Monday, January 30, 2023

Azure and Dynamics 365 Scenarios

Dynamics 365 is a suite of modern commerce solutions that work together to connect your entire business. This blog outlines the Dynamics 365 applications you can use to address a variety of business needs. Scan the list and watch the short video embedded to see how Dynamics 365 helps you streamline business operations, enhance inventory management and optimize order fulfillment.

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Intelligent Order Management — Adapt Faster to Changing Business Models

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Intelligent Order Management help you to easily model and automate the response to fulfillment constraints using the embedded policy designer to configure order flows with drag and drop actions. Watch this short demo to see how it works.

From data silos to holistic, analytical sales management and data-driven customer service: Power equipment manufacturer STIHL relies on Dynamics 365 in sales, marketing and service

ANDREAS STIHL AG & CO KG is a long-established company in Germany that recently expanded its portfolio to include digital products and solutions such as robotic mowers and a connected platform. It relies on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service to meet constantly evolving market demands with decentralized sales and service processes. Get the story on how Dynamics 365 helps STIHL deliver consistent, authentic experiences across all touchpoints.

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Dynamics 365 helps build the retail supply chain of the future

A recent Gartner® report found that an effective way to achieve supply chain excellence is to hold distribution center inventory in a channel-agnostic manner that enables more flexible use of fulfillment of online and in-store inventory. Achieving this level of flexibility requires a system with rules-based order orchestration that leverages AI and real-time omnichannel inventory data to proactively address constraints and profitably fulfill orders on time and in full. Microsoft is at the forefront of these efforts with solutions like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Intelligent Order Management that help retailers reimagine the future of global supply chains and turn order fulfillment into a competitive advantage. Read this blog for insight.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP

Product-centric organizations are rapidly adopting cloud ERP applications with superior process automation and analytic capabilities. Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Product Centric-Enterprises evaluates vendors and ranks them on core capabilities including operational ERP and financial management functionality. Get this report to see why Gartner ranks Microsoft Dynamics 365 as a leader.

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Improve security with remote access and verifiable ID's

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 RIPEVA LLC can help you improve security with remote access and verifiable IDs enabled by technology solutions like Microsoft Entra.

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Monday, January 23, 2023

Azure Virtual Desktop Essentials

Meet Microsoft's cloud VDI solution with centralized security, management and scalability built in. It's an efficient and flexible approach to desktop virtualization without compromising control. Watch this demo video for an introduction and full tour of Azure Virtual Desktop Essentials including what it is, how it works and options for configuration.

Microsoft Secures Azure Enclaves with Hardware Guards

Microsoft is putting hardware in charge of data protection in Azure to help customers feel confident about sharing data with authorized parties within the cloud environment. This blog provides an overview of a series of hardware security announcements to highlight Azure's confidential computing offerings. Read the blog to learn how advances in Azure confidential computing deliver the ultimate in data protection.

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Golden State Foods modernizes manufacturing and operations with Dynamics 365

When Golden State Foods (GSF) needed to modernize a 25-year-old legacy ERP system, it turned to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. In this customer story, Carol Fawcett, GSF Corporate VP and CIO, shares the food industry leader's experience using Dynamics 365 to create a modern, common platform with shared data, centralized reporting and standardized processes. Read the story to learn from GSF's experience.

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Avanade Reimagines Access to Training and Skills Management Using Microsoft Entra Verified ID

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.

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Free Virtual Desktop Consultation

Try before you buy is always good advice. That's why you should take advantage of a free consultation with one of our experts on Azure Virtual Desktop and how it can help you create a secure, flexible and adaptive hybrid cloud environment. Sign up for the Free Azure Virtual Desktop consultation today.

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Data as a Differentiator: How Retail Banks are Rethinking the Customer Experience

Retail banks have reached a tipping point. Pressured by competition and the increasing sophistication of customers, they must seek out new ways to differentiate themselves. With financial products and services largely the same across the industry, creating a superior customer experience has emerged as the best way to stand out. To do so, banks must be able to use data to drive personalized solutions and services at scale. Download this eBook for a deeper look at these trends and how you can use data to differentiate customer experiences at your bank.

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Azure Defender for IoT helps Global Geological Materials Company Secure Production and Bridge the IT/OT Gap

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.

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Monday, January 16, 2023

What is Azure Virtual Desktop?

Azure Virtual Desktop is a desktop and app virtualization service that runs in the cloud. A 2-minute read, this article shows 6 tasks you can do when you run Azure Virtual Desktop on Azure. Read the blog for a walkthrough.

