October 30, 2019

Forrester Wave: Sales Force Automation Solutions

In this in-depth examination, Forrester compares various Sales Force Automation providers using 35 criteria divided along the axes of current offerings and strategy. Discover what makes a successful SFA platform and who leads the market in offerings.

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Using cloud technologies to improve disaster recovery

Disaster lurks around every corner. You need a solution that can deliver peace of mind with a comprehensive solution. By using Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager and SQL Data Sync to improve application resilience and performance in the cloud, Microsoft IT helps ensure that business applications are always available, and data is protected in case of disaster.

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October 29, 2019

Azure Backup datasheet

Your data is more important to your organization than ever before. In today's technological world, having the tools to back up your information is vital to success. Azure Backup helps you retain rapidly increasing amounts of data while keeping storage costs low. It makes it easy for you to back up and restore your most important information when the unexpected happens.

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A breach is inevitable. How can Microsoft help me detect and respond fast?

An all too familiar scenario: A single click in a phishing email and hackers are into a network, resulting in a ransomware request and an uneasy feeling. Learn what tools Microsoft 365 E5 has in its arsenal to ensure this isn't you.

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Transforming facilities management with Dynamics 365 at Microsoft

Is your business mobile? Microsoft Real Estate and Facilities (RE&F) was facing a lack of mobility. The issue slowed productivity and operations and it needed to change. That's when RE&F turned to cloud tech to join disparate management tools to optimize operations. At Bay Area IT Solutions, Inc., we have the resources and know-how to help you find the solution to your mobility issues. With our dedicated team of professionals, we can help you develop a winning strategy. Contact us to find out more.

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Exploring Windows 10

Windows 10 is designed to add functionality on a familiar platform that will boost employee productivity and ensure a great user experience. It's one way your employees can get more from their modern devices. Combined with the flexibility of a modern workplace, you can increase your business productivity. At Bay Area IT Solutions, Inc., we can help you adopt and implement Windows 10 and get the most from the new solutions that are available within it. Get the most from your new devices. Contact us today to learn how.

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations

You need to optimize your operations. The potential savings and increased sales are well worth the time and energy. But transforming how you do business isn't always easy. Dynamics 365 allows you to simplify processes and inform your team so you can maximize operations. At Bay Area IT Solutions, Inc., we have years of industry experience and a knowledgeable team ready to help you plan and implement intelligent business applications. Contact us to learn more.

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October 28, 2019

Why your business should shift to a modern desktop with Microsoft 365 on a new device

Good employees do good work wherever they are. In fact, employee productivity increases on average by 22% when workers have the capability to work in a flexible modern workplace. Having that kind of flexibility even reduces employee turnover by 50%. If you're unsure about how to make the transition, we're here to help. At Bay Area IT Solutions, Inc., we're industry experts and can help you formulate and execute a plan to modernize your workplace and devices. Contact us today for more.

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The Minnesota Vikings streamline operations with Microsoft

Watch how the Minnesota Vikings revolutionized everything from scouting to sales with Microsoft solutions.

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Customer Story: Guarding university data with a holistic security model

Watch the University of Arizona, in partnership with Microsoft, tackle the challenges of revamping a new, secure Active Directory system and move both students and staff to Office 365.

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October 23, 2019

Why SMEs Should Embrace The Flexi-Time Movement

There's no question, greater flexibility makes happier employees and promotes productivity. Allowing employees to work when they are most efficient means maximizing their efforts while boosting morale. But getting the modern desktop solutions your employees need to work productively requires a transition. At Bay Area IT Solutions, Inc., we have years of experience helping businesses transition to a modern desktop solution that meets their exact needs. It's one way you can reduce the uncertainty of a big change. Contact us to learn more.

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10 Things To Consider When It Comes To Disaster Recovery

Just as you would stock your home with supplies before a hurricane, it's necessary to prepare your IT infrastructure and operations before a proverbial storm hits. With Azure, you can use a litany of products and services to help recover and in many cases prevent disasters from rocking your organization.

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October 22, 2019

Customer story: Allscripts

Having a reliable and secure IT service provider was more than acquiring 1,000 VMs needed to run the show. Allscripts, a leading healthcare software manufacturer, acquired two companies in 2017. To ensure their new datacenter assets had a home fast, they brought on Microsoft Azure. The reliability of built-in disaster recovery protections means Allscripts doesn't have to worry about losing their data. You can do the same.

