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Accelerate cloud adoption with Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty

October 29, 2024

Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty is introducing several significant updates.

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Boosting Power BI Performance with Azure Databricks through Automatic Aggregations

October 28, 2024

Power BI’s Automatic Aggregations feature is a breakthrough, designed to push performance boundaries by delivering low-latency query results on large datasets.

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Microsoft 365 Copilot - Small Business Guide to Set Up Copilot

October 29, 2024

Microsoft 365 Copilot can specifically help your small business by leveraging the secure application of generative AI with your work data.

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Responsible AI Mitigation Layers

October 30, 2024

In this blog post, we will talk about the mitigation strategies to be used against attacks against generative AI systems.

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Teach cybersecurity with Microsoft and Minecraft Education

September 26, 2024

From conversation tips to hands-on experiences like Minecraft Education worlds, you’ll find cybersecurity resources to enhance your classroom instruction.

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4 foundational ways that AI is transforming government

October 8, 2024

Here’s a brief look at four essential areas where AI is helping to empower customers and reshape the impact of government around the world.

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Windows 365 is VDI with a twist: Device freedom:
A solution built for the hybrid workforce

October 14, 2021
With Windows 365, the grim reality of a hardware shortage isn’t so problematic. Read on to find out why.

Windows 11 and Microsoft Teams: How to prepare for the integration:
Author: Brian Rosher, Corp Presales Solutions Engineer - Collaboration

October 7, 2021
Four smart ways for enterprise and commercial accounts to prepare for the Windows 11 and Teams integration.

What Microsoft’s $20B investment in cybersecurity means for the talent gap:
Author: Jeff Cobb, SHI Corp ASG Presales Vice President

September 7, 2021
Our experts share ways to overcome the cybersecurity skills gap in a highly competitive recruiting landscape.

Windows 365 vs. AVD: What’s best for your business?

September 1, 2021
Our experts dive into the technical and licensing differences between Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop.

Microsoft 365 pricing changes: 3 important details you should know:
Updated March 14, 2022

August 23, 2021
Microsoft increased its pricing for the Microsoft 365 and O365 commercial plans. Here’s what you need to know.

SHI elevates Azure Expert MSP status:
Demonstrating SHI's ability to deliver solutions and services across complex environments for customers.

August 11, 2021
See how SHI raised the bar by meeting stricter levels of requirements to maintain its Azure Expert MSP status.

How SHI is helping Essex County, NJ optimize their 365 environment

August 11, 2021
SHI helps Essex County, NJ keep Microsoft 365 licenses optimized and right-sizes their EA ahead of renewal.

Microsoft Inspire Day 3: Understanding what comes next:
Wrapping up with even more insights for your hybrid workplace

July 16, 2021
As Microsoft Inspire wraps up, we look at some of the key themes and what they mean for your business.

Microsoft Inspire: Here’s what we’re excited about:
We're here with the latest and greatest to transform your business

July 15, 2021
The party hasn’t stopped here, as SHI is committed to bringing you all the goodness from Inspire, Day 2!

Microsoft Inspire 2021 Kicks Off: Day 1 Summary

July 14, 2021
Microsoft’s most important partner event of the year, Inspire 2021, gets underway in a virtual setting

6 ways to transform collaboration with Microsoft Teams

June 17, 2021
New eBook offers practical tips to help marketers better communicate, collaborate, and execute campaigns.