Free Resources

eBook

The Next Step in Your Digital Transformation: Embracing Windows 11 for Your Enterprise

This eBook offers an in-depth guide to seamlessly transitioning to Microsoft's latest operating system. You will explore the key features and benefits of Windows 11, including enhanced security, productivity tools, and user experience improvements. The eBook also provides practical steps for deployment, covering strategies for migration, system compatibility checks, and leveraging Microsoft tools like Endpoint Manager. 
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Navigating the Challenges of Hybrid Meetings

In today's hybrid workplace, where 98% of meetings now include remote participants, delivering seamless, engaging meeting experiences has become essential. This guide highlights the evolving technology landscape and demonstrates how innovations from Microsoft Teams and Cisco Endpoints empower organizations to create exceptional meeting experiences for both in-person and remote attendees.
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2024 Security State of the Union

Cybersecurity has evolved dramatically in recent years. Enjoy this comprehensive overview of the security landscape, key trends and challenges, and insights into future developments.
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Leveraging AI Expertise for Business Advantage

Discover the key challenges and strategic considerations for implementing AI in the workplace with our comprehensive eBook. Explore successful use cases and future trends to kickstart your AI transformation today!
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Unlocking the Power and Promise of AI

In this eBook you will discover the building blocks of a trusted AI foundation as well as how Generative AI is fundamentally transforming work and can support your organization. 
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The New Economics of AI

This in-depth guide is designed to help business and technology leaders analyze both the direct and indirect costs of corporate AI implementation.
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Cloud Cost Optimization Checklist

This eBook will help you make better cloud optimization decisions — from meeting with stakeholders to setting expectations, discussing governance, creating a dashboard and analyzing monthly spending, and much, much more.

Guide

Is A Data Warehouse Right For My Organization?

This self-assessment will help you determine whether your organization could benefit from a data warehouse.

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The Guide to How to Use Microsoft's Power Platform

This 23-page guide will demonstrate how your users can use the Power Platform to easily access, analyze, act on, and automate your data.

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Power BI Governance Primer (Data Tips & Tricks)

This 27-page guide provides an overview of governance topics vital to your organization's implementation of Power BI.

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How to Be Productive Working Remotely with Microsoft Teams

This 11-page guide contains tips on how you can navigate the complexities of remote and hybrid teams to keep people engaged, encourage team culture, and more.

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The Ultimate Guide to Windows Server on Azure

This 24-page eBook demonstrates how you can leverage your Windows Server expertise to boost your organization's cloud computing.

White Paper

Embracing A Zero Trust Strategy

The old “network perimeter” is gone. Now, human users, devices, applications, and data need to be secured wherever they are. In this white paper, you will learn of a modern security model that's tailored to these realities.

White Paper

Transform Network Infrastructure with Software Definition

SDN and SD-WAN allow IT professionals, network administrators, and corporate leaders to gain the efficiencies that make their network more productive.

Tech-Talk

Evolving Cybersecurity Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Rachel Wilson, Managing Director and Chief Data Officer for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, delivers an in-depth analysis of cybersecurity threats facing the financial services sector today. Gain insights into the latest cybersecurity trends, the evolving landscape of financial cybercrime, and strategies for effectively managing data privacy and protection. Rachel shares actionable advice on building a resilient cybersecurity framework, prioritizing threat detection, and navigating regulatory challenges.

Webinar

Security State of the Union

This presentation essential for security professionals seeking to enhance resilience and safeguard their organizations. As the Managing Director of Security Advisory at Core BTS, Justin Wray breaks down key strategies for modern threat management, highlighting practical approaches to fortifying digital defenses. Gain actionable guidance on risk assessment, security architecture optimization, and the latest in cyber threat intelligence. 

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Headquarters Heist: Getting Domain Admin Through the Front Door

Join Langston Clement, Principal Consultant at Core BTS, and Daniel Goga, Cyber Security Specialist at Core BTS, as they break into a building! They discuss common tactics bad actors will use to gain access to your company and how you can spot and stop the bad guys before they wreak havoc in your security environment. 

