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The cost of moving to #MicrosoftAzure can be a significant consideration for businesses, but there may be funding opportunities that organisations are not fully aware of. Microsoft offers partner-supported funding programmes that can help eligible customers progress their Cloud projects. As discussed in the podcast, working with an Azure Expert MSP can provide another route to exploring these opportunities, with partners able to nominate suitable customers for funding consideration. This highlights an important part of Cloud investment planning. Beyond selecting the right technology, organisations need to understand what financial and technical support may be available to help them move forward. The full conversation explores Microsoft licensing, Cloud strategy and the wider opportunities available across the Microsoft ecosystem. Watch the full podcast: https://lnkd.in/ey-94RuT #MicrosoftPartners #AzureFunding #ManagedServices #CloudStrategy #DigitalTransformation

AI automation promises greater efficiency, but what happens when the costs become difficult to predict? Generative AI can make cost forecasting challenging, particularly when usage scales and spending exceeds initial expectations. What seems manageable for individual users can quickly become a significant budgeting challenge across thousands of employees. For organisations exploring business process automation, understanding the financial implications is just as important as understanding the technology itself. ▶️ Explore the wider discussion in the full podcast: https://lnkd.in/e4XkenxB #ArtificialIntelligence #AIAutomation #CostManagement #DigitalTransformation

When thousands of people connect at once, event Wi-Fi needs more than a headline speed. Guaranteed bandwidth can make the difference between connectivity that performs as expected and a network that struggles when demand peaks. The wider conversation explores what organisations should consider when connectivity is critical to the event experience. Watch the full podcast: https://lnkd.in/eBG-8DPc #Connectivity #EventWiFi #Networking #DigitalInfrastructure #NetworkPerformance #BusinessConnectivity

🚨 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗔𝗜-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗜? From unexpected AI jailbreaks to hidden costs that can spiral out of control, there’s more to AI than meets the eye. In our latest CX Meets episode, we explore the challenges facing Retail, Hospitality & Leisure with Robin Johns, World Wide AI SME at Cato Networks. 🔹 What happens when AI guardrails fail? 🔹 How can businesses gain visibility into AI usage and protect sensitive data? 🔹 And what happens when the real cost of AI goes far beyond the initial estimate? We unpack the real-world scenarios that IT leaders need to understand before scaling AI across their businesses. Read the newsletter and discover what safer, smarter AI adoption looks like. #AI #CyberSecurity #SASE #RetailTech #HospitalityTech

What can Ericsson tell us about the future of customer experience across retail and hospitality? In the latest episode of CX Meets, Andy Sawyer from Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions shares some fascinating insights into how connectivity, AI and resilient infrastructure are transforming the way brands serve customers. A few themes that stood out: 🔹 Removing operational friction before it reaches the customer 🔹 Using AI to personalise experiences while protecting trust and privacy 🔹 Building resilient infrastructure that keeps stores and services running The future of CX isn’t about choosing between physical and digital. It’s about creating connected, resilient ecosystems where technology quietly powers every interaction. 🎧 Worth a listen if you’re thinking about the future of CX, retail connectivity or digital transformation. #Retail #Hospitality #Ericsson #DigitalTransformation #AI #Connectivity

What happens when someone who understands the shop floor goes on to lead cloud & cybersecurity across 75+ stores? In Episode 05, we sit down with Pietro Alongi, Cloud & Security Leader at itsu, to explore the reality of securing fast-paced retail, from AI-powered threats and smart kitchen IoT to keeping stores trading when connectivity fails. #itsu #RetailTech #CloudSecurity #CyberSecurity #AI #CyberResilience