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Harness the power of affordable, clean, and sustainable energy. Learn more about Microsoft Azure.

From electric cars to solar-powered smart houses, using clean energy sources has become a top priority to ensure the sustainability of our societies. Thankfully, digital is empowering us to find innovative and accessible ways to improve the impact of our existing solutions. Follow Demand ITS Inc. to learn more about how you can make your clean energy initiatives a reality with the power of Microsoft Azure.

Collaborate more securely

@MicrosoftTeams is safeguarding your privacy by design. With support for more than 90 regulations and standards and advanced security capabilities, #Microsoft takes a comprehensive approach to delivering an enterprise-grade communication and collaboration experience – no matter how big or small your business may be. Learn more in this infographic:

Thought Leadership: Teams Future Features

Make sure you and your team are taking full advantage of #Microsoft Teams to stay connected and drive productivity. The new Teams update offers new opportunities, including a feature that ensures meeting controls will never block the underlying content. Learn more here:

SunCulture success story: Remove labor to let water flow

In some remote parts of the world, the only consistent energy source people have available is the one that shines down on them every day. Watch this video to learn how SunCulture is empowering Kenyan farmers like Monica with #SolarEnergy to obtain running #water for their crops, families, and farm animals.

4 Trends Impacting Cloud Adoption in 2020

Gartner has identified 4 trends set to shape cloud adoption in 2020. What are they, and how will they impact your cloud adoption and migration journey? Read this article from Gartner and contact Demand ITS Inc. to learn more.

SunCulture success story

Over 43% of the world’s total population doesn’t have access to running water. Such is the case for Monica, a Kenyan farmer and mother of four, who every day faced the challenge of maintaining her farm and feeding her family. Watch this video to learn about her daily struggles before modern #solar #technology was implemented within her home. #MicrosoftAI

Why choose .NET?

Using .NET helps you develop high quality applications faster, providing your best performance where it matters. Watch this video series from #Microsoft to learn more about what .NET is and how it can improve your services and response times.

What Is Mixed Reality And What Does It Mean for Enterprise?

Over 80% of enterprises in a recent survey predicted they might be using mixed reality in their businesses within the next three years.

These businesses understand that mixed reality and AI could give you the ability to attend face-to-face meetings around the world without ever leaving your office. With advanced technology, you could walk employees through a complex assembly process, step by step. The possibilities are just beginning to be uncovered.

At Demand ITS Inc., we can help you get the most of your AI investment. Contact us today to learn how we can help you get there.

Why use .NET on Azure?

Empower your organization to drive innovation and growth with #Azure tools. Explore 3 benefits of modernizing your .NET apps on @MicrosoftAzure with this infographic.

Collaborate with Microsoft Teams

Every day, 20M+ workers actively use #MicrosoftTeams, the digital hub where teams can meet, call, and chat. Learn how #Microsoft is enabling workplace productivity with this infographic:

Customer story: Dr. Mae Jemison and Defying Gravity: Women in Space

The groundbreaking and continuing accomplishments of space exploration would not be possible without the vital contributions of many incredible women. New AI technology is offering opportunities for greater recognition and inclusion in the future of the profession.

Using AI and mixed reality, scientists can model, test, and share more ideas than ever before.

At Demand ITS Inc., we’re inspired by the work of Dr. Jemison and others–using tech to open doors and empower the next generation of explorers. Contact us today to learn how we can help make your ideas a reality with Microsoft AI.

5 ways to lead effective meetings with your remote team

Is your team connecting while working remote? Leading with empathy and energy can be a challenge in virtual meetings. In this article from #Entreprenuer you’ll find five ways to lead virtual meetings more effectively—like setting an agenda, staying focused, and not running over time. Read on for more.

Protect the Privacy of Your Microsoft Teams Meetings

With the increased usage of #Microsoft Teams to conduct virtual meetings, the need for tactical best practices to protect your privacy from intruders is also on the rise. Check out this article and update your Teams settings to find easy ways to keep you secure!

Microsoft’s Windows Virtual Desktop spring refresh: What’s new and next

Due to the massive workforce shift from working in-office to working remotely, the demand for Windows Virtual Desktop has increased. Microsoft continues to work around the clock to ensure its customers have best-in-class experiences with the Azure Migration Program, an enhanced Teams experience, and more. Check out the newest updates and what you can expect in the future, and contact Demand ITS Inc. to learn more.

