Microsoft Will Soon End Support for Windows 7. Now What?

End of support is fast approaching for Windows 7 and Office 2010. Is sticking with Windows 7 worth the risk? How much will it cost? What does this mean for your company? Check out this article to explore these questions. Contact Lantel Cloud to #GetModern.

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Learn Azure in a Month of Lunches

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How HPE's Silicon Root of Trust Powers Server Security

This 5-minute video provides an overview of the capabilities that make HPE servers the most secure in the industry with a focus on the Silicon Root of Trust and how it was developed.

Customer Story: Think Up Consulting | Most Productive

Think Up Consulting is a business built on collaboration. Its 39 team members--known as Thinkers--spread their time across as many as 11 projects each. Seamless communication is a must for creating customized solutions for every Think Up customer. With Microsoft Teams, Thinkers can easily access the tools they need from the platform. The company creates new channels for each project, so Thinkers can keep project-specific conversations and files organized and accessible. Since adopting Office 365, the company has quickly shifted much of its communications to Teams. Through Windows 10 and Office 365, Think Up has streamlined communications across the organization, improving productivity. To learn more, contact us at Lantel Cloud to #GetModern.

Microsoft Super Bowl Commercial - Braylon O'Neill

Answering the question, "What is that we can do that is unique; that is impactful," guides the development of everything Microsoft delivers. In this video showing a Super Bowl commercial, discover how Microsoft technology empowers young Braylon O'Neill to do more, achieve more and experience courage in the face of opportunity.

5 Ways IoT Is Reinventing Businesses Today

In a recent survey of business executives, 45% report IoT has helped boost profits by 1% to 5%, and another 41% say the impact has boosted them by 5% to 15% annually. That's a huge increase to profit with a simple integration. Except integrating IoT isn't always simple. At Lantel Cloud, we have years of experience helping businesses just like yours to plan, implement, and optimize their connected devices. We can help you to do the same. Contact us to learn more.

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Exposing the Top 4 Myths of Cloud Security

One in five organizations have lost customers as a result of a cyberattack. Nearly 30% have lost revenue, with the average cost of a single data breach reported to be $4 million. At the same time, 74% of IT leaders say security concerns hold them back from moving to the cloud. What about you? Get the real story. Here are four common myths about cloud security and facts about the Microsoft cloud.

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Customer story: EON

Natasha Franck, founder of EON, is working to create a more sustainable future by embedding clothing with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tech to help recycle garments at their end of life and put a dent in the number of clothes that eventually end up in landfills. RFID is just one example of the boundless applications of IoT technology available to drive transformation. At Lantel Cloud, we have the industry experts who can help you connect your devices. Contact us to learn more.

Increase Productivity and Security with Windows and Office

With the end of support for Windows 7 and Office 2010 fast approaching, your company's sensitive data is at risk -- a risk compounded by the skyrocketing number of employee devices. Confirming this trend are findings from the World Trade Report and a Kaspersky Lab Study showing 50% of small businesses have suffered a data breach costing an average of $120,000. Without the right tools, how would your company respond to a major breach? Going modern with Microsoft can help. Specifically, it enables you to increase productivity and security, while reducing costs. This infographic provides more industry trends and customer stories. Check it out to better understand the risks and why Windows 10 and Office 365 are the right solutions to address them.

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Ignition Ai makes online advertising more human with Microsoft Azure

Ignition Ai is at the forefront of evolution within data-driven marketing. They integrate the emotion and psychology of shopping with powerful real-time data to predict trends in consumerism. In other words, it analyses what's making today's online shoppers think. In this case study, discover how a fully connected Microsoft Azure ecosystem helps Ignition Ai compete with blazing-fast real-time analytics and built-in security to remain GDPR compliant, drive value and gain peace of mind.

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HPE Extends Its Cybersecurity Capabilities and Earns Two Cyber Catalyst Designations

This blog article on Forbes talks about how HPE is extending its cybersecurity capabilities and how those moves have helped earn two Cyber Catalyst designations. The article goes into what the Cyber Catalyst designations are and why they matter for IT security as a whole.

