Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Delivering Personalized Experiences in Times of Change

Providing an exceptional, relevant customer experience is no longer an option, it's a necessity. Businesses need critical insight to attract new customers, keep existing ones happy, and optimize business operations. This eBook explains how to collect and learn from your customer data, and what Microsoft Dynamics 365 can do to make it possible. Read the eBook here.

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Surface for Healthcare Flyer

This flyer contains 3 customer stories on the value of Surface, with links to the details on each one.

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Complimentary Readiness Review

Is your team ready to use OpenShift? The right training can boost staff competencies over 10x. Our experts can put you on a training path that leads to success.

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Here are the 3 ways workers learn their most valuable skills

In his new book, artificial intelligence expert Matt Beane explores how employees can protect and sharpen their skills for the future of work. Read the article for a fascinating look at how to leverage these tactics to get the best from your employees-whether remote or in-the-office.

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Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Azure Virtual Desktop Essentials: Intro and Full Tour

Azure Virtual Desktop works across devices and apps to deliver full-featured experiences for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. The web client also allows you to access remote desktops and apps from almost any modern browser. This demo video takes you on a tour of Azure Virtual Desktop essentials. Watch the video for a walkthrough of what it is, how it works and configuration options.

Windows 11 Security Guide: Powerful Security by Design

Windows 11 is designed with layers of security enabled by default, so you can focus on your work, not your security settings. Out-of-the-box features such as credential safeguards, malware shields and application protection led to a reported 58% drop in security incidents.

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Surface for Healthcare

This eBook describes the value of the Surface device portfolio for healthcare organizations and the patients they serve.

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Generation of Agreements

Today, sales reps are wasting time repeating information using outdated templates and manually entering data. But there's a better way to accelerate the agreement process. With DocuSign Gen for Salesforce, reps can seamlessly merge data from Salesforce records. If you're a Salesforce user, check out this infographic to learn more about how DocuSign Gen can empower sales reps to quickly create and manage agreements—all from inside their CRM.

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Building a hybrid cloud strategy

Moving to the cloud offers countless benefits, but a thoughtful strategy for implementation must come first. These four tips will help ensure success for your cloud deployment.

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OpenShift Virtualization: Not as scary as it seems

Red Hat has announced that it will be ending support of Red Hat Virtualization (RHV) in 2026. This move gives customers about four years to migrate their RHV workloads to another solution in a market that's experiencing some major changes. In this article, we discuss one alternative to legacy virtualization: OpenShift Virtualization, a feature offered within Red Hat OpenShift.

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Valencia CF Creates Meaningful, Hyper-Personalized Fan Experiences with Dynamics 365

All businesses need to understand their customers to be successful. The Valencia Club de Futbol (CF) club leveraged Microsoft Dynamics 365 to gain actionable insights into what their fans want. From deploying an app to speed food orders in the stadium to checking-in with 1,500 season ticket holders who missed in-person games during the COVID-19 lockdowns, Valencia has used the insights from its customer data to make fan experiences more rewarding. Learn what and how the Valencia CF accomplished in this customer story. Read it here.

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What is Microsoft's Metaverse?

Microsoft believes the metaverse is here and asks us to think of it as a new version - or a new vision - of the internet, one where people gather to communicate, collaborate, and share with a personal virtual presence on any device. Watch the video for insight on Mesh for Microsoft Teams, the company's gateway to the metaverse and a way to make online meetings more personal, engaging and fun.

OpenShift skills path

The right training can supercharge your appdev efforts, and this solution brief has the details, options and links you need to optimize your OpenShift investment.

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Monday, August 26, 2024

Adobe Empowers a Global Workforce to Deliver Digital Experience Products

When Adobe wanted to enhance employee experiences and implement Zero Trust, it turned to VMware Workspace ONE and Carbon Black Cloud. Read the customer story to learn how the solution makes remote access of enterprise applications easier and more secure.