Microsoft’s vision for AI in the enterprise

How could AI empower your workforce? Microsoft wants to bring AI to every application, every business process, and every employee.

At Demand ITS Inc., we believe that AI will only reach its full potential within a business when data and insights are democratized across the entire organization, and we want to help your business transform.

Contact us today to learn how we can help you complete an accurate assessment on your business and industry and provide you with the right AI solution to empower your business in the modern digital age.

Create and use private channels in Microsoft Teams

With #Microsoft Teams private channels, you can select specific people and have focused, private conversations without interrupting the workflow of the rest of your team. Check out this Microsoft Teams tutorial video to create private channels as you work remotely!

How-to Videos for Windows Virtual Desktop

Microsoft has a variety of tools to help you maximize your virtual experience. Ready to start increasing your productivity and security? Quickly set up your Windows Virtual Desktop by watching these videos here.

Develop AI with Azure Machine Learning

Many businesses are struggling to find the talent and capacity to create and manage their machine learning models to actually unlock the insights within their data.

Microsoft Azure Machine Learning streamlines this process to make modeling accessible to all businesses. Azure can easily prep your data and meet you where you are for modeling capabilities–with or without coding experience.

At Demand ITS Inc., we are ready to help you take control of your data. It’s easier than you think. Contact us to get started.

Why Trust Windows Virtual Desktop?

Microsoft employs more than 3,500 security experts completely dedicated to your data security and privacy. Work confidently and know your organization’s data is safe when you use Windows Virtual Desktop. Click here to find out how, and contact Demand ITS Inc. to learn more.

Integrate

Did you know #Microsoft Teams has more than 500+ apps you can integrate? Streamline your work experience for more efficiency when you add the apps and services you love into Teams. Contact Demand ITS Inc. to get started!

How AI Will Augment Human Creativity

75% of people surveyed believe that they’re not living up to their creative potential. A study published in Psychological Science may have an explanation. They found that the more our brains are overloaded with juggling our various responsibilities, the less room we have for creativity.

AI has the potential to take on the routine tasks that clutter our brains. With these distracting burdens lifted, our minds can be freer to be more creative than ever.

At Demand ITS Inc., we’re excited to see what creative solutions you will discover for your business challenges. Contact us to get started.

Expand Collaboration

Discover how #Microsoft Teams customizes and expand collaboration while working remotely, keeping your team engaged, connected, and secure. Subscribe here!

City of Houston: optimizing business processes

The city of Houston is optimizing business processes to drive digital transformation. Their goal is resiliency—so they can meet challenges and overcome unexpected events quickly. Microsoft solutions are key. Learn how in this video:

Customer story: Seattle Children’s Hospital explores new avenues of research with Microsoft Genomics

When Microsoft Chief Data Analytics Officer John Kahan lost his baby to SIDS, he went on a quest to prevent this tragedy from becoming another parent’s story. He partnered with the Microsoft Genomics team to analyze over 26 million records with AI to find the cause of SIDS. His findings are helping researchers unlock new insights into potential causes and cures for SIDS.

At Demand ITS Inc. we know that you can use AI to transform your business, just like AI is transforming SIDS research. Contact us today to learn how we can help you plan for and implement AI into your organization.

Saving time with Microsoft Teams

Saving time during the work week is made possible with Microsoft Teams. Have fewer, shorter meetings with better collaboration and easy-to-share information. Check out this infographic here:

The Company Of The Future Has A Soul

Customer expectations are changing. Price points might still be important, but companies should look at bettering the lives of their employees, customers and communities if they want to thrive in the future. Author of customer experience and the future of companies, Blake Morgan writes that “the company of the future is thoughtful and looks outside its office walls to do good in the world and create real change.” Read her entire article, “The Company of the Future Has a Soul,” for a better understanding of this shift. Subscribe to Demand ITS Inc. for more content!

All you need to know about Windows Virtual Desktop

@Windows #VirtualDesktop is the only cloud-based service that delivers a multi-user Windows 10 experience, optimized for Office 365 ProPlus. In this webcast, get an inside look at @Windows #VirtualDesktop and how to use it in your organization. Then contact Demand ITS Inc. to learn more.

