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When schools have insight into which students are most at risk of dropping out, they can identify why students are struggling and get them the help they need. With insights from Azure Machine Learning, the Tacoma Public School District was able to increase graduation rates from just 55% to over 82%! Check out their inspiring story to learn how your business can help students achieve their goals with tools from Microsoft. View: Creating next-generation power management with Azure IoT

This capabilities guide provides valuable information regarding the key benefits and core capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. It reinforces the impact of integrating with Office 365 and includes five insightful competencies. Leave behind a digital or printed copy with your customers or share on your favorite social media platforms. View: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: A comprehensive business management solution for SMBs

Did you know that having resources available in Microsoft Teamwork solutions reduces downtime by 15%? The benefit to your company productivity can be huge. Want to propel your business forward and change the way your team communicates? Subscribe now to learn how you can change the way your team works together. View: Don't miss another post! Subscribe now.

"8 ways to rethink virtual events for the age of social distancing" provides nonprofit organizations with useful ways to rethink the process of hosting virtual events in the age of social distancing and how to make large-scale online meetings work effectively. For more information on Microsoft solutions that facilitate the hosting of online events, contact us today. Read More...

In the Fresno Unified School District, 78% of students are economically disadvantaged. But with learning tools from Microsoft Education, the playing field is leveled so that all students have access to the opportunities they deserve. With education tools available in Office 365, students can collaborate on shared projects and directly engage with their learning material. And when teachers can easily monitor student progress, they can provide extra assistance to students who need a little more help. With learning tools from Microsoft, students are empowered to take ownership of their education.

Though the coronavirus situation forced a remote work model for many businesses, some have realized that it might be more ideal than returning to the traditional go-to-work model. Why? Cloud technology. In his article, "What's the Future of Your Technology Capabilities?" Gilles Muys writes that the cloud has proven it's here to stay, due to withstanding various vulnerabilities. He adds that another reason the cloud is long-term is "its ability to stand alone from being infrastructure-dependent makes it cost-effective." He points out that now is the time to transition to cost-saving technology because all signs point to increase cloud use and associated benefits. Have questions about Azure cloud migration? Contact us—we'd like to help. Read More...

The buzz is constant: What are the pros and cons of migrating my business to the cloud? What will it cost? How do I join the Azure Migration Program (AMP)? It's a big jump to get to the cloud, but once you take it we are confident you will not regret it. We offer step-by-step guidance, including foundational and role-specific courses to help ensure your migration readiness. Have a look at this informational one-pager that shows how you will benefit from the AMP and answers many of your questions. There's even a "Next steps" link when you're ready for it. View: Azure Migration Program Customer

To get ahead of the competition, SMBs realize they need to break down silos, work from connected systems and make every customer engagement count. In this thought-provoking, easy-to-read eBook, discover how Business Central integrates with Office 365 to provide an all-in-one solution to drive success. Using three, day-in-the-life scenarios, visualize how Business Central brings insight and efficiency to daily routines. Specifically, this eBook illustrates the life of a business owner, a sales rep and an accountant, and shows how Dynamics 365 transformed their jobs. View: Reinvent Business Productivity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Office 365

Clifton Coffee Roasters (CCR) is a popular coffee company that profited from the recent boom in café culture. As Clifton Coffee Roasters' business grew, so did the company leaders' ambitions. They credit digital business and communication tools from Microsoft with helping them to grow and scale their business. Now, they provide additional services like technical support and delivery service to coffee shops across the UK. Check out this video to see how Clifton Coffee Roasters upgraded their teamwork strategy to grow their business.

Take an in-depth look at the 1:1 paradigm, a scenario in which schools are equipped to provide every student with a device to facilitate more connected and meaningful learning. Examine the detailed process of how today's schools are moving toward a future where every student has equal educational opportunities. View: The 1:1 hierarchy of needs: Building the foundation for future educational technology success

By 2025, 75% of the workforce will be comprised of Millennials. What are you doing to modernize your workplace? Today, the answers are increasingly nuanced, characterized by a cycle of changes in the workplace. After a revolution in the workplace spurred by technology, companies are finding that a balanced approach may be the most effective. Explore this article to learn more. Read More...

Fast growth is great for business but can also prove to be difficult to navigate. Doubling in size in just five years, Wild & Wolf had to quickly move out of their comfort zone and adapt to rapid change. In this third video of the series, watch how this innovative business overcame their growing pains and rose to the challenge to achieve great success. In order to remain successful, Wild &Wolf knew that keeping their systems up-to-date and efficiently moving data around their business would help them provide a more customer-centric experience. Dynamics 365 Business Central enabled them to stop reacting to fires, and to proactively anticipate the needs of their customers.

"Best practices for producing a Teams live event" presents tips on audio, video, and screen sharing that put nonprofits in the driver's seat when they produce their next live event. For more information on Microsoft solutions that facilitate the hosting of online events, contact us today. Read More...

Businesses are amassing enormous amounts of data, more than they know what to do with. Most are just using it to put together dense periodic reports explaining "what" happened too long after the fact to be of much use. Modernizing your digital workplace by moving to Azure and utilizing its AI technology can help you get a handle on your data and graduate from "what" happened to "how" it happened and, finally, to what "will" happen to inform what you should do all within a relevant period of time. View: Don't miss another post! Subscribe now.

