While verbal tactics like crisis intervention and de-escalation have been around for decades, few people have unpacked these practices to master them. As such, these concepts often get reduced to buzzwords. But when these skills are utilized in a meaningful and systematic way, the outcomes speak for themselves. Not only do these tactics promote safety and reduce liability, but if taught properly, they also improve all aspects of our lives. Joi...

The Texas DIR contract is an important procurement vehicle for Texas-based customers seeking to purchase the latest information technology software products and related services. Texas DIR leverages the buying power of the State of Texas and delivers access to hundreds of products and services at volume discount pricing. This contract includes Software as a Service, products and related services. Through this contract, state and local governme...

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is continuing its extensive modernization program, to prepare to fight and win "informationized local wars." Such wars are a hallmark of the "Information Age," where information is now not only the currency of international power, but the key to successful prosecution of wars. To this end, the PLA is intent upon achieving "information dominance," which includes electronic warfare, network warfare, and...

It's no secret that construction contractors are facing outsized challenges in today's environment: Labor-strapped teams are pushing hard to chase larger projects while wildly fluctuating material pricing and availability are putting margins under assault. With the industry already under stress, the last thing a building pro needs to worry about is their bonding and insurance status—but surety bonds and construction insurance, which are...

When it comes to staying on top of your organization’s security needs, it is vital to make connections and learn from experts. Attend the Tampa Cybersecurity Conference with thought leaders and luminaries face-to-face and gather insights on the latest trends and threats in cybersecurity. These conferences gather IT professionals from the local community and feature extensive training sessions, live Q&A panels, access to solution prov...

Accelerate business transformation with the power of zero trust! Join us as we separate zero trust fact from fiction. You'll discover lessons your peers have learned in achieving the promise of a true zero trust platform, and walk away with practical insights you can share with your colleagues to strengthen your security posture, streamline access to applications, and deliver an optimized digital experience for your hybrid workforce. Experienc...

Microsoft Virtual Briefings are exclusive events that bring the cloud community together to connect, collaborate, and learn. You can use this unique opportunity to sit down with Microsoft leaders and subject matter experts in a small, intimate session to focus on tailored briefing topics and to get real-world answers to your questions. At this Virtual Briefing on Data & AI, you will learn how to win with Analytics: Synapse + PBI Attach. Az...

You work on an Azure project and need some advice or guidance? Then join us in one of our monthly Ask Me Anything sessions, where our Cloud-Native expert Dennis Zielke and a guest expert will answer your questions on a specific topic, give you tips and share best practices. Agenda: Short intro to the focus topic Open discussion / Q&A

Microsoft Virtual Briefings are exclusive events that bring the cloud community together to connect, collaborate, and learn. You can use this unique opportunity to sit down with Microsoft leaders and subject matter experts in a small, intimate session to focus on tailored briefing topics and to get real-world answers to your questions. At this Virtual Briefing on Defend Against Threats, you will learn how to reduce the risk of breaches and sim...

You work on an Azure project and need some advice or guidance? Then join us in one of our monthly Ask Me Anything sessions, where our Cloud-Native expert Dennis Zielke and a guest expert will answer your questions on a specific topic, give you tips and share best practices. Agenda: Short intro to the focus topic Open discussion / Q&A