The Shift to Cloud-Based Flexibility With the end of support for older versions of SQL Server, such as SQL Server 2012, organizations face the critical task of ensuring their database systems remain secure, efficient, and up-to-date. One of the most viable solutions is migrating your workload to an Azure Virtual Machine (VM) running SQL Server.…
Broadcom completed its VMware acquisition in November but wasted no time rocking the boat. The company recently announced sweeping changes to its partner program, effectively excommunicating thousands of cloud service providers, distributors, resellers, and other solution providers (and their customers). A newly minted invitation-only partner program (details of which remain a mystery) is expected to…
Digital Transformation Readiness Assessment Digital transformation is an org-wide effort involving many people, processes, and moving parts. All these different elements must come together in exactly the right way to deliver the results you’re looking for. Without a plan, it’s impossible to allocate resources, establish timelines, or measure progress toward big DX goals — and…
Background A renowned property management company known for its exceptional customer service and technological integration faced the challenge of hosting three separate Microsoft 365 tenants on GoDaddy. The limitations of the GoDaddy interface prevented the company from accessing the full range of features and functionality offered by Microsoft 365. Additionally, managing three tenants separately created…
Client Overview Since its establishment in 1956, Pelican State Credit Union has been committed to serving the financial needs of Louisiana residents and their families. Originally founded as the Department of Hospitals Credit Union in downtown Baton Rouge, Pelican State has grown to become Louisiana’s largest state-chartered credit union. Today, it serves over 50,000 members…
Client Overview McCutcheon Enterprises, Inc. (MEI) is a leading provider of waste management and regulatory support solutions. With a commitment to environmental stability and cost-effective project management, MEI sought to optimize its operations by consolidating its Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Dynamics 365 platforms. This case study explores the challenges faced by MEI, the solution implemented…
It’s no coincidence that Microsoft Azure is the cloud service that 95% of Fortune 500 companies, including Walmart, FedEx, American Airlines, and AT&T, trust for their cloud and hybrid solutions. What is Azure? The Azure cloud platform has more than 200 products and cloud services designed to help you bring new solutions to life—to solve…
The emergence of generative AI is proving just how quickly technology can evolve. With each new tool or advancement, our collective technological landscape takes an exponential leap forward. How might this impact how companies develop an effective data strategy? The acceleration of technology is fueled by data. Without data, things like ChatGPT wouldn’t exist. Data…
Infrastructure as Code, (IaC), is the process of provisioning resources in data centers (normally in the cloud) through scripts (machine-readable files); rather than using interactive configuration tools. IaC is important for organizations because it drives a prescriptive approach into systems deployment, with repeatable, consistent outcomes. With IaC, DevOps teams can work together with a unified…
