Data continues to proliferate. Digital transformation initiatives are driving intensified competition. In this thought leadership article, an experienced strategy consultant suggests harnessing the full power of data is the key to driving successful transformation. More than a one-shot effort, data-driven transformation is a long and sustained journey which requires commitment, steadfastness and adaptability. A Microsoft partner and Azure solutions provider, …
How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Business Models
Business models are quickly changing in the age of AI. In this article, Jayshree Pandya of Risk Group writes about how the application and adoption of AI will revolutionize business and commerce. Still struggling to determine how AI can work for you? Contact us to learn more. Read More…
Itaú Unibanco boosts service availability and data processing with SQL Server 2019
Completing 5 billion transactions a day with aging data infrastructure, Itaú Unibanco knew it needed to update its system—and it finally did. Using Microsoft SQL Server 2019 it can now deliver the high-level service its customers came to expect. Director of Operations Fabio Napoli confirmed, “Migration was easy…and it fixed problems—what usually takes hours now can be done in seconds.” …
Empowered By Technology, Wealth Managers Will Take Personalization To The Next Level
Technologies like machine learning that make sense of data and patterns are essential. So are the incisive analytics that can result from its use. Read More…
CARES Funding and Digital Transformation
How government agencies can utilize federal funding to modernize their IT environments State and Local government agencies eligible for CARES funding have spent less than half of their allocated money for COVID-19 related initiatives in supporting Digital Transformation and Remote Work platforms. To elaborate, 94% of agencies have yet to come close to accessing their total allocated funding. Federal funding …
Integral Analytics switches to Azure from AWS for high performance and cost-effective data warehousing
Darrin Kinney of Seattle City Light said, “Some of the biggest challenges are just collecting and handling the vast amounts of data.” Now, using Azure SQL Data Warehouse, this energy-analytics firm cost effectively brings actionable insights to electric utilities. Watch this video to hear more.
Change Management Needs Change Management
In this article, Rephael Sweary suggests that companies must combat competing technological giants “by hyperactivating their capability to react to digital change. [This can be] an especially tall ask for organizations rooted in a long history of pre-digital operations.” This pattern transcends industry verticals. Where are you in your digital transformation? Read More…
Azure SQL Database Managed Instance
Managed Instance is a resource type in SQL Database that enables you to quickly and confidently move your SQL Server databases (2005 and newer) at scale to the cloud. Companies report a 212% return on investment by moving their SQL Server databases to Azure with less that 6 months post-migration payback. Read this infographic for more on how straightforward and …
How migrating to Azure is modernizing JB Hunt
JB Hunt is reinventing its enterprise by migrating to the Azure cloud, which is helping the company manage 18 billion integration points and 8 billion transactions over the next 3-5 years. They are moving over 2100 applications to one platform. “This isn’t a cookie cutter approach,” Vana Matte, Senior VP of Technology says. Microsoft Azure can help you disrupt your …
Move and Modernize your Microsoft workloads with Azure
Don’t let the cost of moving, planning for migration, support and cloud transformation overwhelm you! We’re here to help. Here’s a quick overview on the process of modernizing your workload with Azure. Contact us to learn more. View: Move and Modernize your Microsoft workloads with Azure