What is Microsoft Cloud for Retail?

This blog examines how Microsoft Cloud for Retail makes it possible to seamlessly connect your customers, people and data. The blog also runs down how the platform empowers store associates with solutions that increase customer satisfaction, while reducing the burden on these frontline workers so investments can be made in team growth.

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New Zealand Moves to a Cloud-Based Identity Solution for its 4.9 Million Residents

The New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs turned to Microsoft when they needed to overhaul their identity verification service so it could be used by both their private and public sector agencies and make it secure, flexible and easily scalable. Read the customer story to see how the Microsoft Azure Active Directory B2C (Azure AD B2C) platform was implemented due to its built-in security, scalability, and ease of integration with apps and databases.

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USB Forensics — Recover More Volume Serial Numbers with the Windows 10 Partition/Diagnostic Event Log

Windows 10 introduced an event log of high value to digital forensic examiners and incident responders — especially when device attribution is required. Written for a technical audience, this blog shares the results of an analysis showing what can be stored in the log. Read the blog to gain insight into methodology, results and their relevance.

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Microsoft Cloud For Retail


This video runs down how Microsoft Cloud for Retail helps retailers connect experiences across the end-to-end shopper journey and deliver more relevant and personalized experiences for their customers. The platform also uses industry leading AI to truly understand and engage customers. Watch the video.

Your Guide to Mobile Digital Forensics

The security community is constantly learning from each other to better protect the world against cyber threats. In this blog, Microsoft Security Product Marketing Manager Natalia Godyla talks with Cellebrite Senior Director of Digital Intelligence, Heather Mahalik. Read the blog for expert insight on digital forensics with a focus on mobile forensics — from technical guidance to hiring best practices.

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Microsoft Digital Defense Report

Covid has sparked a burgeoning cybercrime economy and rise in cybercrime services with continues to grow in complexity and fervency. The trend encompasses new levels of supply chain and ransomware attacks that serve as a powerful reminder of the need to protect cybersecurity. The Microsoft Digital Defense Report draws on insights, signals and data from the cloud, endpoints and the intelligent edge. In sharing these insights, Microsoft aims to empower the world to defend the online ecosystem more effectively. Download the report to build your understanding of threat and attack trends and get recommendations for proactive actions you can take for cybersecurity.

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Hybrid Work: A Guide for Business Leaders

Flexible work is here to stay. But the shift to hybrid work is not just remote work on overdrive. It’s a strategic business opportunity for every organization that requires a new operating model. As a leader, you need a roadmap to guide the entire organization on the path to hybrid work. “Hybrid Work: A Guide for Business Leaders,” is your blueprint. Download your complimentary guide to benefit from lessons learned by Microsoft in the transition to hybrid work and keys to success discovered along the way.

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Forrester TEI Report — The Total Economic Impact of Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

As work moves beyond the traditional office, organizations move to infrastructure solutions to deliver remote access to desktops, files and applications at a lower cost than legacy systems. Microsoft and Intel commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a detailed return on investment (ROI) analysis of companies that migrated from Microsoft’s on-premises Remote Desktop Services to cloud-based Azure Virtual Desktop. In “The Total Economic Impact™ of Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop,” Forrester quantifies findings related to cost savings and productivity improvements. Download your complimentary copy of the TEI report to review results.

View: Forrester TEI Report — The Total Economic Impact of Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop