Tuesday, August 26, 2025

The Total Economic Impact of Microsoft Teams

Collaboration tools are critical business enablers, but many organizations — and yours may be among them — now find themselves with multiple duplicative internal solutions, resulting in both money and work fragmentation. Read this Forrester report for a detailed cost-benefit analysis of Microsoft Teams' efforts to engage and empower employees across a broad array of hybrid workplace environments and the potential return on investment (ROI) your enterprise may realize by deploying Teams as a platform. Contact Everlasting Fairytale for assistance getting started with Microsoft Teams.

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Tech for Social Impact Business Central Demo

Budget transparency and operational efficiency are crucial for your nonprofit to maximize its funding. This interactive demo shows how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central transforms financial management. Try the demo today to experience its potential and contact Everlasting Fairytale for tailored advice on adopting it at your organization.

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Copilot in Teams Meetings

Watch this brief demo video to see how Microsoft's Copilot in Teams helps you run more effective meetings, get up to speed on the conversation, organize key discussion points, and summarize key actions so that the entire group knows what to do next. Ready to take the work out of working together. Contact Everlasting Fairytale

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Nonprofit leader's guide to moving to the cloud with confidence

Your nonprofit is under increasing pressure to do more with less while improving visibility and accountability. The eBook, "Nonprofit Leader's Guide to Moving to the Cloud with Confidence," demonstrates how cloud-based solutions like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central empower organizations to streamline operations and improve collaboration. Download the eBook to kickstart your cloud journey and contact for guidance tailored to your nonprofit's goals.

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NODE - Gartner: The future of Generative AI technologies

With generative AI evolving rapidly, organizations need to cut through the noise and prioritize what matters. This article from Gartner outlines what to expect from the next generation of GenAI technologies, including the platforms, capabilities, and architectural choices that will shape enterprise adoption. Read the article to gain strategic insight into building sustainable GenAI initiatives, and contact Everlasting Fairytale to start shaping your approach with expert support.

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5 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Infrastructure Stocks Powering the Next Wave of Innovation | The Motley Fool

As AI use cases grow more complex, infrastructure becomes a make-or-break factor in innovation. This article profiles five infrastructure companies at the center of that shift. Read the article to get a clearer view of the technologies and players shaping AI infrastructure. Contact Everlasting Fairytale to discuss how you can prepare your organization for the next wave of AI demand.

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Hackers Trick Victims into Downloading Weaponized .HTA Files to Install Red Ransomware

Ransomware groups are using old tactics in new ways. This article details how attackers are using weaponized .HTA (HTML Application) files to deploy Red Ransomware payloads, often disguised as legitimate downloads. The result? Infected systems, encrypted data, and operational disruption. Read the article to learn how these attacks work and where your defenses could break down. Then contact Everlasting Fairytale to assess your risk and identify opportunities to strengthen endpoint and user protection.

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Building An 'AI-First' Culture: What Does That Even Mean?

AI can't thrive in silos or surface-level initiatives. It takes a shift in how teams think, work, and lead. This article from Forbes breaks down what it really means to be an "AI-first" company, highlighting the importance of shared ownership, clear strategy, and a willingness to rethink traditional workflows. Read the article to get clear on what an AI-first mindset looks like, then contact Everlasting Fairytale to talk through next steps for shifting your organization's culture in that direction.

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Unlocking profitable B2B growth through gen AI

Using GenAI to boost growth is a promising idea, but most companies aren't realizing measurable results yet. This article from McKinsey examines how top-performing organizations are deploying GenAI to improve productivity, accelerate growth, and create better customer outcomes. Read the article to evaluate your current approach, then contact Everlasting Fairytale to discuss how your business can make GenAI work smarter.

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Dynamics 365 Customer Insights Power App Pocket Demo (Nonprofit)

The demo video provides an in-depth look at how Dynamics 365 Customer Insights helps nonprofits streamline donor engagement. By unifying data and delivering actionable insights, the platform enables organizations to personalize outreach and boost retention. Watch the video to see how these tools can re-invent your operations and contact Everlasting Fairytale to learn more.

