All posts by Inside Track – retired stories
Jun 1, 2022
Accelerating Microsoft’s digital transformation with Microsoft Viva Goals
This content has been archived, and while it was correct at time of publication, it may no longer be accurate or reflect the current situation at Microsoft. Tracking business deliverables and setting employee goals are key to any company’s workflow and success. It’s how companies ensure employees stay focused and prioritize big-picture initiatives. At Microsoft,...
May 19, 2022
How accessibility fosters inclusion: Five lessons learned
This content has been archived, and while it was correct at time of publication, it may no longer be accurate or reflect the current situation at Microsoft. Hybrid work has inspired many changes at Microsoft, including how we support employees with accessibility needs. “We’re all working differently now because of hybrid work,” says Dawn Lee,...
Mar 9, 2022
Transforming how Microsoft tracks its moveable assets
This content has been archived, and while it was correct at time of publication, it may no longer be accurate or reflect the current situation at Microsoft. Microsoft Global Workplace Services (GWS) manages millions of dollars of office furniture, but because those assets were not physically tracked, the company couldn’t always say with certainty where...
Mar 1, 2022
Update your organization’s federation with Microsoft
This content has been archived, and while it was correct at time of publication, it may no longer be accurate or reflect the current situation at Microsoft. Microsoft is preparing to retire our internal Skype for Business on-premises infrastructure. To support this change, we will move our federation service online in October 2021. This document...
Dec 21, 2021
Best of Inside Track: Deploying inclusive and accessible experiences at Microsoft in 2021
This content has been archived, and while it was correct at time of publication, it may no longer be accurate or reflect the current situation at Microsoft. Microsoft Digital, the organization that powers, protects, and transforms the company, continued its focus on building inclusive and accessible experiences internally at Microsoft in 2021. Employees in Microsoft...
Dec 21, 2021
Best of Inside Track: Securing Microsoft with Zero Trust in 2021
This content has been archived, and while it was correct at time of publication, it may no longer be accurate or reflect the current situation at Microsoft. Microsoft’s internal security team uses a Zero Trust security model to keep the company safe. Guided by its Zero Trust security model, in 2021 the internal security team...
Dec 17, 2021
Best of Inside Track: Driving Microsoft’s internal transformation in 2021 with Microsoft Azure
This content has been archived, and while it was correct at time of publication, it may no longer be accurate or reflect the current situation at Microsoft. More than 93 percent of Microsoft’s internal processes are now operating in the cloud on Microsoft Azure. This is part of an ongoing digital transformation at the company...
Oct 21, 2021
Powering hybrid work at Microsoft: A conversation with Andrew Wilson and Nathalie D’Hers
This content has been archived, and while it was correct at time of publication, it may no longer be accurate or reflect the current situation at Microsoft. Hybrid work requires a change in mindset, culture, and technology, creating challenges and opportunities as Microsoft empowers employee productivity from anywhere. When it comes to embracing hybrid work...
Oct 6, 2021
Microsoft transforms customer returns with new supply chain infrastructure
This content has been archived, and while it was correct at time of publication, it may no longer be accurate or reflect the current situation at Microsoft. When ownership of returns and repairs at Microsoft shifted hands, Microsoft Digital saw an opportunity to transform the supply chain infrastructure supporting those services. Microsoft’s Customer Repair Experience...
Oct 4, 2021
Microsoft Australia paves way for companywide Microsoft Teams Phone Voice transformation
This content has been archived, and while it was correct at time of publication, it may no longer be accurate or reflect the current situation at Microsoft. November 2019 was a perfect time for Microsoft Digital, the organization that powers, transforms, and protects Microsoft, to re-evaluate Microsoft’s telephony solution. The Microsoft Teams Enterprise Voice solution...
Aug 5, 2021
Microsoft empowers compliant self-service with new sensitivity labels in Microsoft 365
This content has been archived, and while it was correct at time of publication, it may no longer be accurate or reflect the current situation at Microsoft. A strong culture of accountability allows Microsoft to support self-service, where employees can create the resources they need without asking for IT support. This philosophy of empowerment is...
Jul 30, 2021
SAP on Microsoft Azure: Lessons Microsoft learned moving to the cloud
This content has been archived, and while it was correct at time of publication, it may no longer be accurate or reflect the current situation at Microsoft. Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new details and updated terminology. A new SAP on Microsoft Azure video also has been added below. Microsoft expected that...
