Data is vital to scientific research. Without the ability to quickly process and analyze large amounts of data, breakthroughs and publications take longer. This increases administrative tasks and can even lead to projects going over budget. To avoid these pitfalls, modern researchers have begun turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud-based technology, which enable the researchers to avoid the time and expense of setting up and configuring servers, leaving them to focus on their scientific goals.

In this video, you’ll see how researchers at Australian National University (ANU) conduct cutting-edge genome research by using Microsoft Azure to commission a data science virtual machine that allows them to instantly process large amounts of data. You’ll also learn how, thanks to the data management capabilities of Azure, ANU is now able to use unprecedented volumes of data and new analytical frameworks to decrease admin time and maximize the university’s research capabilities.

Improving operational efficiency is at the core of enabling better outcomes for patients. By freeing employees from manual intensive tasks and outdated legacy technology, organizations can focus on optimizing their processes and improving patient experiences. For the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Victoria, Australia, part of this process meant eliminating the agency’s dependence on paper and improving its employees’ ability to collaborate and share critical information.

Watch this video to learn how digitization based on Microsoft technology has enabled DHHS to be more efficient, eliminating more than 80,000 paper faxes per year and enabling seamless collaboration that empowers data-driven decision-making.

Teams was built to work closely with Office 365—so the fact one in five corporate employees use an Office 365 cloud service means that they are prime for a smooth deployment of Teams.

About two-thirds of Teams users are interacting with files inside the app—the number of organizations integrating apps with Teams is also rising. Again, with remote work increasing, users are finding the integration features of Microsoft Teams increasingly helpful.

In this video, you’ll see how the second largest educational organization in the world deployed Microsoft Teams seamlessly—without restrictions by some of the scale issues it faces.

In this video, you’ll learn about Azure Migrate, Microsoft Azure’s central hub for datacenter cloud migration. Azure Migrate helps you discover, assess, and migrate workloads to Azure with integrated first and third-party tools.

This article examines five ways that you can start migrating your customers’ business to the cloud on their terms, and the reasons why now is the time to do so (including end-of-support for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Microsoft SQL Server).

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As scientific research becomes more and more complex, scientists need new, scalable ways to store and analyze ever-larger troves of data. They also need unprecedented amounts of raw computing power to process the data they obtain and deliver timely results that enable projects to stay on track and within budget. To ensure that their research adheres to these restraints, modern-day scientists need to increase efficiency via automation and other approaches whenever they can, wherever they can. Artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology give scientists the tools they need to advance research faster than ever before, get results quicker, and achieve scientific breakthroughs like never before.

In this video, you’ll learn how researchers at Australian National University (ANU) are using Microsoft Azure to dramatically shorten the amount of time they spend on data analysis, enabling faster publication of their cutting-edge genome research.

The reach and scope of digital healthcare services is expanding. Given the overwhelming potential they offer for transforming the industry, it’s safe to say that this is only the beginning of a much deeper transformation. This shift promises to benefit both healthcare providers and their patients by empowering doctors with improved data collection that guides them in helping patients adopt healthier lifestyles, effectively reducing hospital and other medical center visits. Digital technology also enables medical centers to provide smarter, more efficient operations by allowing them to safely store patient records in the cloud and collaborate seamlessly with other facilities around the world.

In this video, you’ll see how the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Victoria, Australia, has built solutions based on Microsoft technology that enable enhanced collaboration, allowing the agency to improve the services it provides.

For educators, digital transformation isn’t just students having access to computers and googling information. It’s introducing young people to the increasingly advanced technological capabilities that surround them—and will be a part of their working future.

To kick off our video series, we go to New South Wales, Australia, where technology is shaping the ways students learn and teachers teach. With Microsoft support, over 400,000 devices can be supported within one organization. It’s geographically encompassing and developed for anytime-anywhere teaching and learning. It saves users time and money. Have a look!

Learn why companies like Albertsons, H&R Block, and Carlsberg Group chose to migrate to Azure and how the move has helped them transform their businesses. Microsoft provides tools for successful migration that work flexibly within the company’s chosen migration process. Microsoft data platforms provide scalability, high availability, and security to accelerate your journey.

In the digital age, fast, accurate decision-making can make the difference between seizing a unique opportunity and remaining on the sidelines. To create a business that’s truly more agile, managers and other decision-makers must be empowered with digital tools that enable them to process tasks more effectively and obtain a holistic view of their customers.

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