Viewpoints

Microsoft’s Sally Ann Frank explains how startups are solving real-world challenges with AI, global support and enterprise-ready solutions – accelerating innovation through strategic partnerships, inclusive access and a fast-track to scale 

Hybrid working has transformed the way teams connect, leaving organisations to face the challenge of making meetings, presentations and idea-sharing equal for those in the room and those dialling in, says Brad Hintze of Crestron  

Yohan Lobo of M-Files explains how the company is working with Microsoft to use the power of AI to transform fragmented document systems with a secure and unified intelligent collaboration solution

Microsoft Copilot and agentic AI technologies are creating a new age of work that is empowering employees and improving the customer experience, says Kyndryl’s Zoe Wilson 

When you get your digital documents in order, you can uncover ways to enrich your customers’ experience and create value, says Formpipe’s Mike Rogers 

As urban areas continue to grow, city planners need real-time traffic data to minimise congestion and enable smarter, more sustainable mobility solutions. TomTom’s Ralf-Peter Schäfer explains how the firm is working hard to facilitate this  

We hear from Shure’s Sam Sabet on why having a strong foundation for communication is the key to unlocking a return on your technology investments 

Collaboration is under pressure from silos, outdated tools and endless admin, but AI is breaking down barriers and free teams to focus on innovation 

With clearer data, quicker forecasts and more aligned teams, Toolio helps retailers streamline their planning processes, says Eytan Daniyalzade 

Organisations must prioritise the discovery, classification and protection of data before deploying AI solutions, says Anthonie De Bos of Kyndryl 

Unifying financial data is essential for accurate reporting, agile planning and confident decision-making, says IBM’s Bill Primerano 

Vsu Subramanian explains how Avalara is transforming the way in which businesses approach tax 

AI agents are empowering frontline workers to transform work across multiple operations in stores, says Matthew Guiste at Zebra Technologies 

AI agents are collaborating with workers to automate complex tasks and transform the way we work 

What’s the key to seamless hybrid work? According to Brad Hintze at Crestron, it’s content, collaboration and control 

Microsoft and Denodo are working together to ensure organisations get the most out of their AI transformation by focusing on the key element: data 

Avalara’s E-Invoicing and Live Reporting platform can help businesses navigate the different systems for e-invoicing across the world 

Low-quality audio and poor connections are preventing employees from communicating and collaborating effectively. Shure’s Tyler Troutman explains how AV technology help businesses overcome these challenges