Build Agile Business Processes Solution Overview

You need to be able to adapt quickly to changes in the business landscape—maintaining efficiency, productivity, and continuity. Are you ready? Building agile business processes with @Microsoft is an important first step. This video can show you how to get started. Take a look:

Intelligent economies: AI’s transformation of industries and society

According to Juergen Maier, CEO of Siemens UK, “AI and machine learning are important aspects of a wider trend of digitalization that promises nothing less than a fourth industrial revolution.”

Mr. Maier is not the only one predicting significant change. Many companies have already put plans in motion to implement AI in their own businesses.

This survey compiles responses from over 400 executives across multiple countries and industries. It shows what AI can offer, how it’s already being used, and the challenges we might face as a society as it spreads.

Interested in learning more about the impact of AI? Contact us.

AI is on the rise

84% of surveyed U.S. executives agree that AI streamlines processes, freeing knowledge workers for more creative, intuitive, and laterally thinking activities.

For knowledge workers, AI can be a powerful tool to take on the burden of administrative tasks such as data collection and processing. This means these employees are able to spend more time putting their areas of expertise to work.

At Demand ITS Inc., we want to help you offer a creative and engaging environment for your knowledge workers. Contact us to learn more.

Why Windows Virtual Desktop

Learn how you can maximize productivity when you set up Windows Virtual Desktop. Connect from any device of your choice and experience extensive support. Be a part of the best conference and media experience here.

4 ways AI helps business protect the environment

The world we live in is extremely complex. With so many moving parts, it can be difficult to know what steps to take to protect the environment, even for businesses with the best intentions.

Luckily, AI is giving us a way to understand our environmental impact holistically and in real time.

At Demand ITS Inc., we believe that AI can have a positive impact on more than just your bottom line. Contact us to learn more about how you can use AI to reduce your own impact on the environment.

Empower security teams to coordinate

Microsoft Teams is the one-stop digital hub for teamwork—where teams can meet, call, and chat from anywhere. Stay connected and empower your team. Subscribe now and contact Demand ITS Inc. to learn more!

Now is the time for Microsoft Teams

As the working world is going remote, now is the time for Microsoft Teams. Meet with your peers and get work done anywhere – on the go, at the office, even from your living room couch. Check out how to collaborate and come together with this valuable infographic!

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates ensure business continuity with Dynamics 365

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has shifted from 90% in-person and 10% e-commerce to the reverse—90% e-commerce and 10% in-person. This switch was necessary to protect customers and employees. It was only made possible through agile business processes enabled by Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions. Check out this video to learn how they did it.

Customer story: SilviaTerra maps the future of forests with Microsoft AI

Analyzing data has given us a better understanding of everything from consumer behavior to production efficiencies. In short, data helps us manage and direct our resources in the most efficient and effective ways possible.

What if we applied this same strategy to our forests? While they may not be made up of code, AI technology is allowing us to track and understand our forests and other natural resources like never before. With this understanding comes the same opportunity for more efficient management.

Check out this video to learn more about the incredible impact SilviaTerra is already having on one Pennsylvanian watershed.

4 Reasons Why Social Proof Is Essential to Building Your Brand

“Your social proof is the elements of conversation that verify your brand…it is built with every interaction you make on behalf of your brand,” writes Maleeka T. Hollaway. It includes testimonials, comments, media interviews and even contributed content. If you’re a subject-matter expert, your audience will notice—seek to stand out as a resource in your area of expertise! For a deeper understanding of why social proof is essential to your business, read Hollaway’s entire article, “4 Reasons Why Social Proof is Essential to Building Your Brand.”

Human AI is here

AI has the power to amplify human ingenuity when properly applied. But the roadmap for proper application is still being written.

Over 90% of surveyed executives recognize the importance of AI, but only 22% of companies have successfully become leaders in AI implementation. This article explores what sets these leaders apart and how other organizations can learn from their triumphs.

You’re not on this road alone! At Demand ITS Inc., we can help you take the next step in your AI-adoption journey.

What is Teams?

Learn why you’ll have the best work collaboration with @Microsoft Teams Meetings and Calling. This video shows you all the features you need to bring your team together:

How AI-powered organizations are getting ahead

86% of current or planned AI spending is in customer-oriented areas, especially marketing and sales. That’s because businesses recognize the potential of AI to offer new insights and improve customer experiences.

