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Reading the Room: Microsoft’s New Patent to Score Meetings

2021-01-28T13:28:24-07:00By |

Imagine being able to 'score' a meeting based on attendees' body language and facial expressions? Well, Microsoft is making this concept a reality and filed a patent application for an "insight computer system" that can score meetings based on body language, facial expressions, the number of attendees, and ambient conditions like the time of day and temperature. To better understand how this technology will shape the future of communication, it is essential to identify what is missing from the current virtual layout and immediate concerns. What is Missing from Virtual Meetings? Nodding when a colleague speaks, smiling, and looking [...]

Advancing Government and Our Nation with Microsoft

2021-01-28T13:30:38-07:00By |

Suppose this year has taught us anything as individuals, businesses, organizations, and governments. In that case, we can make it to the other side of just about everything by working together. Responding to the various challenges this year gave us has been difficult, but it is a defining moment as we reimagine a future of transformation and innovation. In particular, the United States government has had to respond to the global pandemic's health and economic crisis, a social and racial justice movement, an unprecedented fire season, and more. To help lead the population through this turbulent time, Microsoft formed [...]

The Agile Movement— What It Is and What It Is Not

2021-09-23T10:42:45-06:00By |

The Agile movement is often misinterpreted and misunderstood. Agile is not something you buy or do; it is company culture, an approach, a mindset. It is essential to understand what it is, what it is not, its various forms, and how to implement it to adopt the agile mentality. This concept is why we created this guide to walk you through all aspects of agile so that you can build productive, customer-focused teams. What is Agile? Agile is a word used to describe various software development approaches, emphasizing gradual delivery, continual planning, team collaboration, and continual learning. The term [...]

Improve Employee Relationships with Power Apps

2021-01-28T13:34:48-07:00By |

Just as it is essential to create opportunities for your customers, it is just as necessary to offer new opportunities for your employees. New opportunities, tools, and resources are building blocks to creating strong employee relationships. Microsoft understands this need, especially given the current environment, and that is why they have developed tools and platforms to improve employee relationships. Let us explore how a member of the Microsoft Power Platform, Power Apps, can strengthen the employee-employer relationship in your company through custom app development. Empowering Your Employees is Important Industry leaders such as Google, Disney, and Four Seasons have [...]

Hybrid Cloud Solutions – The Best of Both Worlds

2021-01-28T13:37:18-07:00By |

Hybrid cloud computing technology is not only for businesses that have large amounts of data to store or remote work environments. Cloud-based solutions can play a significant part in helping small to mid-size companies effectively and efficiently scale processes and profitability. People tend to think that a cloud-based solution is the only option when deciding to level up your technology infrastructure. However, environments like the built-in hybrid offering from Microsoft Azure, a hybrid cloud solution enables businesses to reap the benefits of cloud computing technology and traditional systems. Let us explore why a hybrid cloud may be the best [...]

Empower Your Business with Microsoft Ignite 2020

2021-02-12T13:22:50-07:00By |

Almost every industry is reimagining and reinventing how it utilizes technology within their business. Years of digital transformation happened in a matter of months due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The amount of experimentation and learning occurring in all business sectors is inspiring, giving hope to many during a tumultuous time. The experts at Microsoft announced how they would empower businesses and build resilience with a new set of tools at the 2020 Ignite Conference. First-Ever, All-Digital Microsoft Ignite Microsoft Ignite is an annual conference for IT professionals, developers, and anyone open to innovative, cutting-edge solutions, hosted by Microsoft. [...]

Cross-Channel Personalization with Microsoft Customer Voice

2022-12-12T15:08:38-07:00By |

Knowing your customer base's interests and using them to create extraordinary experiences seems like an impossible and daunting task. With a robust customer relationship platform such as Microsoft's Customer Voice, businesses can gather and track customer metrics that mean the most to their mission while harnessing the power of cross-channel personalization. Let us explore what capabilities of Customer Voice and what it means for your business. Customer Voice is the New Forms Pro A year ago, Microsoft launched Forms and Forms Pro, which functioned in tandem with the Common Data Service to provide users with customer feedback and survey [...]

Decentralization Trends to Watch in 2021

2021-01-28T13:43:57-07:00By |

The traditional business model of going into the office every day for eight-plus hours are no longer normative. At the beginning of 2020, the decentralized business model was already rising to the top, but we could not have predicted what would happen next. When the coronavirus swept around the world, a traditional approach to business was no longer feasible. There are many advantages to a decentralized network, flexibility, and adaptability being just a couple we have witnessed. With the necessary benefits and features for us to navigate the new normal, new decentralization trends are on the horizon. That is [...]

The Invisible Threat: RF-Based Attacks

2021-12-20T08:09:08-07:00By |

In a world where most of our communication occurs through an "invisible" medium, an attack on this infrastructure could be detrimental to individuals, enterprises, and even nations. Knowing how to protect yourself against an "invisible" threat is a daunting challenge, but not impossible. The more we know about how our devices communicate and the continuously evolving vulnerabilities, the better we can protect ourselves and livelihoods from malicious threats. What are RF-Based Attacks Wireless, mobile, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices operate within the radio frequency (RF) spectrum, allowing cybercriminals to compromise devices and entire infrastructure easily. Since wireless communications [...]

What is SaaS? And Other Frequently Asked Questions

2021-01-08T06:15:32-07:00By |

Only a decade ago, not many people knew about the potential of SaaS, also known as Software as a Service. No one understood that there is a solution somewhere between a website and downloadable software, yet the concepts that influence modern SaaS have been around for over 30 years. Now, everything seems to be “as-a-Service,” and with so much noise, we find ourselves with more questions than answers. That is why we developed the SaaS FAQ Guide, helping you navigate ten of your most pertinent SaaS questions. What is SaaS? SaaS is an acronym for ‘Software as a Service,’ [...]

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