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Get more out of hybrid meetings with Teams Rooms and Copilot

When it comes to hybrid meetings, many Teams users struggle to capture key meeting insights without efficient ways to track decisions and manage tasks. Fortunately, Microsoft has a solution that will put an end to those struggles. In this blog post, discover how Copilot, when paired with Teams Rooms devices, enables your employees to get smarter insights, tasks and decisions from your meetings, all in a Teams environment. Reach out to Microsoft Teams expert Everlasting Fairytale for assistance getting started with Teams Rooms and Copilot.

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Improve hybrid meetings in BYOD rooms.

More than 85% of meeting spaces globally are not video enabled, with BYOD rooms accounting for many of these spaces. But no worries. Microsoft has a solution. Watch this video to learn how new AI-enhanced features in Microsoft Teams enable your employees to easily connect their PCs to A/V in the room to get Teams meetings up and running fast. Contact Everlasting Fairytale to get plugged into a better, more inclusive hybrid working environment.

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UNICEF Netherlands turns donors into lifetime supporters with Dynamics 365 | Microsoft Customer Stories

The UNICEF Netherlands story illustrates how Dynamics 365 Customer Insights helps the nonprofit create deeper connections with its supporters. By using data-driven insights, the organization transformed its approach to donor engagement, boosting retention and long-term impact. Read its success story for ideas on how Dynamics 365 can work for your nonprofit. Contact Everlasting Fairytale to discuss tailored solutions for your needs.

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NODE - Gartner: The future of Generative AI technologies

GenAI is evolving fast, and you need a clear-eyed view of where it's headed. This article from Gartner outlines the future of GenAI technologies, including the risks, maturity curve, and what you should prioritize now to avoid missed opportunities later. Read the article to gain insight into what's coming and how to evaluate your current strategy. Reach out to Everlasting Fairytale to start a conversation about preparing for the next phase of AI adoption.

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Cloud Migration Service Market Size to Hit USD 197.51 Billion by 2034

The cloud migration services market is set for dramatic expansion, expected to grow from $196 billion to over $1.6 trillion by 2034. That kind of growth signals major shifts, not just in tech spend, but in digital priorities, geographic hotspots, and competitive pressure. This article highlights projections and trends shaping the next decade of cloud migration services. Read it to understand what's driving demand and where opportunity is headed. Then, contact Everlasting Fairytale to discuss your strategy or request a cloud readiness assessment.

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Here's what cybersecurity experts think about Tea's data breach | CNN Business

Today's businesses are facing a dangerous convergence: the escalation of cybersecurity breaches and the growing complexity of data privacy regulations. This article outlines two major developments that illustrate the scale and severity of these risks. Read the article to understand what's at stake and how to prepare your organization for similar challenges. Reach out to Everlasting Fairytale to discuss your cybersecurity strategy.

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Will Your Gen AI Strategy Shape Your Future or Derail It?

Many organizations are racing to implement GenAI without a coherent plan, and that can be a costly mistake. This article from Harvard Business Review outlines what separates forward-thinking GenAI strategies from the ones that stall or backfire. It offers practical questions to help leaders align GenAI with core business goals, avoid hype-driven decisions, and create value at scale. Read the article to pressure test your approach, then contact Everlasting Fairytale for expert guidance on making your AI investments count.

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Monday, August 18, 2025

Digital Storage Can Assist Or Foil AI

Scalable, high-performance AI depends on a storage infrastructure designed to handle massive volumes of data, rapidly and reliably. This article from Forbes examines how digital storage can either support or undermine AI performance, with real-world insights into latency, bandwidth, and capacity bottlenecks. Read the article to learn what to prioritize in your storage architecture, and reach out to Everlasting Fairytale for help designing infrastructure that's AI-ready from the ground up.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Delivering personalized experiences in times of change

This eBook shows how nonprofits can embrace digital and data-driven tools to improve donor engagement. The eBook outlines strategies to build trust, retain donors, and improve program impact. Download it now to get valuable insights from successful nonprofis. Contact Everlasting Fairytale for guidance on applying these strategies.