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How Aker Solutions is using cloud technology to empower its disparate workforce

Global integrated energy services company Aker Solutions is determined to bring about sustainable change in the energy sector. With a strategic focus on low-carbon and renewable solutions and an ambitious target of having net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the company is prioritizing digitalization as a means to achieve goals. Transitioning to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) exemplifies this drive. This customer story describes why Aker Solutions chose AVD to help address latency and workload challenges while empowering remote workers with high-performance compute functions. Read the story to learn how AVD helps Aker unify its disparate workforce as it helps lead the transition to global energy.

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Cloud Computing Sustainability: How Green Is the Cloud?

Is the cloud the answer to environmentally sustainable IT? The answer is mostly "yes". Read this article to learn five facts on why cloud computing is more eco-friendly than conventional data centers — and why the difference will become even more pronounced in the future.

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Executive Summary, Forrester TEI of Windows 11 Pro Devices

To better understand the benefits, costs, and risks associated with Windows 11, research firm Forrester interviewed organizations with experience using new Windows 11 Pro devices. In this report, Forrester lays out the benefits of Windows 11 such as improvements in security risk profiles and the accelerated deployment and provision of the devices. The report also looks at the costs and challenges of adopting Windows 11 Pro devices. Read the executive summary of the report.

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AI consumption to drive enterprise cloud spending spree

The research firm expects rapid advancement in AI technologies to double the market's size by 2028. Read the article for a detailed analysis of how AI is reshaping enterprise consumption patterns. Among the key insights, is the growth of Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), while SaaS remains cloud's largest category, consuming two-fifths of enterprise cloud spend.

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A CISO's Guide To Fortifying Your Cybersecurity Posture

With data breaches increasing 78% year-over-year in 2023 and the average cost of a single breach reaching a staggering $4.5 million, the need to implement robust and adaptable cybersecurity strategies has never been more urgent. Here are critical considerations for CISOs as they develop and implement successful AI strategies to combat modern cyber threats. If you're concerned about cyber threats, is ready to talk you through your choices and find the solution that right for your organization.

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Microsoft Teams Rooms

Looking to transform meeting spaces into collaborative hubs? Discover the power of Microsoft Teams Rooms and how it makes hybrid meetings more inclusive, secure, flexible and easy to manage. Get an at-a-glance of features that foster seamless collaboration including a user-friendly interface to start meetings on time, instantly project presentations and share content with remote participants. See how Teams Rooms delivers the flexibility to select the right system and audio-video peripherals from preferred tech vendors like Dell, Yealink and Logitech. Read the blog, watch the video to start getting more from your hybrid meetings today!

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Navigate hybrid work with Microsoft Teams Rooms

Making hybrid meetings more inclusive, secure, flexible and simple to manage is a challenge when participants join from a variety of places. With Microsoft Teams and the Teams Rooms feature, you can easily address these challenges AND make hybrid meetings more productive. To see how take the Microsoft interactive tour, "Navigate hybrid work with Microsoft Teams Rooms." Get a step-by-step walkthrough of how Microsoft Teams and Teams Rooms transform hybrid meetings into dynamic, collaborative hubs. See how It combines the familiar digital workspace of Microsoft Teams with certified audio and visual devices to bridge the gap between remote and office-based teams and maximize inclusivity, ease of use, flexibility and security.

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Thursday, August 22, 2024

Optimize Your Supply Chain with Priority-based Planning

Priority-based planning can help businesses optimize supply chains while increasing service levels and reducing inventory levels. Learn more about priority-based planning by reading this Microsoft article on the benefits and features of the new Planning Optimization module in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. You can read the article here:

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

FAQ - Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetes

This FAQ document provides an A to Z look at the most common questions (and answers) surrounding Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetes.

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Is your #supplychain optimized for high performance and efficiency? Not yet? Reply to ask us how our priority-based planning can help. @Microsoft

Is your #supplychain optimized for high performance and efficiency? Not yet? Reply to ask us how our priority-based planning can help. @Microsoft

DocuSign eSignature for Salesforce

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

Heineken creates the flexibility it needs to "Brew a Better World" with agile, scalable security solutions

Heineken's ambitious "Brew a Better World" initiative aims for zero waste, carbon neutrality and positive water impact. Read the customer story to learn how the company turned to Microsoft Security solutions to blend security with the agility it needs to bring the initiative to life.

