Understand Your Customers and Strengthen Relationships Remotely

The world has changed, and the workplace continues to evolve post-pandemic. Understanding your customer is essential for personalizing sales—knowing your client wants and needs leads to effective engagements. With increased work happening in the cloud, products like LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Dynamics 365 Sales help you stay agile, meeting customers wherever they are. Sign up to learn more about how to effectively engage with digital selling.

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Transition to Cloud: A journey to Modern Work with Microsoft 365

The digital transformation of the business world has pushed businesses to address new challenges: remote work, cloud migration, and device security is the new normal. Today's decision makers need to create people connections, address burnout, and work toward consolidating apps. With Microsoft 365, you get a platform boosted with industry-leading apps, intelligent cloud services, and world-class security. You can download and sync devices, detect threats before issues occur, simplify through vendor consolidation, and so much more. This infographic explains the 6 ways Microsoft 365 apps and services can ease your organization's journey to modern work.

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Employ flexible, open hybridcloud solutions—transform customer engagement

Enable remote work, take advantage of cloud innovation, and maximize your existing on-premises investments by relying on an effective hybrid and multicloud approach. Sign up to stay connected so we can help you modernize your .NET apps on Microsoft Azure and stay up to date on the latest cloud computing trends.

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This LinkedIn Tool Could Boost Your Sales

LinkedIn Sales Navigator is a premium subscription-based app specializing in prospecting and tracking sales prospects. Its advanced search engine helps identify ideal candidates by looking for leads or accounts—filtering search results based on geography, industry, company size, role, seniority level, and more. With Sales Navigator, marketers can engage new leads and connections and discover new ones automatically. The Team version connects popular CRM applications and captures your Sales Navigator activity.

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Modd.io brings open source game development to everyone

Modd.io is a Canadian startup that has created an innovative open source gaming platform written entirely in Node.js on the Azure platform. Using a proprietary visual scripting language, Modd.io allows individuals without an extensive background in coding to create and publish HTML5 multiplayer games. Its community of gamers can play user-generated games, even viewing and using shared source code in their own creations. Read on:

Transformation by the numbers

DevOps is just the start. Top organizations know that transformation also depends on technology, talent, culture, and process. GitHub helps enterprises put them all to work—in one place. Check out these impact results by the numbers and see why GitHub is the best in open source.

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Britax Römer Creates a Unified E-Commerce Solution with Dynamics 365

Child car seat and stroller engineer/manufacturer Britax Romer designs and delivers its safety products to retailers across Europe. To innovate and keep ahead of the competition, it needed to automate, digitize, and give savvy customers and retailers the information they needed in one place—as well as fulfill deliveries in record time. Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions enabled the retailer consumer guidance toward the best safety products for children.

Helping customers across every industry prepare for the future

Seven of 10 board directors accelerated digital initiatives due to COVID-19, executing two years' worth of digital transformation in two months. Learn how Microsoft is helping customers across every industry prepare for the future.

Transition to Cloud Deployment checklist

Businesses rely on cloud transformation for the stability and agility it offers to their operations. Microsoft 365 enables this transformation by realizing modern work environments where users are productive and secure while working from anywhere. Review the infographic and get started today with this 5-step deployment checklist. Learn how you can rapidly deploy Teams, secure access, provide employees with adequate support, and more.

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Deliver fast, efficient product innovation on any platform using DevOps with GitHub. Support your developers by helping them build the right teams, with the right tools, for the right projects—a

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Security and privacy with an integrated portfolio of cloud services

Businesses rely on cloud transformation for the stability and agility it offers to their operations. Microsoft 365 enables this transformation by realizing modern work environments where users are productive and secure while working from anywhere. Secure your business with technology you can trust, ensure only the right users have access without affecting productivity, and protect your data through security best practices and easy-to-use policies that prevent accidental data leaks. Sign up to say connected—we'll help you learn more about making the transition to the cloud and into a more secure environment.

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What's driving application modernization?

Digital transformation—the adoption of leading-edge technologies to improve business value and increase customer success—is seen by most organizations as more critical than ever and accelerated by the effects of the pandemic. Application modernization is driven by the need for transformation, privacy, remote work, government regulation, risk assessment, worker productivity, data growth, and the need to stay competitive. Sign up to stay connected so we can help you understand what's driving enterprises to modernize their .NET apps by migrating to the cloud with Microsoft Azure.

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Kent Water Sports Pivots During COVID-19 with Dynamics 365

As people spent more time outdoors during COVID-19, Kent Water Sports experienced a huge spike in product demand for its outdoor water and snow activities equipment. Improving its e-commerce experience was essential to keep up with orders. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce and Microsoft Power BI allowed Kent to thrive during the pandemic. The solution enabled employees to access, manage, and share data with ease to fulfill customer needs. Kent had a record sales year and is going strong—just like its active clients.

Get started with GitHub and Azure DevOps

Adopting the tools and mindset of DevOps in the right manner will facilitate development efficiency, boost productivity, and increase the rate at which products can be brought to market. These helpful tips will get you on your way to gaining powerful design capabilities, innovation, acceleration, and more with GitHub and Azure.

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Top seven tips for faster application development with DevOps

DevOps can help teams of any size develop, fix, and deploy software faster. By having faster application development, faster updates, and faster shipments, development lifecycles are shortened. It's no wonder organizations across all vertical markets and global geographies have embraced DevOps. Along with collaboration, the ability to integrate DevOps efforts with the widest array of tools possible is a cornerstone to success. Read these 7 in-depth insights on faster application development with DevOps, then contact us to learn more about the flexibility of Microsoft DevOps with GitHub and Azure.

