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Transforming Education: A Case for Future-Ready Learning for All - TheFutureEconomy.ca 01/02/2024

In this insightful op-ed, Elka Walsh envisions a paradigm shift in how we approach learning and teaching. Explore the intersection of technology and education.

Transforming Education: A Case for Future-Ready Learning for All - TheFutureEconomy.ca Dr. Elka Walsh from Microsoft Canada explains how education in Canada needs to change and how we can use the power of technology.

Launched AI assistant in just six weeks using Azure OpenAI Service 31/01/2024

For over 20 years, Coats Digital has been a leader in the fashion industry with its innovative SaaS solutions, and now AI is taking it to new heights. Dive into how it's driving efficiency, cutting costs, and boosting profitability.

Launched AI assistant in just six weeks using Azure OpenAI Service Coats Digital is a longtime SaaS provider for the apparel industry that has taken its solutions to the next level with AI. Looking to improve customer onboarding and navigation of its database of product information and training materials, the company used Microsoft Azure to create an AI assistant t...

Top Industry Trends in Customer Experience: Financial Services 30/01/2024

The customer experience landscape is evolving! Join industry experts Chad Hamblin and Theodora Lau as they discuss strategies for AI integration and a customer-first mindset in the financial services sector.

Top Industry Trends in Customer Experience: Financial Services Customer experience is changing with the advancement of new technology. The "Top Industry Trends in Customer Experience" video series features exclusive insi...

An innovative, cloud-based transportation management system 29/01/2024

With a vision to streamline supply chains, Mastery Logistics Systems automated manual processes for carriers and shippers using the cloud. Explore how it's driving growth and efficiency.

An innovative, cloud-based transportation management system Mastery Logistics Systems (Mastery), a leader in logistics technology, has built an innovative, cloud-based TMS that has brought new capabilities and opportunities to logistics organizations. Mastery was founded with a vision to improve the process of moving goods across the globe by solving for com...

Leading in the era of AI 26/01/2024

Uncover how AI enhances employee engagement, reduces risks, and increases customer satisfaction. Check out our blog for valuable insights to stay ahead in the AI era.

Leading in the era of AI Discover practical ways Microsoft is helping customers accelerate their own AI adoptions to achieve efficiency, maximize value, and emerge stronger.

Three tech industry trends driving business transformation 25/01/2024

Stay ahead of the competition by embracing these three trends for an exceptional customer and employee experience.

Three tech industry trends driving business transformation Technology is deeply embedded in everything that we do, from ordering coffee to shopping for flight deals. Everything is just a tap away for consumers, but those simple taps depend on innovations from software companies around the world.

Washington State Department of Natural Resources uses Azure AI to automate aquatic resource monitoring, saving months of experts’ time 24/01/2024

Dive into the world of environmental stewardship. Discover how Washington State utilizes cloud storage and AI-powered video classification to advance climate change research with data efficiency.

Washington State Department of Natural Resources uses Azure AI to automate aquatic resource monitoring, saving months of experts’ time The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) uses Microsoft tools to achieve its mission of sustaining and protecting the state’s lands and waters for current and future generations. Making good decisions about how to manage millions of acres requires massive amounts of data, which r...

A scalable, cloud-native core built for finance 23/01/2024

Betterment's commitment to delivering seamless financial services for millennials led them to Q2’s Helix on the cloud, ensuring FDIC-insured accounts and product differentiation. Discover how.

A scalable, cloud-native core built for finance When investment fintech Betterment needed a compliant, capable, secure, and robust way to host accounts in the cloud—and do so in a cost-effective way—it found it by using Q2’s Helix platform, which is backed by Microsoft Azure.

Building a foundation for sustained innovation 19/01/2024

Transforming healthcare with innovation! Uncover how Mount Sinai Health System uses cutting-edge cloud solutions to foster collaboration and improve patient outcomes.

Building a foundation for sustained innovation The Mount Sinai Health System (Mount Sinai), an integrated medical system, is innovating at the leading edge of medical care using AI solutions on Microsoft Azure. Since launching its Clinical Data Science (CDS) initiative in 2015, Mount Sinai has improved care through analytics and the creation of ...

Harnessing the power of APIs for AI-powered innovation 18/01/2024

Check out these helpful tips on using APIs to connect your apps and prepare your organization for AI-powered solutions.