The Top Digital Transformation Trend For 2019

Forbes is predicting that 2019 will be different than years past. Budgets are lower and digital is much less expensive than it used to be. Read the article for insight on how these trends and others are paving the way for businesses all over to embrace digital transformation. How is your business set up to transform and what are you doing to ensure there won't be any hiccups along the way? At Bay Area IT Solutions, Inc., we know how to help businesses plan for and get the most out of their digital transformation. Contact us today to find out how we can help.

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Microsoft Security Intelligence Report: Volume 23

In this bi-annual publication, learn about the latest security threats affecting us all, including botnets, hacker methods, and ransomware.

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Customer story: Lay Bare

The team at specialized hair company Lay Bare believes every company needs to be a tech company to deliver reliable, excellent service across the whole customer experience. In this video, discover what Lay Bare gained when it transformed IT with Microsoft Azure to improve branch efficiencies, empower its workforce and implement time-saving services for customers and employees across multiple franchises.

October 21, 2019

Customer story: Qantas Airways

What used to take the Qantas team months or weeks to resolve now takes a matter of days or hours. The cloud provides workers the flexibility to use mobile devices, speeding up the response times of management. Any firm can benefit from the flexibility of a modern desktop just like Qantas. But it's not always easy. At Bay Area IT Solutions, Inc., we specialize in helping businesses just like yours to modernize their IT infrastructure to achieve the productivity that cloud tech can provide. Contact us to learn more.

3 ways modern sales productivity technologies drive results for high-growth SMBs

This article explores the ways in which sales productivity technologies help SMBs move toward higher automation for simplified tasks and what it is that makes some tools more effective than others.

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Microsoft identity-driven security

As the security landscape becomes more mobile and complex, traditional security methods are no longer up to the task. Check out this infographic to learn why the holistic approach of Microsoft's Identity-Driven Security was designed to handle the threats of today, and tomorrow.

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October 16, 2019

October 15, 2019

Customer story: Fleet Complete

Shortly after a surge in business, which mobile-workforce-management company Fleet Complete referred to as "man your battle stations" mode, the company kicked into disaster recovery mode. In January 2018, the Fleet Complete head office in Toronto, Canada, was flooded. Although many employees could not access the office, with cloud technology, including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Dynamics 365, the company remained completely operational amidst disaster.

Microsoft 365 Holistic Security

From privileges to passwords, this graphic highlights the strategies available through Microsoft 365 E5 to attain comprehensive security for employees who are always on the go.

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4 Sales Trends That You Need To Know About In 2019

From technology shifts to generational shifts, check out the changes coming down the road that sales professionals will need to embrace in order to have the most productive 2019.

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Customer story: Team Rubicon

Hurricane Harvey was the most devastating natural disaster to ever hit Houston, Texas. With thousands displaced and homes ruined, Team Rubicon stepped in to render aid and help rebuild the afflicted city and its population. With so many volunteers, Team Rubicon needed a way to track and manage their dispersed network of workers. They adopted Dynamics 365 to help optimize operations and give their volunteers a great experience. You can leverage these same tools, but don't do it alone. Contact Bay Area IT Solutions, Inc. today to find out how we can help your organization integrate the IT tools you need to succeed.

October 14, 2019

Customer story: TD Bank

6% of employees at TD self-identify as disabled. TD works hard to create a supportive environment where employees can bring their whole selves to work. By providing the right tools, they enable employees to self-accommodate and make their computing experience much more comfortable. How are you helping your employees to increase productivity in the workplace? Contact Bay Area IT Solutions, Inc. to learn how we can help you integrate the tools you need to enable your workers to reach their full potential.

Modernize sales productivity

Cut through the distractions of the digital age with the customizable Dynamics 365 for Sales Professional. Tailor the software to suit your needs, processes, and goals.

October 9, 2019

Bootiful Azure: Taking Your First Steps with Microsoft Azure (1/6)

As the first of six installments in this informational series, users of Spring can learn how to get started coding their applications via Microsoft Azure, leveraging all the unique tools and benefits along the way.

