Microsoft CEO: 'Software is ultimately the biggest deflationary force' for businesses

Today’s macro-economic environment affects businesses of all sizes and is forcing change globally.

In this Yahoo Finance article, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shares his perspectives on the economy, how the right technology is the ultimate productivity tool, and how Microsoft is adjusting.

“All of the macroeconomic headwinds that all of us face — none of us are immune — the tailwind we at least as a company have is our ability to deliver these solutions. Software is ultimately the biggest deflationary force businesses can use,” Nadella says.

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Drax Group adopts a holistic security stance with Microsoft integrated threat protection

As a part of the critical infrastructure in the UK, electricity generator Drax Group is a significant target for would-be attackers. To give them a single view over their security infrastructure, Drax began adopting a holistic security ecosystem based on Microsoft integrated threat protection. “What I came to understand is that using multiple solutions increases integration complexity between 400 and 500 percent and can also triple the costs of adoption,” says Martin Sloan, Security Director. By standardising on Microsoft integrated threat protection, Sloan was able to reduce the budget of Drax’s security transition by 75 percent in the same time frame. Drax considers the ever-evolving Microsoft security infrastructure as more than a series of products to adopt. “The key thing we wanted from a strategic partner in the security space is an organisation that’s dedicated to continuous improvement and also infuses that expertise into a familiar platform and interface,” says Sloan. “Microsoft consistently delivers superior solutions for identifying threats, protecting us from harm, detecting irregularities, responding rapidly to issues, and helping us recover from potential breaches.”

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Floral retailer uses Microsoft Teams to make business bloom

House of Lilac, a premium flower company based in Miami, delivers bouquets and arrangements across the city and ships gifts nationwide. 

House of Lilac’s digital transformation was the pivotal factor that helped them adapt during the COVID-19 pandemic. From the outset, the company invested in its digital presence as a flower retailer, and the payoff shows.

House of Lilac uses Microsoft 365 to consolidate everything under one application. It helped owner Melanie Fernandez organize the company, reduce costs, and increase efficiency and productivity—resulting in a business that’s blooming.

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The threat within your business: protecting data from insider risks

The accelerated use of hybrid work means your organisation needs to safeguard its data against attacks from within. While most insider attacks are unintentional, they can happen at any time. In this e-book, The Threat within Your Business: Protecting Data from Insider Risks, explore three inside risks financial institutions must defend against: 1. One-time accidents that are usually the result of oversight. 2. Systematic risks stemming from shortcuts or workarounds. 3. Purposeful theft or sabotage by an employee or contractor. Learn what it takes to develop strong and effective policies that provide strict guidelines to help keep your data secure, maintain trusted customer relationships, reduce your risk and adhere to regulations.

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Microsoft 365 Empowers You To Do More With Less

Microsoft 365 helps you work smarter and faster, with tools to build and manage your business, stay connected with customers, and safeguard your data. It simplifies IT management while reducing costs—saving you more than 60% compared to a patchwork of point solutions.

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Identity Management: A Foundation for ‘Zero Trust’ Security

The traditional perimeter-based security strategy is obsolete. The new Zero Trust model assumes breach and a ‘never trust, always verify’ access approach. This means your security strategy will better protect your organisation by securing access to the connected world for all your users, smart devices, and services. Foundational to a Zero Trust Framework is identity. This e-book shows how to secure user access, provide seamless user experiences and help security teams by unifying identity management and governance.

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