Blockchain Technology: Proof of Work “Are we confident in our trust of the implementation of blockchain that we decide to deploy?” My colleague Peter Day raised this question in his recent post on blockchain governance. As a first step towards answering that question, in this post I’ll be exploring “proof of” mechanisms along the dimensions of anonymity and efficiency and … Read more
Hub Sites in the Modern Workplace As customers embark on their SharePoint Online cloud journey, one philosophical debate always seems to bubble up to the surface: What do we do with the intranet? The discussion swirls around whether or not the intranet should be used strictly for communication, or should it also be used for collaboration. … Read more
Blockchain Beyond Bitcoin: Use Cases for Real Life We’ve seen a huge increase in interest in Bitcoin and the technology behind it, Blockchain. But like many other exciting technologies, many organizations are unsure how it could be useful for solving problems that matter. In this first part of our series on Blockchain, we introduce a few key scenarios to illustrate how Blockchain can … Read more
The Evolution of my Organization Transformation with Microsoft Office 365 Planner I am by nature a writer of all things: thoughts, notes from meetings, plans, processes and lists upon lists. I also carry an innate need to over-organize everything I touch. My need for organization is a bit intense, and over the course of my professional career I had settled in quite well to my pattern … Read more
Digital Differentiation – Part I Digital Differentiation – noun; the art of applying digital transformation to compete and win in your market. Digital transformation. It’s such a wonderful, commonly used phrase which can actually mean anything to anyone and for which everyone has a different interpretation. The conversation around digital transformation and the debate about how best to achieve it … Read more
Securing Azure Datacenters A common misconception about consuming Azure public cloud services is that Microsoft is taking care of all security aspects. Although this is partially true, as a consumer of Azure public cloud services, you are responsible for some of the security controls. The number and areas of security controls you are responsible for depends on which … Read more
Windows 10 Adoption: Flying Solo or with an Expert Windows 10 has revolutionized the way that organizations will manage operating systems. It provides the features that you have come to know and rely on, while also elevating security and data analysis features and providing more available updates. Knowing the benefits of the newest Windows platform, many companies are eager to upgrade and deliver the … Read more
Teams Extensibility Constant innovation has become the new normal and is spurring the exponential and accelerating technology growth. Faster and shorter cycles of iteration are imperative to keep the platform evergreen, but equally important is the extensibility of the product. Extensible platform enables unique workflows and scenarios, eliminates context switching, and empowers users to interact and engage … Read more
Bringing Progressive Technology to Progressive Education One of New Signature’s core values is innovation. We are constantly curious, and we work with each customer to deliver solutions that work best for them and bring them into a more competitive place, driven to compete as modern businesses by leveraging Microsoft technologies. We have experience in all Microsoft’s technologies, and across the full spectrum of industries and business sizes. This includes academics, an industry area that is … Read more
Who’s Watching Your Azure Spend This Week? You probably check your Azure spend once a month to make sure things are on track. But what happens if things go off track when you’re not looking? Or if some recent changes quickly start racking up big charges? We’ve got you covered. We’re thrilled to announce the release of three new Azure spending alerts … Read more