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Evolve the way your employees collaborate and communicate

Perhaps you've noticed? Your workplace has changed a lot very quickly over the last few years. With innovations in productivity collaboration is possible in just about any space. Hybrid workers now enjoy far more flexibility and control. So, what's the next big thing in the world of hybrid work? Read this eBook for reasons why Microsoft's Microsoft Teams Phone is the native telephony solution for the future of hybrid work.

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Microsoft named a Leader in 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service

In this blog article you will discover one of the major reasons Gartner® has recognized Microsoft as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) for the fifth straight year. Read the blog for an in-depth discussion of Teams Premium's several built-in and automated AI capabilities, specific to Teams, that work together with Copilot for Microsoft 365 in Teams, to harness the power of AI to optimize your employees' collaboration and meeting experience. Ready to put these capabilities to work for your Teams? Everlasting Fairytale can help you get started on the road to intelligent productivity. Contact us.

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Nonprofit Anthony Nolan speeds life-saving stem cell donor matches through the cloud | Microsoft Customer Stories

The Anthony Nolan customer story showcases how Microsoft Dynamics 365 enables the nonprofit to use cutting-edge cloud technology to quickly and efficiently match stem cell donors with patients in need. Learn how to achieve similar transformative outcomes by reading its story. Contact Everlasting Fairytale to discuss solutions for your nonprofit's unique challenges.

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Will Your Gen AI Strategy Shape Your Future or Derail It?

Many organizations are pushing forward with GenAI, but not all are headed in the right direction. This article explores what separates successful AI strategies from those that stall or backfire. Learn how to identify red flags, shift toward high-value use cases, and align GenAI with long-term business goals. Read the article now and reach out to Everlasting Fairytale to evaluate how your AI approach stacks up and where it can go next.

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How AI Agents Differ From Agentic AI: What Businesses Need To Know

Many organizations are experimenting with AI agents. But do you understand agentic AI? This article from Forbes breaks down the differences and helps leaders assess which type of AI is best suited for specific use cases. Read the article for a practical look at what sets agentic AI apart, then contact Everlasting Fairytale to discuss how to match the right AI capabilities to your business goals.

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Cybersecurity Woes and Regulatory Challenges: Allianz Life Data Breach and Meta's EU Ad Halt

Today's businesses are facing a dangerous convergence: the escalation of cybersecurity breaches and the growing complexity of data privacy regulations. This article outlines two major developments that illustrate the scale and severity of these risks. Read the article to understand what's at stake and how to prepare your organization for similar challenges. Reach out to Everlasting Fairytale to discuss your cybersecurity strategy.

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Is your organization's infrastructure ready for the new hybrid cloud?

AI and hybrid cloud promise major gains... if the underlying infrastructure can keep up. This article from Deloitte breaks down how hybrid environments are evolving, and why many organizations may be less "ready" than they think. Read the article to evaluate your infrastructure readiness and explore what's required to build a digital foundation for hybrid cloud and AI. Contact Everlasting Fairytale to discuss your next steps in infrastructure modernization.

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Monday, August 11, 2025

Generative AI enthusiasm continues to beat out business uncertainty

Market uncertainty hasn't slowed the momentum of generative AI adoption. In fact, organizations are prioritizing AI investments as a strategic imperative. This article from ITPro explores what's driving executive confidence in GenAI and why you should feel that confidence as well. Read the article for insight into how leaders are positioning AI to drive growth, and reach out to Everlasting Fairytale for help developing your GenAI roadmap.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Buzzing on Microsoft Teams Rooms technology internally at Microsoft

Explore inclusive hybrid meeting experiences for both our employees here at Microsoft and for our Microsoft Teams Rooms customers. Read this blog article for the latest news about how Microsoft Digital (MSD), Microsoft's IT organization, creates inclusive cutting-edge hybrid meeting experiences for both their employees at Microsoft and their Microsoft Teams Rooms customers.

