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Azure Virtual Desktop gives organisations the flexibility to be agile, responsive, and competitive in a world of hybrid and remote work, writes BUI Technical Consultant Samson Barasa in our latest article ⬇️ on ITWeb. Read it now and find out why AVD is such a compelling digital infrastructure solution for future-focused businesses and enterprises.

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Azure Virtual Desktop: A desktop virtualization solution for the future Azure Virtual Desktop’s flexibility and security make it an excellent desktop virtualization solution for businesses with remote and mobile workforces, says Samson Barasa, technical consultant at BUI.

Have you heard? The BUI team will be at the 2024 PURCO SA Conference & Exhibition in Cape Town! This annual event brings together buyers, suppliers, decision-makers, academic leaders, and campus managers from South Africa's higher education sector for knowledge-sharing and networking with dozens of exhibitors.

As a Gold event partner, we'll be showcasing our cloud and cybersecurity solutions, and engaging with delegates who want to learn more about digital transformation and the technologies available to help educators and students be more productive and more secure online.

You can connect with our experts – Matthew McKellar, Clint Skinner, and Wayne Nel – at the BUI stand throughout the event. See you there!

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⏰ 17-20 September 2024
🏙️ CTICC, Cape Town, Western Cape
📁 View the floorplan: https://hubs.li/Q02NBZ0F0
🔗 Explore the PURCON website: https://hubs.li/Q02NB-Lg0

📣 that Episode 2 of our new video series is live?
🔐 Watch CTRL + ALT + DEFEND with Dirk Prinsloo on YouTube
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Presented by our trusted Cloud Solutions Architect Dirk Prinsloo, CTRL + ALT + DEFEND is your go-to source for need-to-know security news. In Episode 2, Dirk covers the latest Microsoft announcements, including:

🔶 Improvements to Entra ID certificate-based authentication
🔶 General availability of Entra Security Service Edge
🔶 Enhancements to XDR incident/alert queue UI
🔶 MDO Bulk Senders Insight
🔶 And more!

For practical insights and guidance from Dirk, head over to the BUI YouTube channel. And remember to subscribe so you never miss a new video… Episode 3 is coming soon!

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Hi, Johannesburg! 👋 We're at the Sasol offices in Sandton with Microsoft today to showcase Copilot for Microsoft 365 to business leaders, IT professionals, and AI enthusiasts. Look out for BUI team members Paul Killops, Johan Grobler, and Calvin Carrick at the BUI stand!

If you're keen to find out how Microsoft Copilot leverages AI and machine learning; how it streamlines workflows in apps like Word, Excel, and Outlook; and how it can help your staff become more productive and more efficient, then chat to Paul, Johan, or Calvin! They're on site and available to answer all your questions about Copilot – from preparation and adoption to product enablement and security.

We're proud to be a Gold event partner at the 2024 PURCO SA Conference & Exhibition this month! Our cloud and security experts – Matthew McKellar, Clint Skinner, and Wayne Nel – will be at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 17 to 20 September to engage with academic leaders, procurement professionals, and delegates from South Africa's training colleges and universities.

If you're a buyer, supplier, or decision-maker in the local higher education sector, then mark your calendar, book your ticket, and be sure to stop by the BUI stand to explore cutting-edge IT solutions for your campus. Matthew, Clint, and Wayne will be able to answer all your questions about digital transformation, cloud migration, remote and hybrid productivity, security, AI, and more!

We look forward to meeting you there!

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⏰ 17-20 September 2024
🏙️ CTICC, Cape Town, Western Cape
📁 See the floorplan: https://hubs.li/Q02NjdJX0
🔗 Explore the PURCON website: https://hubs.li/Q02NjhGS0

Are you using Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, or Microsoft Security technologies in your organisation? Let our experts show you how Microsoft Copilot can supercharge all your favourite tools! Talk to us about:
💡 Copilot readiness assessments
💡 Copilot product demonstrations
💡 Copilot enablement services
💡 Copilot licensing options

We're here to enable your AI success with the right Microsoft Copilot solution for your needs and goals.

➡️ Get started by sending an enquiry today:
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We had a great morning with Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365 product experts from across the EMEA region! Thank you, Microsoft, for arranging today's Copilot for Microsoft 365: Transforming Business with AI summit at the Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers in Century City.

