The New Performance Equation in the Age of AI

Clear communication between management and the workforce boosts profits, increases employee retention and prepares organizations for future growth. Read this Microsoft Work Trend Index Special Report to see how next-generation AI can help employee engagement and help organizations prepare their workforces in the years ahead.

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Gain choice and flexibility in your cloud spend

Cloud adoption is no longer optional for businesses that want to compete in an increasingly digital world. Get this solution brief to see how Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Azure offer a flexible foundation that will aid in a successful cloud deployment.

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Cybersecurity Lessons Companies Can Learn After Massive Global Windows Outage

By Kelsey Kendall Earlier this month, CrowdStrike's buggy software update crashed many Windows computer systems, causing massive global disruptions to air travel, healthcare and businesses.  Airlines are still trying to get back on track, and the outage hit companies with losses that could be in the billions of dollars, according to The Washington Post.

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Announcing Public Preview of Personal Desktop Autoscale on Azure Virtual Desktop

If you've been hoping to try out the new Personal Desktop Autoscale on Azure Virtual Desktop - now's your chance! Read this article to find out how to access and use this new capability.

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Productivity problems persist for HR with hybrid workplace 'fauxductivity'

Half of managers still believe staff are engaging in "fauxductivity" — or faking activity and pretending to work while on the clock, a survey found.

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Free Hybrid Work Consultation

To the future of work, work-life balance and employee wellness are priorities. How do you deliver it with the right combination of technology, process and culture? Experts in designing and implementing hybrid work environments, iTech DMV Solutions can help you plan and deliver a hybrid work strategy for your organization. Receive a free consultation when you schedule direct.

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Procurement After eSignature: What Comes Next?

From sourcing and purchasing to invoicing and payment, procurement teams save a lot of time and money when using electronic signatures. But these benefits don't extend to the rest of the contract process. By leaving manual paper processes behind for good, procurement teams can enhance security compliance, improve customer experiences, and increase business agility. Read up on recent Forrester statistics that explain the value of investing in a comprehensive procurement solution that goes beyond e-signature tools in this visually engaging article.

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Is a Return to Office a Return to Creativity?

Among the many changes the Covid-19 pandemic wrought was a trend toward smaller office spaces as more employees worked remotely or on hybrid schedules. Many in leadership felt that this would lead to problems with creativity within organizations and businesses since employees weren't connecting in the same physical spaces to solve problems and be generally more productive. But researchers have found the complete opposite. Download this report detailing how hybrid work is turning around long-held beliefs.

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Unilever drives efficiency and speed in its supply chain with the DocuSign Agreement Cloud

Unilever is a globally recognized brand for consumer goods that 7 out of 10 households worldwide use daily. As an internationally expansive business, the company had struggled with global supply chain management and procurement due to manual contracting processes. That's what prompted them to embrace DocuSign Agreement Cloud, a digital contracting solution that helped their procurement team drive greater efficiency and effectiveness for over 2,000 users across 70 countries. Watch the mini video to learn more about their success from Wei Ling Lim, General Counsel for Unilever.

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Cyber Signals Feb 2024

While AI can empower companies to protect against cyber threats, it also is helping cyberattackers hone their tactics. Social engineering, for instance, is much more effective with help from AI. Deepfakes and voice cloning, for example, can easily trick employees into divulging credentials and other information. In this eBook, you'll learn four key ways to prevent cyber threats and strengthen your defenses, both traditional defenses as well as AI-enabled security.

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Low-code signals 2023 - Microsoft Power Platform Blog

Your organization is being squeezed at all levels. Your IT department is no exception as it looks for creative ways to cut costs while dealing with growing application backlogs. One way forward? Low-code. In this blog, Microsoft GM Richard Riley looks at research showing how low-code empowers IT to rapidly build technical solutions and streamline data insights while lowering costs. Read the blog for insight and to learn where Microsoft Power Platform fits in.

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