How leading retailers put customers – and their data – at the center
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Unify. Simplify. Scale: Microsoft Dragon Copilot meets the moment at HIMSS 2026
At HIMSS 2026, Microsoft Dragon Copilot advances unified AI workflows to help clinicians reduce complexity and stay focused on patients.
Powering mobile fraud detection on Azure at scale
Technology decisions involving scalability require a modern cloud-based infrastructure to handle the ever-increasing volume. The Microsoft Azure platform is quickly becoming the trusted cloud for the banking industry.
4 reasons I can’t wait for NRF 2019
Sometimes it seems like we can barely go a week without reading a headline about a brick-and-mortar closure or missed profit expectations in the retail sector. While this might set off alarm bells for some, I’m feeling more optimistic about retail than ever, and I’ll tell you why. Shoppers are spending money in record amounts.
Customers love great service – AI can help you wow them
Artificial intelligence (AI) will completely transform customer service in the coming years—and retail businesses can benefit from this emerging technology more quickly than you might think.
Citizen-focused transformation: how to become a digital government
As governments prioritize digital transformation to focus more on citizens and improve services, they need a way to balance shrinking budgets and growing demands.
The fraud detection paradox—to tighten or loosen
Regulators are cracking down harder on banks through increased enforcement actions. But missed transactions can be catastrophic to a bank’s brand and bottom line.
IT security: How trust works in the automotive industry
Does my supplier or service provider have IT security under control? This is a justified question in the highly connected automotive industry. It is no longer possible to work without cloud and external access.
Retailers: Unlock new value and insights with AI
Smart retailers know that AI is key to staying relevant in an always-on marketplace. AI-enabled insights drive greater ROI by unlocking the power of data.
Realizing the Potential for AI in Precision Health: The Start of an Important Dialogue
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its ability to positively impact healthcare is garnering significant amounts of attention these days.
Fixing the problems of today and planning for technology of the future
Government organizations face shrinking budgets and the need to modernize technology to better meet citizen needs. Microsoft’s infographic “Gartner predicts: The digital government of 2030” breaks down what government leaders can do.
Innovation in banking: a kick-off conversation about how banks and regulators can fight financial crime
In general, the banking industry and regulators agree that innovations in technology are key in the fight against financial crime. Andre Burrell discusses this and more with industry thought leaders.
Toyota digital platform helps field service reach new heights
Toyota Materials Handling Europe’s connected field service capabilities provides technicians all they need to service and maintain equipment in optimal conditions.