Hybrid Work is Here to Stay

Hybrid work is not simply a way to maintain work-life balance or cope with a crisis. It’s a powerful tool that can help to reimagine entire organizations—for greater efficiency, engagement and innovation. Through a strategic partnership, Microsoft and VMware can help your organization transform hybrid work into a high-value asset by enabling a productive anywhere workspace. The eBook, “Hybrid Work is Here to Stay,” explores how Microsoft and VMware can help you create a hybrid workplace that accelerates innovation with the right technology, culture and leadership. Download your complimentary copy of the eBook now. Contact us to learn how A Systems Integrator can help you develop the vision, strategy and flexible IT infrastructure needed to adapt to new, more flexible ways of working.

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Top 10 Ways to Secure Your Business Data

Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard, and Premium include anti-phishing, antispam and antimalware protection. Microsoft 365 Business Premium includes even more security capabilities, such as advanced threat protection for devices (also referred to as endpoints), email and collaboration, and information protection. This article and table summarize recommendations for securing your business data with various Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

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Shifting tactics fuel surge in business email compromise

In this eye-opening Microsoft Security Insider article, explore the shifting tactics employed by cybercriminals in business email compromise attacks. Read “Shifting tactics fuel surge in business email compromise” to gain valuable insights into cybercriminals’ strategies, techniques and motivations. Discover three steps you need to take to fortify defenses and mitigate potential risks. Knowledge is power. Build yours with this 9-minute read. Start now.

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Virtual Desktops on Microsoft Azure

Citrix Virtual Desktops service simplifies Windows deployment. You can deploy desktops quickly, manage at scale and deliver a rich user access experience from a single management plane. Read this super-short blog for a quick-hitting list of what you can do with Virtual Desktops on Microsoft Azure and how you can get started.

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Move your desktops to the cloud with Citrix and Microsoft Azure

See how Microsoft Azure integrates with Citrix to enable hybrid multi-cloud, giving Citrix Virtual Desktop users broad support for resources on-prem and in Azure with a streamlined management interface. The result is a speedier, more cost-effective transition to Azure, so your business benefits faster. Watch the video for insight.

Azure Virtual Desktop Essentials: Intro and Full Tour

Azure Virtual Desktop works across your devices and apps to deliver full-featured experiences for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. The web client also allows you to access remote desktops and apps from almost any modern browser. This demo video takes you on a tour of Azure Virtual Desktop essentials. Watch the video for a walkthrough of what it is, how it works and configuration options.

Microsoft recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave: Data Security Platforms, Q1 2023

Organizations need to protect sensitive data including intellectual property, trade secrets, customer data and personally identifiable information from both insiders and external cyber attackers. A complex regulatory environment makes the protection of sensitive data and prevention of data exfiltration all the more urgent. To help customers navigate complex data landscapes, Microsoft focuses on delivering secure and intelligent, user-centric solutions to improve visibility and mitigate risk. We are excited to share that Forrester listed Microsoft as a Leader in its 2023 WaveTM for Data Security Platforms. Read this blog for a summary of the report which provides a detailed overview of vendor offerings, strategies and market presence.

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How Aker Solutions is using cloud technology to empower its disparate workforce

Global integrated energy services company Aker Solutions is determined to bring about sustainable change in the energy sector. With a strategic focus on low-carbon and renewable solutions, and an ambitious target of having net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the company is prioritizing digitalization as a means to achieve goals. Transitioning to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) exemplifies this drive. This customer story describes why Aker Solutions chose AVD to help address latency and workload challenges while empowering remote workers with the high-performance compute functions they need to succeed. Read the story to learn how AVD helps Aker unify its disparate workforce as it leads in the transition to global energy.

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Building a Holistic Insider Risk Management Program

The risk landscape has changed dramatically with the growth of the digital landscape. The amount of data captured, copied and consumed is expected to rise to more than 180 zettabytes in the near future. Traditional ways of identifying and mitigating risks simply don’t work. Historically, organizations have focused on external threats; however, risks from within can be just as prevalent and harmful. These trends make it imperative to think about insider risk as a core part of your data protection strategy with a holistic approach including the right people, processes, training and tools. The Microsoft Security report, “Building a Holistic Insider Risk Management Program: 5 elements that help companies have stronger data protection and security while protecting user trust,” provides insight. Download the report for an inside look at how Microsoft shifted from focusing solely on risk management to thinking about building value and security culture and benefits it gained as a result.

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What is Azure Virtual Desktop?

Are you seeking seamless remote work solutions? Look no further! Our Microsoft Learn blog post highlights the challenges of enabling secure and productive virtual desktop experiences. Learn how Azure Virtual Desktop can revolutionize your workflow by optimizing cloud-based desktops and applications. Get a brief walkthrough of deployment steps and explore key features and benefits including how a Microsoft Virtual Desktop improves scalability and cost efficiency. Ready to empower your team and unlock the full potential of remote work? Read the blog post now. 💻💪

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