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Small businesses today have had to adapt to new ways of working, a challenging operating environment and ever-changing customer expectations. Read the blog for insight on how Microsoft 365 is tackling those challenges.

Together with the open standards community, customers and partners, Microsoft is helping create a decentralized identity system designed for security, privacy and inclusivity. Read the datasheet for additional information on the features and benefits of Microsoft Entra Verified ID.,

The cloud has been game-changing for business productivity as remote/hybrid work use grows, but it's not without cost. The transition from managing only on-premises infrastructure to encompassing cloud has created a larger attack surface. See what the risks are, and why endpoint security is essential to the zero-trust journey.

The security operations maturity self- assessment helps you evaluate how prepared your security operations team is to detect, respond and recover from cyber-attacks. Use this tool to determine the stage in security maturity model you've reached and get recommendations for processes and tooling that can increase preparedness.

Among the many benefits of Microsoft Entra Verified ID is that it can help ensure organizations consistently match the most qualified person with the right project. Request a free consultation with one of our experts to discuss how NCS Technologies, Inc. can help you improve security with remote access and verifiable IDs enabled by technology solutions like Microsoft Entra.

One of the truisms of business is that as technology evolves you've got to keep up with the changes or get left behind by your competition. That's especially the case with PCs since security and productivity advancements are increased with each new model. Download this informative solution brief from HP about the need for computers specially designed for hybrid work.

Oftentimes the best and most creative ideas come from within an organization, as professional services and technology provider Avanade recently found out. Read the blog to gain insight on how Microsoft Entra Verified ID helped enable this as the company shifted from owning all the identities and credentials to the users controlling their own credentials—when they want to use them and what they want to share.

Looking for a reliable, powerful laptop that performs 24/7 in the office, at home or on the road? Check out this illuminating video about the HP Elite Dragonfly, the lightweight, durable PC packed with features that enhance hybrid work and video conferencing.

Is your workforce ready for a sleek and powerful laptop that gives them true mobility? Download this enlightening infographic about the HP ZBook Firefly 14 inch PC, the laptop with pro-level performance from a powerful processor and GPU, AI-enhancing webcam and a stunning color-accurate display.

Keeping pace with digital transformation isn't easy, particularly when your company is mainly focused on pulling rocks from the ground. This customer success story highlights how an IoT security solution became a top priority for global lime and minerals producer Lhoist to keep digital transformation from stalling. Microsoft Azure Defender for IoT has enabled Lhoist's critical OT equipment to be more connected to the plant's IT network, which is in turn connected to the larger organization's corporate IT network. With 80 plants in more than 25 countries, this unifying of IT security with industrial automation was a critical factor in the company's continued digital transformation evolution. Read the story to learn from Lhoist's experience.