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Specialized insurance broker reduces program setup time from months to weeks
Lockton Affinity
Lockton Affinity designs property and casualty insurance plans that are custom-tailored to the needs of affinity groups such as nonprofits, professional organizations, and trade associations. Its understanding of the nuances of each group allows it to more effectively structure solutions with insurance carriers that deliver competitive rates and protection to group members. Because it delivers its affinity programs through custom-branded websites to groups ranging from hundreds of members to millions, Lockton Affinity needed a technology platform that would support quick implementation and cost-effective scalability, while requiring a minimum of maintenance. To meet the needs of both carriers and group members for flexibility, scalability, and stringent security, it chose Microsoft Azure coupled with the Instec Policy system. In so doing, it shortened site implementation from months to weeks and eliminated maintenance associated with those sites.
How HP Inc. enhances data analytics with Power BI
HP Inc.
One of the most popular electronics producers in the country, HP Inc. is developing a new online resource to effectively manage the printer needs of their retail customers. The digital service allows HP’s auto-replenishment services team to remotely manage the ink and toner replenishment needs of their customers with the latest IoT technology.
The Associated Press enhances coverage of Virginia elections with Microsoft Power BI
Associated Press
As leaders in the media industry since 1846, the Associated Press (AP) is constantly shaping the future of journalism. The agency wanted an effective way to visualize election results during a hotly contested gubernatorial primary election in Virginia. The Associated Press partnered with Microsoft and used Power BI to create compelling and interactive live data visualizations that its member news organizations could use to publish local coverage of election results and share news more quickly with their readers.
Core Banking Software Provider Moves Flagship Offering to the Cloud and Opens New Markets
Temenos Headquarters SA
Temenos, a global banking software provider, wanted to build a cloud-based version of its on-premises T24 core banking application to give customers functionality in the cloud. By developing its new version on the Microsoft Azure platform, Temenos can offer cloud banking capabilities to companies that have traditionally used on-premises solutions, and it can help them meet strict security and compliance requirements. Also, Temenos customers can quickly access the cloud version of T24, and they have more flexibility.
Narayana Health Unlocks Insights Real-Time by Generating Reports Within 24 Hours
Narayana Health
Narayana Health leverages Power BI to unify data across all units, enabling faster decision making.
Efficiency Search with Power BI
DOJUS agro
Key factors of an effective and dynamic business today are the speed of decision-making and fast response to market changes and changing customer needs. DOJUS group of companies, one of the largest suppliers of agricultural machinery, was looking for a solution for managing detailed records on the availability of goods, cross-cutting analysis of information, and preparation of reports. To address these issues, the company opted for Microsoft Power BI.
Leading security firm in Germany develops safeguards for IoT devices
ABUS Schweiz AG
Germany’s leading security technology specialist ABUS, a manufacturer of high-quality commercial security equipment, faced a problem in securing its Internet of Things (IoT) line of products. To support firmware updates from the cloud, it needed to make some device ports accessible, potentially opening up an exploitable vulnerability. To solve this, ABUS collaborated with Microsoft to build a central gateway solution around the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) and Azure IoT Hub that allows all IP-enabled devices inside a customer’s network to securely call outside the network for updates. The cloud-based ABUS IoT Gateway is a core strategic asset for the firm’s future growth. It provides customers with a scalable, safe way to connect ABUS IoT devices to the Internet. Want to try it yourself? Try the hands-on labs for Azure IoT Hub. Want to experiment and explore for yourself? Get your free Azure account and receive $200 in credits now.
Telemedicine solution improves health outcomes by connecting remote patients with specialists
swyMed
Since its beginning in 2013, Lexington, Massachusetts–based swyMed has been working to expand telemedicine care to places where it was previously unavailable. Its commitment to creating reliable and easy-to-use solutions has made swyMed a leader in the mobile video-based healthcare industry. When swyMed CEO Stefano Migliorisi needed a highly capable yet lightweight device for the swyMed digitally enabled telemedicine backpack, he turned to Microsoft Surface Pro. The success stories and physician feedback he hears validate that choice. Developers at Avatarion Deploy Robots to Entertain Lonely Children in Hospitals
Avatarion Technology
Avatarion Technology AG developers have created a product called Avatar Kids that lets children and teens remain in contact with their home and school environments during long-term hospital stays. Using IoT hub, they collect telemetric data on their deployed robots to monitor activities and eventually perform predictive maintenance. Moving forward, the company is investigating Microsoft’s Cognitive Services stack to enhance facial and speech recognition. Want to try it yourself? Try the hands-on labs for Azure IoT Hub. Want to experiment and explore for yourself? Get your free Azure account and receive $200 in credits now.
Robotics developers create a scalable, affordable cloud data management solution using IoT
Blue Frog
Blue Frog Robotics in Paris needed an efficient and scalable data management system for its companion robot, Buddy, which it will soon begin delivering for home and family use. The robot is an affordable, one-time purchase that will become an integral part of life for many families. The dev team had to build a solution with stable, predictable costs to ensure that expenses over time would work with the Blue Frog business model. An architecture incorporating Microsoft Azure Event Hub, Azure Blob Storage, and Azure Stream Analytics provided the agility needed, as well as strong analytics and reporting capabilities. Plus, a modest per-robot cost presents plenty of opportunities for both Blue Frog and third-party developers to expand services for Buddy in the future. Want to try it yourself? Try the hands-on labs for Azure IoT Hub. Want to experiment and explore for yourself? Get your free Azure account and receive $200 in credits now.