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Staying productive while working remotely with Microsoft Teams

The COVID-19 outbreak has quickly changed the way the world goes to work. Everyone is adjusting to meetings, chatting, and collaborating exclusively online. This blog post shares the top tips from the team behind Teams on how to make working from home productive and healthy.

Growing SQL Server: Features from 2008 to 2017

Over the past nine years, Microsoft has been working hard to continually improve its SQL Server offerings to ensure SQL Server is ready to meet the opportunities and challenges of the modern age.

It has embraced the benefits of cloud computing by adding cloud as a deployment option, risen to modern security challenges by implementing multiple levels of protection centered around safeguarding data, and reimagined queries in the face of ever-expanding data to return critical information faster than ever before.

Check out this infographic to learn more about these and other improvements available through SQL Server 2017.

How to manage meetings in Microsoft Teams

More people are working from home during the COVID-19 crisis and remote meetings have become a vital part of the workday. Microsoft Teams makes meeting remotely easy and efficient. Watch this video to see how!

Kelly Roofing keynote demonstration

To stay competitive, Ken Kelly knew he had to pivot his company to meet customer needs. Whether this meant providing more accurate estimates on timing and price, or scaling to meet increased demands when necessary, each customer’s experience was vital to their success.

In order to meet all these needs and more, Kelly Roofing turned to Dynamics 365 Business Central. Operating through a single, interconnected platform provided the efficiency and the elasticity they were looking for.

The success of Kelly Roofing is more than just an inspiring story, it is an opportunity to witness how any business can transform themselves through the power of technology.

Customer Story: SitePro – part 5

Running a business, you have enough to worry about. With the enterprise-grade built-in high availability of Azure Database, you never have to spend the time or money updating your software again.

Instead, you can always enjoy the latest innovations on a platform that is always ready to grow to meet your needs and the needs of your customers.

Check out this video to watch how moving the cloud allowed SitePro to maximize the potential of their software and their business. Interested in what Azure could do for your business? At Waypoint Digital Networks, we are too. Contact us to learn more.

Customer Story: Kier Group PLC

When Keir adopted Microsoft 365 E5, the visibility it provided immediately allowed them to detect hackers across the globe using compromised credentials to gain access to Keir’s systems. They stopped over 90,000 intrusion attempts in the first month alone.

Innovative systems, visibility, and ease of use enable Keir to reduce their response times to such attacks from weeks to mere hours, allowing them to spend more time growing and improving their business.

What new security insights are waiting for you? Waypoint Digital Networks is ready to help you find out.

How to maintain your mental health while working from home

As COVID19 continues to be a global health crisis, don’t forget to take care of your mental health. In a time of uncertainty and isolation, there are steps you can take to maintain your mental health while working remotely. Fast Company has a few ideas to get you started. Tips range from acknowledging the impact to recognizing your needs to streamlining work and more.

Microsoft Managed Desktop

52% of tech decision-makers agree that their current IT infrastructure keeps their company from delivering the best user experience.

View the “Microsoft Managed Desktop,” an #infographic brought to you by @msftnonprofits, to see the current state of IT challenges. #Tech4Good #DigitalTransformation @Office365 @Microsoft365

Grade assignments in Teams

Educators seek robust learning opportunities amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, with remote learning at the forefront of viable options. To support a swift transition, Microsoft and its partners continue to offer free tools like Office 365 and Teams to schools. Teams brings together conversations, content, assignments and apps all in one place. Some schools already use Teams and others are researching options for their students. We understand you may have questions on how your school can leverage remote learning and we encourage you to view upcoming and on-demand Teams webinars to learn more – sign up here.

What is Cloud Migration and Why is it Important

Your customers have more options than ever, and businesses of every type in every industry are responding.

As more companies are migrating to the cloud and realizing benefits including mobility, flexibility, and security, you can’t afford to hold onto outdated practices. What are you doing to modernize your business, stand out, and get ahead?

Waypoint Digital Networks can help you choose modern solutions to revolutionize your business and win customers. Check out this article to find out more advantages of choosing the cloud, then contact us to learn how we can help. #WhyCloud.