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Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Tony’s Chocolonely raises awareness of child slave labor with Microsoft 365

Tony's Chocolonely has a mission that goes beyond selling chocolate. It also wants to end exploitation in the chocolate industry, where millions of children are exposed to illegal labor practices and thousands of people are victims of modern slavery. During COVID-19, Microsoft 365 helped the company achieve seamless remote collaboration, ensuring teams could work together and continue that mission.

Read this inspiring story and then connect with us. As a trusted CSP Microsoft Partner, we can help you tap into the power of secure productivity with Microsoft 365. Contact us today to get started.

Work Trend Index | Will AI Fix Work?

The burden of data overload, constant communication, and increased pressure to be productive can be overwhelming. But AI can help lift that burden. Discover the transformative power of AI in Microsoft's Work Trend Index article.

We’re standing by to help you get ready for this platform shift. Our expert CSP services can help you streamline licensing and subscription management, so you can stay compliant, optimize costs, and get hassle-free operations. Contact us today.

Tuesday, 4 February 2025

Top 20 Use Cases for Copilot for Marketing Professionals

As a marketing professional, you already know how to make strategic decisions and generate compelling content. But how much of your day can you dedicate to these high-value tasks?

Imagine having a digital assistant at your fingertips that could save time by compiling insights and generating relevant content in seconds. As a Microsoft Partner, we can help you leverage Copilot to do just that. Explore the top use cases of Copilot for marketers.

Pioneering better decision-making

In treating data as an asset, organizations in the FSI can unlock new benefits, including:  

Personalized customer experiences

Enhanced employee experiences

Agile risk management and regulatory compliance

Modernization for real-time payment capabilities and new revenue generation

Faster innovation with near real-time insights.

  Read our full blog article on accelerating data value in the era of AI:

Westpac transforms IT and enables secure, inclusive, flexible work with Windows 11 Enterprise

Westpac, one of the largest banks in Australia, wanted to improve support for its more than 40,000 people, including its hybrid workforce, by transforming its IT environment. In 2023, the bank chose a solution based on Windows 11 Enterprise E5 and Microsoft cloud services which has since improved user experience for staff and supported secure flexible work that is inclusive of all work styles. Read the story.

Monday, 3 February 2025

Copilot for M365 | Day in the Life of a Marketer

You may have heard that Copilot for Microsoft 365 can integrate with the Microsoft 365 solutions you use every day. But what impact does this have on the typical workday of someone like a Marketing Manager? As a Microsoft Partner, we can help you learn how to leverage Copilot to streamline the many tedious tasks you deal with every day. Watch how this AI tool can streamline the day of a Marketing Manager.

A CISO's Guide To Fortifying Your Cybersecurity Posture

With data breaches increasing 78% year-over-year in 2023 and the average cost of a single breach reaching a staggering $4.5 million, the need to implement robust and adaptable cybersecurity strategies has never been more urgent. Here are critical considerations for CISOs as they develop and implement successful AI strategies to combat modern cyber threats. If you're concerned about cyber threats, is ready to talk you through your choices and find the solution that right for your organization.