Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Thinking of implementing a virtual workplace? Message us to speak with an expert on creating a virtual desktop environment. #AzureVirtualDesktop

Thinking of implementing a virtual workplace? Message us to speak with an expert on creating a virtual desktop environment. #AzureVirtualDesktop

Free Migration Readiness Assessment

If you're planning a cloud migration, you should first evaluate the readiness of your IT systems. Not everything should be moved to the cloud, nor all at the same time. We'd love to help. Get a free assessment of your organization's readiness to migrate when you book your appointment here.

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Monday, November 28, 2022

Azure Virtual Machines with Ampere

Microsoft has unveiled its latest Azure Virtual Machines {VMs} featuring the Ampere Altra Arm-based processor. The three new VMs in the Azure Virtual Machine series are built on the Ampere Altra processor and are engineered to efficiently run scale-out, cloud-native workloads. In addition, the Arm-based VMs can be included in Kubernetes clusters managed using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Read about the new VMs and their capabilities here.

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Work Safely and Flexibly from Anywhere: The Cloud-Based Workplace with Azure Virtual Desktop

When Michael Weinig AG, a German manufacturer of woodworking equipment, wanted to enable employees to work flexibly from any location, it migrated to Microsoft 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. In this customer story, the manufacturing company shares its experience creating digital workspaces with Azure and Microsoft 365 tools. Get the story to learn how Michael Weinig is benefitting from its Microsoft-driven digital transformation by preventing VPN congestion, minimizing downtime and accelerating innovation.

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Scale Your Cloud-Native Apps and Accelerate App Modernization with Azure, The Best Cloud for Your Apps

Over 95 percent of the world's largest companies today are on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform, in addition to thousands of small and mid-size companies. There are lots of reasons to deploy on Azure, but one major attraction is its rich assortment of developer resources. Read this article to learn more about the advantages and features of the Microsoft Cloud services.

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How Microsoft Azure Helps Drive Agility and Optimization for Your Business

For many Microsoft Azure customers, the "how" of cloud migration is top of mind, especially for mission-critical workloads. Microsoft announced over a dozen new or updated capabilities for Azure to help you migrate workloads, manage hybrid environments, improve security, integrate third party tools, and gain greater cost efficiencies. You can learn about many other useful updates and features in Azure by reading the article here.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Free Behavioral Technologist Consultation

Focusing on behavior plus technology is how to address hybrid work. Where does mindfulness fit in? For insight, schedule a consultation with a behavioral technologist from Defensorem IT. We're ready to help figure out how best to make hybrid work work for you.

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Making the World a Safer Place with Microsoft Defender for Individuals

As digital footprints grow, protecting personal data and devices becomes more important than ever. This is especially valid as employee households build up collections of disparate devices — which often includes Windows, iOS, Android and macOS systems all under one roof. With the latest security service for Microsoft 365 Personal Family subscribers, you can more easily defend personal accounts and small business data. Read the blog to learn how.

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Comparing Windows 365 vs. Azure Virtual Desktop

If you are considering a move to virtual desktops, then you need to know about Microsoft's virtual desktop options. Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop both provide virtual access to work content and use the Azure cloud. But there are major differences. Learn the pros and cons of each. You can read the article here.

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One Step Closer to Modernization: The MFA Server Migration Utility

Christmas comes now for companies using Microsoft's MFA Server who want to upgrade to the next generation Azure MFA. Microsoft has unveiled its new Azure MFA Server Migration Utility to make migrating to the next generation Azure MFA smoother and easier. The Azure MFA, Microsoft's new flagship MFA server, is designed to provide lower TCO, simpler deployment and better security than the MFA Server. Read this Microsoft article to get more details on the Server and Migration Utility.

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Monday, November 21, 2022

From intuitive sharing with OneDrive to driving prioritization with Viva Goals — Here's what's new in Microsoft 365

When the right technology is used correctly, organizations are able to overcome communication challenges and emerge stronger. Read the blog to gain insight into how Microsoft 365 has introduced new sharing experiences in OneDrive, enabling new creation and collaboration capabilities in Microsoft Office.

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Free Digital Transformation Readiness Assessment

Are you faced with planning a digital transformation project possibly involving multiple technologies and solutions? Before you set your plans in stone, let us provide you with a free Digital Transformation Readiness Assessment. Our cloud experts will evaluate your current IT assets, business goals and organizational needs to provide a strong foundation for your existing IT infrastructure. Sign up for your free assessment today.

