SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 end of support is coming

A lot has changed since 2008. Over the past decade or so, Microsoft has made huge improvements to its server offerings with hybrid cloud solutions, more robust security, and advanced analytic capabilities. With end of support here for SQL Server 2, now is the time to start benefitting from these upgrades at your organization. Abrahams Consulting is here to help you make a smooth transition. Contact us to start the process today.

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Closing the STEM Gap: 5 insights that can make a difference for girls and young women

90% of girls describe themselves as creative and 72% want a job that helps the world; solving the problems of the future will require creative individuals with STEM skillsets. Seems like a win for everyone, so how can we get more girls involved in STEM? There is more than one answer, but we can start with providing role models and real-world connections to young girls, allowing them to understand where STEM skills can take them and picture themselves in those roles. At Abrahams Consulting, we recognize the importance and the benefits of getting more girls involved in STEM. Contact us to learn more.

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Microsoft Embraces Device as a Service with the Winning Combination of DaaS + Windows Autopilot

Question: How does Windows Autopilot make your DaaS subscription even better? Answer: Windows Autopilot deployment adds a new level of convenience to your DaaS monthly subscription. Autopilot enhances your DaaS "bundle" of hardware, software, and services with simplified device deployment that allows users to be productive right out of the box. The details, brought to you by Abrahams Consulting, are spelled out in a 1-page PDF that you can download now.

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Workforce Mobility Guide

Are your devices mobile enough to move your business forward? Lenovo® ThinkBook® is defined by the features and functions for today's mobile, new-tech worker and IT departments: • Performance - up to 8th Gen Intel® Core with AMD® Radeon Graphics and SSD only • Style - Ultra-slim, opens to 1800 with one-click Skype® for Business • Security - dTPM that works with Windows® 10 to prevent data theft and ensure privacy Download this Worker Mobility Guide, brought to you by Abrahams Consulting, to learn how the right laptops can propel you to success. @Lenovo #SmarterWithLenovo.

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Best practices for secure cloud migration

Cloud consumers are largely past the question of whether public cloud services are secure, or if they can reasonably implement governance and regulatory controls over systems and data they bring into the cloud. Cloud service providers and a handful of their very public customers have proven that they can. But the question of how to secure systems and data persists. Download this in-depth Thales® white paper about "Best practices for secure cloud migration," brought to you by Abrahams Consulting, for a coherent security and GDPR compliant strategy to meet your primary objectives.

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