits—it's about caring for other humans and our world. She says that people are frustrated by governments and their inability to make change as quickly as people want, and that instead people have turned toward corporations and businesses to make a greater, more efficient impact on society. "The company of the future has a soul," writes Morgan, "it has a purpose and contributes to the well-being of its customers, employees and community." Read her entire article and watch her short video, "The Company of the Future Has a Soul" for a richer understanding of what the best companies of the future embody.
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.
Friday, November 6, 2020
City speeds emergency services, controls spending with Microsoft 365
The City of Corona, California, had an aging IT infrastructure that didn't adequately serve the government's or the public's needs. To address the issue, Corona deployed Microsoft 365, which includes Windows 10, Office 365, and Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security. With its modern solutions in place, the city now resolves many IT issues in 10 to 20 minutes versus four days, saves up to $1,000 in IT maintenance per incident, and has a foundation for future improvements. Read more here.
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Is Your Computer Being Held Hostage? What to Do.
Ransomware attacks happen more than you think. Back up data; keep security up to date and take on those hackers! These are just a few of the tips you'll get when you read this blog by security, privacy and identify theft expert, Robert Siciliano. Advanced threat protection is important, too.
Security Solution Overview
With data growing increasingly valuable and harder to protect, Microsoft provides security solutions across identity and access management, information protection, threat protection and security management. Harness integrated, comprehensive security with Microsoft Advanced Threat Protection, Azure Security, and Azure Sentinel to identify and repel more threats than ever before and safeguard your organization, without sacrificing productivity.
Greater security at lower cost with the expertise and power of Microsoft Security solutions
Securely harness the power of the cloud with Azure Advanced Threat Protection. This infographic outlines how your organization can trust Azure Advanced Threat Protection as it provides real-time security at enterprise scale, detect threats quickly, and allows your organization to stay focused on what's important.
View: Greater security at lower cost with the expertise and power of Microsoft Security solutions
Greater security at lower cost with the expertise and power of Microsoft Security solutions
Securely harness the power of the cloud with Azure Advanced Threat Protection. This infographic outlines how your organization can trust Azure Advanced Threat Protection as it provides real-time security at enterprise scale, detect threats quickly, and allows your organization to stay focused on what's important.
View: Greater security at lower cost with the expertise and power of Microsoft Security solutions
Disruptions and opportunities: Navigating hybrid education
In the spring semester of 2020, schools were forced to pivot to remote learning due to COVID-19. The questions that arose also prompted system and school leaders to reexamine education in broader terms.
Barbara Holzapfel, VP Microsoft Education, addresses some of the shifts that are happening right now. She also highlights key findings in a new whitepaper titled, "Disruptions and Opportunities: Lessons from the spring of 2020." Have a look at this blog, which includes links to additional remote and hybrid learning resources.
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Make-A-Wish Foundation finds efficiency during the COVID-19 pandemic—and beyond
Make-A-Wish continues to drive their mission regardless of the pandemic. Leveraging technology tools enabled their team to connect wish families with wish granters.
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.
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.
Igniting SMB Growth with Exceptional Customer Experiences
Today's customers have higher expectations for buying experiences. They interact with businesses across many touchpoints, and they expect those experiences to be seamless and easy. Are you thinking about customer experiences from a customer-centric perspective?
In this productive webinar, you'll hear from a Director of Product Marketing at Microsoft and a Vice President and Principal analyst at Forrester. Together, they discuss why the customer experience is so important and the effect it has on top line revenue.
Additionally, you'll learn how the right CRM enables you to deliver on your customer's expectations. Now, you can keep the customer at the center of your conversation and focus on the hottest leads and most important deals. Empowered with data and insights, sellers can now exceed the highest expectations.
Securely harness the power of the cloud with Azure Advanced Threat Protection
Securely harness the power of the cloud with Azure Advanced Threat Protection. This infographic outlines how your organization can trust Azure Advanced Threat Protection as it provides real-time security at enterprise scale, detect threats quickly, and allows your organization to stay focused on what's important.
View: Securely harness the power of the cloud with Azure Advanced Threat Protection
Ultimate guide to Windows Server on Azure
Use this guide to implement a quick, simple, and low-impact migration to Azure using your existing Windows Server expertise. Find tactical steps to help you implement your migration; key pointers to support a smooth transition with minimal impact to your nonprofit; and resources from Microsoft and Microsoft partners to understand the capabilities in Azure and opportunities available to you when you migrate your Windows Server workloads.
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Michelin delivers with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field Service
Leading tire company Michelin put together a team dedicated to engineering a game-changing experience that would allow customers to bypass the in-store line and reclaim their day. Watch this video to see how Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field Service allows Michelin to make the customer experience remarkable by allowing customization of Michelin's OnSite app.
Five revenue killers and how to defeat them
Have you struggled with creating amazing marketing campaigns that just don't drive revenue? You're not alone! In this eBook, you'll hear from several sales and marketing experts who have walked in your shoes. They know how hard it is to sift through the clutter and identify the leads with the most potential.
This eBook walks customer's through five of the top revenue killers and then offers solid strategies, tactics, and advice to overcome these pitfalls. For example, most all sellers and marketers can relate to revenue killer no. 1: Most sales funnels leak at the top, not the bottom.
Learn how to overcome all-too-common marketing and sales missteps and how Dynamics 365 Sales Professional will help pave the way to for immediate results.
Itaú Unibanco boosts service availability and data processing with SQL Server 2019
Completing 5 billion transactions a day with aging data infrastructure, Itaú Unibanco knew it needed to update its system—and it finally did. Using Microsoft SQL Server 2019 it can now deliver the high-level service its customers came to expect. Director of Operations Fabio Napoli confirmed, "Migration was easy...and it fixed problems—what usually takes hours now can be done in seconds." How much more could your business achieve if you unlocked the full potential of your data? Reach out to Aksara United to find out how we can help.
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
Disruptions and opportunities in remote learning
Schools around the world made an abrupt turn educational delivery in the spring of 2020. As with any major disruption and change—there's a lot to be learned.
This report details the research findings of nearly 800 educators and IT professionals working in education, about the positives and negatives of the shift to remote learning in spring of 2020. It explores topics such as the benefits of being "unwittingly prepared," disadvantages of being underserved, critical lessons learned, and managing the load for educators, students, and IT professionals.
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