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If you are having trouble viewing this email, please visit the online version. Office 16 is now available     Business Insights Newsletter September 2015       Office 2016 is here Get it today   Are you at risk? Take the test Small and midsize businesses are at greater risk of cyberattacks than large corporations. In spite of that, 69 percent of SMBs are unaware of the risks and costs of a cyberattack. Is your business prepared? Take the Cyber Security IQ quiz to test your knowledge. Find resources to protect your business.   Micro lending Small dollars, big impact Do you have a great idea for a startup, but having trouble getting a bank loan for your small business? Banks don't like to make some loans because the costs can be just as high as for larger loans. Micro lenders are willing to make these smaller loans. Read this blog post to discover where to find them. Protect your data Avoid disaster Traditional datacenters are built strong to protect against natural disasters. But when it comes time for your data to evacuate, it needs somewhere to go. The cloud offers multiple levels of redundancy across the world. Find out how your data can survive hurricanes and floods. It's alive! Capture your screen with Snip Snip is not your grandma's screenshot tool. With Snip, you can take a screenshot, write on it, record a message, and share it as a video. Once you snip a screenshot, you can open it in the Snip Editor. Snip comes alive with your added voice and annotations.   Upgrade to Windows 10 The best Windows ever Windows 10 is familiar and easy to use. Microsoft designed it to start up and resume fast. Plus, we packed Windows 10 with innovations. We've designed the upgrade to be easy and compatible with the hardware and software you already use. See our step-by-step guide!         Microsoft respects your privacy. To learn more please read our online Privacy Statement. If you would prefer to no longer receive this newsletter, please click here. To set your contact preferences for other Microsoft communications click here. Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 USA

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Elections go digital, Microsoft hits the road and Windows 10 is reviewed for government

Elections go digital, Microsoft hits the road and Windows 10 is reviewed for government View as webpage | Subscribe | Update Profile Key Headlines      Selected Videos      Upcoming Events In this issue Featured Article Make Every Vote Count: Modern Elections Technology for a Modern World Elections officials are tasked with running fair and secure elections in a time when budgets are under pressure. Modern technologies from Microsoft and our partners provide trustworthy and cost-effective options. See how modern devices improve the voter experience and help streamline elections operations. How Devices Change Elections Let's dev this. | Cloud Tour Use the NEW features of Visual Studio 2015 & Microsoft Azure to build a powerful, enterprise-grade cloud platform you can trust. Please join us for full-day training session led by Microsoft experts, created specifically for developers. At this event, you'll learn to build and move a variety of apps to the cloud. Forbes Insights: Windows 10 is Worth a Close Look for Government Government agencies should start assessing Windows 10 to take advantage of security, productivity and servicing innovations that help address today's key priorities of government IT. TechNet on Tour Presents: If Disaster Strikes, Are You Ready? Join us for a free, interactive event led by Microsoft experts to see how to Using Microsoft datacenters can be an integral part of your Disaster Recovery Plan. You will walk away with a greater understanding of Microsoft Azure, Azure Site Recovery (ASR), Cloud Storage, Virtual Networks and much more. Seating is limited. CitiNext: Building Smart Cities As city leaders work to build a more resilient and sustainable future, there's no reason for them to embark on this journey alone. Instead, cities can avoid re-creating the wheel by developing best practices and sharing them with other cities around the world. See how cities can share best practices and how your city can replicate. October 6th: Don't miss the Microsoft Virtual CIO Summit Join thousands of IT Professionals at the Virtual CIO Summit, streaming live online from the Microsoft Campus in Redmond, Washington. Hear from industry thought leaders and key experts, covering topics ranging from how the digital age is changing the way IT leaders do business to understanding the threats of cybercrime. Register now for this free event. Microsoft Tech Leaders Forum: 10-City Roadshow You haven't experienced a technology event like this before. In one day, you will hear about a full ecosystem of solutions that are proven to transform businesses into intelligent enterprises. Subject matter experts will lead thought provoking sessions for you to learn and experience first-hand our vision for the empowered enterprise.   Tune in to SLG.tv and FED.tv now Check out on-demand videos from Microsoft and its partners produced especially for State and Local Govements and Federal agencies. 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