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Antivirus software has evolved. How do you know if you're keeping pace? What do you look for when evaluating antivirus solutions? Reply to tell us how we can help.

Antivirus software has evolved. How do you know if you're keeping pace? What do you look for when evaluating antivirus solutions? Reply to tell us how we can help.

Monday, August 19, 2024

Discover the capabilities of Azure Virtual Desktop and how it empowers you when running on @Azure. Let's chat if you're curious! 🤔 @Azure_Desktop

Discover the capabilities of Azure Virtual Desktop and how it empowers you when running on @Azure. Let's chat if you're curious! 🤔 @Azure_Desktop

Reimagining cloud strategy for AI-first enterprises

New research illuminates findings about cloud maturity, data readiness, and AI adoption. Read the article to understand how businesses are integrating cloud and AI strategy to take their operations to new heights. is ready to work with you on your cloud and AI strategy.

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Zero Trust Architecture: Redefining Cybersecurity in the Modern IT Landscape

Operating on the assumption that no entity, whether inside or outside the network, is trusted by default, Zero Trust has emerged as an indispensable security framework in today's ultra dangerous cybersecurity environment. Read the article for a great synopsis of why Zero Trust is the best insurance against a devastating data breach. is ready to work with you on the security solution that meets your needs.

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Build more connections with communities in Microsoft Teams and GroupMe features

Thanks to customer input, recent enhancements to communities in the free version of Microsoft Teams make it easier than ever for people to come together, connect, share and collaborate. This blog post delves into features and how they work. Read the blog to learn how enhancements to the free version of Teams give community owners more control with features that streamline approving requests to join, assigning controls, sharing posts, and sending invitations to multiple emails and phone numbers. See how Microsoft Teams accelerates creativity with features like Microsoft Designer, an AI-powered tool for designing banners and community announcements, and camera functions for simpler video recordings. Read "Build more connections with communities in Microsoft Teams and GroupMe features and contact iTech DMV to learn how we can help you make the most of Microsoft Teams' community-building capabilities.

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024

The Future Of Work: Innovations Shaping Remote And Hybrid Models

Read the article for an overview of the drivers of a successful hybrid work model and strategies to maintain productivity and engagement as you navigate the seasons for optimal team performance.

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Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Eight digital best practices for sales

What does it take to "go digital" in sales? Organizations that leverage digital technology close more deals faster, improve the customer experience, and gain clear competitive advantages. So how can your company make meaningful progress in your digital transformation? Read through this whitepaper to understand the common digital requirements across sales functions and gain access to the actionable steps that your organization can take to accelerate sales with a successful transition to digital.

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VMware Carbon Black Cloud

Cyberattacks are getting more sophisticated and pose a tremendous risk to targets with decentralized systems. Read the VMware datasheet for insight on how Carbon Black Cloud reduces risk with endpoint protection that adapts to your business.

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Fuel Application Innovation with Cloud AI Services

Want to outpace competition with AI innovation? Discover how to transform your applications with AI cloud services — no data science experts required. The Forrester report, "Fuel Application Innovation with Cloud AI Services," uncovers five core AI use cases and how organizations are leveraging them to spur innovation. Learn why 84% of tech decision-makers see AI as essential for maintaining a competitive edge. Get your hands on the keys to the future — Download your free copy now.

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Security is only as good as your threat intelligence

In today's digital landscape, protecting your business from cyber threats is paramount. Our latest blog post delves into the crucial role of threat intelligence in safeguarding your organization. Gain valuable insights into the importance of proactive threat protection, how advanced tools enhance security and why you need a robust threat intelligence strategy. Reading this blog post is one step towards staying ahead of cyberthreats. Read the blog and take the lead.

