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Building a Microsoft Teams Custom Solutions practice

@MicrosoftTeams is not only the hub for teamwork, but it’s also the headquarters for partner services. With its extensive platform capabilities, Teams can deliver custom solutions for your and your customers’ businesses.

Use this roadmap with recommended steps to build your Custom Solutions practice. Each step includes links to in-depth, additional insight to help you and your customer. Need guidance or have questions? Connect with SCT iT Solutions

Airlines, among other major industries, confident with Teams as its hub

For many businesses, lost time is lost money. An Air Traffic Controller whose team utilizes Microsoft Teams acknowledged, “Every moment an aircraft is grounded is revenue loss for the company. My job is to keep the flights running on time.” Whether the task is to monitor and direct the aircraft on the ground and in the air, issue landing and take-off instructions to pilots, or alert airport response staff in case of emergencies—airport staff need to be confident in the tools they use. @MicrosoftTeams provides that confidence.

6 ways to kickstart DevSecOps

DevOps methodologies provide businesses with a faster and more efficient way to do code—and organizations are turning to DevSecOps as the solution to harden security and address compliance at the same time.

Starting DevSecOps practices can be challenging, especially when working with siloed teams, or when there is reluctance to add security and compliance checks to the delivery pipelines—but we are here to help.

Sign up to stay connected and download 6 ways to kickstart DevSecOps—and get started integrating security into your practices.

Custom Air Products & Services manage HVAC manufacturing process using the Power Platform

Microsoft Power Platform transformed a 200-person company weighed down by disparate systems into a sleek, mobile system. Power Platform connects powerful tools to build end-to-end solutions. This company’s new app provides timely, accurate, and relevant data to reduce the time spent on daily tasks. This greater visibility encourages all employees to participate through all levels. Read their success story here:

Powerful alone, better together

Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents—meet the Microsoft Power Platform that is powerful alone, but better together. With this platform, your business can meet challenges effectively. Get started today and see how to boost your productivity and engage with your customers in new ways.

NSW: Preparing students for the future

To empower students to be ready for the future, Microsoft is focused on supporting educators to teach new technology concepts and educating students to be future-ready with technology skills. Watch this video to see how both goals are addressed in New South Wales, Australia. @MicrosoftTeams

Low code vs. no code and the future of application development

Low code and no code platforms make application and software development accessible to businesses or projects that may not always need a full development team. The low code technology market is predicted to grow 23 percent globally in 2021—providing opportunities to save money and time.

Improve observability, strengthen security, and proactively remediate vulnerabilities

There are DevOps tools for every phase of the app lifecycle. Use Azure to implement DevOps practices throughout application planning, development, delivery, and operations. By applying the right combination of DevOps technologies, culture, and processes, you can achieve continual software delivery and offer better value for your customers.

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Why Promoting Healthier Workplace Habits Will Boost Your Business

Does your organization value employees’ physical and mental health? Today’s best business leaders acknowledge the correlation between healthy employees and successful organizations. Read “Why Promoting Healthier Workplace Habits Will Boost Your Business” by Sam Corcos for excellent ideas on how to make sure your company isn’t quietly hurting its own workforce. Better yet, read it to understand some simple changes you can make to catapult your organization as a leader in the modern workplace. Connect with SCT iT Solutions for more articles to help your business thrive.