Contrary to expectations, adding AI to customer-oriented areas can actually result in more personal interactions and build strong relationships between you and your customers. That stronger relationship is just one exciting way companies are using AI to gain a competitive advantage.

At Demand ITS Inc., we want to help you find the AI solution that will propel your business to the top.

Cloud Security and Windows Virtual Desktop

In this digital age, data privacy and protection are critical. @Windows #VirtualDesktop not only increases flexibility but also provides best-in-class security. Learn how this program takes steps to ensure secure workflows.

ComAp: Digital Transformation of Sales

For Czech company #ComAp, the effort to be always there for its customers has become one of the company’s essential values. Learn how digitalization of sales has enabled global consolidation and consistency throughout their offices with this short video:

Microsoft Transforms its Sales Practices

Microsoft supports customers on their path to digital evolution, but it also continues to innovate its own approach to sales with tools like #Dynamics365 and #SalesNavigator. Learn how @Microsoft’s own Inside Sales team is keeping up with social listening, customer research, and innovative technology.

Council Post: Creating An Effective Case Study: 12 Important Tips To Remember

Case studies are valuable pieces of evidence in your marketing programs. They demonstrate the thought process involved in creating solutions to previous problems, and they can give your prospective clients a boost of confidence in your abilities. Developing a case study, however, requires a balance of revealing enough background details—both of the problem and solution—while presenting it in in a way that doesn’t feel like you’re advertising. Read this article for great tips from 12 experts on how to create successful case studies: “Creating an Effective Case Study: 12 Important Tips to Remember.”

Themes for sales success

When pursuing sales success, most companies agree relationships and effectively scaling process implementation are key. Learn more about 4 key themes for sales success with this infographic from @Microsoft:

Guide to Creating a BYOD Policy for Small Business

Do you want to give your employees the freedom to work from anywhere, but aren’t sure where to start in terms of securing company data on their personal devices? Check out this article to learn more about how to protect your company data across all devices.

At Demand ITS Inc., we can help protect your company data, no matter where it’s accessed from. Contact our team to learn more.

The top 9 ways Microsoft IT is enabling remote work for its employees

Companies recently experienced a huge shift from in-office work to remote. Microsoft quickly took action to help make working remote more efficient and flexible. With Windows Virtual Desktop and best practices, companies can continue giving employees who work remotely a productive and secure experience. Check out nine additional ways Microsoft enabled their employees to work wherever, with a productive and secure experience.

Understanding the Virtual Environment

Windows Virtual Desktop is a great tool to help you optimize your productivity and security, wherever you are located. Check out the power of virtualization when you work remotely with Windows Virtual Desktop.

Customer story: Garner Foods

Although Garner Foods is based in South Carolina, they sell their products all over the world. With digital tools, their projects are easily managed remotely, and team members can work from anywhere.

With help from Microsoft Business, Garner Foods remains a fourth-generation family business while becoming a world-class operation in terms of IT infrastructure. And with enterprise-grade #security across all company- and employee-owned devices, company information is always secure.

Contact us at Demand ITS Inc. to learn what else you can do with our #Microsoft solutions!

Windows Virtual Desktop Solution Overview

Get all the tools and resources you need to migrate your apps, data, and infrastructure at your own pace, with confidence. Learn how Windows Virtual Desktop expands capabilities with the best virtualized end-user experience in the video below.

Four Ways To Boost Customer Experience (And Thus Hold Onto Your Clients)

Customer Experience starts from “being a customer-centric firm from the ground up” writes Ryanne Van Der Eijk’s in her article, “Four Ways to Boost Customer Experience (and Thus Hold onto Your Clients).” She states that it must start with a company culture that is focused on customer satisfaction. It requires employee training and buy-in, not just once but rather saturated in company trainings, workflow, processes and even the hiring process. There should be no doubt to your employees that your company is centered around the customer and their experience. Read Van Der Eijk’s article for tips on boosting customer experience with your business.

Protect your business: Recognize the top three security threats, plus one you may not know about

Security threats take many forms. You may know about the three most common types of cyberattacks (viruses, phishing, and ransomware), but do you know about the internal security threats your company faces?

Awareness is the first step in security and prevention. If you’re unsure of how to protect your company from cyberattacks, we can help. Check out this e-book and give us a call to get started.

End User Experience

Hear what experts have to say and stay up to date on new features that can help optimize your productivity. Don’t miss out on learning more to see how Windows Virtual Desktop can cater to your specific needs. Subscribe today.

