Azure Migration Guide for Windows Server

Migrating to the cloud can be intimidating. Shifting your environment to the cloud or upgrading to the latest platform requires thorough planning, deep knowledge, and careful attention to detail. Breaking the process down into smaller steps can help you solve your most pressing migration challenges and deliver the security your business stakeholders expect. At , we can help you assess your current needs, conduct the migration, and optimize your platform for best results. Contact us to learn how we can put you on the path to increased security with tools like Azure.

Microsoft’s vision for AI in the enterprise

How could AI empower your workforce? Microsoft wants to bring AI to every application, every business process, and every employee. At , we believe that AI will only reach its full potential within a business when data and insights are democratized across the entire organization, and we want to help your business transform. Contact us today to learn how we can help you complete an accurate assessment on your business and industry and provide you with the right AI solution to empower your business in the modern digital age.

The insider’s guide to the modern workplace

By 2020, the total amount of digital data created is expected to mushroom to 44 zettabytes, a tenfold increase from 2013--and that number is growing. It's now more important than ever to have a modern workplace that can handle the data you need and help you communicate and collaborate the findings of that data with employees across the world. At , we have the industry experts available to help you plan and implement your new modern workplace solutions. Contact us today to discuss pricing and to learn more about the different strategies for adoption.

SQL Server VMs run better on Azure than AWS

80% of IT administration time is spent on patching, network setup, and firewall configuration. But with compliance changes and cyberattacks happening every day, it can be tough to keep up. Businesses need a reliable way to backup and safeguard their data. With automatic updates from Azure, you can save time and money by setting up automatic application of the latest security patches--ensuring your IT team doesn't have to. At , we want you to have the right tools to safeguard your company more effectively with a modern IT infrastructure solution. Contact us today to learn more.

Develop AI with Azure Machine Learning

Many businesses are struggling to find the talent and capacity to create and manage their machine learning models to actually unlock the insights within their data. Microsoft Azure Machine Learning streamlines this process to make modeling accessible to all businesses. Azure can easily prep your data and meet you where you are for modeling capabilities--with or without coding experience. At , we are ready to help you take control of your data. It's easier than you think. Contact us to get started.

Day in the life: IT project manager

As an IT manager, you're responsible for making sure IT projects meet stakeholders' needs and are delivered on time and within budget. That can be tough to do without the right collaboration platform--especially with a distributed workforce. With Teams, you can meet with groups of any size and host audio, video, and web conferences with anyone inside or outside your organization. You can even hold live events to attract and inform large numbers of people. At , we want you to have the tools you need to collaborate and accomplish more. Contact us today to learn how we can help.

Customer Story: Think Up Consulting | Reduce Costs

@ThinkUpConsulting has saved $13,925 a year by using #MicrosoftTeams. Always looking to work smarter, Think Up is reducing costs by getting modern with @Microsoft. With the wide range of tools available in #Windows 10 and #Office365, Think Up has already replaced several applications from other providers. Thinking about Getting Modern? Contact us to find out more. #GetModern

A closer look at hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud approaches

81% of respondents in a recent RightScale report claim that their enterprises use a multi-cloud strategy. Hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud are quickly becoming the new norm for enterprises. Businesses are using these cloud strategies to de-risk business decisions, realize cost efficiencies, attain data sovereignty, meet security and privacy regulations, and more. At , we want to help your business plan and implement your own cloud strategy. With our experienced staff, we can help you modernize your IT infrastructure. Contact us today to learn more.

How AI Will Augment Human Creativity

75% of people surveyed believe that they're not living up to their creative potential. A study published in Psychological Science may have an explanation. They found that the more our brains are overloaded with juggling our various responsibilities, the less room we have for creativity. AI has the potential to take on the routine tasks that clutter our brains. With these distracting burdens lifted, our minds can be freer to be more creative than ever. At , we're excited to see what creative solutions you will discover for your business challenges. Contact us to get started.

Gen Z Brings a Whole New Dynamic to the Workforce

For the Gen Z army flooding the global talent pool, tech and feedback are a top concern when looking for potential companies to work for. They've grown up with instant feedback, and they expect that same feedback at work. Adopting the right tech solutions can go a long way in helping your managers provide feedback quicker. Tools like Teams allow your employees to co-author documents and make corrections on the fly. At , we want to help you plan and adopt the collaborative solution that works best for your application so you can attract the best talent. Contact us today to learn more.