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Published December 1, 2015

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How to advance quality practices in the automotive industry: standards and data formats

How capabilities of technology standards and data formats, specifically 3D printing, 3D visualization, and digital rights management, can help to advance automotive quality practices.

Published November 30, 2015

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The future of agriculture: How technology can help revolutionize how we feed the world

There are tremendous opportunities to use today’s advancements in digital technology to help transform the agriculture industry.

Published November 30, 2015

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The path to smarter cities

In order to help understand how utilities can aid in shaping cities of the future, Itron commissioned a global study of the utility industry.

Published November 25, 2015

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Protecting law enforcement agencies from cyberattacks

Law enforcement agencies around the globe are increasingly falling victim to a diverse range of cyberattacks.

Published November 25, 2015

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The Internet of Things: It’s all about the data

The emerging Internet of Things brings the opportunity for local, regional, and national governments to discover relationships in seemingly unrelated data and proactively provide more efficient services to citizens – but the challenge is in managing the data, not the devices and sensors.

Published November 24, 2015

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Governments worldwide embracing IoT

By connecting the people, processes, and assets already at work in government, the Internet of Things (IoT) can help governments tackle their most pressing problems.

Published November 23, 2015

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Microsoft HoloLens helps Volvo Cars explore immersive auto experiences for car buyers

Mixed reality technologies like HoloLens could someday change the way we all choose, configure, and buy our cars.

Published November 23, 2015

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Microsoft’s Smart Energy Reference Architecture

Microsoft developed a reference architecture based on familiar, cost-effective Microsoft platforms that serve as the basis for development of the “integrated utility of the future.

Published November 23, 2015

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3 ways your health organization can harness IoT — starting now

How can you start harnessing the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve patient care and satisfaction, efficiency, and the bottom line? In September, Microsoft announced the availability of the Azure IoT Suiteand a new Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT Program, which can help you answer this question.

Published November 20, 2015

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How to advance quality practices in the automotive industry: engaging the customer in a community

How engaging directly with customers can help automakers deliver personalized consumer experiences.

Published November 20, 2015

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Beyond EMRs: What’s next for health IT?

In October, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Cleveland Clinic Medical Innovation Summit. Titled “Memory. Mood. Movement,” and focusing on the future of neurosciences and the overall state of healthcare innovation, it was an incredible learning and sharing experience.

Published November 20, 2015

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Toni Townes-Whitley on Empowering the Public Sector

Toni Townes-Whitley Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Worldwide Public Sector and Industry As corporate vice president of Worldwide Public Sector at Microsoft, Toni Townes-Whitley is responsible for leading a team of over 2,000 sales professionals serving government, public safety, education, and non-privatized healthcare customers and partners in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Content type: Thought leadership

How to advance quality practices in the automotive industry: standards and data formats

The future of agriculture: How technology can help revolutionize how we feed the world

The path to smarter cities

Protecting law enforcement agencies from cyberattacks

The Internet of Things: It’s all about the data

Governments worldwide embracing IoT

Microsoft HoloLens helps Volvo Cars explore immersive auto experiences for car buyers

Microsoft’s Smart Energy Reference Architecture

3 ways your health organization can harness IoT — starting now

How to advance quality practices in the automotive industry: engaging the customer in a community

Beyond EMRs: What’s next for health IT?

Toni Townes-Whitley on Empowering the Public Sector

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