Gizem Lislas, Bathabile Sambo, Catherine De Klerk, Michael Mullany, and Ilana Baragwanath gave guests valuable insights into Microsoft's approach to artificial intelligence at a time when GenAI and AI-powered technologies are transforming the way we work and collaborate with each other.

Our team – Megan Carolus, Chevonne Abrahams, and Clint Skinner from our Cape Town branch – heard how Copilot for Microsoft 365 is driving productivity and efficiency for business organisations, particularly in finance, legal, HR, IT, marketing and sales.

Thanks again for the informative and inspiring sessions, Microsoft! We're looking forward to supporting our mutual customers on their Copilot journeys.

Hello from Cape Town! 👋 We're all set for this morning's Copilot for Microsoft 365: Transforming Business with AI summit at the Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers in Century City.

Chevonne Abrahams, Megan Carolus and Clint Skinner from our Mother City branch are joining local business leaders, customers, and fellow organisations to hear from Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365 product experts, including:

🔷 Gizem Lislas, Microsoft 365 Global Blackbelt, Microsoft EMEA
🔷 Bathabile Sambo, Senior Technical Lead Specialist, Microsoft SA
🔷 Catherine De Klerk, Modern Work Sales Lead, Microsoft SA
🔷 Michael Mullany, Senior Copilot Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft
🔷 Ilana Baragwanath, Modern Work GTM Lead, Microsoft Africa

We're excited to learn more about Microsoft's AI-powered tools – and to see how they're enhancing communication, collaboration, and productivity in diverse industries. Thank you for having us today, Microsoft!

Thinking about adding Microsoft Copilot for Security to your own security stack? Join us for a guided demonstration of the AI-powered technology that's helping SecOps teams identify anomalies, improve threat detection, and speed up incident response.

➡️ Book your Microsoft Copilot for Security demo online:
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Our thanks to Microsoft for an informative gathering with Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365 product experts from across the EMEA region!

💡 Copilot for Microsoft 365: Transforming Business with AI 💡

Gizem Lislas, Bathabile Sambo, Catherine De Klerk, Michael Mullany and Ilana Baragwanath provided a detailed overview of Microsoft's artificial intelligence strategy and the benefits of AI in the modern workplace during today's event at the Microsoft South Africa headquarters in Johannesburg.

BUI team members (including Paul Killops, Saschin Naidoo and Wayne Nel) had the opportunity to learn about Copilot's capabilities, engage with local and regional business leaders and customers, and network with fellow organisations and Microsoft specialists.

As more and more companies look to GenAI and AI-powered tools to enhance communication, collaboration and productivity, we're excited to show our own customers how Copilot for Microsoft 365 can help drive digital transformation: https://hubs.li/Q02MHX1m0

Good morning from Johannesburg! We're at the Microsoft South Africa headquarters today to learn about Microsoft's comprehensive approach to security, compliance, privacy and responsible AI – and to find out how Copilot for Microsoft 365 is improving workplace productivity and collaboration for finance, legal, HR, IT, marketing and sales teams across the country.

We're excited to network with fellow organisations and to hear from Microsoft's product specialists and technical experts, including:

🔷 Gizem Lislas, Microsoft 365 Global Blackbelt, Microsoft EMEA
🔷 Bathabile Sambo, Senior Technical Lead Specialist, Microsoft SA
🔷 Catherine De Klerk, Modern Work Sales Lead, Microsoft SA
🔷 Michael Mullany, Senior Copilot Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft
🔷 Ilana Baragwanath, Modern Work GTM Lead, Microsoft Africa

Thank you for the invitation, Microsoft!

✨ Customer success story: Omnisient and BUI
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When data-collaboration leader Omnisient needed to replicate its cloud infrastructure across new markets, the BUI team stepped up to assist.

In our latest case study, Chevonne Abrahams (our Western Cape general manager) and Jeffrey Fowels (our cloud solutions architect) explain how we worked side by side with Omnisient Head of Engineering Rudolph Koegelenberg to develop a secure, scalable deployment framework on Microsoft Azure.

The result? "It has saved us loads of time and given us peace of mind through enhanced efficiency and resiliency," says Koegelenberg.

