Transforming drug discovery: Novo Nordisk uses the power of AI and Azure with Microsoft Research

Developing high-quality medicine is a resource-intense endeavor that requires collaboration across Novo Nordisk.  Novo Nordisk aimed to scale a pipeline of drug discovery, development, and data science capabilities with AI and machine learning. In partnership with Microsoft Research, the teams built a Novo Nordisk AI platform on Azure AI and data stacks. Novo Nordisk amplified its culture of innovation by leveraging Microsoft Azure platform's AI capabilities across many use cases. The teams recently published initial results with predictive AI models for advanced risk detection in cardiovascular diseases, including an algorithm that can predict patients' cardiovascular risk better than the best clinical standards.  Read this case study for lessons learned.

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Copilot in PowerPoint: Quickly generate ideas


Crafting impactful presentations is easier with the right tools. This video highlights how Microsoft Copilot in PowerPoint can accelerate your idea generation and simplify the creative process, empowering your team to communicate effectively. Watch the video to see Copilot in action. Contact Divergent IT for a free demo on using Copilot to elevate your presentations.


AI consumption to drive enterprise cloud spending spree

The research firm expects rapid advancement in AI technologies to double the market's size by 2028.

Read the article for a detailed analysis of how AI is reshaping enterprise consumption patterns. Among the key insights, is the growth of Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), while SaaS remains cloud's largest category, consuming two-fifths of enterprise cloud spend.

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A CISO's Guide To Fortifying Your Cybersecurity Posture

With data breaches increasing 78% year-over-year in 2023 and the average cost of a single breach reaching a staggering $4.5 million, the need to implement robust and adaptable cybersecurity strategies has never been more urgent. Here are critical considerations for CISOs as they develop and implement successful AI strategies to combat modern cyber threats.

If you're concerned about cyber threats, is ready to talk you through your choices and find the solution that right for your organization.

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Making Remote & Hybrid Work Accessible: Bridging The Tech Divide

Tech gaps between remote and in-person employees can foster resentment and hamper collaboration. One way to bridge the tech divide is to offer a comprehensive range of tech support options.

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Sizes for Virtual Machines in Azure

Microsoft Azure provides a wide range of sizes and types of virtual machines to address your organization's needs. These specialized virtual machines are available with single, multiple, or fractional GPUs. These sizes are designed for compute-intensive, graphics-intensive, and visualization workloads. This interactive table provides you with a quick and easy description of each type. Explore what Microsoft Azure has to offer! Contact us for a personalized demo.

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Surface in Healthcare Flyer

This flyer will provide insight into how Microsoft Surface devices are reshaping the global health industry. It highlights the different challenges that physicians, patient care teams, mobile caregivers, and hospital administrators face—from accessing patient information anywhere to securely storing them. Engage and learn more about how Surface for Business can support your healthcare services.

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Customer Story: Walmart's Blueprint for Training 1M+ Employees in VR

Scaling training across hundreds of employees can feel overwhelming—but it doesn't have to be. In the customer story "Walmart: Training 1 Million Employees with VR," you'll see how Walmart used ArborXR to create an immersive, scalable training program that improved consistency, engagement, and results. Check out the story today to discover how VR can help you train better, faster, and smarter. Ready to get started? Contact Divergent IT to discuss tailored VR solutions for your business.

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Improve collaboration and engagement—free demo

Book a free demo of a cutting-edge collaboration solution that will empower your hybrid workforce to seamlessly manage the most complex projects.

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