A Summary of Microsoft Roadmap Updates from Microsoft’s Ignite 2019!
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Microsoft has been busy! At Microsoft’s 2019 Ignite conference, attendees learned about numerous updates to what the company has been doing, along with new/improved tools and technologies. The main focus is at the conference was Azure, including improving Azure Infrastructure, revamping Azure Apps, accelerating Azure Data & AI, and integrating Azure IoT. Improvements also included Microsoft Power Automate & Power Virtual Agents allowing for automated flows and AI-driven solutions.

Microsoft 365 also has numerous updates and additional abilities. Most are focused on the ability to gain applicable knowledge easily, improve core productivity, and provide more developer tools. Security has also been a top priority.

Interlink Cloud Advisors Ranks No. 4154 on the 2019 Inc. 5000

With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 76%

Inc. magazine today revealed that Interlink Cloud Advisors is No. 4154 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

For businesses who implement security measures, Ohio becomes the first state in the nation to implement a law that affords a data breach safe harbor - the Ohio Data Protection Act.

Not a week goes by without hearing about a new data breach. It’s becoming common knowledge that companies, both small and large, are facing the tough reality that it is no longer a matter of if, but really when a company will be affected by a data breach.

Over the years, lawmakers have struggled with constructing effective methods to strengthen the cybersecurity of organizations without mandating one-size-fits-all requirements, which makes it challenging. At the beginning of November, Senate Bill 220, also known as the Ohio Data Protection Act, was enacted into law in the state of Ohio—which represents the first law that accomplishes that goal.

Interlink Cloud Advisors was honored as a finalist for the Best IT Services Award presented by the Cincinnati Business Courier 2019 Innovation & Tech Awards

Every day, Interlink strives to grow, modernize and improve our business and services. We take pride in the services we offer our clients, whether it’s a security engagement, cloud migration, productivity implementation, or managed service outsourcing. Our focus is providing support and guidance through the different complexities of Microsoft’s technologies, funding, and licensing so our clients can get the most out of their technology investments.

On April 4th, 2019, we were honored to be recognized as a finalist for the Best IT Services award at the Cincinnati Business Courier’s ninth annual 2019 Innovation and Technology Awards. This program acknowledges companies in the Greater Cincinnati area that are transforming how we use technology and introduce innovative services and products.

Here at Interlink, we strive to make the workplace feel like home. We owe our success to the talented people who make up our team, so it’s important for them to feel appreciated and feel like family. Therefore, we are proud to have been recognized as a finalist for this year’s Cincinnati Business Courier’s Best Places to Work award. This award recognizes companies across the Greater Cincinnati area who maintain the most engaged workforces based on team efficiency, work recognition, and benefits