Azure SQL or SQL Server: Which one is right for you?

You know it's time to update your SQL Server, should you consider the cloud? What are the differences in feature availability? Deployment? Architecture? This article has the answers you're looking for, providing both a bird's eye view and delving into the more technical aspects of the two options. At , we would love to discuss this important decision with you further to discover which is best for your business needs. Contact us to find out more.

The millennial arrival and the evolution of the modern workplace

At , we're making strides to modernize our workplace and empower our customers to do the same. By 2030, millennials will make up 75% of the workforce, and businesses must continue to evolve in step with a generation that expects access and flexibility, prioritizes work-life integration, and depend on technology that will not only promote personal growth, but help them bring about change in the world. Enable your employees to stay connected and make an impact with the Microsoft Cloud and best-in-class collaboration tools like #Office365. To learn more, contact us today.

How Modern Infrastructure And Machine Intelligence Will Disrupt The Industry

In an ever-changing IT industry, disruptions are inevitable. The emergence of containers, microservices, and cloud-native architecture are just a few trends in the next generation of IT infrastructure. Machine intelligence, the convergence of cognitive computing and IoT, is another trend to keep top of mind. Modern infrastructure and machine intelligence are just two more reasons to modernize and stay relevant. To get started, contact us today.

The feds and the states are embracing privacy law – what that means to your business

Targeted ads have become an integral part of the way consumers shop, and the way businesses advertise. As new consumer data privacy laws from both the states and the federal government are discussed, the future for this type of advertising seems uncertain. Luckily, there are ways for businesses to proactively comply with upcoming laws that also present new marketing opportunities. By taking steps to improve customer data security, and being transparent with customers about those steps, you can go a long way in building trust--a valuable form of marketing in itself. Contact us to learn more about how Microsoft 365 can adapt to your needs, no matter what changes are coming your way.

Customer story: Special Olympics

With the Microsoft Cloud, the @SpecialOlympics tracks information for nearly 5 million athletes in 170 countries. And with anywhere, anytime access to data, countless hours have been saved and reinvested into impacting athletes and changing the world. Have you ever wondered how you can use technology to impact lives and change the world? Wherever you are in your cloud journey, can help. Contact us to learn more.

Customer story: Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev)

One-third of beer products sold around the world are AB InBev products. This brewer and marketing powerhouse stores massive amounts of data. The company needed a single global architecture and infrastructure to break down data silos between its many data centers. AB InBev chose Microsoft Azure to migrate 80% of its workload to the cloud by 2020. At , we've helped companies of every size drive growth, increase agility and operational insights, and reduce IT costs through cloud migration. We'd love to help you too. Contact us to learn more.

Customer Story: Qantas Airways Limited

A modern work environment is one that empowers employees at all levels to make good decisions by arming them with the information they need. Empowerment fosters creativity, which in turn leads to valuable innovations that improve customer experience. Qantas Airways uses the cloud to keep all of their employees updated with real-time information, no matter where they are. They trust Microsoft 365 to keep that data secure on whatever device the employee choses to use. Don't let security concerns hold your employees back. We at are excited to help your business unlock its full potential.

Mapping Data Protection Strategies For The New Year

Even Lewis and Clark had a business continuity and disaster recovery plan in place when they set out to find the Northwest Passage. Just like those explorers, business owners and IT teams must put plans in place to mitigate unforeseen dangers and risks, while protecting data. Although most companies do data protection well, disaster recovery is not one-size-fits-all. At , we understand this, and we can help you put the best plan in place for your company. There's no time like the present. Contact us to get started today.

Customer story: Zespri

At , we know and understand that business continuity is a must for every company. But unexpected threats can be disastrous if you're not prepared. In the wake of disruption from an earthquake and plant virus, the world's largest marketer of kiwifruit, Zespri, moved SAP workloads to Microsoft Azure, reducing IT costs, increasing agility, and keeping their business running smoothly. Don't wait to put your disaster recovery plan in place. Contact us to get started today.

Customer Story: SitePro – part 6

As the saying goes, time is money. Watch SitePro help their clients save time by efficiently installing their IoT sensors at new job sites, and then providing up-to-the-minute data to their clients, so they can make business decisions more quickly and easily. What valuable time could the latest cloud technologies save you and your customers? At , we are ready to help you find out. Contact us to learn more.