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Flexible. Secure. Simple: Powering hybrid working with Windows 365

Is your business prepared for the challenges of modern working? From increased security risks to the rising costs for IT departments, hybrid working can often bring unnecessary burdens. But it doesn’t have to be this way. To support flexible ways of working, organizations must reconsider their approach to client devices and invest in a simple, […]

Municipalities reduce costs with Azure

With Microsoft Azure as a cloud service, SML-IT only pays for the resources used. “We don’t have to have an expensive server hall in a basement in Lysekil. In addition, we are better protected with Azure,” says Anders Siljeholm, IT Manager. Twelve years ago, Sotenäs, Munkedal and Lysekil began working together to create a common […]

Future Proofing Your Business to Overcome Challenges and Meet Opportunities

Streamline, secure and grow your business with simplified digital transformation Leaders and organizations are expected to navigate the challenges of the modern business environment by ensuring the right digital transformation happens. This is not a new topic, but even today, there is still a huge amount of complexity and cost in managing multiple vendors and […]

New research: Getting NIS2 ready

New research: Getting NIS2 ready   The European wide directive Network and Information Security 2 (NIS2) comes into effect on 17 October, with the aim of strengthening Europe’s ability to collectively defend against cyber-attacks and protect the region’s critical infrastructure.  This new directive will impact upwards of 180,000 organizations, from healthcare and transport, to manufacturing and supply […]

Celebrating the Power Women igniting inspiration. 2024 Winners announcement!

The Microsoft Power Women Awards are part of Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to inspire a new generation and invest in female tech talent. It has been a way to shine a spotlight on some of the amazing women spearheading greater diversity and inclusion throughout our partner network.   This year, we have received almost 400 applications. Thank […]

NIS2 is almost here. Are you ready? 

NIS2 is Europe’s comprehensive blueprint for cybersecurity resilience for all organizations that support critical infrastructure across 18 sectors including energy, finance, healthcare, transportation, manufacturing and more. In just six months’ time, 180,000 organizations involved in this sector will need to ensure they comply, or face potentially stiff penalties and disruption to their operations.   The […]

Amplifying Ambition to Spark Inspiration – Microsoft Power Women Awards 2024

The Microsoft Power Women Awards are part of Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to inspire a new generation and invest in female tech talent. Women make up almost half (49%) of total employment across non-STEM occupations, but just 29% of all tech-related roles.1 For high-level leadership positions such as VP and C-suite, representation drops to 17.8% and […]

AI momentum in Europe: How organizations are creating value with AI transformation

With 67% of businesses in Europe using AI today according to the IDC, there is real momentum in investing in this technology. The infusion of data in all business operations, the availability of pretrained models, investments in AI infrastructure and new expertise on AI implementation are fuelling this growth and creating an abundance of AI […]

Creating AI brilliance with roadmap clarity and culture

2023 was a year where AI seemed to be everywhere. From government organizations to large corporations, start-ups and more, hundreds of businesses across Europe have heard plenty of stories and buzz about AI’s potential and what it can do to transform businesses and accelerate innovation. At Microsoft, we’re already seeing this buzz turn into something […]

The Leader’s Guide to Creating Business Impact with AI

One year ago, ChatGPT launched and became the fastest growing consumer app in history, with 100 million monthly active users exploring the power of artificial intelligence (AI). This enthusiasm pushed AI into the mainstream of conversation in Europe, and also generated optimism in how we can apply AI to help us solve some of our […]

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 […]

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 […]