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Gain a competitive edge with your container strategy

Kubernetes in the cloud is transforming how we live and work. Read the eBook to gain insight on the limitless possibilities it offers-from today's streaming mobile services to tomorrow's drone deliveries and driverless transport.

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DocuSign eSignature

Organizations run on contracts and agreements, from client-facing sales documents to sales operations forms, partner or channel sales agreements, and more. But while businesses live and breathe contracts, most find that agreement processes take a long time without the right tools. That's why organizations are turning to DocuSign eSignature, a quick, automated digital signature process that keeps customers happy while eliminating paper-based costs and reducing contracting errors. Take a look at this infographic to see just how easy it is to shorten sales cycles with DocuSign eSignature.

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

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

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Top considerations for cloud-native databases and data analytics

Understand the importance of using the right platform to speed workload development, leverage contains and Kubernetes, and set a foundation for cloud-native databases and data analytics.

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Hybrid work: From personal experience to global trends

This pivot to remote and hybrid work has reshaped employee behaviors and expectations. Read the blog to gain additional insight on the findings from a recent Microsoft hybrid work report.

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Monday, August 12, 2024

Build next-generation, AI-powered applications on Microsoft Azure

Struggling to harness the power of AI in your applications? This blog post guides you on how to build next-gen AI-powered applications using Microsoft Azure. Discover how Azure streamlines machine learning implementation and supports innovative developments. Learn the tools, best practices, and see real-world examples that inspire. Read the blog to unlock the potential of AI in your applications today!

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How Cloud Computing Has Intensified Cybersecurity Challenges

Discover the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in this eye-opening article on how rapid cloud adoption creates intensified challenges for businesses. Uncover the hidden risks, understand the impact on data protection and learn strategies to safeguard your organization. Knowledge is power. Read the article and fortify your defenses.

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Windows 11 security features are designed for hybrid work

With Windows 11, you can protect your valuable data and enable secure hybrid work with the latest advanced security that small or medium-sized businesses say results in 2.8 times fewer instances of identity theft. Read this article to get the details on Windows 11 advanced security features.

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Council Post: The Next Big Data Leap: How AI Is Reshaping Data And Analytics Roles

The future lies at the dynamic intersection of data analytics and AI. The whopping $42.5 billion investment in AI startups is elevating data science to new heights, empowering decisionmakers to derive critical insights from the escalating volume of data. Check out this article.

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Council Post: The Next Big Data Leap: How AI Is Reshaping Data And Analytics Roles

The future lies at the dynamic intersection of data analytics and AI. The whopping $42.5 billion investment in AI startups is elevating data science to new heights, empowering decisionmakers to derive critical insights from the escalating volume of data. Check out this article.

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Rethinking email signatures

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, IT teams continuously grapple with the challenge of managing company email signatures effectively. Microsoft's eBook, 'Rethinking Email Signatures with Exclaimer,' illuminates a more efficient and less labor-intensive approach to this often-overlooked task. Traditional email signature management methods are notoriously time-consuming and costly, but Exclaimer streamlines the process with a centralized management system. This insightful eBook reveals how Exclaimer can address common IT challenges, such as inconsistent rendering across different devices and the tedious nature of manual updates. Key benefits include preventing signature stacking, ensuring complete and accurate contact details, and seamless integration with both cloud and on-premises environments. With Exclaimer, marketing teams gain control over the design and messaging of signatures, promoting brand consistency and compliance, while IT teams can shift their focus to strategic initiatives, confident in the reliability of the signature management system. is here to guide you through the implementation process, helping you optimize your email signatures and maintain your company's professional image.

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21 Cloud Computing Trends That Will Dominate in 2024!

As companies continue to leverage the economies and new services cloud vendors offer, cloud computing will continue to grow in 2024 and beyond. Some trends are straightforward; others—like Service Mesh—are more obscure, but equally vital to gaining a comprehensive understanding of the complex cloud landscape. Read to learn more Revolutionize your strategy with the latest cloud computing trends of 2024. can help you discover cutting-edge innovations & stay ahead in tech!

