The Record - Issue 21: Summer 2021

9 34 5 WE LCOME 1 6 MAR K E TWATCH The latest news from Microsoft and its partners, including the new Windows 11 3 4 Driving innovation in challenging times Dr Julia Glidden discusses how Microsoft hopes to shape the future of public service delivery 5 4 IoT: a ‘must have’ in every segment Bechtle’s Stefan Schweiger shares how the company can support customers in their IoT journeys 5 6 Protecting the planet Peter Herweck shares how AVEVA is supporting organisations to help tackle climate change 5 8 Unlock digital potential Kirsten Allegri Williams of Optimizely explains how the company is refocusing with a new purpose 6 0 A foundation of trust IAMCP’s Sarika Malhotra discusses the association’s work, its relationship with Microsoft, how it helps Microsoft customers and its plans for the future 6 4 Every minute counts Gijs Geurts of Anywhere365 explains why enterprises need to transform the way they manage business communications 6 5 Accelerating enterprise success with automation Businesses should take a tailored approach to their automation needs, says Eric Johnson of Nintex 6 6 Working from anywhere with the cloud Jason E. Smith shares the value of Azure Virtual Desktop and how Liquidware ensures users are connected, operational and productive 6 7 Leaning into ‘the new normal’ CraneMorley’s Thomas Pratt says businesses must implement what they have learned during the Covid-19 crisis to ensure operational success after the pandemic 6 8 Activating the hybrid workplace Theis Mørk from EPOS believes businesses can improve the working environment for employees by implementing effective audio solutions and Microsoft Teams 7 0 A world-first for email Crossware’s Peter Molyneux explains how the firm’s email signature solutions ensure communication security, compliance and legality 7 2 The future of digital transformation Jabra is reinventing the future of work, placing video at the heart of how businesses collaborate. Nigel Dunn shares more 7 3 AI is the future of cybersecurity Businesses must arm themselves with the tools to fight against cyberattacks, says Mimecast’s Duncan Mills 3 8 COV E R S TOR Y IoT as an agent of change Microsoft’s Rodney Clark shares his thoughts on how IoT could improve citizen engagement further 4 8 Reinventing cybersecurity with AI AI solutions can help businesses adapt to an increasingly complex threat landscape, says Mick McNeil from Logicalis 5 0 Immersive collaboration Fracture Reality’s JoinXR platform helps users generate meaningful insights from data using augmented reality 5 2 The only way is up interworks.cloud is empowering businesses to harness digital opportunities via a portfolio of vendors, tools and integrations. Vaso Zanidou tells us more 5 3 Advancing your IT Choosing a partner with advanced specialisations capabilities from Microsoft provides you with confidence. Lyndsey Creamer from Maureen Data Systems shares why CONT ENT S