Wednesday, July 31, 2019

4 Proven Ways To Accelerate Your Growth From Startup To Thriving SMB

More than 446 million records were exposed in over 1,200 data breaches within the SMB space in 2018. How secure is your business? Check out this article for four tips to accelerate business growth and remain secure.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

IT Detects Security Threats First. It's Worth Considering Why.

It's been a long road, but Security and IT teams are making great progress in terms of collaboration, according to a new Dark Reading survey of IT and cybersecurity professionals. Dark Reading tracks progress year-to-year and reported an impressive positive movement in terms of how teams view each other, but still saw room for improvement around disparate tools (leading to silos of data) and inadequate visibility in the cloud. Read this blog on key findings from the survey and for a better understanding of why Security and IT collaboration is so important.

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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.

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Seven Signs Your Business Should Move To A New CRM System

"Good CRMs will not make you drool in admiration or write a pretty sonnet, but the bad ones will drive you and your employees crazy." CRM systems are a necessary component of being proactive in managing your business. These seven signs are a great way to assess whether your CRM solution is not just meeting expectations but empowering your organization to focus on putting the customer first. Contact us to learn how you can create connected interactions and improve efficiency for your customers and employees.

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Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) Market 2019 Global Analysis, Opportunities And Forecast To 2024

This IDC white paper provides an overview and analysis of hyperconvergence trends, opportunities and forecasts covering: - Insights on hyperconvergence use cases - Market trends driving real-world HCI deployments - Results from a global survey of HPE SimpliVity customers

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Customer Story: Think Up Consulting Overview

When Think Up Consulting, a brand strategy and change management firm, introduced Microsoft Teams, it was a big shift for the organization from a collaboration standpoint. They brought file sharing, team chat and project management together using Teams as the main hub for each project. With Teams, Think Up is creating a central hub, and with Office 365, they have a complete unified solution. By adopting Windows 10 and Office 365, Think Up customers have the reassurance and confidence of security. We can help you do the same. Contact us to learn more.

Monday, July 29, 2019

Intelligent Storage Checklist for Dummies

This infographic highlights the benefits intelligent storage offers with a helpful checklist for turning data into actionable insights.

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Week in the Life of IT heroes

A work week in the life of an IT professional revolves around defending, protecting and securing IT systems. A complete, intelligent solution including Office 365, Windows 10and Enterprise Mobility + Security, Microsoft 365 empowers IT heroes to depart for the weekend with peace of mind.  Check out the innovative tools in Microsoft 365 that help protect business data, enhance threat protection, guard against accidental sharing of sensitive information, protect data in cloud applications and improve compliance.

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

5 Ways IoT Is Reinventing Businesses Today

In a recent survey of business executives, 45% report IoT has helped boost profits by 1% to 5%, and another 41% say the impact has boosted them by 5% to 15% annually. That's a huge increase to profit with a simple integration. Except integrating IoT isn't always simple. At Fidelitech, we have years of experience helping businesses just like yours to plan, implement, and optimize their connected devices. We can help you to do the same. Contact us to learn more.

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Customer story: EON

Natasha Franck, founder of EON, is working to create a more sustainable future by embedding clothing with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tech to help recycle garments at their end of life and put a dent in the number of clothes that eventually end up in landfills. RFID is just one example of the boundless applications of IoT technology available to drive transformation. At Fidelitech, we have the industry experts who can help you connect your devices. Contact us to learn more.

Customer Story: Think Up Consulting

Think Up Consulting is a young, fast-growing agency based in Greenville, South Carolina. The agency specializes in brand strategy, change management and strategic consulting to help global brands make deep, lasting connections with customers. For Think Up, the ability to ensure seamless communication and reliable security while maximizing productivity are musts. To support these priorities, the company chose Office 365 to streamline internal processes and dramatically reduce the number of emails employees send. A forward-thinking company, Think Up continues to explore and adapt new technology to help increase employee efficiency and better meet its customer's needs. We can help you do the same. Contact us to learn more.

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 industry by modernizing, lifting and shifting your data to the cloud - and we can help you turn your vision of the cloud into a reality.

