As IoT devices become increasingly more intertwined in our modern lives, we must come to terms with the fact that each device represents a potential risk for stolen or compromised data. Cybercriminals are constantly looking for new targets to exploit, and unprotected IoT devices are an especially vulnerable way for hackers to tap into our personal and business accounts and cause major damage. It’s critical for organizations to minimize potential security breaches by leveraging enterprise-grade network security and protecting employee-owned devices through secure BYOD programs.

In this article, you’ll learn about the top 10 devices that hackers can potentially use to compromise your business. You’ll also get insights into how these devices can be shielded against prying eyes.

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In business, a virtuous cycle is a set of recurring processes in which the objective of each is to increase the beneficial effect on the next. Not so long ago, the typical purchase pattern was linear. Further, it involved very few steps from the time consumers first learned about a product or service to the time they purchased it. With the arrival of digital transformation, though, both online and brick-and-mortar retailers are adapting to a new virtuous cycle, one in which personalized experiences are the norm and digital customer service tools play crucial roles in making or breaking a purchase every step of the way.

In this infographic, you’ll learn how digital technology has driven retail’s virtuous cycle and get insights into how you can improve your customers’ experiences via Microsoft Retail Solutions.

View: The virtuous cycle of retail

Digital transformation and the Internet of Things (IoT) together have enabled businesses worldwide to gain deeper understanding of their customers. They’ve also allowed organizations to obtain data from previously untapped sources to better understand how processes can be optimized, but obtaining this data is only part of the equation. To transform massive amounts of raw information into meaningful insights, businesses must leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that offer the flexibility and power they need.

In this infographic, you’ll learn about the four Microsoft guiding principles for AI that make Azure AI a top choice among today’s leading enterprises.

View: Microsoft’s four guiding principles for artificial intelligence

For businesses in the digital age, cloud technology has become a key enabler of growth and innovation. But no great opportunity is without risk, and moving to the cloud also means having to secure enterprise data as it travels into and out of organizations. Today’s leading enterprise cloud platforms provide organizations with the compliance and security they need to protect their data, regardless of scale or region.

In this infographic, you’ll learn how Microsoft 365 E5 uses a multilayered approach to protecting sensitive information and provides the insights you need to optimize your organization’s security.

View: A multilayered approach to data protection

Do you struggle with fragmented business applications that are difficult to use? Perhaps it’s a challenge to get your employees caught up and on the same page? This was the case for Argusi, a Netherlands-based supply chain optimization firm, until they implemented Dynamics 365 Sales Professional.

Starting out small, Argusi managed to get by using whatever platforms were available. As they grew, they realized this approach wouldn’t scale. Implementing Dynamics 365 Sales Professional alongside their existing Office 365 products, gave them the transparency they needed throughout the entire sales cycle.

Watch this video to see why Argusi is “a big fan” Dynamics 365 Sales Professional and how it transformed their Sales organization.

Check out the ways in which Azure SQL Database Managed Instance is designed to provide you with exactly what your business needs so you can save money without missing a beat.

View: Discover the benefits of modernization and save with Azure SQL Database Managed Instance

Merchandise and customer service have traditionally been the main focus of the retail industry’s portfolio. Digital transformation now allows retailers to expand on their main capabilities and develop innovative solutions that boost their bottom line, as well as that of their partners and clients. Digital is reshaping retail into a more diverse, tech-infused industry where innovation is king and disruption creates new collaboration opportunities.

Subscribe now to learn how to get the most from your existing retail applications by leveraging Microsoft technology to diversify your service portfolio.

View: Expand your offerings portfolio with innovative digital solutions. Get started with Microsoft Retail Solutions.

No one can control the weather, but thanks to increased adoption of IoT devices, farmers can now measure and control nearly every aspect of their holdings. Further, by using advanced platforms like Microsoft Azure IoT, farmers can use their mobile devices to get information and to control their operations from virtually anywhere in the world.

Subscribe now to learn more about how devices can leverage the power of Microsoft Azure IoT to enable smart farming and ensure productive oversight.

View: Increase oversight and control of farming operations. Get started with Microsoft Azure IoT.

Today’s organizations need flexible, secure, and intuitive digital tools that allow employees to perform their jobs from virtually anywhere. Organizations also require seamless collaboration capabilities that foster innovative ideas and allow them to mature into high-impact initiatives. Thankfully, getting the most out of the industry’s leading productivity applications has never been easier.

Subscribe now to learn how you can transform your business into a modern, cloud-based workplace with the help of Microsoft 365.

View: Inspire and empower employees with cloud-based collaboration. Get started with Microsoft 365.

Safety is a priority for companies, especially those working in industries where a few seconds can mean a significant deficit for thousands of customers.

This time we show how companies such as Lizo partner their apps with Microsoft Azure for instant status updates of facilities and equipment that are vital for site operators to maintain safety around the globe. Their customers funnel real-time data from multiple sources into a single platform. Their facility oversight is improved, their operations are more efficient, and the workplace safety is right where it should be—at the top.

Watch this video to see how other data-driven companies could partner with Microsoft Azure to offer cloud-based software solutions to customers who need real-time response.