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20 Emerging Cybersecurity Trends to Watch Out in 2024

Read this article for a comprehensive overview of the key trends that will shape the cybersecurity landscape in 2024 and beyond—including diverse attack vectors, IoT vulnerabilities, AI and ML powered attacks, and much more. knows the latest cybersecurity trends and can help you stay ahead of threats.

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Introducing Surface Laptop 5

This stunning video shows this PC with multitasking speed powered by 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, up to 17 hours of battery life, Windows 11, and a vibrant touchscreen.

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Is your agreement process killing deals?

Before you close a deal, there's a lot that happens first. Sellers must consult stakeholders and sign off on various sales agreements like NDAs, quotes, and sales contracts. Such protocols can take a long time and stall approvals, especially if they're carried out manually. With DocuSign Agreement Cloud for Sales, your company can simplify this process digitally to accelerate the sales cycle and reduce the amount of admin work for sellers. With over a dozen applications plus Salesforce, Microsoft, and Oracle integration, DocuSign Agreement Cloud helps you modernize your systems of agreement right inside your CRM. Take a closer look at how this solution benefits your sales team in this infographic.

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Replace AV Buyer's Guide

It can be complicated to choose the best next-generation endpoint security solution for your organization. Get this VMware eBook to learn how to replace antivirus and find the right endpoint security solution that is cost effective, easy to deploy and easy to manage.

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What is Azure OpenAI Service?

Azure OpenAI Service enables developers to use large-language generative AI models in enterprise-grade application development. This Microsoft Azure infographic highlights generative AI trends, top use cases and responsible AI principles. Download the infographic for an at-a-glance.

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Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security for Kubernetes

Protecting cloud-native applications requires significant changes in how we approach security. Read the Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security for Kubernetes datasheet and gain insight on how this solution protects vital applications across build, deploy, and runtime.

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Monday, August 5, 2024

Building a mission critical application platform

Organizations need highly resilient application platforms that give them the ability to scale while enabling security and compliance. Is it possible to find one platform that meets all of these needs? Read this blog to learn about Red Hat's "OpenShift on OpenShift" solution, which utilizes a highly available architecture, including infrastructure and tenant clusters, and automation through Red Hat Ansible and GitOps, providing a platform that meets all of today's needs.

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Top considerations for building a production-ready AI/ML environment

This eBook discusses the critical elements to be considered before building an AI/ML environment, including how specific industries can benefit from the shift, common challenges for AI/ML deployments, and considerations for containers, app management, hybrid cloud and more.

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Gartner Forecasts 39% of Global Knowledge Workers Will Work Hybrid by the End of 2023

With 39% of global knowledge workers going hybrid, the future of work is now. This article highlighting Gartner research on global knowledge workers provides insight on trends and an overview of strategies you can adopt to make this inevitable shift at your organization. Read the article for a deeper look including why flexibility, collaboration and human-centric design are so important.

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Build next-generation, AI-powered applications on Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Fabric, is reshaping data analytics by providing a unified platform for all your analytics needs. From Azure Data Factory to Power BI, it integrates various tools under one umbrella. With AI-driven functionalities, it empowers data engineers, data scientists and business users alike. Read the blog to discover why Microsoft Fabric is poised to revolutionize data analytics processes and explore 5 areas that really set Fabric apart.

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Windows 11 Pro lets SUSI&James transform business communication

SUSI&James, a German developer of an AI-powered voice assistant, uses machine learning, natural language processing and deep learning to handle a range of communication-heavy tasks from office admin to self-driving vehicles. Naturally, security is a constant concern for SUSI&James with its valuable intellectual property and sensitive customer and business data to secure. Fortunately, SUSI&James found Windows 11 Pro, which helps keep the developer environment secure with layers of out-of-the-box security including hardware-backed protection. As Marcel Martini, SUSI&James' managing director notes, "Our software is our only asset, so it's really important to keep that as secure as possible." Read the full story. 👇

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The AI Strategy Roadmap

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