Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Serverless: The Future of Cloud Development

In this infographic, see how you can drive productivity and accelerate development with Azure serverless services. Let Lantel Cloud help you take productivity to the next level with Azure cloud services.

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Building Modern Cloud Apps

Infographic outlining proven strategies, techniques, and best practices, including data storage options and security for building modern cloud apps.

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Better Insights. Faster Innovation. Apache Spark Survey Highlights.

Apache Spark survey highlights infographic

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7 Reasons to Use a Collaboration Suite

How much can your business benefit from collaborating with Microsoft Office 365? In the infographic, 7 reasons to Use a Collaboration Suite, you'll see in numbers how unified collaboration tools can help save your teams hours of time every week, streamline communication and drive business results. Let [$profile.organization]* help you set up Microsoft Office 365 so you can start reaping the benefits of modern collaboration.

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Achieve More Together With Microsoft 365 Business

Now you can simplify IT, boost security and keep your mobile workforce collaborating with the latest from Windows 10 and Office 365--all with Microsoft 365 Business. This infographic lays out the benefits in numbers. Let Lantel Cloud help set up your growing workforce for success with Microsoft solutions.

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Monday, April 29, 2019

Family food business spices up operations, reduces new device implementation time by 50 percent

How does your business improve teamwork? Garner Foods integrates Office 365 so their employees and sales representatives all over the world have the tools they need to make the dream work. With Office 365 you can host online meetings with audio and video, screen sharing, and HD video conferencing. There's an unlimited amount of potential with Office 365, and Lantel Cloud wants to help you foster that same high level of teamwork. Contact us for more information and check out this video.

Migration guide for Windows Server

Migrating Microsoft server applications is becoming more popular as businesses want the additional functionality, flexibility, and security of the cloud. That's why Microsoft offers a host of tools to support any migration. But the solutions are not always clear. At Lantel Cloud, we know how to help you identify the platforms and solutions that are best for you. Get the help you need from trusted industry experts. Contact us today to find out more.

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Prepare for Windows Server 2008 end of support

With the Windows Server 2008 end of support coming up in just under one year, it's time to start thinking about your transition to a supported platform like Windows Server on Azure. At Lantel Cloud, we can help you migrate off of outdated platforms and transform your operation. Contact us today to learn more on how we can help your business optimize and fine-tune your resources in the cloud.

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Thursday, April 25, 2019

The Digitization Of China And Opportunities For Open-Source Collaboration

The principles of open source are our greatest asset for navigating east-west relationships in the open-source community.

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More Mid-Sized Organizations Moving Contact Centers to the Cloud: Here Are 5 Benefits

Businesses of all sizes are embracing digital transformation, and for good reason. In this article, discover five key benefits mid-sized companies reap by moving their contact centers from on-premises to the cloud, including a 72% improvement in customer service, based on a survey of 400 professionals done by Genesys and IDC. Contact Lantel Cloud for guidance and support for making a smooth journey to the cloud with Microsoft Azure cloud services.

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Big Data Architecture: Navigating the Complexity

The vast array of big data engines and cloud configurations can make adopting data analytics complicated. In the article "Big Data Architecture: Navigating the Complexity" you'll get 5 strategies for reducing duplication and fragmentation. Lantel Cloud can help you simplify processes with Microsoft Azure Analytics. Contact us for all the help you need to incorporate big data in your daily IT production, so you can start leveraging data insights to drive business affordably with Azure today.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019

The Hitchhiker's Guide To Edge Computing

The adoption of edge computing is happening fast. The Forbes article "The Hitchhiker's Guide to Edge Computing" provides a breakdown of the key concepts of edge computing and machine learning--and how an edge strategy can drive operational efficiency and savings. Contact Lantel Cloud for guidance and support for putting your data to work with Microsoft Azure AI.

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The Future Of Work Is Creative Collaboration

Collaboration is key to business success in any industry. The Forbes article "The Future of Work is Creative Collaboration" explores four business benefits of a seamlessly connected workforce with members of We Work Labs and users of Microsoft Teams. You'll learn how you can drive team collaboration and creativity with the right working environment and digital tools. Then get started by contacting Lantel Cloud. We're here to help guide you to powerful solutions with Microsoft Office 365.