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DGS Law Raises the Security Bar and Levels the Playing Field with Microsoft Defender Experts

DGS Law, a small law firm, needed a big-company-sized security solution to protect intellectual property and client assets. It chose Microsoft Defender Experts for XDR, a managed detection and response service offering Microsoft's security expertise and tools. Watch the video to learn from DGS Law's experience choosing, deploying and driving results with Microsoft Defender Experts.

Cloud Migration and Modernization with Azure Tools and Resources

The best way to future proof your business is to move more of your applications and workloads to a cloud infrastructure that can satisfy varying requirements. With Microsoft's Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), you can create different environments for different needs. Discover how organizations accelerate their digital transformation and how Azure tools and resources can help your business migrate and modernize in the cloud. Watch this video.

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Advancing Integrations with Threat Intelligence

Microsoft's Detection and Response Team (DART) is often in the trenches with customers trying to identify and squash cyber-attacks. DART depends on the power of threat intelligence, sophisticated analysis and dedicated team members to solve security problems and prevent damage. In this video, you'll learn how DART receives and responds to a typical ransomware attack at a manufacturing company. Watch the video.

Migration Guide: VMware Horizon Cloud and Azure Virtual Desktop

Many companies are moving to virtual desktops both for workplace flexibility and to build the resilience to withstand office disruptions. This eBook is a detailed guide to the benefits and "how-tos" of moving to Azure Virtual Desktop and VMware Horizon Cloud Service on Azure. Download the eBook with our compliments.

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Carat

Check out this use case story to learn how media agency Carat was able to form the partnership that allowed Microsoft Teams to become the Official Collaboration Platform of the NFL.

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Power Hybrid and Multicloud Environments with Azure Arc Data Solutions

Managing data across cloud and non-cloud applications is extremely difficult. The myriad of data security and privacy regulations, need for data sovereignty and low tolerance for any form of disruption keeps data from living together in a single cloud or application. Yet managing volumes of data across siloed, disparate systems is costly and inefficient. This blog post describes how Azure Arc helps organizations resolve this conundrum by simplifying cloud data management across any infrastructure. Read it here.

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Monday, November 7, 2022

Free Cyber Threat Hunting Bootcamp Consultation

Do you have a back door or other threats planted in your IT systems? With our personalized training services, Defensorem IT can help you find, assess and remove threats from your organization. Schedule your free Cyber Threat Hunting Bootcamp Consultation with one of our threat hunting experts, today.

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Free Cloud Migration Consultation

Migrating to a cloud infrastructure can be a challenge. It's worth the effort, but you may want some expert advice along the way. You receive a complimentary Cloud Migration Consultation when you schedule direct.

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How Microsoft Teams uses AI and machine learning to improve calls and meetings

Disruptive echo effects, poor room acoustics and choppy video are some common issues that hinder the effectiveness of online calls and meetings. Read the blog to learn how Microsoft Teams is improving such audio and video challenges through AI and machine learning.

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Millennium BCP Enhances Visibility and Agility Through Azure Arc to Deliver Smart Banking Solutions

Customer-facing companies like banks are under pressure to develop innovative applications for customers. When the financial institution Millennium bcp needed a way to speed delivery of innovative banking solutions without hindering security and compliance, it turned to Azure Arc. Get the customer story to discover how the company benefits.

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

How has your #hybridwork environment affected the company's internal collaboration efforts? @Microsoft can help you put a positive spin on that answer. #hybridwork

How has your #hybridwork environment affected the company's internal collaboration efforts? @Microsoft can help you put a positive spin on that answer. #hybridwork

The Forrester Wave:™ Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Providers, Q4 2021

XDR (extended detection and response) security is an emerging type of security that automatically identifies security threats across an enterprise. Unlike single-purpose security tools like email protection and firewalls, XDR protects cloud, endpoints, networks and other IT layers. In this report, Forrester Research evaluates 14 leading XDR solutions. Read the Forrester report to help inform decisions about XDR at our organization.

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Tired of resetting end user passwords? Single sign-on in Azure Virtual Desktop is easier and more secure. RT if you're ready to say "goodbye" to passwords.

Tired of resetting end user passwords? Single sign-on in Azure Virtual Desktop is easier and more secure. RT if you're ready to say "goodbye" to passwords.

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Downtime isn't just an inconvenience — it's a costly risk. This infographic highlights how Azure BCDR solutions provide high availab...