Monday, July 22, 2019

Climatec powered by Microsoft

Since 1975, Climatec has been a leading provider of energy solutions and building technologies. As the company grew, it found it needed a single, all-encompassing solution to connect multiple offices, adapt easily to business processes and support employees out in the field. Climatec chose a Microsoft solution for field service to help it organize and automate business processes while also equipping employees with the data they need to deliver exceptional customer service. Bringing in the right technology to enable employees creates better customer experiences. Let us help you drive intelligent optimization and empower your organization.

Introducing Microsoft Threat Experts

Microsoft Threat Experts is an additional layer of expertise and optics Microsoft customers can utilize in Microsoft 365 to augment security operations.

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Top 10 Security Deployment Actions with Microsoft 365

If you're looking for a roadmap to a more secure system, we've got you covered. Check out this list to discover 10 actions you can take using the tools provided in Microsoft 365 to better protect your business from cybersecurity threats. And don't forget, Fidelitech is here to help you every step of the way.

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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?

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5 Roadblocks Holding Back Your Data-Driven Goals?

"Data offers us so many competitive advantages--time savings, customer insights, increased efficiencies. It helps us better target our customers, personalize our marketing efforts and create new products our customers really want." When companies learn how to fully-utilize data to drive organizational decision-making, that's when the magic happens. In fact, organizations embracing digital transformation generate an average of $100M more income each year. Let us help you get started.

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Develop 'Security Champions' For Successful Enterprise Security Scalability

What steps have you taken to create an internal team of security champions to support your security strategy? The idea is to create "front-line support". @iiamit writes, "These advocates know their businesses better than any of my security engineers could, and they are deeply embedded in their organization's culture. And, as a result, they can provide the best context for security decisions. Our role is to equip them with our services and security expertise."

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Hyperconverged Infrastructure for Dummies

Hyperconverged is a big trend in data architecture. The eBook, Hyperconverged Infrastructure for Dummies, shows why this technology is a big win for enterprise customers moving away from complex legacy systems. This easy-to-read round-up tells customers why hyperconverged is great for the bottom line, how it increases IT efficiency and why they should make the switch to a solution like HPE SimpliVity.

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Creating security controls for IoT devices at Microsoft

How are you leveraging the latest technology to meet your needs? Microsoft is using IoT to provide efficiency and convenience. With IoT, Microsoft monitors datacenters, controls smart building systems, and interacts with HoloLens devices. While you may have other needs, you can use that same technology to fulfill them. At Fidelitech, we know how to help your business connect devices and create the IoT system that will drive the transformation you need. Contact us today to learn more.

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Is your company secure?

Microsoft 365 and the intelligent cloud can help you protect, detect and respond to today's modern security landscape. As a fully integrated, end-to-end solution, Microsoft 365 helps you address new risks and opportunities and drive digital transformation to empower everyone from the executive office to first-line workers. Contact us to get started today!

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Finding the right IoT solution for your business

Are you an expert when it comes to building cloud solutions? As it turns out, you don't have to be. With the right SaaS solution from Azure, you can manage your device and cloud solutions with predictable or fine-tuned pricing and still have the level of control that makes you comfortable. At Fidelitech, we can help you determine whether you're best fitted for SaaS or PaaS solutions. Contact us today to learn how we can help you drive transformation with Azure.

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Office 365 keeps your business compliant - around the clock

While implemented with the best of intentions, remaining compliant with data security requirements can be a massive burden on businesses, especially those in highly regulated industries. That's why Microsoft ensures that the security provided through Office 365 is always on the cutting edge of compliance, so your business can focus on delivering the best experience to your customers.

Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) Market 2019 Global Analysis, Opportunities And Forecast To 2024

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) Market accounted for $804.56 million in 2015 and is expected to reach $12,812.64 million by 2022. The new report, Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) Market 2019 Global Analysis, Opportunities And Forecast To 2024 tells you what you need to know about this exciting next-level technology.

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Monday, July 15, 2019

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.