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Empower Autonomous Teams To Accelerate Digital Delivery

All too often in business, there is a gap between strategy and execution. In this Forrester blog post, you'll learn how digital leaders can reduce that gap and drive faster time-to-market by empowering autonomous teams and delegating decisions to those closest to customers. Contact Lantel Cloud to find out how Microsoft Office 365 can help your teams collaborate and better serve your customers.

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The True Cost of Free Email Service for Your Business

While free email services abound, they lack the business-grade services and high-level security that a growing enterprise requires. This e-book, The True Cost of Free Email Service for Your Business, details the premium email services that Microsoft Office 365 delivers. Exchange Online provides anywhere access to email across devices, backed by Microsoft's expertise and worldwide datacenter network. Contact Lantel Cloud to get started, and take your business to the next level.

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ABB keeps the lights on with AI-based workforce management software

See how Microsoft Azure helps ABB boost workforce productivity in the field by 15%. Then contact Lantel Cloud to find out how the right cloud services can empower your workforce.

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Gaming studio learns what players want and delivers quickly with the cloud

Fluffy Fairy Games launched Idle Miner Tycoon in 2016 and they haven't stopped iterating and scaling since. Watch the video to see how they leverage Microsoft Azure analytics and PlayFab to keep up with the pace of millions of players--while reducing costs. No matter your industry, Lantel Cloud is here to help your organization get to market faster and win big with Azure.

AI gives internet taxi startup real competitive edge

See how an internet taxi service is driving success with unique pricing made possible by Microsoft Azure machine learning. Then find out how Lantel Cloud can help your organization get ahead with Azure.

G2A finds winning combination in Azure cloud and AI services

G2A is the world's fastest digital marketplace for gaming. See how they leverage Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Azure-delivered AI to collaborate securely and create safe, user-friendly transactions for millions of buyers and sellers--all while reducing costs. Contact Lantel Cloud to find out how Office 365 and Azure can help your organization win big, too.

SLAM gets connected with Office 365

One of the largest providers of mental health services in the UK, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM), was working on an outdated platform that hindered productivity. See how migrating to Microsoft Office 365 in the Azure cloud allows clinicians to collaborate from anywhere, reduce administration time, and focus more on patient care. Contact Lantel Cloud to find out how you can drive seamless communication and sharing of data in your organization with Office 365.

Guarding Against Email Attacks

Infographic depicting how advanced security from Office 365 can be your best defense against an army of email virus strikes.

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Monday, April 22, 2019

Secure Predictive Analytics in the Cloud

This white paper gives prospective or existing users of HPE storage information about how data is collected and secured by HPE InfoSight. It assumes a basic understanding of HPE InfoSight.

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Customer story: Adobe Open Source on Azure

Developing great software is what Adobe does. To achieve that goal, they run on multiple open-source applications making it very challenging to adapt to. With a modern digital infrastructure from Microsoft Azure, Adobe has the tools they need to deliver their software to customers. Our core mission is to help you get the modern infrastructure you need. At Lantel Cloud, we will leverage our industry expertise to ensure you can accomplish your goals. Contact us today to learn more.

Looking Beyond the Hype: The Practical Side of AI in the Data Center

This blog from the professional association AFCOM (Advancing Data Center and IT Infrastructure Professionals), addresses the factors driving the growth of AI in the data center and various use cases -- including security.

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

How to Collaborate Without Burning Out

Faster innovation and technology that enables 24/7 communication n on any device has driven an unprecedented demand for employee collaboration. In this article, you'll learn from thought leaders about the phenomenon collaborative overload and how businesses can use tools to enable efficient collaboration while cultivating a culture that will empower employees to set boundaries that will ultimately combat burnout and drive greater productivity long-term. Contact Lantel Cloud to let us help you set up Microsoft Office 365 so you can help your teams work together more efficiently.

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Weathering the Aftermath of Hurricane Irma with Skype for Business

Kelly Roofing in Florida normally fields about 150 calls for estimates per week, but the week after Hurricane Irma, it fielded 26,000. They used Skype for Business to manage this influx of requests and ramp up their onboarding of new employees to meet the needs of their community. Watch this video and contact us to find out how Microsoft Office 365 can help you bring teams together and best serve your customers.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America--A Digital Transformation

Boys & Girls Clubs of America underwent a digital transformation that's making a positive impact across the nation. To extend the organization's reach, they created a youth-facing platform with 125 learning activities, powered by Microsoft Dynamics, hosted by Microsoft Azure, and supported by Microsoft Office 365. Contact us to find out how we can help you transform your organization with Microsoft Office 365 enterprise solutions.

