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12/30/2022

Follow these four steps to keep your online accounts safe: cisa.gov/4-things-you-can-do-keep-yourself-cyber-safe

Malicious actors can use multiple tactics to gain access to your sensitive information. These four steps help protect your accounts and add extra layers of protection in case your account is breached.

Learn more: cisa.gov/4-things-you-can-do-keep-yourself-cyber-safe

12/15/2022

The internet is down, but you know what to do: unplug your router or modem, wait ten seconds, then plug it back in. It’s second nature at this point, but why does it actually work? And is there some...

06/29/2022

The charitable arm of Derby County Football Club in the UK, Derby County Community Trust (DCCT), ran more than 40 different projects, reaching more than 7,700 online participants and boosting their physical health and emotional wellbeing during the pandemic. When one of its employees was a victim of a phishing attack, the company acted quickly to protect its active participants. They secured data and devices while lowering costs and inefficiencies thanks to Microsoft security technologies like Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, and Microsoft Endpoint Manager.

As the charitable arm of Derby County Football Club, Derby County Community Trust (DCCT) aims to improve people’s lives using the power of sports. Creating meaningful experiences for people of all ages and abilities is more than just fun and games, though. DCCT is serious about protecting sensitiv...

06/28/2022

Today’s users are looking for more ways to remain productive while working on any device. 90% of organizations anticipate more usage on their existing cloud platforms than in previous years. As a result, optimizing existing investments in cloud solutions remains a top priority. Microsoft 365 includes a range of Surface and OEM partner devices, new hybrid work capabilities with Windows 11, complete endpoint management with Microsoft Endpoint Manager, endpoint security powered by Defender for Endpoint, and collaboration apps in Office & Teams.

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06/23/2022

Endpoint modernization provides IT administrators with the tools they need to manage mobile, desktop, and virtual endpoints, as well as secure remote access to corporate resources. Read about what business decision makers are saying about Microsoft Endpoint Manager and how it combines the functionality and data of Microsoft Intune and Configuration Manager to provide a seamless, end-to-end management solution that doesn't require a migration or a loss of productivity. Understand the basics about endpoint management and find solutions for your IT professionals.

Endpoint management consists of evaluating access rights of all endpoints & applying security policies/tools that will reduce the risk of an attack. Read more here!

06/21/2022

Make the most of the reality of the new hybrid workforce with the Windows 365 cloud PC. Windows 365 cloud PCs are available in a variety of CPU, storage, and memory configurations to handle everything from light web-based applications, mainstream productivity tools, up to demanding high-performance workloads. This infographic illustrates how to securely access your Windows, the availability of Windows 365 in a range of configurations, and how Windows 365 simplifies IT administration.

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06/15/2022

Modernizing endpoints refers to procuring, deploying, and managing endpoints for users, enabling those users for hybrid work, and providing secure and simple access for employees on any device. Businesses understand the imperative for this—especially now, with cyberattacks on the rise and employees working remotely using their own devices. This white paper guides partners through the key customer challenges of modernizing endpoints, as well as analysis of benefits and costs.

Sign up to stay in touch and download the e-book “The Total Economic Impact™ of Modernizing Endpoints.”

06/14/2022

REI Co-op, the nation's biggest retailer of camping gear, apparel, and equipment, turned to collaborative solutions like Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Rooms, and Microsoft Surface Hub to modernize their staff when they sold their main campus to work remotely during the pandemic before establishing their inventive “satellite nodes.”

By switching to Microsoft 365—specifically Microsoft Endpoint Manager—employees could use personal devices safely and securely. Watch this customer success video to learn more about this massive transition.

Microsoft customer stories. See how Microsoft tools help companies run their business.

06/13/2022

How does Gen Z really feel about committing to a remote career? Are there benefits to allowing new grads to work from home? Most importantly, how can employers set up this latest generation of the workforce to thrive?

Unlike previous generations, Gen Z’s new offices might look very familiar to them. With plenty of jobs still offering remote or hybrid workweeks, many new grads may find themselves sitting down to work at the very same desks where they did their school assignments. While many employees expressed a...

06/13/2022

Did you know that Windows 10 PCs can be updated to Windows 11 today, unlocking hybrid work & security benefits normally realized with a hardware refresh or major upgrade? This infographic illustrates the benefits of an upgrade and highlights the options for maximum flexibility:

- Running on native on a PC or tablet
- Running a cloud PC on any device with Windows 365
- Running on VDI with Azure Virtual Desktop

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06/07/2022

Towner has some great growth going on right now. We're hiring for all positions! BUT we're really looking to build our BackBoneKC sales team! It you know any recent grad who is looking to get into technology sales, tell them they have to apply!

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06/07/2022

Reliable security, efficient resources, and convenient tools give the workforce the peace of mind needed to perform and work more efficiently. Across Information Workers, Frontline Workers, and Temporary Workers, Microsoft 365 provides a complete cloud service that enable this future of work. There are 5 components of the modern end-user computing experience: Device; Operating System; Endpoint Management; Endpoint Security; and Collaborative Apps.

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