Author: CMX

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Customer story: Special Olympics

With the Microsoft Cloud, the @SpecialOlympics tracks information for nearly 5 million athletes in 170 countries. And with anywhere, anytime access to data, countless hours have been saved and reinvested into impacting athletes and changing the world.

Have you ever wondered how you can use technology to impact lives and change the world? Wherever you are in your cloud journey, Waypoint Digital Networks can help. Contact us to learn more.

Bootiful Azure: Taking Your First Steps with Microsoft Azure (1/6)

If you’re a developer using Spring Boot to develop your applications and are interested in using Microsoft Azure as your base, check out this mini-series. It walks you through the advantages of Microsoft Azure as a platform for your applications and ways to leverage its unique advantages to get the most out of your creation.

Still have questions? Waypoint Digital Networks is here to support your business in everything from the selection of the right platform to match your needs to taking your application to the next level. Contact us to learn more.

Special Olympics turns stars of youth leadership program into constellations with Microsoft Teams

“Breaking down barriers with Microsoft Teams,” brought to you by @msftnonprofits, shows #nonprofit organizations how the Special Olympics uses Microsoft Teams to create communities of inclusion throughout the world. Youth leaders can now self-organize in Teams to network, share ideas and resources, and support each other as they interact through voice, video, and chat—no matter their background, language, and culture. #Tech4Good #SocialImpact #DigitalTransformation @Microsoft-365 @Office365

10 tips to tackle your remote work day

Stay connected and get more done with “10 tips to tackle your remote work day,” brought to you by @msftnonprofits. #Nonprofit teams can discover the keys to increasing the efficiency of their workspaces, improving collaboration, maintaining relationships when not in the office, and running more effective remote meetings. The transition can take some time, but with the right tools, a few adjustments, and some patience, it doesn’t have to be daunting! #Tech4Good #SocialImpact #DigitalTransformation @Microsoft-365 @Office365

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Microsoft Security Intelligence Report: Volume 23

Botnets, hacker methods, and ransomware, oh my!

After compiling information across 100 countries and millions of computers, Microsoft has identified the latest threats affecting digital security. In this report, take a deep dive into the aforementioned topics to discover how your business might be at risk and steps you can take to protect yourself.

At Waypoint Digital Networks, we believe that protecting your business starts by arming yourself with information. Contact us to learn more.

Modernizing the Data Estate with Azure | Rohan Kumar

What is the digital feedback loop?

When Microsoft began their own digital transformation, they discovered the importance of interconnected data and central AI to inform and improve every aspect of their business: the digital feedback loop.

How can you get the benefits of the digital feedback loop? It starts by moving to a modern data estate on the cloud!

At Waypoint Digital Networks, we know this move can be intimidating, which is why we’re here to help you every step of the way. Contact us to get started.

Five Tips to Enhance Your Company’s Value Proposition by Defining Your Core Values

Are your core values clear to your team? How about prospective employees? “Too many companies neglect to practice or even define their core values,” writes Karen Rice, HR VP at Slickdeals. She warns that if you don’t clearly define what you stand for—in your materials and with your team—then they essentially get defined for you and not always as you would like.

Your value proposition is what sets your organization apart from the rest. It is the main reason customers buy from you (and not your competitors). Since you’ll use your value proposition for all your sales and marketing materials, it’s worth the investment of time and energy now.

Read “Five Tips to Enhance Your Company’s Value Proposition by Defining Your Core Values” to learn straightforward tips on defining your core values, so you create or update your value proposition accordingly.

10 ways to run effective remote meetings

Take a crash course on simple things #nonprofit teams can do to increase efficiency, collaborate effectively, and keep everyone engaged. Check out “10 ways to run effective remote meetings,” brought to you by @msftnonprofits, to gain insights into all the logistics of online meetings:

• Preparing the agenda and questions in advance
• Pre-testing technology and avoiding plug-ins
• Using the virtual lobby and practicing online etiquette
• Ensuring clear recordings and audio

#Tech4Good #SocialImpact #DigitalTransformation @Microsoft-365 @Office365

3 ways modern sales productivity technologies drive results for high-growth SMBs

A recent study shows over 40% of SMB leaders expect to invest in automation and machine learning, signifying a shift to analytics-based sales interactions and decisions. With Dynamics 365 for Sales Professional, Waypoint Digital Networks can help your sales organization make the shift.
This benefits businesses by shifting low-value work away from high-value employees, but it is also beneficial to employees by allowing them to focus on the more engaging and dynamic aspects of their work.

All of these advantages are accomplished through sales productivity technologies such as Dynamics 365 for Sales Professional. Want to make your sales more profitable and interesting? Contact us to learn more.