Powering the Franchise Business Model with Azure

The franchise business is one of the most competitive industries in the world. So, when BroadPeak Technologies decided to scale up their e-commerce franchise ecosystem, they knew they couldn't afford a disruption to business. They selected Microsoft Azure for its efficiency, reliability, and scalability, and were able to migrate their critical workloads to the cloud with 0% downtime.

Next Games Powers Global Augmented Reality Game in Azure

When Next Games was developing the global, augmented reality game, The Walking Dead: No Man's Land, they needed a back end just as powerful and exciting. With scalable managed services and the ability to process massive amounts of geo-dispersed data, it was Microsoft Azure for the win.

Spanish Telco Builds Digital Assistant Based on Natural Language Bot

Spanish telco Telefonica decided to transform data into something useful for its 346 million customers. They chose Microsoft artificial intelligence (AI) customers to create Aura, a digital assistant based on natural language. Using Azure Bot Services and Cognitive Services, they were able to seamlessly create Aura on an open framework. Now customers can interact with Aura through multiple channels: home devices, mobile apps, social channels, or other digital assistants--in different languages.

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

A Paperless Way of Working Dawns for Czech Water Engineering Services Leader

PAVELKA-VTP is a Czech family water engineering firm that found itself still working in paper operations despite 20 years of rapid growth. In the video, you'll learn how they were able to leverage Microsoft Dynamics and Office 365 to empower their highly-mobile engineer force with all of the data and solutions to complete a job on their mobile devices anywhere. After you watch the video, contact Lantel Cloud so we can help you drive collaboration and productivity among your workforce with Office 365.

Bootiful Azure: Taking Your First Steps with Microsoft Azure (1/6)

As the first of six installments in this informational series, users of Spring can learn how to get started coding their applications via Microsoft Azure, leveraging all the unique tools and benefits along the way.

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Intelligent Storage for the Enterprise with AI and HPE Infosight

Predictive all-flash storage from HPE is smart enough to eliminate issues before they're even known. This video shows how HPE InfoSight and AI driven operations improve efficiency by creating smarter, easy-to-manage infrastructures.

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Modernizing the Data Estate with Azure | Rohan Kumar

What do you hope a modern estate will bring you? When Microsoft began their own transformation, they realized that they wanted a system that would allow them to empower employees, deeply engage with customers, develop new and better products, and increase agility and efficiency in operations. They also realized that at the center of making all this possible was data and AI capabilities. How could their learning experience help your business? Check out this video to find out.

Monday, April 15, 2019

Customer story: KEXP

KEXP is known internationally for their music and authenticity. To help bring their global audience the music they want, KEXP needed to find a solution that could bring all of their services online. While they eventually accomplished their goal, they did run into roadblocks along the way. Your partners at Lantel Cloud and Microsoft can help you overcome any obstacle. With years of industry experience, you can be rest assured knowing your custom IT solution will be up and running in no time. Contact us today to find out more on how we can help.

2019 Technology Industry Outlook

In the 2019 Technology Industry Outlook report, Deloitte's Paul Sallomi -- global technology, media, and telecommunications industry leader and US global technology sector leader -- looks at the importance of cloud computing and flexible consumption to business competitiveness. The report reveals findings showing that by taking advantage of cloud platforms with powerful AI capabilities, companies can drive growth by optimizing experimentation, democratizing innovation, improving agility and accelerating digital transformation.

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Modernizing the Data Estate with Azure | Rachita Sundar

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.

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

GDPR Compliance - How Microsoft Meets Your Needs

GDPR compliance can be tricky. That's why we're committed to helping you find the tools to make the job a little easier. Think you need a large legal team? Microsoft will provide the contractual guarantees you need under the GDPR, making your job a lot less complicated. Less work for you on GDPR means your business can get back to doing what it does best. At Lantel Cloud, we can help guide you on your journey to GDPR compliance. Contact us and read this white paper for more.

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How to provide persistent data protection on-premises and in the cloud

Infographic shows how to classify, label and protect data to provide persistent protection

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9 Myths About Moving to the Cloud

Worried that moving your small business to the cloud is going to be too complex? In the e-book, 9 Myths About Moving to the Cloud, you'll discover how Microsoft Office 365 and Azure can help simplify your infrastructure and the way your team collaborates, and more. So, contact Lantel Cloud and let us help you put the right solutions in place to make your journey to the cloud an easy one.

