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As you begin to use Microsoft Teams, you are probably wondering if there are any tips and tricks out there that you don't already know about.  After using Teams for over six months and reviewing its list of features, I have compiled my top five list of helpful tools and shortcuts I learned while using the platform.  These features do not come naturally but can be powerful when used and can save you a lot of time and frustration.

The companies that do the best job on managing a user’s privacy will be the companies that ultimately are the most successful. – Fred Wilson 

One of the most common processes in software development is obtaining a copy of production data to develop new features or troubleshoot an issue. This normally involves creating a database backup by copying the backup files over the internet to a local development server or the developer’s computer.

The Chicago Children's Museum mission is to improve children’s lives by creating a community where play and learning connect. It is a place where families and caregivers with children are encouraged to create, explore, and discover together through play. The museum features three vibrant floors of exhibits and activities. Each area provides sensory experiences. Guests engage in educational content focusing on literacy, science, math, visual and performing arts, and health.

Migrating to the Cloud has been an integral facet of modernization in any business strategy and these days, there are more than a handful of factors to consider. The number of operational locations, remote or local users, and each user’s unique accessibility must also be considered to better understand the kind of cloud service you need. Even while it seems there is a wealth of information, based on our experience, we have done our best to find the most relevant and up-to-date methods so we could break it all down to the following:

Power BI is a suite of business analytics tools that can deliver insights throughout an organization. By connecting Power BI to different data sources, you can generate dashboards and reports that allow you to better understand the current situation and future needs of the entire organization. This post will shed light on the process of using Power BI as a data reporting tool and the necessary steps to get cohesive and reliable reporting with dashboards. 

Implementing IT into your business can seem overwhelming but don’t allow IT solutions to complicate your business. Instead, allow them to improve processes and help current, new, and old customers engage more actively. In this post, we'll talk about various trending technology solutions and developments and how the manufacturing sector can use these trends to gain a competitive advantage.

Forbes describes the Internet of Things as, “connecting any device with an on and off switch to the Internet (and/or to each other)... This also applies to components of machines, for example, a jet engine of an airplane or the drill of an oil rig."

There are three main benefits:

1. Capability
2. Security
3. Competitive Advantage

For starters, it is very unlikely to find existing software that will carry out all your business needs, exactly as you want them.