Monday, October 30, 2023
Announcing Microsoft Copilot, your everyday AI companion
Businesses are entering a formidable new era where employee teams are challenged to increase productivity and efficiency. Read this eye-opening blog about how Microsoft 365 Copilot uses the context and intelligence of the web as well as your work data and insights to give employee teams the assistance they need for a competitive edge.
Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot: Your Copilot for Work
Picture your employee teams accessing a new knowledge model that helps create a powerful productivity tool. Watch this video about Microsoft 365 Copilot, the new AI solution that uses the power of large language models with your data in the Microsoft Graph and Microsoft 365 apps to improve your daily operations.
Howard University doubles security score and saves $1 million annually
Howard University, a leading historically Black college in Washington, DC, doubled its security score in less than a year after expanding its use of Microsoft Azure.
After suffering a ransomware attack in 2021, the university sought to strengthen its security with Microsoft solutions. In just three weeks, Howard restored all core IT services, increased efficiency, boosted security and saved money,
Read the full story to learn what they accomplished and how.
Azure Virtual Desktop Watermarking Support
Watermarking printed documents and PDFs is a common practice to keep them from being copied. Now you can also watermark digital screen views and screen shots with the new Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Watermarking feature.
Watermarking is an optional protection feature to Screen Capture in Virtual Desktop. Read how to access support for the Watermarking feature in this article.
Monday, October 23, 2023
3 ways collaborative apps like Workday in Microsoft Teams boost engagement and productivity
Apps that meet users in their natural flow of work are most likely to engage employee teams. Read this informative blog about how Workday, a leading enterprise cloud software provider for HR and finance built a collaborative app for Microsoft Teams that engages with employees organically.
The New Performance Equation in the Age of AI
Clear communication between management and the workforce boosts profits, increases employee retention and prepares organizations for future growth. Read this Microsoft Work Trend Index Special Report to see how next-generation AI can help employee engagement and help organizations prepare their workforces in the years ahead.
Microsoft a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service
The desktop as a service (DaaS) market continues to grow, as does the need by organizations for flexible and secure remote access.
In this free copy of Gartner's inaugural Magic Quadrant for DaaS, you'll read about the key DaaS solutions and providers - and learn why Gartner rated Microsoft a "Leader."
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Georgia Banking Company turbocharges growth
Georgia Banking Company in Atlanta, GA has grown from a $600 million bank to a $1.5 billion phenomenon in only two years. That kind of rapid growth is good news for the company but challenging for its IT security staff. Fortunately, the bank's plans called for enhanced security. Georgia Banking Co. adopted Microsoft Azure with VPN Gateway, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Purview Data Loss Prevention and other Microsoft security solutions.
The highly bankable result? Substantial savings, best-in-class user experience for employees and customers, and heightened security draw rave reviews from IT and other employees.
Read this interesting story.
Monday, October 16, 2023
Microsoft recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave: Data Security Platforms, Q1 2023
Organizations need to protect sensitive data including intellectual property, trade secrets, customer data and personally identifiable information from both insiders and external cyber attackers. A complex regulatory environment makes the protection of sensitive data and prevention of data exfiltration all the more urgent. To help customers navigate complex data landscapes, Microsoft focuses on delivering secure and intelligent, user-centric solutions to improve visibility and mitigate risk. We are excited to share that Forrester listed Microsoft as a Leader in its 2023 WaveTM for Data Security Platforms. Read this blog for a summary of the report which provides a detailed overview of vendor offerings, strategies and market presence.
Is a Return to Office a Return to Creativity?
In the aftermath of Covid-19, many professionals, including researchers, have transitioned to hybrid work. A concern arising from this trend is the perceived cost to creativity. To test the validity of the perception, the Microsoft Research team interviewed 24 researchers at different levels of seniority across various disciplines and research labs about their hybrid work habits and inspirations for creativity. The report — "Is a Return to the Office a Return to Creativity? — highlights findings. Download the report for an understanding of how hybrid work is turning long-held beliefs about creativity and productivity on their head.
Announcing Public Preview of Personal Desktop Autoscale on Azure Virtual Desktop
Good news! You can now preview Microsoft's Personal Desktop Autoscale, which is Azure Virtual Desktop's native scaling solution that automatically starts session host virtual machines according to schedule.
With Personal Desktop Autoscale, you can save costs by shutting down idle session hosts while ensuring session hosts can be started by users when needed.
Find out more in this article.
3 trends will shape the future of work, according to Microsoft's CEO
Microsoft's CEO on the future of work and technology that will shape it. Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft shared his views on the future of work at Davos 2023. This blog post from the World Economic Forum (WEF) reveals the trends topping Nadella's list of predictions. Read the blog for insight from one of the world's most influential tech business leaders and innovators as well as findings from the WEF's Future of Jobs report.
Monday, October 9, 2023
2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service - Free Offer
You need to know the pros and cons of the leading desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) solutions before you buy. Read the full inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for DaaS vendors, including digital workplace leaders like Microsoft Virtual Desktop.
Get the free report. 👉
Building a Holistic Insider Risk Management Program
The risk landscape has changed dramatically with the growth of the digital landscape. The amount of data captured, copied and consumed is expected to rise to more than 180 zettabytes in the near future. Traditional ways of identifying and mitigating risks simply don't work. Historically, organizations have focused on external threats; however, risks from within can be just as prevalent and harmful. These trends make it imperative to think about insider risk as a core part of your data protection strategy with a holistic approach including the right people, processes, training and tools. The Microsoft Security report, "Building a Holistic Insider Risk Management Program: 5 elements that help companies have stronger data protection and security while protecting user trust," provides insight. Download the report for an inside look at how Microsoft shifted from focusing solely on risk management to thinking about building value and security culture and benefits it gained as a result.
Monday, October 2, 2023
Microsoft Digital Defense Report
Cybersecurity professionals need to keep up to date on the latest cyber-threat trends. This report from Microsoft analysts covers the threat landscape from IoT and infrastructure threats to disinformation campaigns, ransomware, and guidelines for thwarting these complex new threats.
Each chapter provides the key lessons learned and insights based on Microsoft's unique vantage point. The trillions of signals that Microsoft analyzes from its worldwide ecosystem of products and services reveal the ferocity, scope, and scale of digital threats across the globe.
You and your security team can read this comprehensive report on threats and Microsoft technologies that identify and block billions of phishing attempts, identity thefts, and other cyber-threats to Microsoft customers.
NHS Supply Chain boosts productivity with Microsoft Surface devices
Discover how the NHS transformed patient care with Surface devices. Get the inspiring story of how it overcame digital challenges and improved healthcare outcomes. Learn how Microsoft's technology empowered healthcare providers to enhance collaboration, streamline workflows, and deliver efficient care. Read the blog and take a deep dive into this remarkable customer story to gain insights into the power of technology in healthcare. Unlock the secrets behind the NHS's success and get in touch to discuss how Lantel Cloud can help you apply lessons learned to revolutionize your own organization.
Introducing Surface Laptops
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 offers multitasking speed powered by 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, up to 17 hours of battery life, Windows 11 and a vibrant touchscreen. Watch this video to be inspired by how sleek and beautiful it is. Better yet, it comes in your choice of size and color!
Azure Virtual Desktop Watermarking Support
Need help learning to use the new Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Watermarking feature? We have it here!
Watermarking is an optional protection feature to Screen Capture in Virtual Desktop that acts as a deterrent for data leakage. This watermarking capability was first introduced in Feb 2023 via Public Preview of Windows Desktop clients. With General Availability, we're introducing support for Azure Virtual Desktop web client.
Read how to access Watermarking support in this article.
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