For the 2018 racing season, NASCAR imposed new regulations on competitors, including limiting the number of team members allowed on the track during races. For legendary race team Hendrick Motorsports, this meant that many of the race-day crew would now need to perform their critical duties remotely from the team headquarters in Concord, NC. Hendrick Motorsports adjusted to the new regulations with technology, by making Microsoft Teams their new hub for all race communications and decision making.

The hybrid workplace has been here for long enough that employees are already figuring out what they need to get the work done wherever they are. Many employees love the freedom the hybrid workplace gives them—if they have the right devices.

The all-new Microsoft Surface Pro 8, the most powerful Surface Pro ever, provides the power and flexibility the new era demands. With the power of a desktop along with the flexibility of a laptop, it delivers unprecedented performance in a 13″ screen.

Take a look at the all-new Surface Pro 8
• Flex to every situation by clicking instantly from laptop, to desktop, to portable digital canvas with the Surface Kickstand.
• Bring big computing power wherever you go with Surface Pro 8 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors.
• Experience typing that’s a pleasure on the Microsoft Surface Pro Signature Keyboard with mechanical keys and a large glass trackpad.1
• Collaborate seamlessly no matter where your teams roam on fast, stable Wi-Fi 6 and optional LTE Advanced2 make collaboration easy.
• Make a great impression even when you’re not there with Surface Pro 8’s built-in 5.0 MP 1080p front-facing camera.
• Choose how you take on the hybrid future with either the current Windows 10 or the new Windows 11 operating system.

Win the next phase of hybrid work with Surface Pro 8 at your side. It’s the single, multitasking device that provides the chip-to-cloud security and compliance to meet and over-deliver on your potential.

Contact us to find out what Microsoft Surface Pro 8 can do for you.

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1 Microsoft Surface Pro Signature Keyboard sold separately.
2 Surface Pro 8 with LTE Advanced is coming in 2022. Visit Surface.com for updates on availability in your market. Availability may vary by market and configuration. Service availability and performance subject to service provider’s network. Contact your service provider for details, compatibility, pricing, SIM card, and activation. See all specs and frequencies at surface.com.

The new Microsoft Surface portfolio boosts productivity with high-performance chip sets, multi-touch screens, inking and crystal-clear audio and video. Increase employee performance, freedom, and satisfaction with these new and innovative devices. So let’s dive in.

• Connect to a deeper level of collaboration from anywhere with hardware and software that’s specifically designed to bring people together.
• Free your IT team for real innovation and reduce IT complexity and re-imaging by shipping and deploying straight to users with Windows Autopilot zero-touch deployment experience.
• Rely on powerful, unified protection to work securely work anywhere with Microsoft one-click device management, and protection. Surface with Microsoft 365 offers chip-to-cloud security no matter where your people find themselves.
• Take your pick of operating systems on the new Surface for Business portfolio. Now you can choose either the current Windows 10 or new Windows 11 operating systems.

Contact us to learn what’s news and amazing with Surface. You’ll discover Surface devices that go beyond the daily task to fill a role in your vision for the hybrid future.

Mowry International Marketing
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Dale@DaleMowry.com
616-275-0674 Office

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Empower your workforce in the office, the field, at home, and on the road. Microsoft Surface for Business devices and accessories offer a smarter, more seamless way to get work done in any kind of environment.

The Microsoft Surface for Business Look Book provides a deeper dive into the Surface suite of powerful, performance-driven solutions. Discover laptops, 2-in-1 devices, and modern accessories that enable your team to connect, collaborate, and work securely from anywhere.

Download your free copy of the Microsoft Surface for Business Look Book to get started.

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