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October 8, 2019

Customer Experience in Financial Services and the Influence of Technology

The future of technology is uncertain, but there's one thing we do know: customer experience is going to play a larger role in the success of businesses from here on out. Servicing customers with an omnichannel experience is the key to a great customer experience. Bay Area IT Solutions, Inc. can help. We're experts in helping businesses adopt the right tech and provide exceptional customer experiences. Contact us for more information.

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Workplace Agility: The True Secret To Improving Productivity And Efficiency

How do you maintain easy collaboration, save costs, pull talent from everywhere, and provide employees with the flexibility to work where and when they want? Some employers are adopting SaaS platforms and the cloud to facilitate remote work safely and simply. Tools like Microsoft 365 and Skype are invaluable assets to a modern agile workplace. But adoption requires planning to execute. With experts from Bay Area IT Solutions, Inc. at your side, you'll be ready for the modern workplace, and so will your employees.

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Intelligent security for the modern workplace

Microsoft 365 E5 security covers a broad range of functions that work together to produce an easy-to-implement, effective, and cohesive system that is backed by continuous learning through ever expanding data.

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Modernizing the Data Estate with Azure | Rohan Kumar

What do you hope a modern estate will bring you? When Microsoft began their own transformation, they realized that they wanted a system that would allow them to empower employees, deeply engage with customers, develop new and better products, and increase agility and efficiency in operations. They also realized that at the center of making all this possible was data and AI capabilities. How could their learning experience help your business? Check out this video to find out.

October 7, 2019

Customer story: Moneris and Dynamics 365

How do you manage customer interaction? Chances are, there's room for improvement, and you can do a better job. Moneris, a debt and payment processing firm, saw the potential of upgrading their customer relationship solution. That's why they chose Dynamics 365. They required a business management solution that could help them give their customers personalized service. You can do the same. Adopting new tech can be a challenge, that's why at Bay Area IT Solutions, Inc., we're here to help. Contact us today to find out more.

Customer Story: Puma and Office 365

Puma, the international sports brand, is modernizing its workplace with a suite of tools that their employees are already familiar with--Microsoft 365. While it seems like a no brainer, the process to change your entire IT infrastructure can be complicated. That's why Bay Area IT Solutions, Inc. is here to help. We have the resources, experience, and knowledge needed to help you with your cloud integration. Contact us to find out how.

Streamline seller workflows

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Modernizing the Data Estate with Azure | Rachita Sundar

Businesses are amassing enormous amounts of data, more than they know what to do with. Most are just using it to put together dense periodic reports explaining "what" happened too long after the fact to be of much use. Modernizing your digital workplace by moving to Azure and utilizing its AI technology can help you get a handle on your data and graduate from "what" happened to "how" it happened and, finally, to what "will" happen to inform what you should do all within a relevant period of time.

October 2, 2019

User experience overview animation

Take a stroll through the elegant Dynamics 365 Business Central interface and explore its extensive capabilities.

Don't let Cloud security fall through the cracks

This article explores the shared responsibility between cloud and app vendors and enterprises when it comes to the security of an enterprise's cloud information. Who is responsible for what, and what can you do to ensure your name is kept out of the headlines?

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October 1, 2019

THE MICROSOFT DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SERIES Part 2: Engaging Customers

Customer engagement in the digital age provides amazing new opportunities to develop customer loyalty. Show your customers what they mean to your organization by constantly driving the differentiation, specialization, and expertise of your business and make sure your customer's needs are met. Ensure your customer's success and realize the rewards. Contact Bay Area IT Solutions, Inc. to find out how we can help you integrate a digital solution for engaging with your customers today.

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Dynamics 365 for Customer Service - Create lifetime customers

Delivering a personalized customer experience is important for any business. Customers want to know they'll be taken care of, and it's up to every business to communicate that message. With a solution like Dynamics 365, you can empower your agents with artificial intelligence‒derived recommendations to ensure they can act fast, save time on every customer interaction, and resolve customer issues. Contact us to find out how we can help you integrate this solution today.

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Why Cloud Customer Flyer

If you're still using an old, outdated email platform, you could be losing a considerable amount of time every week and opening your email content to malicious actors. With the capabilities of modern email platforms, you can access email on the go with flexible usage options and sync your email, calendar, and contacts wherever you go. It's one way in which you can build a modern agile workplace for your employees. Curious on how to adopt a new email platform? Contact us to find out more information and learn how we can help.

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