Wednesday 29 December 2021

Here Is the One Question You Need to Ask Your Sales Team

What's the one question to ask your sales team to empower them to achieve more? Check out this article from award-winning researcher, sales expert and tech entrepreneur, David Priemer. In Entrepreneur, David shares advice for selling more, faster and with less friction --encouraging organizations to unveil "blockers and blind spots lurking in the dark corners of your sales operation."

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Take customer engagement to a whole new level

Engagement matters to technology buyers. Check out this infographic to see how combining Dynamics 365 for Sales, Office 365 and LinkedIn Sales Navigator helps customers break through roadblocks to better sales efficiency by bringing relationship data together for actionable insights. Get out from under the complexity of disconnected tools, data and processes once and for all!

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Understanding the virtual environment 

Microsoft  continually innovates to empower  best-in-class experiences, no matter where you are  located.  Learn how you can maximize productivity in the virtual environment with  Windows  Virtual Desktop.  

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How to avoid cloud migration pitfalls

While most businesses rely on the cloud for their storage and innovation needs, many are not using it to its full potential. Most businesses are only at the beginning of their cloud journey. This article from Forbes explains how to develop a full vision and plan for your future cloud migration and innovation.

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Tuesday 28 December 2021

How Photobooth Supply Co. uses Microsoft Surface to inspire creativity and capture memories

Photobooth Supply Co. is using Microsoft Surface devices to enhance the capabilities and features of their photo booths and produce unique and memorable photography experiences for customers all over the world.

Accelerate Your Windows Virtual Desktop Deployment

Find out  how to accelerate your  move to the cloud with Windows Virtual Desktop. Learn  how to get started quickly and securely with new Windows Virtual Desktop features that simplify the deployment  and experience of desktop and app virtualization on Azure.  Get best practices and tools directly from the Microsoft team building the product, and learn how  it  enables you to:  Deploy the only multi-session Windows 10 virtual desktop experience.  Quickly enable optimizations for Office 365 ProPlus in a virtualized environment.  Deploy and scale in minutes through the Azure platform. 

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Transform your business with Azure migration

Learn why companies like Albertsons, H&R Block, and Carlsberg Group chose to migrate to Azure and how the move has helped them transform their businesses. Microsoft provides tools for successful migration that work flexibly within the company's chosen migration process. Microsoft data platforms provide scalability, high availability, and security to accelerate your journey.

Maximizing your ROI from Microsoft 365 with Microsoft Surface

Maximize your ROI from Microsoft 365 with Microsoft Surface. Realize significant cost benefits from reduced security breaches and increased productivity with the device platform built from the ground up to help you get the most out of Microsoft 365.

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Maximize your ROI with Microsoft Surface

In today's modern work environment, organizations are thinking about the right technology investment. Businesses are looking for hardware solutions where employees can remain productive, communicative, and secure from any location. More than ever, making smart investments can have a big impact on keeping businesses thriving. According to a new Forrester study*, Microsoft Surface and Microsoft 365 improve performance across three key areas of organizations: • Help employees be more productive • Help IT be more efficient • Helps businesses stay secure and reduce costs Watch this video to discover a how Surface and Microsoft 365 can unlock new levels of productivity and drive long term value for your business. Read the full study to learn more. https://stuf.in/b8cl78Array Cheryl.John@liquid.tech +27747656766 *A commissioned Total Economic Impact™ study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Microsoft, July 2020. "Maximizing Your ROI From Microsoft 365 Enterprise With Microsoft Surface."

Monday 27 December 2021

Windows Virtual Desktop

Get all the tools and resources you need to migrate  apps, data, and infrastructure at your own pace and with confidence. Learn how Windows Virtual Desktop expands capabilities with the best virtualized end-user experience in the video below.

Wednesday 22 December 2021

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Today's modern salesforce needs tools to streamline the sales process, automate routine tasks and identify the best path to each buyer. Explore Dynamics 365. It offers insights and identifies relationship risks and opportunities. It can even recommend next steps--action cards, social and email engagement strategies and sales playbooks. And it does this while interacting with the platform and tools your team already uses -- like LinkedIn, Office 365 and Skype. You need info on the best tools to help your team succeed. Case studies, user tips and more from Liquid Intelligent Technologies (LIT). Subscribe now to keep it coming!

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Tuesday 21 December 2021

Find lightning fast innovation, elastic scalability, cost savings, and better performance​

Windows .NET has a wealth of resources addressing key security concepts and shared responsibility within the cloud. Subscribe to find more resources to help you write more secure codes and learn how workload responsibilities are divided.