Harnessing the power of APIs for AI-powered innovation Application programming interfaces (APIs) are the backbone of digital transformations. Discover how an API-first strategy can prepare your business for AI-powered innovation and the tangible benefits of integration solutions.

New Mexico WIC pioneers a first-in-the-nation integration with the Human Services Department on Azure, expanding access to public services 17/01/2024

Explore how cloud-powered solutions facilitate a seamless eligibility assessment process, ensuring those qualified for public services don't miss out on vital resources.

New Mexico WIC pioneers a first-in-the-nation integration with the Human Services Department on Azure, expanding access to public services New Mexico’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) boosted participation by working with Microsoft subsidiary Vexcel to complete a first-in-the-nation integration with the state’s Human Services Department (HSD). Nationally, WIC participation has been decl...

Optimizing employee and customer experiences through workflow digitization 16/01/2024

Simplify the way you work and connect with customers by embracing innovative workflow digitization through the cloud and Adobe. Read the blog.

Optimizing employee and customer experiences through workflow digitization Find out how Microsoft and Adobe collaborate to create the modern workplace by to boosting employee and customer satisfaction, business performance, and security.

The transformative capabilities of AI 12/01/2024

From PDFs to spreadsheets, Hanover Research needed insights into 20 years' worth of diverse data. Learn how it created a custom, generative AI solution to streamline workflow.

The transformative capabilities of AI Hanover Research (Hanover), a custom market research and analytics provider, is streamlining its research workflows by using Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to identify insights more quickly for its clients. The company recognized an opportunity to use emerging AI technology as a faster, more efficie...

Comprehensive security in the era of AI 11/01/2024

Unlock the potential of AI-powered security. Explore how AI is not just a tool but a strategic enabler, shaping the future of comprehensive security.

Comprehensive security in the era of AI Staying ahead of malicious actors requires a comprehensive security solution. Learn how Microsoft is deploying secure AI to create efficiencies that improve threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities.

Imagining new solutions with AI 10/01/2024

Explore how energy firms leverage AI to enhance services, utilizing real-time data for short and long-term maintenance based on sensor inputs.

Imagining new solutions with AI Get practical tips on using AI to get more out of your data and create stronger business practices for the future.

Top Industry Trends in Customer Experience: Retail and Consumer Goods 09/01/2024

Dive into the exciting role AI is playing in employee satisfaction and customer engagement in retail. Learn more about the latest trends from industry experts:

Top Industry Trends in Customer Experience: Retail and Consumer Goods Customer experience is changing with the advancement of new technology. The "Top Industry Trends in Customer Experience" video series features exclusive insi...

Meeting complex reporting requirements head-on 08/01/2024

Harness the power of AI to navigate risk management in the financial sector. Check out our latest blog for innovative solutions for compliance, streamlining operations, and fraud prevention.

Meeting complex reporting requirements head-on Explore how working with Microsoft and Microsoft partners, like Neudesic, NICE, and SAS, can help your business innovate while boosting security and mitigating risk.

Building a new experience 05/01/2024

Explore how Bain & Company optimized workflows and enhanced client experiences with the cloud.

Building a new experience Bain & Company (Bain) built an intellectual property management platform on Microsoft, streamlining information access and increasing employee satisfaction. The global consulting company’s legacy knowledge system could not keep up with modern demands, so Bain decided to migrate to the cloud. The B...

Driving digital transformation 04/01/2024

Read how cloud solutions are reshaping ASI's customer experiences, delivering efficiency, and fostering growth.

Driving digital transformation Promotional products make up a $23.2 billion industry, and the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) serves a network of 25,000 suppliers and distributors of logoed products in 53 countries. ASI’s flagship product, the technology platform ESP®, manages the industry’s supply and marketing chain....

Migrating to the cloud to streamline collaboration 03/01/2024

ZS Associates boosts efficiency and productivity with a unified platform, reducing project launch time by 75%. Explore how:

Migrating to the cloud to streamline collaboration Management consulting firm ZS Associates (ZS) adopted Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 to streamline collaboration and enhance employee productivity. The healthcare consulting firm was running in a colocated datacenter with manual processes and wanted to modernize its infrastructure to support its ...

