3 examples of government success in the cloud
Governments that deploy in the cloud are saving money, improving services, and securing data. Here are three examples.
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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.
The Trusted Cloud: It’s your data; it’s your choice
Microsoft’s cloud services provide a trusted platform for our Public Safety and National Security customers, letting them retain control over their data and make their own decisions about what happens to it.
Accelerate your product innovation with IoT and social listening
Earlier this week, I held a webcast with our manufacturing customers to share ideas about how they can better design for customers’ needs.
Microsoft’s Power BI: manufacturers cash in on their data
As we know, one of the biggest ways manufacturers can continue to innovate and stay ahead is through their data. An IDC survey, commissioned by Microsoft, showed that the manufacturing industry has the most to gain—a whopping $371 billion— from big data’s potential.
Connected marketing, sales and services: the Internet of things, people and services
Last month, we talked about the transformation of the industrial technology platform and discussed that by connecting smart products and using big data, customer analytics, and social technologies, manufacturers are gaining a deeper understanding about how customers are using their products.
PPDM 2015: New Playgrounds for Oil & Gas Rebels
At the very beginning it was pure adventure! Lonesome riders, heading towards where the sun goes down. Mavericks, with their own rules, rebels, free to make a living their own way. Yeah, the Wild West was a time of freedom – not necessarily fun, but opportunities everywhere, endless land and resources. A playground where wildcatters started their way becoming oil barons and roughnecks shaped today’s idea of a tough guy.
A new foundation for connected business processes at a German pharmaceutical and chemical company
Today’s Office 365 post was written by Dr. Matthias Geselle, a Vice President, member of the IT leadership team at Merck. Merck is the world’s oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company and is operating in 66 countries. Since 1668 the name has stood for innovation, business success and responsible entrepreneurship. It does business as EMD Millipore and EMD Serono in the United States and Canada.
Webinar: Creating the digital insurer
Learn how insurance carriers are becoming digital insurers in order to meet the growing demands of their customers.
The auto industry’s secret weapon to next generation customer service: the connected ecosystem
As businesses work to keep pace with the rapidly changing needs and expectations of consumers, many are calling the customer experience the next competitive battleground.
Analyze this!
Many millions of dollars are being spent by hospitals around the world on health IT systems to digitize patient information and automate clinical workflows.
King County, WA launches Smart Building Energy Tracking System
This pilot project will provide King County with real-time energy analytics at five locations to help operate buildings more efficiently, identify HVAC problems faster and more accurately, and better prioritize maintenance work.
The Internet of Things Manufacturing Series, Part 3: driving transformation in the industrial segment
Today’s advancements in sensors, devices, connectivity, machines and data insights have created a powerful combination that can unlock business value, drive innovation, and take your business to heights you never imagined.