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4 Proven Ways To Accelerate Your Growth From Startup To Thriving SMB

More than 446 million records were exposed in over 1,200 data breaches within the SMB space in 2018. How secure is your business? Check out this article for four tips to accelerate business growth and remain secure.

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Creating security controls for IoT devices at Microsoft

How are you leveraging the latest technology to meet your needs? Microsoft is using IoT to provide efficiency and convenience. With IoT, Microsoft monitors datacenters, controls smart building systems, and interacts with HoloLens devices. While you may have other needs, you can use that same technology to fulfill them. At Lantel Cloud, we know how to help your business connect devices and create the IoT system that will drive the transformation you need. Contact us today to learn more.

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Chief Data Officers Struggle To Make A Business Impact

Data continues to proliferate. Digital transformation initiatives are driving intensified competition. In this thought leadership article, an experienced strategy consultant suggests harnessing the full power of data is the key to driving successful transformation. More than a one-shot effort, data-driven transformation is a long and sustained journey which requires commitment, steadfastness and adaptability. A Microsoft partner and Azure solutions provider, Lantel Cloud delivers the cloud, security and AI technology needed to build and sustain an effective, agile data estate.

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Finding the right IoT solution for your business

Are you an expert when it comes to building cloud solutions? As it turns out, you don't have to be. With the right SaaS solution from Azure, you can manage your device and cloud solutions with predictable or fine-tuned pricing and still have the level of control that makes you comfortable. At Lantel Cloud, we can help you determine whether you're best fitted for SaaS or PaaS solutions. Contact us today to learn how we can help you drive transformation with Azure.

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Customer Story: Think Up Consulting Overview

When Think Up Consulting, a brand strategy and change management firm, introduced Microsoft Teams, it was a big shift for the organization from a collaboration standpoint. They brought file sharing, team chat and project management together using Teams as the main hub for each project. With Teams, Think Up is creating a central hub, and with Office 365, they have a complete unified solution. By adopting Windows 10 and Office 365, Think Up customers have the reassurance and confidence of security. We can help you do the same. Contact us to learn more.

HPE InfoSight: Artificial Intelligence for Your Hybrid Cloud World

This brochure provides an overview of HPE InfoSight and the benefits of machine learning, predictive support automation and AI-driven management.

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IoT devices proliferate, from smart bulbs to industrial vibration sensors

How are you using IoT? One of the biggest uses for IoT in an industrial setting is preventive maintenance. Devices like vibration and wear sensors measure the stresses on and performance of factory equipment to help catch malfunctions before they happen. Now you can use the same software to run your devices as Fortune 500 companies, and Lantel Cloud can help. We're industry experts and have the knowledge you need to adopt and connect all of your IoT devices. Contact us today for more.

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PCL Construction LLC

PCL Construction LLC uses IoT to connect their management with their jobsites. The devices alert builders and management to issues with construction. With the sensors, they can monitor the temperature, humidity, and pressure in over 483 units, something that would normally be done by hand. Now they can focus workers on more important things that drive value back to the company. At Lantel Cloud, we can help you deliver the same results. Contact us today to learn more.

Customer Story: Think Up Consulting

Think Up Consulting is a young, fast-growing agency based in Greenville, South Carolina. The agency specializes in brand strategy, change management and strategic consulting to help global brands make deep, lasting connections with customers. For Think Up, the ability to ensure seamless communication and reliable security while maximizing productivity are musts. To support these priorities, the company chose Office 365 to streamline internal processes and dramatically reduce the number of emails employees send. A forward-thinking company, Think Up continues to explore and adapt new technology to help increase employee efficiency and better meet its customer's needs. We can help you do the same. Contact us to learn more.

Turning tiny insects into big data

In an effort to prevent outbreaks before they happen, researchers are using smart traps to capture mosquitoes and then, using Microsoft Azure, they are able to analyze millions of samples of DNA in a matter of hours. How much more could your business achieve if you unlocked the full potential of your data? Reach out to Lantel Cloud to find out how we can help.

3 Steps to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data analytics

By 2021, AI augmentation will generate $2.9 trillion in business value. This makes the adoption of artificial intelligence, data and analytics a priority for companies that want to stay relevant. Watch this video for an overview of challenges related to AI adoption and how by automating business processes, organizations can gain deeper insights into data, customers and the competition.