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The Total Economic Impact ™ of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service

Read this latest (March 2024) Microsoft-commissioned Forrester TEI report based on the responses of five interviewees that were combined into a single composite organization that generates revenue of $1 billion per year and has 500 full-time support agents. In it you will discover the cost savings and business benefits enabled by Dynamics 365 Customer Service, most notably a 315 ROI, 40% increase in agent productivity, 20% faster first call response time and $1.13 million in new profitability. Dynamics 365 Customer Service can help your service organization unlock trusted knowledge to accelerate on-boarding and case resolution, improve efficiency, and automate tasks for agents in their flow of work. Reach out to to put the power of MS Dynamics 365 Customer Service to work in your organization.

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Experience AI-enhanced meetings in every Teams Room

Watch this short video to see how easily you can level up productivity with AI-powered intelligent meeting Recap and the Copilot in Teams experience - even with your existing hardware. Contact Everlasting Fairytale when you are ready to create a more inclusive, productive hybrid work environment.

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Microsoft is a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Customer Service Solutions, Q1 2024

Measuring successful service engagement solely on customer issue resolution is no longer good enough. Today, it's a business imperative to deliver personalized, fast service experiences at every touch point and through every engagement channel. The most effective way to achieve this is to build long-term customer loyalty and transform operations with modern, AI-enhanced capabilities across all service processes and interactions. Microsoft is continuously enhancing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer service to empower customers to differentiate service organizations, and Forrester Research has noticed and designated Microsoft a Leader in "The Forrester Wave™: Customer Service Solutions, Q1 2024." This blog post highlights the significance of this distinction. Read the blog post and contact us to learn how Everlasting Fairytale can help you differentiate your organization's service operations with AI.

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LVMH Bets on AI to Navigate Luxury Goods Slowdown

When growth slows, leading brands get smarter. This article from The Wall Street Journal details how a luxury leader is applying artificial intelligence to enhance operations, fine-tune customer engagement, and rethink the supply chain. Read the article to see how your business can apply these lessons and connect with Everlasting Fairytale to discuss how we can help you put AI to work.

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Reimagining Cloud Strategies: Why AI-driven multi-cloud strategies are now essential

Managing multiple clouds has become the norm, and traditional strategies aren't keeping up. This article explores how AI is being used to tackle multi-cloud complexity, reduce operational costs, and enhance decision-making. If your team is facing platform sprawl, unpredictable expenses, or performance challenges, this resource outlines where AI can help and what the future looks like for hybrid and multi-cloud. Read the article and contact Everlasting Fairytale to start planning your next move with a smarter cloud strategy.

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AI-Powered Phishing Detection - Does It Actually Work?

Phishing attacks remain a leading cause of breaches, and AI promises to stop them. But does it deliver? This article takes a practical look at how AI-powered phishing detection tools are being used, what challenges persist, and where human analysts still make a difference. Read the article if you are evaluating AI solutions. Then, connect with Everlasting Fairytale for a deeper look at the right approach to phishing defense.

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How agentic AI is reshaping networks and connectivity | Frontier Enterprise

As digital infrastructure grows more complex, traditional network management tools are struggling to keep up. This article reveals how agentic AI is being used to reshape network behavior and connectivity strategy. You will learn how enterprises are testing agentic models to automate traffic routing, security enforcement, and resource allocation. Read the article and connect with Everlasting Fairytale for guidance on next steps.

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A New Era In Software Testing

Legacy testing processes are too slow and siloed to keep up with modern software delivery cycles. This article reveals why forward-thinking organizations are redesigning their approach to testing. Read this article to gain practical insight into what's driving the shift and how the right approach can accelerate product launches while reducing risk. When you're ready, contact Everlasting Fairytale to discuss next steps.

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