Retail is hurting. So why does the future of retail look so bright?
It’s time to say goodbye to the shopping malls of old and hello to an exciting future of retail innovation. Hear more from Microsoft partner Avanade.
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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.
NRF 2018: Where Microsoft partners bring intelligent retail
Read more about the three Microsoft retail partners who will showcase their Azure-based solutions at National Retail Federation’s 2018 show.
Microsoft at the NRF Big Show: There’s nothing artificial about the real intelligence transforming retail
This week at the National Retail Federation’s annual show, Microsoft’s emphasis is on data: what data retailers need, and how best to collect and analyze it.
Tough commute? otonomo delivers data to power a smoother drive
Otonomo has created a marketplace that enables car manufacturers, service providers and app developers to easily and securely exchange car data.
Using Azure cloud power to improve Kansas City’s water quality
Kansas City is using an Azure-powered solution from Microsoft CityNext partner Opti to reduce costs and improve water quality and the lives of residents.
Infographic: 2018, the year of intelligent retail
Here's a look at the top technologies we see enabling this transformation in 2018 and beyond, and where they'll have the greatest impact.
Announcing Microsoft in Health at HIMSS 2018
The array of concurrent activities can be overwhelming. At the highest altitude, HIMSS is a way to take the pulse of the whole digital health industry.
Transforming customer engagement: A sit down with Adobe and Microsoft
We sat down with Microsoft’s retail team and digital marketing leader Adobe to talk about customer engagement in today’s digital age. Read the Q&A.
Intelligent supply chains and the age of responsiveness
At NRF 2018, learn how Microsoft can help retailers use the capabilities of AI and machine learning to improve the responsiveness of their supply chains.
The Modern Banking Workplace: Sparking an astute digital culture in banking
Besides rethinking the traditional banking operations, banks must align with the habits and preferences of ‘born digital’ generations of both customers and employees.
The Digital Insurer: Omni-channel experiences -putting customers at the centre
In a digitally-connected world insurers need to focus on omni-channel experiences, and the latest technologies are enabling them to do just that.
Call for Entries for Microsoft Health Innovation Awards 2018
Are you innovating with Microsoft technology to transform healthcare? If so, enter our 21st annual contest by February 9, 2018.