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Managing GDPR with Microsoft Services, including Data Log Exports and the Right to be Forgotten

GDPR is just the beginning; digital regulations will continue to change. It's nice to have an IT platform and cloud services provider that helps keep you up to date with the latest changes in regulatory compliance. Microsoft 365 is constantly being updated and provides trusted support and functionality that thousands of businesses rely on. If you're interested in the latest Office 365 updates, watch this short video and contact Lantel Cloud so we can help you get compliant today.

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Maximize the Impact of Firstline Workers

In the infographic, Maximize the Impact of Firstline Workers, you'll see how you can drive business by keeping this group digitally connected.

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A Closer Look At Hybrid-Cloud And Multi-Cloud Approaches

Risk is for losers. Literally. If you're not actively de-risking your IT infrastructure, you're asking for a ransomware attack where you could lose some or all of your hard-earned data. While cloud platforms like Azure can give you the data recovery tools you need, adopting a cloud solution can get tricky. At Lantel Cloud, we're pros at helping businesses transfer some or all of their data to the cloud. Contact us to find out more on how we can help you plan your journey to the cloud today.

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HPE GreenLake Flex Capacity

This brochure gives customers an overview of HPE GreenLake Flex Capacity, showing how it optimizes capacity planning by combining the benefits of public cloud with on-premise IT.

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Customer story: Thomson Reuters with Azure SQL Services

The developers at Thomson Reuters needed to create a scalable cloud infrastructure capable of keeping their e-billing system safe. With tools like Azure SQL and Machine Learning, they automated and secured their e-billing system. While companies like Thomson Reuters have a lot of IT resources, we know you might not. At Lantel Cloud, we specialize in helping businesses just like yours to integrate solutions, protect, and scale your IT infrastructure.

Monday, April 8, 2019

Azure SQL Database Managed Instance

Check out the ways in which Azure SQL Database Managed Instance is designed to provide you with exactly what your business needs so you can save money without missing a beat.

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Thursday, April 4, 2019

Azure SQL or SQL Server: Which one is right for you?

What makes Azure SQL different from SQL Server? Learn the technical differences, the reasons behind them, and the potential impact on your business in this article.

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6 Trends Shaping a Future for People in the Workplace

The work tools of the future will need to be easy to use on smartphones and have integration built in from the start. In the article, "6 Trends for People in the Workforce," you'll learn how to empower the next generation of workers with collaboration tools that enable easy connectivity from anywhere. Let Lantel Cloud help you capitalize on the new way to work with solutions on Microsoft Office 365.

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5 Ways To Increase Your Productivity At Work

Working under time constraints is something that every business must face. In those times, it's important to have an IT platform that can help keep your team on track. With powerful productivity and collaboration features, Office 365 is the platform IT pros trust to provide mobility to their organization. At Lantel Cloud, we want your team to have the right tools for productivity. Contact us and read this article for some helpful tips on how to be more productive in the workplace.

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The evolution of customer service metrics

Customer service is important to brand success, but to drive revenue, customer experience may be far more important. According to Bain & Company, a 5% increase in customer retention can increase a company's profitability by 75%. In this Forbes article, you'll read more reasons why you may want to rethink the metrics you've been using to measure customer service, plus other benefits that a shift in focus from customer service to customer lifetime value can mean for your business.

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Why some CIOs are walking, not running, to the cloud

Whether shifting your entire organization to the cloud in one fell swoop or transitioning a piece of your business over time it's a decision every business is going to have to make. Luckily, no matter what route you take there's a cloud services platform that can help you every step of the way. Azure cloud services offer scalable solutions so you can transition at your own pace. At Lantel Cloud, we want to help you on your journey. Contact us and check out this article for more.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019

How Retailers Can Make The Most Of Their Data

To understand their audience, retailers must first understand how to bring together external data sources with customer data. To do that you need an analytics platform that can handle multiple file types and data formats. Azure is that platform. It supports all kinds of workloads and can be used in almost any industry to create actionable data analytics. Lantel Cloud wants to help your business incorporate Azure. Contact us and read this short article to get the most from your data.

