38 MAR K E TWATCH Laurentian Bank of Canada has worked with IT infrastructure services provider Kyndryl to create a new cloud landing zone, leveraging cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure. The landing zone will serve as a foundation on which the bank will deploy its next-generation hybrid multicloud environment. The new environment will enable the bank’s digital services to function efficiently and securely, as well as accelerating the introduction of its digital onboarding solution for its Visa customers. Streaming service provider Netflix has chosen Microsoft as its technology and sales partner to deliver its first advertising-supported subscription plan. The new subscription plan will provide users with a cheaper alternative to the service’s existing ads-free basic, standard and premium plans. “Microsoft has the proven ability to support all our advertising needs as we together build a new adsupported offering,” said Greg Peters, chief operating officer at Netflix. “More importantly, Microsoft offered the flexibility to innovate over time on both the technology and sales side, as well as strong privacy protections for our members.” Read more about the partnership on page 172 Netflix chooses Microsoft for new ad-supported subscription plan SignUp Software has opened a new office in West London, UK, to support the continued growth of ExFlow, an accounts payable automation solution built into Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (AX) and Business Central (NAV). ExFlow allows companies to increase efficiency, transparency and control in their accounts payable invoice process. SignUp Software expands to the UK Laurentian Bank of Canada and Kyndryl create new cloud landing zone
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