Prevent data leaks

The global average cost of a data breach is $3.6 million. Is your company prepared to deal with the fallout from a cyberattack?

With our security solutions from Microsoft 365 Business, you can take advantage of the latest data-loss protection policies to ensure that your sensitive data is always protected. With a simple, cost-effective security solution that’s easy to use, you can’t go wrong.

Contact our team at Demand ITS Inc. to learn how you can prevent data leaks with our #Microsoft365Business solutions.

Grant Thornton closes new opportunities faster with Dynamics 365 Sales Insights and AI

Grant Thornton is a global public #accounting and consulting firm that serves the largest global companies in the world, both public and private. With @Azure and #Dynamics365, they tie macro-level economic trends to micro-level needs and deliver that information to team members around the world. Learn more about how they use Microsoft solutions to meet company needs with this video:

Selling successful process

Mass correspondence and cold calling no longer cut it in a world where success is all about quality over quantity. With this infographic from @Microsoft, learn about 3 key themes to each part of a successful sales process:

Security Is Not Privacy

Do you know the difference between security and privacy? Although these terms are often used interchangeably, they’re quite different—and both are crucial to the prosperity of your company.

Check out this infographic to learn more about how to make sure your company data stays private and is always secured. And contact our team at Demand ITS Inc. to help you get started.

Customer story: Presentation Studio

@pstudio is making waves across Asia-Pacific by helping companies create beautiful, memorable presentations. With help from Microsoft 365 Business, @pstudio leverages enterprise-grade security and productivity tools.

After adopting a #cloudbased #Microsoft365 platform, @pstudio cut its IT bill in half and enhanced security for customer and company data. Curious about how our #Microsoft solutions can help your company save money and keep your data secure? Contact our team at Demand ITS Inc. to get started!

Windows Virtual Desktop

Get all the tools and resources you need to migrate your apps, data, and infrastructure at your own pace with confidence. In the video below, learn how Windows Virtual Desktop expands capabilities with the best virtualized end-user experience.

Does Your Company Culture Lead to Happy Customers?

Employees will generally mirror how they treat customers by how they are treated themselves. If their employee experience is generally positive, then it’s likely they will prioritize a positive experience for customers. In his article, “Does Your Company Culture Lead to Happy Customers?” Phil Geldart shares ways you can ensure a positive experience for your employees—and thus customers. A key piece of the employee experience is the physical environment and the tools they’re provided to do their job. People need to feel safe, comfortable, and supported in order to work effectively. Read Geldart’s entire article for more ideas on how to support an overall healthy employee experience.

The state of security for small and mid-size businesses

Investing in a cybersecurity program is no longer optional, no matter the size of your business. #Microsoft recommends that all businesses be prepared to contend with a security threat, regardless of the size or scope of the company. Check out this infographic to learn more about how you can provide comprehensive security solutions for your company.

Contact our team at Demand ITS Inc. to learn more.

Safeguard company data across apps and devices with Microsoft 365

62% of SMBs don’t have an active or up-to-date cybersecurity strategy in place. Want to make sure that your data is protected, no matter what apps or devices you and your employees are using?

Now, you can take advantage of our data protection solutions featuring #M365 Business. Check out this infographic—which shows industry trends, pain points, and proof points—to learn why and how.

No matter where you are on the path to upgrading your security solutions, we’re here to help. Contact our team at Demand ITS Inc. to get started.

Windows Virtual Desktop intro

Flexibility and security are essential in an ever-changing workplace. Learn how Windows Virtual Desktop can help you adapt to changes in the business environment and increase productivity.

Council Post: The Era Of Evocative Marketing Has Arrived — Are You Ready?

Today’s consumers are hit with thousands of ads every day; we live in a sensory overloaded digital world and we quickly learn to deflect and ignore much information. So, what stands out?

Evocative content marketing, according to Lora Kratchounova in her Forbes article, “The Era of Evocative Marketing Has Arrived—Are you Ready?” Kratchounova writes that “images, stories and other assets that cause viewers to feel a sense of nostalgia, anxiety or thirst for adventure” jump to the forefront of consumers’ interest levels. In other words, content that compels the buyer to feel is the best way to connect with prospects and future customers. Read the entire article for a better understanding of this concept and for ways to improve your evocative marketing approach.