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Send emails via SMTP relay with Azure Communication Services
June 25, 2024
This guide helps you in configuring SMTP relay and send emails from your custom application without any change to the application/code.
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Microsoft Copilot for Security Attains ISO 27001, 27017, and 27018 Certifications
June 6, 2024
Microsoft Copilot for Security, the first Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) security solution, has earned the prestigious ISO 27001, 27017, and 27018 certifications.
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From Paper to Pixels: Azure AI in Historical Document Digitization and Translation
July 16, 2024
The journey from paper to pixels has never been more accessible or efficient, thanks to Azure Document Intelligence and Azure OpenAI.
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Portal extension for Azure Firewall with DDoS protection
July 18, 2024
The new Azure Firewall flow creation process represents a significant step forward in network security.
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Updated Power Platform Licensing Guide
July 10, 2024
There’s an updated (July 2024) Power Platform Licensing Guide with just a couple of changes.
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Mid-size orgs: Your Enterprise Agreement days are numbered
June 20, 2024
Microsoft may finally be ready to officially impose a higher user/device requirement to qualify for an Enterprise Agreement (EA). What should 'Level A' EA customers expect?
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Unlock success: Choosing the right device for your corporate environment with Microsoft Surface
It's vital to select the right devices for your corporate environment. Learn how Microsoft Surface devices are designed to drive success.
Duration:
55
Microsoft Copilot: How to get started and what you need to know
Hear SHI's take on the latest Microsoft Copilot announcements (spoiler: we're excited) and learn how SHI can help you take advantage of Copilot in your environment.
Duration:
58
Tips and tricks: Excel navigation, selection, and views
In this practical and powerful session, geared to all levels of Excel users, learn tips and tricks to speed up some common Excel activities.
Duration:
39
Tips and tricks: Excel PivotTables
In this session, designed for experienced PivotTable users, you'll learn the surprising secrets of the PivotTable cache.
Duration:
39
Tips and tricks: Microsoft OneNote
We dive into the different content types that can be stored in a OneNote notebook in this engaging session, geared to all levels of users.
Duration:
39
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