AI: from an exciting concept to practical applications
AI has quickly evolved from an exciting concept generating global headlines to a powerful, practical tool that is helping many companies in the public sector reshape how employees work.
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Embracing AI to defend against cyberthreats
In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, AI is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s transforming industries right now. As industries and organizations worldwide accelerate their AI adoption, businesses are realizing productivity and efficiency gains that can fuel new growth and innovation. Securing the future of AI means acknowledging the dual nature of this technology: it brings
Microsoft empowers comprehensive security in the era of AI
Organizations across industries have discovered opportunities for growth and innovation through digital transformation.
Practical steps towards an innovative future with AI
AI technology is dominating headlines and revolutionizing the way companies operate. From analyzing data to automating labor-intensive tasks, AI is empowering employees and leaders to rediscover the joy of work.
Leading in the era of AI: Driving value and building trust
The era of AI is here, and it’s changing the way we do business. Technology is at an inflection point, offering organizations incredible opportunities to enhance human ingenuity with AI.
Experts weigh in on AI for digital natives
In the dynamic landscape of software and digital platforms, the impacts of digital transformation are being felt more acutely than ever before. This is particularly true for startups and digital natives -- companies that are born in the cloud, conduct all their business online, and have no physical location for sales or customer service.
How cybersecurity is evolving to protect essential services
There is no doubt that the cybersecurity systems of 2050 will be far more sophisticated than the solutions in use today. In an era when cyber threats continue to evolve, it’s difficult to imagine what new innovations will arise in the next decades.
Prioritizing cybersecurity to better serve customers
Technology has an important role to play in the fight against cybercrime, but so does culture. With the global cost of cybercrime expected to surpass $10 trillion annually by 2025, that is reason for companies to protect their assets through both technological and cultural change.
Modern resourcing to empower retail associates
Retail has always been a people business, and face-to-face interactions between customers and employees take center stage. Right now, in-store shopping is coming back strong, but retail businesses are facing a historically tight labor market. This challenge is inspiring retailers to reimagine the shopping experience by elevating customer service while supporting frontline workers.
Experts weigh in on creating successful retail experiences
Disruptions to global supply chains and labor markets are bringing digital transformation to the retail space at breathtaking speed. Retailers with solid digital foundations are turning these challenges into opportunities to delight customers and make shopping fun.
Manufacturers embrace data and AI to drive action
The needs of the manufacturing industry have been constantly evolving, and the companies that are achieving the greatest success are the ones that view these ever-changing circumstances as opportunities to innovate. Embracing new technology is the key to navigating paradigm shifts. By using unified data models, building agile factories, and innovating the supply chain with AI,
Expert insights on data-driven solutions in energy
Digital transformation and technologies like AI and big data have accelerated innovation in the energy industry. This has had a profound effect on the way that energy is produced, distributed, and consumed.
Aligning profitability through sustainable manufacturing
Manufacturing executives face an increasingly complex market. Even as companies work hard to meet financial expectations and regulatory requirements, consumers are encouraging organizations to pursue sustainability.