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December 15, 2025
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A CISO’s guide to future-proofing security 

Setting the stage: Why these conversations matter In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, security leaders are being asked to do more with less. Shrinking budgets, hiring freezes, and reduced access to critical tools are the new reality for CISOs and their teams. Yet, the expectations have never been higher: business resilience, regulatory compliance, and innovation

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Re-envisioning the insurance industry with the use of intelligent tech 

Data is the driving force behind recent innovations in many industries, insurance being one of them. The innovation that we’re seeing currently—and will continue to observe in the years to come—is being driven by data and the tools that will enable data to be stored, collated, analyzed, and utilized. Looking ahead, the process of becoming “data-driven” is expected to not only change the industry but also to deliver tangible benefits to both companies and consumers. As we shift further into a digital era, the ways in which we conduct business and interact with our customers are drastically changing. Business leaders are looking for innovative ways to become more efficient and create a better overall experience for their customers.

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Four disruptive strategies for leading in finance 

Chief financial officers (CFOs) and other finance leaders have an incredible opportunity to create value for their organizations. As workforces across industries pivot to adopt hybrid environments, finance plays an important role in defining how organizations build resilience in the face of significant challenges and uncertainty.

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The four new marketing superpowers to master now 

Marketing leaders today have the power to understand and shape the customer journey in a way that was unimaginable only a few years ago. A customer experience that is more holistic than ever before is now possible. Cloud-based tools, applied wisely, have helped the marketing function move beyond product promotion to being a central strategy driver for the organization, with CMOs taking the lead. Marketing teams can be empowered to make needle-moving decisions more quickly and with more clarity, backed by data every step of the way.

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Demystifying Cloud Native for Java and Node.js Developers 

Professional developers on Code Project have pulled together a series of 21 articles that answers questions like “What is cloud native, and how do I get started?” and “How do I deploy Functions with Azure DevOps?” There are articles for both Java and Node.js developers, so you can learn about cloud native, regardless of what programming language you choose. These aren’t your normal “how-tos”. Get ready to get your hands dirty as you code alongside the author.

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The transformation for good imperative 

The world is very different today than it was just a year ago. The realities of COVID-19 have challenged us all.  The pandemic rearranged our health and wellness priorities while teaching us some valuable lessons.  When faced with a crisis, we’ve learned that health systems and health leaders are capable of agile transformation.

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How mixed reality enables pharma innovation in a new world of hybrid work 

The pharmaceutical industry recently stunned the world by developing multiple COVID-19 vaccines faster than anyone thought possible. Intensive collaboration using advanced technology made it possible.  Pandemic-driven changes in how people work create new hurdles—but also new opportunities. For example, restrictions on in-person work often made it impossible to have experts on site.

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Next-generation cloud innovations further enhance national security 

Microsoft is committed to ensuring our men and women in uniform and in the intelligence community have access to the best available technology today. During our the recent three-day Virtual National Security Symposium, Microsoft Federal and our partners showcased many of the new and emerging technologies we have developed to help the U.S.