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Navigating the odyssey of biomedical research

In the healthcare industry, collaboration among multiple stakeholders is essential in driving biomedical research. Universities, Hospitals, Pharma, and Biotech are part of a complex and connected ecosystem. Healthcare institutions face critical obstacles when it comes to aggregating, harmonizing, and exploiting data for their studies. The lack of seamless knowledge sharing is hindering the progress of […]

Gaetano Bonifacio

Industry Advisor Healthcare

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Microsoft Tech Briefings: Modernize with Azure to become more competitive while optimizing costs and strengthening security

Join Microsoft experts to discover how to unlock the power of cloud technology to stay modern and competitive during times of uncertainty.

Veronica Jagher

Health Market Director, Microsoft Western Europe

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Employee Engagement: Coffee Chat with McKinsey

Employee Experience is top of mind for many businesses. Now more so than ever – with economic uncertainty, hybrid work, and a growing interest in emerging technologies like AI, work is changing. There are new challenges and opportunities to be understood. I believe that technology has a major part to play in redefining the employee […]

Fiona Carney

Chief Marketing & Operations Officer in Microsoft WE

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Recognizing the women driving innovation across Western Europe

Earlier this year, we launched the Microsoft Power Women in Tech Awards, to recognize and support remarkable women in the Microsoft Partner Network in Western Europe. We were looking for individuals who are reaching new heights in the industry and who are proven champions of promoting diversity and inclusion. And we wanted to help raise […]

Joana Pires

Director Partner Go to Market Strategy - Western Europe

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From data to value: creating meaningful customer engagements

It is hard to predict future trends, opportunities, or challenges. Keeping up with the increasing pace of change is both difficult and crucial for sustainable business. Whatever happens in the future, technology will be a key enabler of resilience and successful transformation. This is particularly true in the retail sector, where being one step ahead […]

Martina Klenkhart

Go-to-Market Lead for Retail and Consumer Goods Industries, Microsoft Western Europe

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Business optimization

Blending the physical and digital retail experience? Add a splash of data!

There is a simple truth at the heart of the retail sector – if you don’t look after your customers, someone else will. The fight for customers has intensified in recent years and shows no sign of cooling down. The retail success stories of the future are expected to be a smart and seamless blend […]

Martina Klenkhart

Go-to-Market Lead for Retail and Consumer Goods Industries, Microsoft Western Europe

Business optimization

Microsoft Cloud for Retail: Connect your customers, people, and data

Retailers have experienced times of tremendous uncertainty. It’s time to lean into change and thrive by becoming a resilient retailer that drives sustainable profitability and growth. We work closely with our partner ecosystem to offer proven solutions that help retailers in 4 key areas to become resilient and experience sustainable success: Maximize the value of […]

Martina Klenkhart

Go-to-Market Lead for Retail and Consumer Goods Industries, Microsoft Western Europe

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Business optimization

Creating great experiences for employees and the customers they serve

Retail is experiencing ongoing labor shortages in the aftermath of the pandemic. Many people have retired early, found new jobs, or have simply decided to leave the labor market. As competition for skilled and experienced staff has become fiercer, attracting talent and retaining staff is crucial for survival and success. While increasing wages and benefits […]

Martina Klenkhart

Go-to-Market Lead for Retail and Consumer Goods Industries, Microsoft Western Europe

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Business optimization

Create flexible retail supply chains that are built to last

In a powerful storm, a tree that does not bend is likely to break. In 2020, the pandemic put storm-like forces on global supply chains – and many of them simply broke. There were shortages of many household items and commercial supplies, with many retailers forced to ration sales of some products. This showed how […]

Martina Klenkhart

Go-to-Market Lead for Retail and Consumer Goods Industries, Microsoft Western Europe

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