Cerner’s life blood is healthcare information—data that is subject to some of the most stringent security and privacy regulations in the world. Working at the intersection of healthcare and information technology, Cerner helps shape the industry by delivering solutions to providers—from physicians to integrated delivery networks and large hospital systems—that empower them to transform healthcare delivery. Cerner turned to Microsoft cloud technologies to meet their own high standards and to assure clients who have concerns about the use of public cloud services for processing and storing their health information. Read more here.
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How To Get Your Cloud Migration Strategy Right
Industry leaders are working hard to compete with digital upstarts that develop their business exclusively in the cloud. Business infrastructure has become more complex, and to keep up to date, companies are digitizing their operations—looking for agility and insights from data and analytics.
IT business partners must demonstrate the ROI of switching from “”owning”” to “renting” infrastructure. It’s now critical to monitor performance across different cloud frameworks with tools that collect and correlate data from every location. Leaders understand there is a before, during, and after migration strategy for making the switch successful.
Give IT peace of mind with Surface Laptop Go
New to the Microsoft Surface portfolio, Surface Laptop Go is the lightest Surface Laptop that powers your essential everyday experiences. Make an impact and an impression with a balance of performance, battery life, and beauty that helps you get your job done.
Have confidence that data is safe. Surface Laptop Go has simplified security with Windows Hello and One Touch sign-in, to get you back to work quickly.
Learn more about Surface Laptop Go for Business.
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Special Olympics Leaders Use Microsoft Teams to Build Community and Shape the Future
When Grace, a Special Olympics athlete and global youth leader from New Zealand, heard that a friend of hers had to miss a long-awaited competition due to transportation issues, her response was to help build an app that ensured other athletes wouldn’t run into similar problems. She teamed up with fellow global youth leader Jack, and the pair worked on a project designed to connect Special Olympics athletes with transportation.
When COVID-19 threatened to stall the project’s momentum, the duo quickly turned to Microsoft Teams to collaborate and continue developing their app, making sure their inclusive initiative didn’t miss a beat. Teams enabled them to communicate across continents and stay on track with their plans.
How four real-world truths about cybersecurity shaped our approach to XDR
Sophos’ mental model for detection and response reflects the way users really work and addresses the challenge of the ‘gray zones’ in cybersecurity.
A Modern Blueprint for Endpoint Security
It’s more important than ever to protect your organization’s endpoint devices, securing data and systems wherever they are. With built-in protection at every layer, Microsoft Surface implements every standard for a highly secure Windows 10 device. Learn how today’s IT and security teams are working proactively to move mobile device management into the cloud.
Read the guide: A Modern Blueprint for Endpoint Protection
Toyota Motor North America Migrates 40,000 to Microsoft Teams in Three Weeks
How does a company respond to the challenge of remote work when they are already managing a major digital transition? Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) made the decision to move their original Teams deployment schedule four months ahead, and as a result, thousands of TMNA employees migrated from Skype for Business to Teams over three weekends. Teams Only mode included a superior audio conferencing and calling experience, including Teams Phone for external calls. Employees appreciate the dynamic emergency calling feature. All meeting rooms are now Teams-ready.
Surface for Business delivers defense in depth
Are the security precautions you have in place today sufficient to stop a thief from extracting valuable information or credentials from an employee’s laptop? Improving security is a top driver of IT investments in the year ahead. In an age of rising security threats, businesses need protection across multiple layers.
Even the most vigilant organization can use a partner to proactively help defend against security flaws and malware. Modern Windows-based devices, such as Microsoft Surface, contain sophisticated, mature hardware and firmware designed for securing the device and the software that runs on it. With built-in protection at every layer, Surface implements every standard for a highly secure Windows 10 device. With Surface, you can be confident that you have the best, most streamlined implementation of Microsoft’s security stack.
Contact us to learn how Microsoft Surface devices and Microsoft 365 work together to protect your business, your people, and your data—wherever work happens.
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616-275-0674
City speeds emergency services, controls spending with Microsoft 365
The City of Corona, California, had an aging IT infrastructure that didn’t adequately serve the government’s or the public’s needs. To address the issue, Corona deployed Microsoft 365, which includes Windows 10, Office 365, and Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security. With its modern solutions in place, the city now resolves many IT issues in 10 to 20 minutes versus four days, saves up to $1,000 in IT maintenance per incident, and has a foundation for future improvements. Read more here.
Construction giant gains competitive edge with zero-trust approach to security
When The Walsh Group—one of the largest construction contractors in the United States—moved to the cloud, it realized it needed better ways to manage who accesses its systems. The company set up identity as the control plane—with Microsoft Azure Active Directory at the center and a zero-trust security stance to better protect access to all its resources. Now, The Walsh Group CIO says the company leads the industry in securing access to its hybrid environment, giving it a competitive advantage. Read the article for more.