Harnessing the power of data in the retail industry
With the retail industry evolving quickly as consumer demand for goods and services evolves, the question turns to what retailers can do to successfully compete in this dynamic marketplace.
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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.
Learn how to transform your city into a smart city
Smart City Expo World Congress featured a new integrated urban agenda covering sustainability, society, governance, and mobility, as well as the technologies – like the Internet of Things, Big Data, and Cloud computing – that underpin smart city solutions.
IoT in action: Technology-driven change that is driving new business value
Watch the on-demand replay of this webinar that explores how to create business value by using the power of IoT.
Azure Blockchain as a Service update
Since the announcement of Azure Blockchain as a Service with our first offering of the Ethereum Platform with ConsenSys, the response from customers and partners has been overwhelming.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hospital saves time, improves EMR access control—Part 2
This is part two of a two-part blog series covering the highlights from my conversation with Sean O’Connor, Executive Director of Information Services at Grady Health System. In part one, I covered how Grady is using a Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) solution that works with its PeopleSoft human resources (HR) system and Epic EMR to improve access control and increase efficiency.
Startups leveraging the cloud to deliver solutions that solve civic challenges
Startups are using our secure and trusted Microsoft Cloud for Government to propagate and scale solutions that address specific government challenges.
Creating smarter cities with IoT
IoT is poised to help government bring about smarter, safer, and more sustainable communities.
Microsoft Surface suite: Powering the next wave of innovation for manufacturers
Learn how Microsoft's new Surface devices unlock new and exciting experiences for manufacturers.