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Redefine service through Connected Field Service

Dynamics 365 for Field Service enables businesses to move from reactive to proactive field service by bringing together IoT and AI with Field Service. It leverages advanced analytics, machine learning and the Internet of Things to move organizations from a costly break-fix model to a never-fail service model. Redefine service with Dynamics 365 and enhance your customers' experiences. Contact us today to get started!

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

IoT devices proliferate, from smart bulbs to industrial vibration sensors

How are you using IoT? One of the biggest uses for IoT in an industrial setting is preventive maintenance. Devices like vibration and wear sensors measure the stresses on and performance of factory equipment to help catch malfunctions before they happen. Now you can use the same software to run your devices as Fortune 500 companies, and Fidelitech can help. We're industry experts and have the knowledge you need to adopt and connect all of your IoT devices. Contact us today for more.

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Intelligent storage is a strategic advantage

This blog presents examples of intelligent storage and discusses the trends in IT driving the need for more strategic storage.

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As you embrace the opportunities presented by cloud and mobile computing to connect with customers and optimize operations, you take on new risks. Subscribe now to stay informed on digital transformation challenges and how Fidelitech can help ensure security, privacy & compliance with Microsoft 365.

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SimpliVity Hyperconverged Infrastructure for VDI

This infographic shows how the VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) improves data mobility, provides greater control and increases efficiency. It highlights the speed, simplicity and efficiency delivered by the HPE SimpliVity hyperconverged platform, and why it's a good fit for VDI. It also goes through more specific benefits that customers will be looking for when updating their desktop infrastructure.

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I have solutions from many vendors in my IT environment. How can Microsoft help me secure our entire digital landscape?

Keep your data protected as your business grows and changes with the times. Whether you're adding apps, devices, or moving to the cloud, Microsoft 365 ensures your data is secure without overburdening your security team.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019

PCL Construction LLC

PCL Construction LLC uses IoT to connect their management with their jobsites. The devices alert builders and management to issues with construction. With the sensors, they can monitor the temperature, humidity, and pressure in over 483 units, something that would normally be done by hand. Now they can focus workers on more important things that drive value back to the company. At Fidelitech, we can help you deliver the same results. Contact us today to learn more.

How small businesses can safeguard their data

With security risks like compromised credentials, stolen devices, and human error, keeping your business protected can seem overwhelming, especially for a small business that may not have the resources to dedicate to it. Microsoft 365 offers a complete solution, with tools like multifactor identification and data encryption that cover the areas you can't.

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8 Reasons: Why customers are choosing HPE SimpliVity

This video features customers happy they made the switch to the HPE SimpliVity hyperconverged platform. With before-and-after scenarios shared in the words of customers at a law firm, ski resort and construction company, the video gives 8 specific ways SimpliVity helps increase efficiency, minimize maintenance and reduce complexity.

HPE Intelligent Storage Episode 1

Richard Ayoade presents a humorous introduction to a series of advertisements for HPE Intelligent Storage.

Transform Endpoint Management and Security with Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 unified endpoint management (UEM) is the most secure, flexible approach to managing Windows 10 and other mobile devices in your modern workplace. Combining the strengths of Microsoft Intune and System Center Configuration Manager, it is the simplest way to cloud-connect your existing management infrastructure and reduce overall complexity, empowering end user productivity and enhancing device security. Contact us to learn how you can keep your data and employees' mobile devices secure with Microsoft 365.

Monday, July 8, 2019

How Airbus is transforming aerospace with Microsoft Azure Stack

Discover how Airbus took its Defense and Space program on a digital transformation journey to fine-tune the design, build and operation of complex products. Learn why Microsoft Azure Stack is critical to program success--not only for the ways it optimizes new digital technologies, but also for how it drives a significant change management process across the organization. By leveraging the hybrid cloud to enable transformative services from IoT to machine learning and big data, Azure Stack helps Airbus create applications quickly without having to focus on the underlying layers of the cloud platform stack.