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4 ways to deliver a personalized banking experience

Today's bank customers want personalized banking with the ubiquitous access that comes from a seamless, omnichannel experience. What should a personalized customer experience look like at your bank? This Microsoft Industry Blog gives you a look. Read it for an at-a-glance of the 4 pillars of a seamless banking customer experience and how Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services helps deliver it.

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New Research Shows IoT and OT Innovation is Critical to Business but Comes with Significant Risk

This blog explores the security risks inherent with IoT/OT and concludes adoption is critical even with the security challenges. In addition, it provides a link to a collaborative report from Microsoft and the Ponemon Institute highligting data on the state of IoT and OT security from a customer's perspective. Read the blog for a review of the research and quantified findings.

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

IT Management Process & Infrastructure Review

Management inefficiencies contribute in a big way to unforeseen costs. RIPEVA LLC can help you minimize costs and maximize efficiency. Receive a free IT Management Process & Infrastructure Review when you schedule direct.

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Forrester TEI of Dynamics 365 Remote Assist

Mixed reality is an important part of organizations' arsenal to survive, adapt and succeed in the hybrid work era. In this Microsoft-commissioned Total Economic Impact™ study, Forrester examines the potential ROI manufacturing organizations can realize by deploying Dynamics 365 Remote Assist with HoloLens and mobile devices. Download the report for highlights of key findings and quantified benefits.

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Announcing General Availability of Scheduled Agent Updates on Azure Virtual Desktop

Read the Microsoft blog to learn about a feature that gives IT admins control over when the Azure Virtual Desktop agent, side-by-side stack and Geneva Monitoring agent get updated.

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It's time to fortify your data! Get a free 1-on-1 risk assessment

Protecting an organization's network and data is paramount. Employees are at risk too if their passwords are compromised and access is not restricted in the event of a cyberattack.

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Fortify Your Data Against Threats

Unmatched volumes of data inform Microsoft security solutions. Check out this infographic to see how Microsoft helps prevent security risks and protect corporate data regardless of volume.

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How Mercedes-Benz Transforms Technician Support

A global automotive icon, Mercedes-Benz is laser-focused on delivering the ultimate customer experience through the design and production of premium vehicles and superior service. This video highlights how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Remote Assist technology and HoloLens 2 helps Mercedes-Benz improve technician efficiency, speed problem resolution and reduce the impact of service-related travel on costs and the environment. Watch the video to see the connection between these capabilities and the ability of Mercedes-Benz to drive its customer experience goals.

Simplify IT Management

This infographic illustrates how with Azure Virtual Desktop, IT teams can focus more on users, apps and OS images instead of hardware inventory and maintenance.

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Schedule a free 1-on-1 risk assessment

Give us a few minutes and we will review your current security posture and future needs.

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It's Time to Create a Modern Digital Workspace Experience

Is your organization's IT approach to desktop and app management ready for digital transformation? Download this Microsoft eBook to learn how to strike the perfect balance between user experience, security and IT overhead.

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VMware Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure

Delivering a secure remote work platform that increases user productivity and remains cost effective isn't an easy task. Read the datasheet to learn how VMware Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure is enabling remote work from the cloud quickly and securely.

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ChemTreat Digitally Transforms its Manufacturing and Service Operations with Dynamics 365

ChemTreat, Inc. provides water and process treatment services to a wide range of industries. When it needed a better way to keep pace with growth and advancing technology, it adopted Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management and Dynamics 365 Finance. Read this customer story to learn how Dynamics 365 helps ChemTreat, Inc. improve processes, transform operations and modernize supply chain management.

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Monday, January 2, 2023

Hacker Hunting and Built-in Protections with Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Azure automatically uncovers attack vectors that can lead to broader exploits, offering full protection from any attack on your system. Watch this video showing how Microsoft Azure can detect and stop attacks on your IT infrastructure on demand.

Free Cloud Adoption Assessment

What are your digital workspace options? Meet with a Microsoft Azure expert to discuss.

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Migration Program

The Dynamics 365 Migration Program enables on-premises customers to simplify and accelerate the move to the cloud. The program offers end-to-end migration support working directly with Microsoft migration advisors and partners. Watch this video for an overview.

Ransomware by Industry Image

What 3 industries are hit hardest by ransomware? Take a guess and check back next week for insight. 💡 Like this post if you'd like help assessing your cloud needs and how @Microsoft #Azure can address them with a RIPEVA LLC expert.

Day in the life of an account executive

Sales productivity often suffers when manual tasks overwhelm account executives. Dynamics 365 changes that by providing AI-driven insights a...