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Unlock more value for your business with Microsoft Surface

Surface delivers the best of Microsoft to meet the needs of your business. Surface enables people to work however they work best, offering flexibility, power, and style. Paired with Microsoft 365, Surface helps customers save time and money with streamlined deployment, modern management, and enterprise-level security. Learn how you can create efficiencies and savings with Surface and Microsoft 365. #SurfaceForBusiness Read the guide: Microsoft Surface business value

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Microsoft Whiteboard experience on Surface Hub 2S

Microsoft Whiteboard is an endless canvas for people to work together in person or remotely across multiple devices. Surface Hub lights up the Microsoft Whiteboard experience with a gorgeous screen display and advanced inking capabilities, and there are so many great features built into Whiteboard to help you create your content. Customize the background of your canvas, enjoy the seamless inking experience of the Surface Hub 2 Pen, draw a shape and Whiteboard will perfect it for you. And if you want to create a table, start by drawing a rectangle, add some grid lines, and Whiteboard will recognize your intent. Start to add content and the table will intelligently adjust to fit. You can invite your colleagues to contribute to the whiteboard and they can add to it anytime from anywhere on multiple devices, making this game-changing for teamwork.

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Microsoft Surface business value

What is the ROI you expect from your hardware investments? Are your teams using the right devices to see a real impact? Surface, combined with Microsoft 365 for enterprise, increases the efficiency of deploying, managing, and securing devices while keeping teams productive and reducing your cost of risk. Surface is more than just a device; it's a tool for success. Contact us to learn more about Microsoft Surface for Business. Cheryl.John@liquid.tech +27747656766

Windows Virtual Desktop Experience Estimator

This tool will estimate the quality of the experience your users will receive when connecting to Windows Virtual Desktop.

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Monday 20 December 2021

Chipotle builds new website with .NET Core, Visual Studio Code, and Azure

Chipotle Mexican Grill is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. In this video, learn how Chipotle's ordering service is built in .NET to provide customers with a more efficient, coordinated service.

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Remotely deploy and configure devices in a zero-touch process

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Wednesday 8 December 2021

Close the deal today. Subscribe now.

Today's sales professionals are stretched thin. They're on double the teams as only a few years ago, sales cycles are longer and more complex, and they're more mobile than ever before. Subscribe now to stay informed on how Microsoft Dynamics 365 is enabling modern sales pros to close more deals and increase productivity with tools and capabilities that help streamline sales processes, improve collaboration, and intelligently guide them toward optimal outcomes.

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Cloud Migration Essentials: A guide to migrating servers and virtual machines

While migrating to the cloud offers your business greater scalability, cost-efficiency, and improved performance, it can require careful IT planning and strategy. Fortunately, there are resources and tools that can make your cloud migration less daunting and help simplify your path to the clou...

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The new Anywhere Office

Employees may work from a different location every day - from the office, to home, to a customer site, or in the field. Help them work from anywhere with devices they love while reducing complexity for IT. Support your teams and simplify IT while they use the devices they love in the new Anywhere Office. Learn how Microsoft Surface devices enable your Anywhere Office with our new guide. Read the new Anywhere Office benefits guide.

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Ullman Dynamics's migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Explore how Ullman Dynamics, the world leader in suspension seats, is transforming their business by migrating to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and the cloud.

Tuesday 7 December 2021

Tustin school district brings advanced, inclusive learning to high schools with Microsoft Surface Pro

After testing four different tablets in their schools, the Tustin Unified School District found Microsoft Surface Pro to be the best choice for their high school teachers and students. In this video, see how Surface was able to increase productivity across the board and empower students with different accessibility needs and learning styles.

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Hybrid Environments

Secure hybrid environments for the lowest TCO with an integrated solution. Learn more about simplifying and fortifying with Microsoft security. Subscribe here!

How To Get Your Cloud Migration Strategy Right

Industry leaders are working hard to compete with digital upstarts that develop their business exclusively in the cloud. Business infrastructure has become more complex, and to keep up to date, companies are digitizing their operations—looking for agility and insights from data and analytics. IT business partners must demonstrate the ROI of switching from ""owning"" to "renting" infrastructure. It's now critical to monitor performance across different cloud frameworks with tools that collect and correlate data from every location. Leaders understand there is a before, during, and after migration strategy for making the switch successful.

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Azure SQL Database: Intelligent databases that are always up to date

Azure SQL Databases are intelligent and always up to date. It is the only cloud with evergreen SQL which never needs to be patched or updated. This infographic presents the benefits of Azure SQL Database and Azure Advance Threat Protection.