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Navigating the Risks of AI

Joe Kulnis, Principal Consultant at Core BTS, delves into the complexities of artificial intelligence (AI) and the associated risks that organizations must navigate. He explores AI's evolution, identifies key ethical and technical risks—including bias, privacy concerns, and security vulnerabilities—and emphasizes the critical role of governance in AI implementation. Through real-life examples, such as Amazon's hiring algorithm, Joe illustrates the potential pitfalls of AI while providing practical strategies for responsible use.

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Security Synergies: The Core BTS Partner Story

In this insightful presentation, Zach Miller, Field Chief Technology Officer at Core BTS, explores the critical synergies in cybersecurity and the importance of a cohesive strategy. He delves into the complexities of integrating multiple security tools and emphasizes the need for a foundational approach to security, including user education and effective data retention policies. Zach highlights the significance of collaboration among industry partners like Microsoft, Cisco, and Pure Storage, showcasing real-world examples of successful integration in remote access and hybrid cloud environments.

Security Panel Discussion

2024 Security Conference: CISO Panel Discussion

At the 2024 Security Conference, we were joined by a panel of CISOs from across industries. During their panel, they dove into key cybersecurity challenges they are facing, sharing insights on managing complex IT and OT environments, balancing innovation with security, and addressing emerging threats like social engineering. They also discussed how AI, automation, and employee training are transforming threat detection and response, along with the importance of incident response planning and vendor risk management. Learn from these CISOs and gain expert perspectives and practical solutions to strengthen your security strategy!

Webinar

Do More with Microsoft 365: Staying Productive and Secure

In today's fast-paced work environment, staying productive and secure is more challenging than ever. That’s why Core BTS is pleased to present this informational webinar that explores how we help organizations use Microsoft 365 to streamline endpoint management, boost productivity, and enhance workplace collaboration.

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Understanding Cloud Adjacency: 4D Chess for your Data

This webinar explores the concept of cloud adjacency, an optimized approach to infrastructure placement within hybrid cloud environments. It covers how cloud adjacency differs from traditional multi-cloud setups, its impact on data management, and how it can help organizations achieve low latency, reduce data transfer costs, and improve AI readiness. Viewers will learn about the benefits, security considerations, and best practices for implementing a cloud-adjacent architecture.

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Grill and Defend: Treating Your Cybersecurity and Ransomware Prevention like a Summer BBQ

This on-demand webinar dives into the similarities between your summer BBQ and your approach to cybersecurity and ransomware. Andy Stone of Pure Storage and Zach Miller from Core BTS will walk you through preparing your data before you’re attacked, effective management and operational approaches to employ when you find yourself in an attack, and the strategies you should have in place now to ensure complete recovery from a ransomware attack.

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Unlocking the Potential of GenAI: Strategies for Success in Manufacturing

This on-demand webinar explores how AI will impact the manufacturing sector and identifies a few of the most promising GenAI use cases for manufacturers. It also dives into the importance of a strong focus on improving existing data management and discusses risks introduced by GenAI including security concerns, employee skill readiness, and more. 

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Datacenter Relocation: Modernize for the Future

This on-demand webinar will explore the benefits and challenges associated with datacenter relocation and modernization projects. Whether you're planning a migration or just want to stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape, this on-demand webinar is for you.

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Navigating VMware with Azure VMware Solution (AVS)

Designed to provide a comprehensive understanding, this on-demand webinar will explore the fundamental purpose Azure VMware Solution (AVS), its diverse range of use cases, and the key components that make it a game-changer in the cloud computing landscape.

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Revolutionizing Hybrid Meeting Performance: Enhancing Collaboration in the Post-Pandemic World

This on-demand webinar will dig deep into the topic of hybrid meetings in the post-pandemic world and how you can use a variety of technologies to enhance collaboration and improve meeting efficiency at your organization.

Virtual Event

Women in IT & Security Panel

In this on-demand session, hear from five incredible women IT executives about cybersecurity and the state of the IT industry.