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The AI Skills Crisis And How To Close The Gap

According to research done by Glassdoor, data scientists have the No. 1 job in the United States. It's better to be able to cast a wide net in that kind of market and Azure helps you do that. Working with many open-source languages, Azure allows you to open your jobs to people with diverse coding knowledge so you're not tied to just one language or skill set. Contact Lantel Cloud and check out this article to learn more.

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How the Lotus F1 Team uses Office 365

With speeds of over 200 mph and danger hiding behind every turn, the Lotus Formula 1 Team needs reliable IT infrastructure. Office 365 enables the Lotus Formula 1 Team to be mobile, either racing, testing, or managing team operations no matter where they are in the world. That's a huge advantage when wins are measured in milliseconds. Watch this video about the unique demands of the Lotus F1 Team and how Office 365 was applied. Contact us, Lantel Cloud wants your business to succeed.

DeKalb Mechanical improves service and reduces costs with Microsoft Office 365

DeKalb Mechanical is saving time and money with Microsoft Office 365. With mobile access to customer information and service history, onsite technicians and service workers can make quick decisions and deliver better service. DeKalb employees are more productive, more competitive, and recognizing how cloud-based technology is helping to make their jobs easier.

Microsoft cloud tech helps refugee children overcome language barriers

Language barriers are a real issue for child refugees. Schlaumäuse, a German language app, removes the language barriers that act as roadblocks to integration and community. Thanks to the cloud and Azure services, kids can take their app home and work on their language skills so they can learn faster. At Lantel Cloud, we want to help you integrate Azure cloud services into your business. Contact us and watch this short video on how Helliwood media is helping kids.

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Finding a Better Connection with Customers Through Cloud Machine Learning

To give customers a better experience, Pier 1 wanted to connect with them using data and insights. To do that, the company created a predictive analytics solution based on Microsoft Azure Machine Learning. Pier 1 uses data insights to predict which products customers will want using predictive modeling, creating more efficient and effective marketing campaigns. Contact Lantel Cloud to find out more and watch this short video for more on Pier 1's marketing strategy.

BD Develops Connected Health Vision, Envisions New Solutions with Strategic Consultation

Hardware medical device company BD integrates AI software into its products to increase the value for the customer and help save lives. By using Azure to help connect their devices to the cloud, BD is enabling doctors to have a better understanding of how they can help patients. Imagine that same technology at work for your business. Contact Lantel Cloud and check out this video for more.

Lessons from a leader in classroom technology integration

Marshall public school district has always been progressive, and technology Is part of that. See how Microsoft Windows 10 in S mode has enabled thousands of staff and students to collaborate securely with Microsoft Office 365 on a public school budget.

HPE GreenLake Flex Capacity

HPE GreenLake Flex Capacity provides a scalable, pay-per-use infrastructure solution on-premises. This video shows how it allows customers to choose the technology and services they need and pay only for what they use in their environment.

Microsoft increases productivity and protects assets with OneDrive for Business

Losing data because a device goes down is not an option. Cloud solutions like OneDrive for business can help you keep your data backed up and protected. With features like SSL encryption and the ability to set expiration dates on certain permissions, your data will be taken care of. Integrating new cloud solutions is tough for any business. That's why we're here to take care of you. Contact Lantel Cloud today to find out more on how we can help.

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Monday, April 1, 2019

Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

With your data backed up in the cloud, you don't have to worry about owning physical servers that are costly to maintain. For instance, Azure disaster recovery helped save Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport 69% by reducing their reliance of on-premises IT infrastructure. At Lantel Cloud, we know how to help you integrate cloud solutions, no matter what state your IT infrastructure is in. Start saving today; contact us to find out how.

Accelerating Agility with XaaS

In 2018, Deloitte conducted the Flexible Consumption Models Study to get a cross-industry view of as-a-service IT trends and benefits. Based on a Q3 2018 survey of 1,170 IT and line-of-business (LoB) professionals from US-based companies, the report shows flexible consumption and everything-as-a-service are now prominent models for acquiring and using IT to improve agility and operational efficiency.

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Customer Story: SitePro - part 6

Take a closer look at the ways in which SitePro is able to save their customers valuable time by transporting data almost instantly over the cloud.

What is Microsoft Copilot for Azure

Gain new insights, discover more benefits of the cloud, and orchestrate across both cloud and edge with the new Microsoft Copilot for Azure....