Host your .NET application and data on the most cost-effective cloud

Optimize costs so your resources are better spent on increasing operational efficiencies, supporting new business priorities, and improving customer experiences. Sign up to stay informed on the latest cloud computing trends and learn more about migrating your apps and data to Microsoft Azure— the most cost-effective cloud.

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Monday 6 December 2021

A new way to get things done

Since the beginning, Surface has been known for versatile designs that enable people to work and create in new ways, with devices that fit seamlessly into the flow of your day. Surface Duo is a dual screen device that transforms the productivity we get from working across two screens - creating a new way to get things done. Its design allows for multiple app experiences at once, providing a flexibility that allows your team to better serve your customers. Now, your team can work however, whenever and wherever they want. With Surface Duo: -Multitask between a video conference call on one screen while using a different app on the other. -Enjoy the best of the Microsoft 365* mobile experiences, every Android app in the Google Play Store**, and a built-in compatibility with your Windows 10 PC. -Surface Duo's biometric locking system combined with the Microsoft ecosystem ensures security for the entire team. If Surface Duo sounds like a good fit for you and your team, let's connect and talk more. Generation-e   info@generation-e.com,.au +611300553088 *Subscription required. **Additional fees and/or subscriptions required for some apps and features. Available apps may vary by carrier and over time. Calling requires data plan; see carrier for pricing and coverage details.

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Thursday 2 December 2021

Enable remote work faster with new Windows Virtual Desktop capabilities

The world has changed dramatically due to the global health crisis. Organizations have had to quickly shift focus and give users remote access to their corporate desktops and important applications. Many have turned to Windows Virtual Desktop, built on Azure, to quickly provision and scale virtual desktops and applications faster than was previously possible.

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Open up to new mobile potential

Everything changed when we shifted to the hybrid workplace. Now we're changing everything again—for the better. Open up the amazing Microsoft Surface Duo 2 to take the limits off your teams' potential. So much more than a phone, it makes multitasking as natural as a swipe. Now remote collaborating and accessing data, apps, and everything is 5G-fast.1 Imagine how your workplace world can expand with the category-defying new Surface Duo 2. Expand your views on mobile productivity • See apps side-by-side with twice the screen space—no more toggling back and forth. • Make your pocket device a collaboration powerhouse when you can take notes during video presentations. •Stay in the flow when you can slide images and text files effortlessly in supported apps. • Make productivity personal by choosing which pairs of apps you can open with a single tap. • Start with a single touch of the integrated power button and fingerprint reader. • Do it all at 5g speed on the best device for Microsoft Teams mobile. The Surface Duo 2 is designed to inspire your employees—and to protect your data with built-in chip-to-cloud enterprise level security. Its double hyper-thin, super-brilliant, high-resolution touch screens open up for a big, 8.3" view that puts more of what you need to see onscreen. Watch as a whole new kind of productivity opens up with the revolutionary Surface Duo 2. Contact us to learn more about Microsoft Surface Duo 2. Liquid Intelligent Technologies (LIT) https://stuf.in/b84frbArray Cheryl.John@liquid.tech +27747656766 1 5G not available in all areas; compatibility and performance depend on carrier network, plan, and other factors. See carrier for details and pricing.

A win-win device for your frontline workers

When your frontline workers interact with customers, they are your representatives. By empowering them with better connections and more capabilities in more places, you're driving business performance as well as employee satisfaction. That's a real win-win. Enter Microsoft Surface Go 3, the lightweight device with the power and flexibility to tackle tasks from anywhere. Take a look at all the ways Surface Go 3 moves your front line and your bottom line. • Put frontline workers out ahead with a light, 1.2 lb* device that's the most portable Surface ever. • Make power an easy lift with the 10th Gen Intel® Core® i3 processor inside the Surface Go 3. • Access essential Microsoft 365 apps like Microsoft Teams and Outlook with LTE connectivity anytime, anywhere. • Flex to diverse customer needs by instantly clicking the Surface Go 3 adapts from tablet to laptop to studio mode. • Make every interaction look and sound great with HD camera and Dolby® Audio™. As frontline workers move into hybrid work, keep them moving ahead with the lightweight, powerful, and versatile Surface Go 3. It empowers them with the mobility and security they need to be better representatives, innovators, and on-the-ground achievers. Contact us to learn more about Microsoft Surface Go 3. Liquid Intelligent Technologies (LIT) https://stuf.in/b84ffpArray Cheryl.John@liquid.tech +27747656766 * Excluding Type Cover