Experts weigh in on AI for digital natives 02/01/2024

AI is transforming cybersecurity. Learn how it helps startups and digital natives identify security flaws, analyze code, and make better-informed security decisions.

Experts weigh in on AI for digital natives We sat down with three thought leaders in software and digital platforms to get their thoughts on some of the most talked-about topics in the industry today. Read more here.

AI-driven compassionate lending 29/12/2023

Traditional collection methods hit a mere 5% success rate in outbound collections. Explore how AI is revolutionizing lending with an empathetic approach.

AI-driven compassionate lending Delinquency rates have been low during the pandemic. However, forbearance, social policies, and fiscal relief are phasing out. Institutions must be prepared for an oncoming bubble of non-performing loans (NPLs). As EY stated in a recent blog post, “With large swathes of retail customers and small-...

Bringing operations into the twenty-first century 28/12/2023

Ernie Green Industries, a 40-year player in the automotive sector, overhauled its data infrastructure for a competitive edge. Discover how they use the cloud to break down silos, enabling efficient operations and a high-level view of company data.

Bringing operations into the twenty-first century Ernie Green Industries (Ernie Green) broke down data silos by migrating to Microsoft Azure. The Tier 1 automotive supplier, which has a 40-year history of collaboration with prominent auto manufacturers, wanted to remain competitive in the new data-driven market. The company’s siloed and aging dat...

Liberating time and talent 27/12/2023

Find out how the Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System harnessed the power of hybrid productivity by combining the best cloud and on-premises solutions.

Liberating time and talent The Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System (LASERS) sought to accelerate delivery of digital services to customers. To focus more on innovation and less on administration, they migrated on-site identity and email to Microsoft 365, increasing uptime and eliminating the cost and complexity of ...

Strengthening security and collaboration 26/12/2023

Valmont Coatings boosts efficiency, cybersecurity, and customer service by embracing cloud solutions. Read more.

Strengthening security and collaboration Valmont Coatings realized its on-premises job shop system for tracking customers and customer orders was holding back improvements in efficiency and customer satisfaction. Existing systems were different for customers and employees, which also made it hard to share information and track projects. To...

Growing daily users from 20,000 to 60,000 22/12/2023

From AI voices to a mobile app, NaturalReader transforms education accessibility for millions of students using the cloud. Learn how.

Growing daily users from 20,000 to 60,000 As a leading AI text-to-speech service provider based in Canada, NaturalReader innovates with the power of AI to improve education for millions of students globally. The 25-employee company aimed both at scaling up to meet the demand of a booming education technology market and at enhancing the qual...

Creating a new digital pathology 21/12/2023

Aster Insights leverages cloud solutions to enhance collaboration, security, and compliance in its groundbreaking oncology research. Learn how it saves costs while accelerating breakthroughs.

Creating a new digital pathology Aster Insights, a leading provider of scientific intelligence for oncology research, migrated its extensive information pipelines to Microsoft Azure. The migration harmonized dispersed data and helped the company harness advanced analytics to quickly deliver new insights from its multi-petabyte, mul...

Hawaiʻi DOT improves meeting collaboration with Microsoft Teams and Surface Hub 2S 20/12/2023

Discover how cutting-edge tech helps the Hawaii Department of Transportation overcome communication challenges, streamline meetings, and enhance remote collaboration.

Hawaiʻi DOT improves meeting collaboration with Microsoft Teams and Surface Hub 2S Hawaiʻi’s Department of Transportation (DOT) has adopted innovative technology to keep citizens safe during emergencies and to conduct efficient internal meetings. With more staff working remotely, the department found that managing communication was a significant challenge. The Hawaiʻi DOT chos...

Digital retail startup Cooler Screens scales 10X in 6 months with Microsoft technology and support 19/12/2023

With the help of cloud solutions, Cooler Screens scaled from 1,000 to 10,000 connected devices in more than 700 stores in six months. Learn how it's changing the customer experience in retail.

Digital retail startup Cooler Screens scales 10X in 6 months with Microsoft technology and support Fast-growing in-store retail media startup Cooler Screens transforms the retail experience by turning retail surfaces, such as cooler doors, into IoT-enabled digital smart screens, powered by an enterprise-scale merchandising and media platform on Azure. By building entirely on Microsoft Azure the c...

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