Virtual Event

Mixology and Technology: Core BTS and Cisco Firewall

In this virtual event, you learn why Firewalls are an often overlooked element of your organization’s security and how ongoing monitoring and maintenance of your firewall is absolutely necessary to fully secure your evironment.

Webinar

Generative AI Strategies: Applying a Full Court Press of Generative AI for Businesses

In this webinar, you will dive into the fascinating world of generative artificial intelligence, exploring its applications, benefits, and strategies for implementation.

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Microsoft Copilot: A New Way To Achieve Business Success with AI

In this webinar, you will learn about Microsoft's Copilot strategy, a vision to empower business users, analysts, marketers, developers, and executives with AI-powered tools that help them write better copy, code faster and easier, and generate insightful reports, and more.

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Build and Manage a Secure IT Environment

Discover cutting-edge strategies to safeguard your organization, elevate your security posture, and stay ahead of cyber threats.

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The State of AI

In this webinar, you will gain insights on the state of generative AI today and the impact it will have on businesses in in 2024.

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Secure Productivity Workshop

In this on-demand workshop you will learn how Microsoft 365 provides a path to unlocking exciting AI capabilities for your organization, while helping you save costs.

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Navigating the Future

In this on-demand session, we will explore the best strategies and alternatives available to Cisco HyperFlex Hyperconverged users so you can make better informed decisions for your IT infrastructure.

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Beyond The Spreadsheet: Improving Business Decisions with Power BI

Learn from two of the foremost leaders on business intelligence as they demystify Power BI to help you make better, faster, smarter decisions. 

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Improve M&A Outcomes with Adoption & Change Management

Change is constant but does not need to be disruptive. In this on-demand webinar, our experts share strategies you can use to minimize end user disruption and get employees bought into technology changes.

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Securing Your Hybrid Workforce

Watch how to jumpstart your compliance journey and leverage Microsoft Endpoint Manager to manage windows and device compliance without disrupting end user productivity and connectivity.

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Enabling Secure Connectivity without Borders

The security edge is disappearing. So how do you secure endpoints without making it painful for internal IT and end users? Watch this session to get tips for enabling a secure, modern infrastructure that supports end user connectivity in a hybrid workforce.

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How to Build a Strong Data Foundation that Enables Machine Learning

Get keys for determining whether you are ready for data modernization and how to build a strong foundation that will help you embrace cutting edge technology like Machine Learning.

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Keys for Building a Scalable Cloud Foundation

The cloud promises to enable a flexible, responsive, and agile organization. However, the cloud must be adopted with care and proper planning to ensure the investment can scale with the business.

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Creating Digital Experiences with Modern Apps

The flexibility of modern apps can increase access, improve experience, and drive value for your customers. This session digs into the key attributes of the modern application and how to leverage them to gain competitive edge.

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Enhance the Employee Experience Using the Latest Productivity Tools

How do you keep a hybrid workforce connected and engaged? How can you support wellbeing and productivity? Watch and learn how to use Microsoft Viva to enable and empower your workforce.

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How Top Organizations Optimize and Weatherproof Technology Investments

In the face of increasing business scrutiny and economic disruption, executive leaders need a focused approach to guide digital investments. Learn how top organizations use managed services to increase cost-predictability, reduce risk, and maximize licensing investments.

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Accelerate Your Zero Trust Journey

Zero Trust is not just a tool, it's a journey. Watch our security experts demystify Zero Trust and take you through the steps to transform your enterprise.

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How to Jumpstart Data Transformation at Your Organization

Tremendous value can be realized by becoming a data-driven business, but it's not easy. Watch how you can jumpstart a data transformation initiative at your organization.

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Effective Email Protection for The Modern Business

Watch as our security experts discuss the current state of email and ways to protect your organization against phishing attacks.

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Discover the Power of Passwordless Authentication

What if your end-users could stop creating, storing, or remembering passwords? Watch how you can securely transform your organization for the future.