Protected Trust: Building your modern workplace with Microsoft 365 and Surface

Has your Zoom meeting been hijacked? In this week's Remote Podcast highlight video, we discuss the security issues found in the conferencing software Zoom and whether the same security issues can be exploited in Microsoft Teams. We discuss the role managed modern workplace consultants have in the modern office and whether or not it is the right choice for your business.

The flood gates have been opened and now that business have been exposed to a new way of working, will they continue to allow remote working once normalcy returns?

Thrown into an impossible situation, how do managers continue to oversee a workforce they cannot see?

Malicious agents don't take the day off because there is a national emergency. In fact, they thrive under conditions where you are the most vulnerable. In this video Sean and Steve discuss the current atmosphere of phishing during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Getting to the modern office is no easy task. Much like a home repair project, surprises could be waiting at every turn. Creating and executing a well-crafted plan can offer safety and security on your journey to the modern office.

In today’s video, I sit down with Bill Sands to talk about how it’s a risk to make decisions—but how it’s necessary to take risks every now and again.

Bill Sands of the Protected Trust team speaks with us about what it is that clients need from their computing devices and software. What do they need so that they can achieve an “ideal state” for profitability and productivity?

In this episode, Sean Jacobs explains how he phishes organizations in order to demonstrate how easy it is to exploit their users. 

So, how did we go from software and services to hardware (and, more specifically, Microsoft Surface devices)?

In today’s video, we talk about how the sleek and thin design of the Surface hides new and innovative technology that is built on small changes over time.

In today’s episode, I discuss the need for strong security in the cloud with Sean Jacobs and Steven Goodman by highlighting a story about phishing.

There are many sayings about keeping up appearances in a professional environment—things like “dress to impress” or “the clothes make the man” are commonly cited when it comes to dressing up for client meetings. However, could your customers be looking at more than just your clothes when they see you in person?

In this episode, Ingram explains why Protected Trust exclusively sells computers from Microsoft Surface.

In this episode, Ingram explains to Steve how a computer works using food.

In this video, sales engineer Javier Pereira takes us on a trip down memory lane as we analyze how business used to be done (along with how long it took) vs how business is done today.

In this multi-topic episode, solutions engineer Javier Pereira talks about the changing dynamic in the workplace and why picking the right tools is paramount for a growing business.

In this episode, solutions engineer Javier Pereira speaks about his history teaching clients about Microsoft Teams and the feature that was most effective in generating Teams adoption.

In this episode, solutions engineer Javier Pereira recounts working with a new client in their adoption of Microsoft Teams and answers one of the most important questions, why Teams?

In this episode, we have a lively discussion about how the incorporation of widely used social media tools (gifs, reactions, likes) eases the pain of learning new technologies.

In this episode, security architect Sean Jacobs explains why the security landscape constantly changes and how you can stay on top of it without driving yourself crazy.

In this episode, Security Architect Sean Jacobs dispels the myth that small businesses are unable to provide adequate cyber protection.

In this episode, Security Architect Sean Jacobs, explains how multi factor authentication works and why it is so effective at protecting your identity.

In this episode Security Architect Sean Jacobs explains just how easy it is for hackers to gain entry into most businesses.

This episode discussed how Microsoft Office 365 can be a complicated platform for a modern workplace, but how the killer application, Teams, is unifying collaboration and simplifying group work.

Ingram, Steve and Steve discuss the evolution of technology and how it has modified our communication preferences.

Ingram, Steve and Steve discuss the impact of working from home, instead of the office, in a two week experiment.

Ingram, Steve and Steve discuss the real world use of the new Surface Pro X and how it compares to the other computers in the Surface lineup.

Todd (Protected Trust's CFO) shows the easiest and most transparent financing options for your new Microsoft Surface devices, you have ever seen. He talks about how to buy, not what to buy.

If you’re looking at a new Microsoft Surface device this year, you may want to also consider adding a warranty or accidental damage coverage in case something goes wrong. Ingram covers the different plans available.

Ingram talks about taking inventory, looks at Windows 7 end of support, and how the end of the year is a great time for Windows 10 devices, such as Microsoft Surface.After January 14, 2020, Windows 7 will continue to start and run, but you will no longer receive updates or support—including new security updates, non-security hotfixes, free or paid assisted support options, and online technical content updates—from Microsoft. PCs running Windows 7 after January 14, 2020 should not be considered protected. It is important that you migrate to a current supported operating system such as Windows 10 so you can receive regular security updates to help protect your device from malicious attacks.

If you are building your Modern Workplace there is a distinct difference between consumer and commercial configurations and prices. Ingram gives a quick overview that will help you save you frustration and time before you purchase.

Here is a quick overview of Microsoft Surface and the different needs someone may have throughout the day, be it on a tablet, laptop, or in a creative space.

The workplace is changing. We are being shaped by social media, shift to cloud technologies, new attitudes and expectations, and new ways of working from anywhere, anytime, on any device. Organizations that can adapt to the changing culture of work will be able to stay competitive, but most importantly grow and thrive with this opportunity. If you need help building your modern workplace, learn more at https://protectedtrust.com #futureofwork Employees want modern, collaborative experiences and the ability to work anywhere and anytime.

Microsoft Surface Unboxing video of Box!?? Most videos are about the product that is in the box. This video talks about how the new Microsoft Surface box. It's not as pretty to some, but to me is far more functional which makes it beautiful.

The workplace is changing..We are being shaped by social media, shift to cloud technologies, new attitudes and expectations, and new ways of working from anywhere, anytime, on any device..Learn how organizations can adapt to the changing culture of work with technology.