• Artificial intelligence - Key Considerations

    Key Considerations for Preparing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy

    In the age of rapid digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a transformative force, redefining industries, enhancing efficiency, and driving innovation. The responsibility to construct a robust and effective AI strategy that aligns with the business objectives is falling into the hands of chief information officers (CIOs) and chief technology officers (CTOs). This…

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  • Cybersecurity insurance

    Cybersecurity Insurance: Strategies you must implement to get coverage

    Since 2019, the cybersecurity insurance market has seen significant growth. The surge in demand for cyber insurance policies was driven in part by low rates and broad coverage terms, often underwritten with minimal due diligence. More recently, the cyber insurance landscape has changed. Cyber threats have become more sophisticated and more frequent. As a result,…

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  • Azure OpenAI - making AI accessible

    Azure OpenAI: Enabling Rapid AI Adoption

    In today’s digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionizing industries and unlocking new possibilities. One of the leading platforms driving AI innovation is Azure OpenAI. Powered by the partnership between Microsoft Azure and OpenAI, this combination brings together the extensive cloud infrastructure of Azure and the state-of-the-art AI capabilities of…

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  • Azure Sphere and IoT security

    Deploying and Managing Azure Sphere

    In a previous post, we provided an overview of Azure Sphere and shared a few use cases showing the value of this comprehensive IoT security solution, including a hardware platform, operating system and cloud-based security service. Despite the widespread use cases, deploying and managing Azure Sphere is not without challenges. It requires careful planning and…

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  • Azure Sphere - Internet of Things security solution

    Azure Sphere: A Brief Overview

    If you are building or deploying Internet of Things (IoT) devices that require a high level of security and reliability, you may need Azure Sphere. Azure Sphere is a platform developed by Microsoft that combines hardware, software and cloud services to provide a secure and trustworthy environment for the deployment and management of IoT devices.…

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  • cloud data strategy

    Developing a Data Strategy in Azure

    Your data strategy is a framework for effectively managing and analyzing your data in the cloud. It helps identify the most appropriate services to meet your data needs and outlines best practices for using those services. However, developing a data strategy in Azure can be challenging. Azure provides a range of data services, and it…

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  • Azure Migration: On-premises desktop management to Intune

    Managing desktops and devices can be a challenging task, especially for organizations with distributed workforces and/or multiple locations. Traditional on-premise desktop management solutions require significant resources and expertise to manage effectively, leading many organizations to look for cloud-based alternatives. Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based mobile device management (MDM) and desktop management solution that offers a…

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  • Implementing Governance in Azure

    As organizations continue to migrate workloads to the cloud, proper governance becomes increasingly crucial to maintain control and ensure compliance. Microsoft Azure offers a wide array of governance tools and features to help organizations be successful in the cloud. However, implementing governance in Azure can be a daunting task, especially for those new to the…

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  • Cost management in Azure

    8 Strategies for Managing Costs in Azure

    Managing costs in Azure is a crucial aspect of cloud computing that is often overlooked, yet can have a significant impact on your organization’s bottom line. Recent research shows that 60% of organizations experience higher than expected cloud costs, and according to Flexera, over 30% of cloud budgets can be attributed to cloud waste –…

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  • cloud center of excellence (CCoE) challenges

    Overcoming the Challenges of Implementing a Cloud Center of Excellence

    As we’ve discussed previously, organizations need to consider several factors before choosing to implement a cloud center of excellence (CCoE). In our experience over the past twenty years, several best practices stand out as a starting point for implementing a CCoE; however, executing on each of these best practices can be a challenge. First, let’s…

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