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Published April 28, 2015

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The IT arsenal available to us in the fight against human trafficking

The battle against human trafficking needs to use technology to mobilize the communities and alter the risk-benefit equation for this sinister trade.

Published April 27, 2015

3 min read

IT in the cloud

Being a finance executive in the IT department for an enterprise gives me a unique perspective of the real business value of having a modern infrastructure.

Published April 24, 2015

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Laying a sound foundation for cybersecurity

Much cybersecurity news today focuses on the emergence of new and complex threats and the widespread damage they can inflict on our society.

Published April 21, 2015

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Engineering mobility for international fire brigades

Firefighters face crises on a daily basis, with lives-their own and the public’s-in the balance with every run they make. And as with all government services, they are faced with static or shrinking budgets with which to perform their missions.

Published April 20, 2015

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Demand for home care is on the rise, part 1

The demand for home healthcare is steadily climbing. An aging population, the increasing incidence of chronic disease, and the drive to keep people healthier and out of the hospital are among the many reasons for this increasing demand.

Published April 17, 2015

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How personalized marketing and the Internet of Things will transform retail

Engaging consumers during the shopping experience is essential for today’s retailers. But it’s easier said than done.

Published April 15, 2015

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Mobility means productivity for clinicians

This week Microsoft is showcasing solutions for health organizations at the HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago, where we’re talking with industry leaders and IT professionals about the difference that data, devices and cloud services can make in the industry.

Published April 15, 2015

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Why risk modelling is the fastest growing workload in insurance

Learn why the cloud is helping to drive what we, at Microsoft, believe is the fastest growing workload in insurance – risk modelling

Published April 9, 2015

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3 ways Dubai is driving smart transportation

How do you make electric vehicles popular when petrol costs less than 50 cents a liter? Dubai is working on it.

Published April 8, 2015

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Improving Field Worker Links to the Office

Adult volunteers with the Army Cadet Force, one of the UK’s largest voluntary youth organizations, have their work cut out organising and running activities for the young cadets. On the rare occasions that one of the 85,000 children has an accident, the adult supervising the activity need to contact the cadet’s parents urgently.

Published April 7, 2015

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Align your cloud projects with your mission statement

No matter where your health organization is on its journey to the cloud, the key to a successful path is to take a step-by-step approach.

Published April 7, 2015

2 min read

Using the power of the cloud for public safety

Microsoft Azure Government is enabling the U.S. public safety community to use the cloud to address emergencies, protect life and property, and provide transparency.

Content type: Thought leadership

The IT arsenal available to us in the fight against human trafficking

IT in the cloud

Laying a sound foundation for cybersecurity

Engineering mobility for international fire brigades

Demand for home care is on the rise, part 1

How personalized marketing and the Internet of Things will transform retail

Mobility means productivity for clinicians

Why risk modelling is the fastest growing workload in insurance

3 ways Dubai is driving smart transportation

Improving Field Worker Links to the Office

Align your cloud projects with your mission statement

Using the power of the cloud for public safety

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