Technology Record - Issue 23: Winter 21/22

38 www. t e c h n o l o g y r e c o r d . c om different peripherals, it’s vital that customers have an operating system that is capable of managing that. We provide the building blocks of security, compliance and identity, and our partners have an opportunity to engage in that from training to developing solutions, all the way through to go-to-market to ensure they can secure our customers’ business. More so than any other release of an operating system, Windows 11 gives the managed service providers in our ecosystem an opportunity to build and service a complete business, with end-toend productivity and security.” Clark also highlights the value of the new operating system in delivering better hybrid work and learning experiences. “If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that organisations must be resilient, and technology has been more critical to that resilience than ever before. Windows 11 offers deeper integration with Microsoft Teams for more efficient collaboration and communication. There are also a number of accessibility enhancements, such as expanded gesture and voice features.” Moving to a new system like this can pose challenges to businesses hoping to leverage it, especially those running on older devices. Consequently, Microsoft is focusing on democratising access where possible. “Ultimately, every business will need to evaluate what path is right for them if they want to benefit from Windows 11, which ensures a more secure environment as well as deeper integration with extensions of services, cloud COV E R S TOR Y “I’m excited for the work Microsoft is doing to improve the way we do business with our partners,” says Rodney Clark of Microsoft “I’m excited for the work Microsoft is doing to improve the way we do business with our partners,” says Rodney Clark of Microsoft

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