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Wednesday 1 December 2021

Seize the power to multitask anywhere

A surprising fact has come out of last year's sudden move to hybrid work. Teams are getting more done when they are less tied to a single place. They know what they need from their devices to get it done: power, flexibility, and connection. In short, the everyplace workplace demands the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio—the most powerful Surface Laptop ever. It delivers unprecedented performance in a 14.4" screen that brings the power of a desktop to the infinite flexibility of a Surface, while covering every angle in between. Meet the new Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio • Make light work of the most intensive tasks with the 11th Gen Intel® Core™ H Series processors inside the Surface Laptop . • Multitask at will when you have up to 32 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of removable SSD memory.1 • Don't wait for the apps with Instant On and password-free Windows Hello. • Seamlessly transform to any task with the Dynamic Woven Hinge. • Draw and write just like on paper with our best digital pen, the Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2.2 • Choose how you take on the hybrid future with either the current Windows 10 or the new Windows 11 operating system. Surface Laptop Studio is a fast route to transform your hybrid workplace. Fast deployment and built-in security make it a great investment. Give your teams the power they need to get it done their way. Contact us to learn more about Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio. Liquid Intelligent Technologies (LIT) https://stuf.in/b84emcArray Cheryl.John@liquid.tech +27747656766 1 This device does not contain user serviceable parts. Hard drive is only removable by skilled technician following Microsoft provided instructions. 2 Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 sold separately.

Microsoft customer story for Sport Clips

Sport Clips delivers innovation to their customers with Microsoft Surface devices. See how users interact with Sport Clips in new, seamless ways to deliver efficiency and satisfaction.

Step up to the next phase of hybrid work

The hybrid workplace has been here for long enough that employees are already figuring out what they need to get the work done wherever they are. Many employees love the freedom the hybrid workplace gives them—if they have the right devices. The all-new Microsoft Surface Pro 8, the most powerful Surface Pro ever, provides the power and flexibility the new era demands. With the power of a desktop along with the flexibility of a laptop, it delivers unprecedented performance in a 13" screen. Take a look at the all-new Surface Pro 8 • Flex to every situation by clicking instantly from laptop, to desktop, to portable digital canvas with the Surface Kickstand. • Bring big computing power wherever you go with Surface Pro 8 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. • Experience typing that's a pleasure on the Microsoft Surface Pro Signature Keyboard with mechanical keys and a large glass trackpad.1 • Collaborate seamlessly no matter where your teams roam on fast, stable Wi-Fi 6 and optional LTE Advanced2 make collaboration easy. • Make a great impression even when you're not there with Surface Pro 8's built-in 5.0 MP 1080p front-facing camera. • Choose how you take on the hybrid future with either the current Windows 10 or the new Windows 11 operating system. Win the next phase of hybrid work with Surface Pro 8 at your side. It's the single, multitasking device that provides the chip-to-cloud security and compliance to meet and over-deliver on your potential. Contact us to find out what Microsoft Surface Pro 8 can do for you. Liquid Intelligent Technologies (LIT) https://stuf.in/b842s6Array Cheryl.John@liquid.tech +27747656766 1 Microsoft Surface Pro Signature Keyboard sold separately. 2 Surface Pro 8 with LTE Advanced is coming in 2022. Visit Surface.com for updates on availability in your market. Availability may vary by market and configuration. Service availability and performance subject to service provider's network. Contact your service provider for details, compatibility, pricing, SIM card, and activation. See all specs and frequencies at surface.com.

GE powers its culture of curiosity with the Microsoft cloud

GE is transforming from an industrial leader to a digital industrial leader by using software and sensors to make its machines connected, responsive, and predictive. With Microsoft Office 365 and Windows 10, GE is digitally enabling its 300,000-person workforce to make sense of machine data, realize productivity gains, and collaborate securely, at a velocity never before experienced. With Teams forming dynamically, GE employees can now work together better to solve the world's toughest problems.

Redefining how you work and do business

Since the beginning, Surface has been known for versatile designs that enable people to work and create in new ways, with devices that fit seamlessly into the flow of your day. What started as the tablet that can replace your laptop, has grown into a portfolio of devices that meet a variety of work styles and needs. Where you and your employees work today may be different, but your need for power, performance, reliability, and versatility in your devices hasn't changed. The Surface portfolio is designed for the future of work by supporting flexible work environments and diverse roles within any organization. From 2-in-1 devices that enable greater mobility with 4G LTE, to powerful laptops for intensive tasks, Surface is designed to support work from anywhere. The Surface lineup makes sure your employees have the devices they need and the security you depend on. Learn how Microsoft Surface and Liquid Intelligent Technologies (LIT) can you help navigate how you work in these unprecedented times of change. Contact us. Cheryl.John@liquid.tech  +27747656766