Opportunity Heats Up as Honeywell Connects with Homeowners

Honeywell has always been known for making "things." Thanks to the power of data and Dynamics 365, it now makes connected things -- leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) to drive innovation and deliver more value to customers. "Honeywell has always made great products," says Scott Harkins, Vice President of Honeywell's IoT Partner Programs, Connected Homes. "Now we make great products that are connected. And this connectivity unlocks a whole new relationship with our consumers. For the first time, we're learning from massive numbers of consumers how they use our products and what's of interest to them. And we can inform them when we add new features." How can you harness the full power of data? With Dynamics 365, you can deliver predictive and proactive service that improve customer experiences and empower employees. Fidelitech can help. Contact us today to get started.

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

How can Microsoft help me understand my current security posture and get recommendations on how to improve?

This Thought Leadership provides an overview of the offerings Microsoft 365 has to help security CISOs and other security professionals gain better visibility and control of their current and future security position.

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Hosted Service Provider Improves Customer Satisfaction with HPE SimpliVity

When the legacy IT infrastructure at Genia became too costly and complicated to manage and scale, the Danish hosted services provider moved to a hyper-converged system with HPE SimpliVity. This case study shows how SimpliVity has enabled Genia to simplify operations, reduce costs and improve data protection for the provider's core business services.

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HPE InfoSight Brochure - Artificial Intelligence for Your Hybrid Cloud World

This brochure outlines the benefits of HPE InfoSight for managing an increasingly complex network. It highlights the specific benefits of managing an IT infrastructure through an AI-driven solution.

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Maximizing the impact of your IoT Proof of Concept

The Internet of Things (IoT) offers businesses opportunities for incredible savings and growth. However, an IoT solution may also require a significant up-front investment. At Fidelitech, we can help you find the solution that fits your business needs and help you implement that technology to maximize your return. Contact us to learn more.

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Azure IoT PaaS vs SaaS

With SaaS and PaaS, the right solution is different for every business. SaaS can provide predictable pricing options without the need to construct an in-house management solution. PaaS allows businesses with cloud and device expertise to fine-tune their IT services to reduce costs and maximize return on investment. The decision is up to you, but you're not alone. At Fidelitech, we can help facilitate your decision and guide you along the way. Contact us to learn more.

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Your Data is Safe with Office 365

Small businesses deserve the benefits of the cloud as much as any other company, and now they can do so without worrying about the security of their data.

HPE Simplivity's Rapid DR Solution

Enterprises can't afford the cost of downtime. But this is the risk that they take with their complex legacy systems. This data sheet provides an overview of HPE SimpliVity's hyperconverged automated solution, showing how it enables organizations to ensure availability, raise productivity and improve risk mitigation in a cost effective manner.

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Customer Success Story Video: Siemens and HPE Achieve a Server Centric View with Nimble Storage

This video case study interviews Michael Landeck, Principal Technical Infrastructure Engineer, Siemens, to display how HPE Nimble Storage has improved their global ecosystem.

Raising the Bar with End-to-End Security

With Microsoft, security can be simple once again. Microsoft 365 provides an intelligent security hub that works seamlessly across platforms, going far beyond Microsoft to Linux, Mac and others -- so you can manage mission-critical workloads with existing tools at your fingertips. Contact us to learn how Microsoft 365 helps keep your organization secure and productive.

Monday, July 1, 2019

Steve Gleason on technology and making ideas come to life

Companies that have adopted the cloud to drive business growth move faster, deliver more value and our able to address change more effectively than those constrained by rigid policies and processes. They use the flexibility of the cloud to their advantage, constantly finding new ways to scale nearly infinitely and gain deeper insights into customers that other companies only dream about. That's why it's imperative to make the most of big data, the cloud and intelligence capabilities. Microsoft has the assets to deliver on the promise of a consistent experience. With Azure and SQL Server, customers get the most consistent experience from on-premises to cloud. Contact us to find out more.

thyssenkrupp transforms its home mobility solutions business with Microsoft HoloLens

With its customized stair lifts, thyssenkrupp has long helped people with physical limitations live comfortably and independently in their homes. Before Microsoft HoloLens, the process of selling, designing, building and installing lifts was time-consuming -- involving a laborious system of labels, cameras and manual data entry. With Microsoft HoloLens, thyssenkrupp has revolutionized its home mobility solutions with processes that are faster, easier and more helpful for customers. Watch this video to discover how.