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Cloud Technology

Cloud Computing Resources

Explore our collection of cloud computing content covering Microsoft Azure, AWS, and other major cloud platforms. From infrastructure setup to advanced cloud-native architectures, we provide practical guidance for leveraging cloud technologies effectively.

Our cloud resources help businesses understand how to migrate to the cloud, optimise cloud costs, implement security best practices, and build scalable applications. Whether you’re just starting your cloud journey or looking to optimise existing deployments, you’ll find relevant content here.

Topics include cloud storage solutions, serverless computing, containerisation, cloud security, and integration with AI and machine learning services. We focus on helping organisations make informed decisions about their cloud strategy and implementation.

Resilient supply chains: Microsoft technologies to assist with productivity and efficiency

Resilient supply chains: Microsoft technologies to assist with productivity and efficiency

Manufacturers can adapt to disruptions successfully, ensuring business continuity during distress, by building a resilient supply chain based on Microsoft tech. By modernising your supply chain you can optimise your workforce, build agile planning and distribution processes, enhance supply chain visibility, and maximise asset uptime and efficiency.

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6 board-level agenda items and how AI can help

6 board-level agenda items and how AI can help

Persistent COVID-19 uncertainty, disruptive technologies, and supply chain challenges are some of the big concerns facing manufacturing CEOs and corporate leaders right now. However, despite uncertainty, we are seeing some promising trends around automation and transforming processes from the back office to the factory floor. Here are the top six board-level agenda items and a look into how AI can help.

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Irish Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference

Irish Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference

We’re attending the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference in Dublin, Ireland on the 23rd and 24th of November where our CEO will be giving two talks on how AI drives sustainable manufacturing and the power of no-code tools.

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Procurement best practice – what manufacturers can learn

Procurement best practice – what manufacturers can learn

The National Audit Office (NAO) report on ‘Managing the Commercial Lifecycle’ is a great guide to improving your own procurement processes. Here we share some interesting findings and the key areas to make changes in.

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Microsoft Emissions Impact Dashboard - what you need to know

Microsoft Emissions Impact Dashboard - what you need to know

The Emissions Impact Dashboard is a great way to track and reduce cloud carbon emissions. The tool has an accessible visual interface that gives users high quality data and key insights into their cloud carbon footprint. If you’re aiming for net zero this dashboard can be a step in the right direction.

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Why you should upskill your team with Azure AI fundamentals

Why you should upskill your team with Azure AI fundamentals

As digital transformation and AI adoption become the norm in manufacturing it’s vital that management are all on the same page. A lack of understanding of AI and a fear of the unknown are some of the key barriers to successful implementation in most organisations. Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals could be your solution.

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What is Microsoft Project Bonsai?

What is Microsoft Project Bonsai?

Microsoft Project Bonsai is a low-code AI platform that can be used to build AI-powered systems. These can provide guidance to operators or control industrial equipment. This allows optimisation of process variables, leading to an increase in production efficiency and reducing equipment downtime.

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Investing in digital technology lowers future operating costs for manufacturers

Investing in digital technology lowers future operating costs for manufacturers

There are so many benefits to going digital with your business including cutting your future operating costs and becoming more sustainable. We’ve taken a look at the UKRI’s report on productivity opportunities and risks in a transformative, low-carbon and digital age which looks at this in more detail.

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Steph Locke at Impact Festival 2021

Steph Locke at Impact Festival 2021

Take a look at what happened at last week’s Impact Festival, where Steph took part in the EIT Manufacturing panel on The Future of Sustainable Manufacturing.

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Cloud Migration: important for a green future

Cloud Migration: important for a green future

Cloud providers like Microsoft are making their data centres greener and carbon neutral, whereas your in-house servers and associated resources are burning energy. As well as potentially lowering your compute costs, revitalising your IT infrastructure, reducing risk, the green advantages make a cloud move a must for any manufacturer with sights on a net zero goal.

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