This Forbes article shows how nonprofits can pivot to virtual peer-to-peer fundraising during this unprecedented time created by stay-at-home mandates. For more information on Microsoft solutions that facilitate the hosting of online events, contact us today. Read More...

SMBs today are eager to find success and are discovering how digital technology impacts business. But, did you know that SMBs investing in digital transformation are 1.9 times more likely to forecast revenue increases than their counterparts? When it comes to technology, 2020 will be transformative year. This article from the SMB Group highlights ongoing conversations with SMB decision-makers, vendors, and channel partners on the latest digital transformation trends. It unveils insights on what SMBs need to know to successfully navigate today's digital transformation journey. Share this informative article from the SMB group on your social media accounts to attract new followers and encourage engagement. Read More...

SitePro gained a competitive advantage by combining onsite sensors and data collection with online data processing and management using Microsoft Azure. As a result, they were able to provide faster and more effective service to their customers, which in turn strengthened the offerings of their customers. It's a win for everyone.

"Plan your upgrade webinar" helps nonprofit organizations discover everything they need to facilitate a successful upgrade to Microsoft Teams. For more information on collaboration solutions provided by Microsoft, contact us today. Read More...

Leveling the Playing Field -- Competing in the Digital Age with Dynamics 365 (eBook) It's time for a new perspective on business applications, infrastructure, and AI. This thought-provoking, sports-themed eBook focuses on how businesses are harnessing the power of AI to drive ambitious growth. A winning management solution helps companies improve customer outcomes and make better decisions by connecting all workflows into an integrated solution with a familiar look and feel. As companies scale, they need a flexible solution that offers an end-to-end view of their business that standalone systems simply can't provide. View: Leveling the Playing Field -- Competing in the Digital Age with Dynamics 365 (eBook)

"Getting started with your Microsoft Teams upgrade" provides an upgrade framework to guide nonprofits through the Microsoft Teams upgrade process—whether upgrading from the online or on-premises version of Skype for Business. For more information on collaboration solutions provided by Microsoft, contact us today. Read More...

This eBook delivers an overview of breakthrough tools and tips that can help empower nonprofit teams to do more with Microsoft Teams. For more information on the collaboration solutions provided by Microsoft solutions, contact us today. Read More...

Wild & Wolf is a large, global business that has successfully implemented Dynamics 365. Now, they are able to run their business, and its many dispersed locations, using as few solutions as possible, while enabling the most room to grow. This video showcases the success they've achieved with Dynamics 365. According to Wild & Wolf, what makes the solution truly unique is the ability to instantly add apps, and use the additional functionality to dial in a solution in ways never possible before. Share this video with your customers on your social media platforms.

Access to interactive learning tools provides students the unique opportunity to take ownership of their own education. This study examined the positive impact of the Personalized Learning Initiative (PLI) on the Fresno Unified School District. The PLI incorporates Microsoft Education technology to engage students in the material and to foster a culture of collaboration in the classroom. View: Enabling Analytics for Improvement: Lessons from year 2 of Fresno's Personalized Learning Initiative

$1.1 million was saved by those using Windows 10 as a result of reduced productivity impact of malware infections. This Forrester Consulting study, commissioned by Microsoft, examines the Total Economic Impact™ of Windows 10 security features. Windows 10 provides a completely integrated solution, which impacts overall security and minimizes use of system resources. Check out the full study to learn more about Windows 10 features to better understand the benefits, costs, and risks associated with this investment with DistribuCloud Technology Services. View: Cost Savings and Business Benefits Enabled by Windows 10 Security Features

According to Gartner, Inc., the world's leading research and advisory company, the worldwide public cloud services is forecast to grow 17% in 2020. This is significant projected growth and a good indicator that the cloud is reliable, trustworthy—and necessary. Have a look at this report, which also forecasts infrastructure as a service (IaaS) to grow 24%--the highest growth rate across all market segments. The report attributes the growth to "the demands of modern applications and workloads, which require infrastructure that traditional data centers cannot meet." Read the press release and summarized findings here. Read More...

Managing 40,000 students can be challenging, especially when students come from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and have varying access to support outside of school. St. Lucie Public Schools, in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, is changing the narrative for their students by closely monitoring every student's progress to ensure that adequate support and educational opportunities are available to everyone. Check out this video to learn how one school district is empowering its students to succeed in school and the world beyond.

Managing 40,000 students can be challenging, especially when students come from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and have varying access to support outside of school. St. Lucie Public Schools, in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, is changing the narrative for their students by closely monitoring every student's progress to ensure that adequate support and educational opportunities are available to everyone. Check out this video to learn how one school district is empowering its students to succeed in school and the world beyond.

