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Microsoft a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service
The desktop as a service (DaaS) market continues to grow, as does the need by organizations for flexible and secure remote access.
In this free copy of Gartner’s inaugural Magic Quadrant for DaaS, you’ll read about the key DaaS solutions and providers – and learn why Gartner rated Microsoft a “Leader.”
The Total Economic Impact™ Of Microsoft Teams
Managing multiple, disparate collaboration and communication tools is an inefficient and unreliable way to keep your hybrid workforce connected and engaged. Microsoft Teams addresses these inefficiencies with a unified, feature-rich integration platform that reduces workflow friction, streamlines routine tasks and saves time and resources. Forrester’s analyst report, The Total Economic Impact™ Of Microsoft Teams,” highlights the benefits of using Teams. Download your complimentary copy of the report.
Unlocking the power of collaboration
In the modern hybrid workplace, it’s essential to find ways to bring people together, increase efficiency and boost productivity everywhere. With Microsoft Teams Rooms, you can transform your meetings and create inclusive environments where everyone can contribute. Whether your team members are remote, on-site or traveling between locations, Teams Rooms ensures they can make meaningful contributions and stay engaged. From small rooms for spontaneous ideas to large rooms for immersive experiences, Teams Rooms offers flexibility and scalability to meet your needs. Joining and sharing content is seamless, making collaboration effortless. Plus, with remote management and built-in security, you can ensure that meetings run smoothly and devices stay secure. Discover the possibilities with Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro, which offers enhanced features for immersive meetings. Download your complimentary copy of the eBook, “Unlocking the power of collaboration.”
Eurowings enhances security, will reduce operating costs by 50+ percent with Azure Virtual Desktop
Eurowings, Lufthansa Group’s low-cost airline, serves more than 40 million customers at 100 destinations around the world.
When the company’s on-premises server farms, which provide application access and security to thousands of external and contract employees, needed upgrading, Eurowings decided to ditch its on-prem servers and embrace the cloud with Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop.
Tim Thomer, Enterprise Architect at Eurowings explains:. “We wanted a cloud VDI solution capable of running modern authentication, and which could match our existing infrastructure in terms of security and reliability. That’s how we found Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop.”
Read the Eurowings story of cloud adoption in this Microsoft article.
Georgia Banking Company turbocharges growth
Georgia Banking Company in Atlanta, GA has grown from a $600 million bank to a $1.5 billion phenomenon in only two years. That kind of rapid growth is good news for the company but challenging for its IT security staff. Fortunately, the bank’s plans called for enhanced security. Georgia Banking Co. adopted Microsoft Azure with VPN Gateway, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Purview Data Loss Prevention and other Microsoft security solutions.
The highly bankable result? Substantial savings, best-in-class user experience for employees and customers, and heightened security draw rave reviews from IT and other employees.
Read this interesting story.
HEINEKEN connects employees with information across the company using Azure AI Services
Many forward-thinking corporations are using technology to build connections between its management and the information they need to make impactful, data-driven decisions. Read this insightful customer story about how Heineken uses Azure OpenAI to bring innovation to its business processes.
Annnouncing new Windows 11 innovation, with features for secure, efficient IT management and intuitive user experience
Microsoft is committed to delivering continuous innovation to Windows 11. In this article, Microsoft showcases many of the new privacy, security and accessibility features that Microsoft has added to Windows 11 this year.
Find out what new innovations are available to you in Windows 11.
Reinventing Microsoft’s Employee Experience for a Hybrid World
Transform your employee experience for the hybrid workplace with insights from Microsoft’s journey. Discover the benefits of focusing on digital capabilities, physical spaces and organizational culture. Find out how Microsoft Viva can help your employees find balance in the hybrid work environment, and leverage the Microsoft Power Platform to drive innovation. Ensure network security with Zero Trust and build strong partnerships. Read the blog, “Reinventing Microsoft’s Employee Experience for a Hybrid World.”
What Are the Pros and Cons of Remote Working?
Does your organization offer opportunities for remote work? If you’re re-evaluating your model, watch this episode of the Ripple Effect podcast where experts discuss pros and cons. Explore how power dynamics, resource access and visibility impact work experiences. With insights from experts at the Wharton School, this podcast will help you navigate the challenges of hybrid work arrangements. Gain a deeper understanding of how remote work can reshape work-life balance. Join the conversation.