Governments worldwide embracing IoT
By connecting the people, processes, and assets already at work in government, the Internet of Things (IoT) can help governments tackle their most pressing problems.
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Unify. Simplify. Scale: Microsoft Dragon Copilot meets the moment at HIMSS 2026
At HIMSS 2026, Microsoft Dragon Copilot advances unified AI workflows to help clinicians reduce complexity and stay focused on patients.
Microsoft’s “intelligence-led, first response” approach featured at anti-terrorism conference
Our World Wide and Time Zone Public Safety and National Security (PSNS) representatives participated in a great PSNS event in Japan on October 14–16. The Japan subsidiary arranged for Microsoft to take part in the Special Equipment Exhibition and Conference for Anti-Terrorism (SEECAT) with our partners Genetec Japan and KAGA Solutions Network.
Microsoft HoloLens helps Volvo Cars explore immersive auto experiences for car buyers
Mixed reality technologies like HoloLens could someday change the way we all choose, configure, and buy our cars.
Microsoft’s Smart Energy Reference Architecture
Microsoft developed a reference architecture based on familiar, cost-effective Microsoft platforms that serve as the basis for development of the “integrated utility of the future.
3 ways your health organization can harness IoT — starting now
How can you start harnessing the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve patient care and satisfaction, efficiency, and the bottom line? In September, Microsoft announced the availability of the Azure IoT Suiteand a new Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT Program, which can help you answer this question.
How to advance quality practices in the automotive industry: engaging the customer in a community
How engaging directly with customers can help automakers deliver personalized consumer experiences.
Beyond EMRs: What’s next for health IT?
In October, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Cleveland Clinic Medical Innovation Summit. Titled “Memory. Mood. Movement,” and focusing on the future of neurosciences and the overall state of healthcare innovation, it was an incredible learning and sharing experience.
Toni Townes-Whitley on Empowering the Public Sector
Toni Townes-Whitley Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Worldwide Public Sector and Industry As corporate vice president of Worldwide Public Sector at Microsoft, Toni Townes-Whitley is responsible for leading a team of over 2,000 sales professionals serving government, public safety, education, and non-privatized healthcare customers and partners in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Hospital saves time, improves EMR access control—Part 2
This is part two of a two-part blog series covering the highlights from my conversation with Sean O’Connor, Executive Director of Information Services at Grady Health System. In part one, I covered how Grady is using a Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) solution that works with its PeopleSoft human resources (HR) system and Epic EMR to improve access control and increase efficiency.
How to advance quality practices in the automotive industry with advanced analytics
How advances in analytics capabilities today through machine learning and predictive analytics is changing how automakers deploy insight tools across the organization.
Transforming the visitor experience in the world’s leading smart city
In Barcelona, Bismart is combining big data and the Internet of Things and Microsoft technologies to develop the best possible solutions for their city.
Microsoft Health Innovation Awards 2016
The Microsoft Health Innovation Awards is an opportunity to showcase how your company is using technology to revolutionize medicine by bringing therapeutic breakthroughs to the market faster, to fight serious ailments, improve healthcare and enhance quality of life.