70% of small and midsize businesses (SMBs) reinvest saved money into their business thanks to the cloud. Simplify the process of keeping devices up to date while saving time, reducing costs, and gaining control. Check out this infographic--which shows industry trends, pain points, and proof points--to learn why and how. And to find the right Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business solution for your business to reduce costs, contact our team at DistribuCloud Technology Services. View: Reduce costs with Windows and Office

AI isn't just for large businesses. The built-in AI capabilities in Business Central 365 make it easy for any sized business to work smarter and make better decisions. Share this infographic with your customers to promote this incredibly valuable component of Business Central. View: Business Central AI Infographic

AI isn't just for large businesses. The built-in AI capabilities in Business Central 365 make it easy for any sized business to work smarter and make better decisions. Share this infographic with your customers to promote this incredibly valuable component of Business Central. View: Business Central AI Infographic

AI isn't just for large businesses. The built-in AI capabilities in Business Central 365 make it easy for any sized business to work smarter and make better decisions. Share this infographic with your customers to promote this incredibly valuable component of Business Central. View: Business Central AI Infographic

Break down the cloud journey with four stages of the process—starting with a pre-migration assessment and then looking at migration, post-migration, and optimization. Microsoft Azure has you covered with tools created specifically for you. View: Learn how to modernize your apps and data on Azure

How much is your patchwork of third-party security solutions actually costing you? This economic impact study examines the value of a single, integrated security system--Microsoft Office 365 Threat Intelligence. It also explores the benefits of a system that works to proactively identify and respond to threats across an entire organization. View: The total economic impact of Microsoft Office 365 threat intelligence

Employees save four hours each week with improved collaboration and information sharing, according to Forrester's Total Economic Impact™ Of Microsoft Teams. Microsoft Teams puts everything organizations need into one place. Everything from chats, meetings, calling, and Microsoft 365 Business apps are brought together to make faster, more informed decisions in a single, intelligent hub. With Teams, every type of worker can be empowered to contribute their voice and take shared accountability for business outcomes. Read this blog to learn more and contact us at DistribuCloud Technology Services to get started today. Read More...

This blog shows nonprofit organizations how Power Virtual Agents from Microsoft can help build response bots that triage inbound inquiries, personalize responses, and improve information sharing and collaboration. For more information on bot solutions provided by Microsoft, contact us today. Read More...

To us, Advanced Threat Protection is a process that works to holistically safeguard your organization and your users from all angles. Check out this infographic to learn more about the various elements of Advanced Threat Protection, all working in concert to provide the best possible security strategy for your school while reducing complexity. View: Advanced threat protection: An integrated cybersecurity solution

With Microsoft Azure Migration Program (AMP), customers receive prescriptive guidance for a step-by-step approach for a path to the cloud from start to finish. The program delivers technical skill building to ensure your organization can successfully adopt Azure; best practices for a step-to-step approach from start to finish; Azure engineering support for data and infrastructure foundations; expert guidance from specialized migration partners; free Azure tools to help you efficiently execute migrations; and cost effective offers to help you save money before, during, and after migration. All of this, available to all Azure customers, scaled through specialized migration partners. Contact us for more information or assistance in migrating. View: Why Migrate with Azure?

This blog shows how Microsoft Azure Active Directory helps nonprofit organizations pivot to remote work by implementing the appropriate controls for maintaining collaborative, productive, and secure work environments. For more information on secure remote working solutions provided by Microsoft, contact us today. Read More...

Watch how one global company removed outdated, legacy systems and truly transformed the way they ran their business with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Quickly outgrowing their disjointed systems, Wild & Wolf desperately needed a single platform to use across all their businesses. After implementing Business Central, all of the companies that work with Wild & Wolf were now on one system, in the cloud. According to the company, the ability to "have one version of the truth for all our businesses is massively important for us." Now, Wild & Wolf can envision a future with endless possibilities.

Brand strategy and change management firm, Think Up Consulting, has saved nearly $14,000, with more savings on the horizon, with Microsoft Teams. They've replaced several applications with Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Business, which feature a wide range of productivity tools. With modern technologies, Think Up has significantly improved efficiency and reduced costs. Want to have cost savings like Think Up? Contact us at DistribuCloud Technology Services to learn more.

Detection and protection work hand-in-hand to keep malicious phishing and spoofing emails out of student and faculty inboxes. Check out this video to learn more about the specific strategies of each to identify and remove suspicious content where it could cause harm.

This presentation shows nonprofit leaders how Microsoft Azure Active Directory helps ensure secure access to data while also providing a simple, elegant way to deliver effortless user experiences and unlock IT efficiencies. For more information on the secure productivity solutions provided by Microsoft solutions, contact us today. View: Crash Course in Azure Active Directory for Nonprofits

In today's dynamic workplace, many SMB employees are dissatisfied with their work environment, largely due to inadequate technology. This finding, as revealed in a Lenovo global study on workplace satisfaction, indicates that technology provisioning could be the root of the problem. Employees expect to have access to the technology and tools that enable a mobile workforce, flexible working, and access to the cloud. And unfortunately, small to medium sized businesses are having a hard time keeping up. Share this insightful article from ChannelE2E on your social media accounts to attract new followers and encourage engagement. Read More...

Our final video in the Lizo series shows how a business can push the boundaries of what's possible for a data-driven company. To do this, they needed to be as agile and informed as possible. See how companies can move to Azure to enjoy the freedom and possibilities of the cloud.