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Goodyear drives more remote collaboration to keep plants running with Microsoft Teams

As a company dedicated to keeping people moving, Goodyear tire company wasn't about to slow down because of global travel restrictions due to COVID-19. When engineers could no longer travel to factories for equipment installation or troubleshooting, Goodyear turned to Microsoft Teams running on RealWear voice controlled, assisted-reality wearable computers to bring the engineering experts into the plants virtually—enabling instantaneous collaboration from remote locations, and saving money on travel costs.

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The future of cloud in a post-pandemic world

COVID-19 dramatically changed the way people work. There were severe shifts in the cloud sector caused by changing work patterns, and this forced C-suite executives to fast-track their cloud migration plans. While the cloud was a lifeline for many of these organizations, they now must prepare to continue this transition. Companies must work towards cloud modernization in partnership with their CIOs and IT departments.

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Savvy SMB Leader's ERP Buyers Guide

When everything is moving so fast, and you are constrained by time and resources, it can be difficult to stop and think about the business systems that your operations rely on. Business continuity and success depend on effective operations, productivity, quality, speed, and the customer experience that you deliver. Connect your data across all lines of business in your organization—from financials to sales, services to projects, and even across warehousing, supply chain, and manufacturing. A modern solution can enable real-time data access, visibility, and insights across your entire company. Sign up to stay in touch and download the e-book "Savvy SMB Leader's ERP Buyers Guide." When it's time to digitally reimagine your business and gain the competitive edge you need, we can help.

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DevOps with GitHub Solution Overview Video

Developers are at the core of innovation. Stand out in a competitive market by leveraging open-source software and delivering fast, efficient product innovation. Learn how Microsoft can help.

Identify and fix more errors with faster build times and quicker feedback for developers

Identify and fix more errors with faster build times and quicker feedback for developers

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Building a Resilient Organization through Integrated Cloud-based IT

The results of a double-blind, online survey of 500 IT decision makers responsible for device, productivity, collaboration, and endpoint management tools, showed an increase efficiency and drove business growth by harnessing organizational knowledge to provide rich insights. Learn about the three general stages of Microsoft 365 adoption regarding your business's IT device management approach in this case study. Subscribe to stay connected. We'll help you take an active role in shaping your organization's resiliency.

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Fluid, Dynamic, and Cloud-Powered Solutions

Microsoft is uniquely positioned for partnership with any organization's modern digital transition journey. Solutions like Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365 provide an end-to-end, integrated portfolio of cloud solutions. Built on a foundation of security and privacy, the Azure platform helps businesses in every industry build resilience and improve the bottom line. Communication is seamless, dynamic, and collaborative. Sign up to say connected—we'll help you learn more about making the transition to the cloud.

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6 ways digitalization Is empowering women around the world

Digitalization is breaking the barriers for women across the globe. From rural education to entrepreneurship, digitalization is giving a voice to those who previously didn't have one—reducing the gap between men and women and empowering them to build communities, develop ideas, and strive for excellence in all areas.

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Realizing results with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Financials, sales, services, supply chain, project management, analytics—they're all separate departments but they no longer need to be silos. Thanks to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, you can connect them through a single, unified application. Today's marketplace is more competitive than ever. With every day bringing a new technological advancement, you'll need the best business solutions to keep pace. Review the infographic to explore your options and unlock the possibilities.

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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.

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Host your .NET application and data on the most cost-effective cloud

Optimize costs so your resources are better spent on increasing operational efficiencies, supporting new business priorities, and improving customer experiences. Sign up to stay informed on the latest cloud computing trends and learn more about migrating your apps and data to Microsoft Azure— the most cost-effective cloud.

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Your business survived the pandemic—now what?

Businesses are learning lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic. Operations have changed and things aren't going to go back to the way they were pre-pandemic anytime soon. However, opportunities exist for businesses to flourish—if they take certain steps. Resizing operations, refocusing products, reducing risks, and reanalyzing capital are key moves to consider as the pandemic loses strength. Companies that best prepare themselves to adapt to changing scenarios should come out stronger in the end.

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Transformation journey

From nurturing creativity, to boosting productivity and advanced security, Microsoft Surface is the best place to deploy Microsoft 365.

Transformation journey

From nurturing creativity, to boosting productivity and advanced security, Microsoft Surface is the best place to deploy Microsoft 365.

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3 Smart Ways to Exceed Your Customers' Digital Expectations

Customer experience (CX) is taking the forefront as businesses discover its strong correlation to revenue growth. The drive to become an experience-focused business doesn't just come from the C-suite. Anyone with a deep understanding of today's digital mandate and a strong vision for what digital experiences can do for customers and the business can lead the charge. Sign up now to stay connected to show you the three smart ways to exceed your customers' digital expectations, along with real-world success stories, to help unlock your organization's potential.

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Empowering the assembly line

Toyota was already planning to deploy Microsoft Teams to connect its diverse lines of business and improve productivity, when the pandemic hit. A six-month launch plan was reduced to three weeks, connecting 40,000 people across the company and enabling a more efficient method for virtual troubleshooting of processes. Learn how Teams supports the company's culture and ideals.

GE Aviation's Digital Group makes the skies safer with Microsoft

As an industry leader in airline systems, GE Aviation's Digital Group knows that safety and efficiency are paramount to its airline partners. That's why GE developed FlightPulse, an app that puts data and analytics in the hands of more than 3,000 Qantas pilots to help them improve safety and efficiency on every flight. A solution this complex would typically take years to develop, but using Microsoft developer tools, GitHub, and Microsoft Azure, GE was able to build and deploy FlightPulse in a matter of months.

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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.

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