The world is changing so fast and a single teacher cannot be expected to keep up with all the shifting trends and emerging tools. But all educators together, each helping one another continually learn and grow professionally? Now that’s a powerful force.

We spend so much time focusing on putting tools into the hands of students, but impactful student learning starts with the continual collaboration and learning of our educators. Tools like Microsoft Teams foster this connection in an easy-to-use and time-effective manner. That’s why Catholic Education Western Australia implemented it into their school system.

Contact us to learn more about what their success could mean for your district.

We already rely on the cloud to help our personal lives run more smoothly, so why do some hesitate to allow it to help our work lives run more efficiently? In 2020 and beyond, digital transformation takes us to the cloud for play—and work. Read Tyler Bowman’s article, “It’s 2020. Do You Know Where Your Digital Future Is?” for an insightful perspective on a few of the lingering concerns of corporate world cloud buy-in—and how to navigate them.

Bridgeport has interwoven technology into the very fabric of their curriculum. From teacher collaboration to STEM-specific program training, Bridgeport’s magnet high schools, such as Fairchild Wheeler, are the perfect example of what a modern classroom can be.

At Virtual Office Solutions, we like to think of the Bridgeport story not as an ideal to be put on a pedestal, but as a reminder that modern classrooms are achievable for school districts, no matter their size. Contact us to learn more about bringing the modern classroom to your district.

Yougenio, an e-Digital company offering facility services via an e-commerce platform, uses Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service solutions to create remarkable customer experiences. With the support of Virtual Office Solutions your company can, too. Watch this video for inspiration.

Digital transformation has evolved #CustomerService by allowing #automation to handle the easy issues, while people handle the complex ones. Watch this video to learn how global transport company Combi Terminal Twente (CTT) has successfully integrated #AtBot into #MicrosoftTeams to deliver always-on package tracking.

Members of the European Union and European Economic Area pay close attention to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which regulates data protection and privacy. Microsoft created this informational guidance paper to support understanding of the regulations—and to offer helpful links if you need more specific information. Check it out!

Microsoft recently introduced its new Microsoft 365 (M365) Personal and Family subscriptions, which will replace their Office 365 (O365) Home and Personal plans. The company wants its new bundles to be "the subscription for your life to help you make the most of your time, connect, and protect the ones you love, and to develop and grow.

Families and communities all over the world have been told to shelter in place. However, despite social distancing measures, people are still able to connect to one another, thanks to the cloud.
Cloud computing helps buoy economies
For many people, being forced to stay at home means being unable to earn money or spend money on in-person services and activities that form dense congregations, such as watching movies or attending concerts.

More than being a global health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic is also upending the global economy. Many businesses find themselves facing the grim reality that if they don’t find a way to adapt to the crisis, they’ll end up closing their doors for good.