➡️ Read the full case study to learn more:
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Discover how Microsoft Copilot for Security can enhance your approach to threat detection and incident response. Let our experts give you and your SecOps team a guided demonstration of Copilot and its AI-powered capabilities in triage, investigation, containment, and remediation.

➡️ Schedule your Microsoft Copilot for Security demo online:
🔗 https://hubs.li/Q02MkQyB0

Give your sales and marketing teams an AI-powered tool to help them engage and support customers successfully. We can integrate Microsoft Copilot into your Dynamics 365 environment and show you how to use it effectively to maximise your CRM and ERP capabilities.

➡️ Learn more about our Copilot for services:
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With Microsoft Copilot integrated into your Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment, your sales and marketing teams will be able to leverage the power of AI to improve customer service and streamline operations management.

Explore Copilot for with our experts and get practical advice on licensing options, pricing structures, and potential cost savings for your business.

➡️ See our full range of Copilot services:
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📢 ... Episode 2 of our new video series is live!
🔐 Watch CTRL + ALT + DEFEND with Dirk Prinsloo on YouTube
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CTRL + ALT + DEFEND, presented monthly by our trusted Cloud Solutions Architect Dirk Prinsloo, is your reliable source for all the latest cybersecurity news and updates. In our second episode, Dirk walks you through the Microsoft announcements about:
🔶 Entra ID certificate-based authentication enhancements
🔶 Entra Security Service Edge general availability
🔶 XDR incident/alert queue UI enhancements
🔶 MDO Bulk Senders Insight
🔶 And more!

Head over to the BUI YouTube channel for practical insights and guidance from Dirk. And remember to subscribe to stay in the know! We aim to keep you informed so you can make strategic security decisions for your business.

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Copilot for Microsoft 365 can help you write better and faster, stay organised, keep up to date with projects, and co-ordinate teamwork across your business – if you know how to use it effectively. Talk to our experts about customised demonstrations and product walkthroughs to empower you and your staff to achieve more with Copilot for : https://hubs.li/Q02LVpvT0

📣 We're ! Global Human Resources Manager
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⭐ Are you an experienced human resources leader with a natural flair for strategy and a real interest in people? We're looking for a seasoned HR professional for a multi-faceted role that includes recruitment, staffing, performance management, learning and development, payroll co-ordination, and more.

At BUI, you'll have the tools you require to be productive, the time you need to learn new things, and the recognition you deserve for your achievements and milestones. Read the full job description on our dedicated careers portal, and send in your application today.

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Wondering if Copilot for Microsoft 365 can improve your experience? Let our experts guide you through its features, showcase real-world applications, and share best practices for deployment and adoption. Explore our full range of Copilot services, from readiness workshops to licensing guidance, right here:
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🎥 Episode 2 of CTRL + ALT + DEFEND is now available!
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Join BUI Cloud Solutions Architect Dirk Prinsloo for a quick review of the Microsoft news, updates and developments you need to know! In the second episode ⬇️ of our new YouTube video series, Dirk unpacks important announcements related to Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, and Microsoft Sentinel.

Ctrl + Alt + Defend (News - #002 - Jul 2024) Welcome to Ctrl + Alt + Defend, where we take a look at some of the latest Microsoft Security news announced in July 2024. Sections and links to announcement...

📣 ! Global Human Resources Manager
🔗 Apply now: https://hubs.li/Q02LGLG30
⭐ We're looking for an experienced human resources manager to lead our HR initiatives companywide. As a senior member of our global management team, you'll drive staff relations, performance management, recruiting, and onboarding. Key responsibilities include:

✔️ Recruitment and staffing
✔️ Employee engagement
✔️ Performance evaluation
✔️ Learning and development
✔️ Benefits management
✔️ Regulatory compliance
✔️ Human resources management
✔️ Payroll co-ordination

If you are proactive and strategic and have a genuine passion for people and technology, this is your chance to join a trailblazing organisation that will recognise your efforts, reward your performance, and celebrate your achievements.

💼 Apply online through our careers portal now!
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📢 News just in: Analytics on Microsoft Azure Specialization achieved!
We're proud to announce that we've earned Microsoft recognition for our ability to plan and deliver customised analytics solutions using Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Databricks.

