2018 Guidance from AzureCAT: SAP on the Microsoft Platform

This past year was a busy one for the AzureCATs. Here’s a list of all the SAP guidance that was published or refreshed in 2018. Refreshed items are noted with “(refresh)”. Bold articles are showcased in more detail at the bottom of this page.   Improve SAP BW Perf with the Flat Cube – Blog… Continue reading 2018 Guidance from AzureCAT: SAP on the Microsoft Platform

Release Notes for Universal Resource Scheduling, January 2019

Applies to Universal Resource Scheduling solution (version 2.4.8.xx), Field Service application (version 7.5.6.xx), Project Service Automation application (version 2.4.9.xx) On Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement apps version 9.x (web client)  We’re pleased to announce the latest update to Universal Resource Scheduling, powering the Field Service and Project Service Automation applications for Dynamics 365. This release includes improvements to quality, performance, and usability, and… Continue reading Release Notes for Universal Resource Scheduling, January 2019

Talking with machines with Dr. Layla El Asri

Episode 64, February 20, 2019 – Dr. Layla El Asri talks about the particular challenges she and other scientists face in building sophisticated dialogue systems that lay the foundation for talking machines. She also explains how reinforcement learning, in the form of a text game generator called TextWorld, is helping us get there, and relates a fascinating story from more than fifty years ago that reveals some of the safeguards necessary to ensure that when we design machines specifically to pass the Turing test, we design them in an ethical and responsible way.

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Join us: Government cloud strategies: What to know – Feb. 27

Cloud technologies are critical to keeping pace with innovation and securing America’s technical advantage. Cloud enables leading edge solutions for federal and military agency missions; ranging from improved citizen services and safety to protecting our warfighters and national security. The importance of cloud to government is evident in the recently-released Department of Defense Cloud Strategy… Continue reading Join us: Government cloud strategies: What to know – Feb. 27

New studies highlight how AI is transforming employee productivity and accelerating business results

Explore the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) for knowledge workers and harness the full potential of Microsoft 365 with new research by Forbes Insights and Forrester Consulting.
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