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Customer Story: Think Up Consulting Recap


With its global client base increasing, Think Up Consulting needed to improve its remote working capabilities. Its VPN-based system sometimes made it difficult for employees to remotely access files. And without a centralized platform, employees wasted time switching between disparate systems.

But with Windows 10 and Office 365, Think Up created a unified solution, increased productivity and security, improved efficacy, and reduced costs. Think Up Consulting empowers its employees to achieve more together.

We can help you increase your global client base. Contact us to learn more.

SQL Server 2017

SQL Server 2017 is now available on Linux and Docker! This infographic provides an overview of the SQL Server 2017 features that drive industry-leading performance and security. Check it out for an at-a-glance look at the benefits to your business.

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Climatec powered by Microsoft


Since 1975, Climatec has been a leading provider of energy solutions and building technologies. As the company grew, it needed a single, all-encompassing solution that could be used to connect multiple offices, adapt easily to business processes, and support employees while they are out in the field. Watch this video for insight on what Climatec achieved with a Microsoft solution for field service to help organize and automate business processes and give employees the data needed to deliver exceptional customer service.

Simplify your compliance journey with Microsoft 365


We live in a time where digital technology is profoundly impacting our lives, from the way we connect with each other to how we interpret our world. To thrive in this privacy-focused era, you need a trusted partner who can help you not only overcome the challenges but make the most of the opportunities that lie ahead. The Microsoft Cloud and Microsoft 365 are uniquely positioned to help you meet your compliance obligations. It offers a rich set of integrated solutions that leverage AI to help you assess and manage compliance risk, protect sensitive and business-critical data and respond efficiently to data discovery requests.

Learn Azure in a Month of Lunches

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4 Keys to Satisfying 21st Century Customers

American Express data shows that nearly 60 percent of customers try a new brand or a company just to find better customer service. In fact, 89 percent of customers often swap to a company’s direct competitor after bad service. These findings easily transport customer service from the category of business afterthought to the category of business priority. Read this article to discover four tips to building customer loyalty, and contact Ingram Micro Cloud to learn how Microsoft solutions like Dynamics 365 for Field Service can support your efforts.

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Compliance Is The New Normal — It’s Time To Lock Down The Data

The recent anniversary of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)’s implementation commemorated the first full year that businesses dealing with EU resident data have spent operating in this new regulatory environment. This article from Forbes highlights the broadening recognition and acceptance that privacy regulations aren’t going away, and presents data showing that accelerating privacy regulation is a top concern of executives in 2019. It makes a case for using GDPR as a catalyst to establish broader data protection strategies and adopt technology that has a meaningful impact on data security.

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Cost Savings and Business Benefits Enabled by Windows 10 Security Features

$1.1 million was saved by those using Windows 10 as a result of reduced productivity impact of malware infections. This Forrester Consulting study, commissioned by Microsoft, examines the Total Economic Impact™ of Windows 10 security features. Windows 10 provides a completely integrated solution, which impacts overall security and minimizes use of system resources.

Check out the full study to learn more about Windows 10 features to better understand the benefits, costs, and risks associated with this investment with Ingram Micro Cloud.

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Reduce costs with Windows and Office

70% of small and midsize businesses (SMBs) reinvest saved money into their business thanks to the cloud.

Simplify the process of keeping devices up to date while saving time,
reducing costs, and gaining control. Check out this infographic–which shows industry trends, pain points, and proof points–to learn why and how.

And to find the right Windows 10 and Office 365 solution for your business to reduce costs, contact our team at Ingram Micro Cloud.

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Microsoft Super Bowl Commercial – Braylon O’Neill


Answering the question, “What is that we can do that is unique; that is impactful,” guides the development of everything Microsoft delivers. In this video showing a Super Bowl commercial, discover how Microsoft technology empowers young Braylon O’Neill to do more, achieve more and experience courage in the face of opportunity.