As business and enterprise organisations look for new ways to leverage data to drive growth and innovation, we're ready to assist with:
📊 custom analytics solutions
📊 data analysis
📊 data integration
📊 data management
📊 support and maintenance

Let our analytics specialists help you ensure your data is organised, accessible, and secure.

➡️ Get in touch to arrange a discussion!
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Copilot for Microsoft 365 is designed to be conversational... If you're unsure about what information Copilot needs from you to complete a task, just ask! Copilot will provide guidance or request any missing details. Watch the how-to video ⬇️ to learn more.

▶️ Using Copilot for help with prompts
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You can get more from Copilot for Microsoft 365 when you compose prompts that include a relevant persona. Are you trying to summarise a financial report for your manager? Or trying to design a slide deck for your sales meeting with a new customer? Provide context about what you're doing, why you're doing it, and who you're doing it for so that Copilot can respond from a specific perspective. Watch the video tutorial ⬇️ to learn more.

▶️ Getting to grips with advanced prompting techniques
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Copilot for Microsoft 365 can help you complete tasks in all your favourite applications. To ensure the best results, it's important to provide clear, logical instructions for Copilot to follow. Watch the video ⬇️ to learn how to do this effectively.

▶️ A closer look at chain-of-thought prompting
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Have you heard of the GCSE Prompt Framework? It's a guideline to help you write effective prompts for generative AI tools – and you can use it to your advantage when you work with Copilot for Microsoft 365. Just remember the GCSE steps:
⭐ Goal – Tell Copilot what you want to achieve
🔎 Context – Give Copilot enough background to interpret your request
📂 Source – Direct Copilot to a relevant file or information source
💻 Expectations – Instruct Copilot how to respond

Here's an example… Your quarterly sales report is a 20-page Word document that's too long to present during your team's upcoming meeting. In Word, you could instruct Copilot to summarise the report's key points in a short and punchy one-pager that highlights your sales team's achievements over the past three months. Watch the video ⬇️ to learn more about prompting the GCSE way.

▶️ The components of a great prompt
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Copilot for Microsoft 365 is your AI-powered virtual assistant in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other apps – and good prompts can help you to unlock its full potential. When you write instructions for Copilot, remember that clarity is key:
✔️ use plain language
✔️ be specific about what you want Copilot to do
✔️ define your goal in simple terms

The more details you provide, the better Copilot can perform the task, whether it's analysing data, summarising documents, or generating creative assets. Watch the video ⬇️ to learn more.

▶️ Introduction to effective Copilot prompting
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Happy National Women's Day to the wonderful women of ! These little lights ⬇️ are winging their way to your local office as a small token of appreciation for everything you do for our company, our customers, and our community. Thank you for your passion and dedication every single day!

Your candles have been lovingly handmade by the talented elders at NOAH – an organisation that empowers social pensioners to earn extra income through creative projects. Wherever possible, the NOAH artists use recycled materials to help sustain a circular economy. Visit the NOAH page here on Facebook or the NOAH website (link below) to learn more.

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Did you know that Copilot for Microsoft 365 adheres to all of the compliance, privacy and security principles Microsoft champions? Watch the video ⬇️ to see how your Microsoft 365 business data is stored, managed and defended when you're using Copilot in your organisation.

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_ivkSyo0xY

Data security in Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 Microsoft builds products with security, privacy, compliance, and transparency at their foundation. In this video you'll learn how your Microsoft 365 data is...

The golden rule for the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas? Stay hydrated and wear comfortable shoes – because the Mandalay Bay Convention Centre is huge and there's plenty to see! Yesterday, Lizette van Wyk (our General Manager in North America) and Dirk Prinsloo (our Cloud Solutions Architect) were at the Microsoft Security booth at to demonstrate our managed security solutions to delegates and attendees.

As one of the members supporting Microsoft at this year's gathering, we had the opportunity to showcase Cyber DFIR (our digital forensics and incident response service) and Cyber MXDR (our managed extended detection and response service) and engage with fellow security professionals and researchers working on the cutting edge of cyber defence.

Our thanks to Microsoft for the invitation, to the organisers for a well-run event, and to Lizette and Dirk for flying the BUI flag in Nevada. Stellar work, !

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