The continued importance of firstline workers in retail
Retail firstline workers remain central to enabling differentiated retail experiences that will drive customer loyalty and advocacy.
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Unify. Simplify. Scale: Microsoft Dragon Copilot meets the moment at HIMSS 2026
At HIMSS 2026, Microsoft Dragon Copilot advances unified AI workflows to help clinicians reduce complexity and stay focused on patients.
6 ways to drive digital stewardship in financial services in 2019
To meet consumer demand for intelligent banking services, traditional banks must adopt cloud services and practice digital stewardship.
AI in Health – Think bigger, start now with virtual assistants
Read Chris Sakalosky's take on why so many health systems are finding it so hard to move from AI talk to AI action.
Microsoft is at HIMSS 2019: Champions of Health Unite
Peter Lee previews the healthcare-innovation message Microsoft is bringing to HIMSS 2019.
Building public trust in intelligent technology
See how governments are building public trust through AI and IoT initiatives that make citizens’ lives easier.
Think outside the retail box (and bag and cart)
In the current “experience economy,” where the most important currency is social currency, the ability to provide an Instagram-worthy experience is priceless. Learn more about how you can reimagine retail, and how technology fits in.
AI in health: Are we there yet?
The upside artificial intelligence (AI) opportunity is undeniable for every health ecosystem stakeholder. You can feel the anticipation. By 2020, Gartner predicts that 70% of healthcare provider CIOs will cite advanced analytics as their top priority.
IDC MarketScape: Microsoft a leader in IIoT platforms for manufacturing and energy
Manufacturers, oil and gas companies, and utilities are vertical markets that we’ve seen go all-in on accelerating innovation through IoT.
Three ways to take your clinical collaboration to the next level
The convergence of healthcare and technology has resulted in an explosion of data and solutions focused on supporting clinicians in making better informed decisions and improving patient outcomes. Even though many providers have migrated to electronic health records over the past 10 years, the digitization of health information in and of itself has not significantly improved clinical collaboration and productivity.
Digital tools help reduce fire and crime incident response times
Public agencies are shortening emergency response times and adding situational awareness with cloud technologies that provide data from new and traditional sources.
Microsoft’s new health podcast: The future of healthcare, here today
In NextGen Health, a new podcast series launching today from Microsoft, we guide you through the future of healthcare through interviews with providers who have already begun to use groundbreaking technologies and Microsoft Healthcare industry experts.
Transforming law enforcement with the cloud and AI
A new cloud and AI-driven chatbot is delivering immediate dispatch assistance to San Diego Sheriff’s Department deputies, saving time and potentially lives in the process.