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Connecting Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Flow and Azure Runbooks together to deploy Azure ARM Templates My college courses did not revolve around learning programming languages. I studied routing, switching and infrastructure. It has been awhile since my college days and we must adapt. With the introduction of Infrastructure as Code, I have evolved and enjoy the process of build, test, repeat and eventually release. However, not all share my enthusiasm with deciphering lines of code. As such, we can make their lives a little easier by creating front ends to our Infrastructure as Code deployments. Let’s begin... Getting Started There is an assumption here that you have created and deployed ARM templates from PowerShell using a template and passing in a parameters file. Before we get to the Form and Flow, we need to know what parameters are needed within our template. For the case of simplicity, we will deploy a new Storage Account to an Azure Subsciption. Our ARM template looks like this. Note the three required parameters include “Deployment***” in the name. We will touch on that later.…

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Why cloud security is better security When the ransomware attack WannaCry hit, it shook the world and brought a number of established institutions to their knees. If you watched the news unfold thinking, ‘That’ll never happen to my business’, you probably aren’t alone. But you’re also probably wrong. The truth is, the odds aren’t in your favor. Malware attacks like ransomware target businesses of all sizes, at random, and they’re on the rise. What’s more, growing businesses like yours are both more likely to fall victim to these attacks and less likely to recover quickly. It may seem as if moving your IT to the cloud is the worst thing that you can do under these circumstances, but it’s actually one of the smartest moves that you can make. Not only is the cloud a flexible and cost-effective option, it also offers bank-grade security that your business simply cannot match on its own. Here’s why:   You’re not a security expert (and you don’t want to be one) You can’t possibly keep up with the deluge…

More Mid-Sized Organizations Moving Contact Centers to the Cloud: Here Are 5 Benefits Businesses of all sizes are embracing digital transformation, and for good reason. In this article, discover five key benefits mid-sized companies reap by moving their contact centers from on-premises to the cloud, including a 72% improvement in customer service, based on a survey of 400 professionals done by Genesys and IDC. Contact Coretek Services for guidance and support for making a smooth journey to the cloud with Microsoft Azure cloud services. Read More…

Big Data Architecture: Navigating the Complexity The vast array of big data engines and cloud configurations can make adopting data analytics complicated. In the article “Big Data Architecture: Navigating the Complexity” you’ll get 5 strategies for reducing duplication and fragmentation. Coretek Services can help you simplify processes with Microsoft Azure Analytics. Contact us for all the help you need to incorporate big data in your daily IT production, so you can start leveraging data insights to drive business affordably with Azure today.

ABB keeps the lights on with AI-based workforce management software See how Microsoft Azure helps ABB boost workforce productivity in the field by 15%. Then contact Coretek Services to find out how the right cloud services can empower your workforce.

Gaming studio learns what players want and delivers quickly with the cloud Fluffy Fairy Games launched Idle Miner Tycoon in 2016 and they haven’t stopped iterating and scaling since. Watch the video to see how they leverage Microsoft Azure analytics and PlayFab to keep up with the pace of millions of players–while reducing costs. No matter your industry, Coretek Services is here to help your organization get to market faster and win big with Azure.

Customer Story: KEXP KEXP is known internationally for their music and authenticity. To help bring their global audience the music they want, KEXP needed to find a solution that could bring all of their services online. While they eventually accomplished their goal, they did run into roadblocks along the way. Your partners at Coretek Services and Microsoft can help you overcome any obstacle. With years of industry experience, you can be rest assured knowing your custom IT solution will be up and running in no time. Contact us today to find out more on how we can help.

Customer Story: John’s Crazy Socks Shows the World What Employees with Disabilities Can Achieve What color are your socks? John and his father, Mark, are trying to mix up your wardrobe and bring a smile to your face with bright, colorful, patterned socks. With a diverse staff of individuals with different abilities, John’s Crazy Socks strives to show the world what is possible when you give people a chance. With a modern workplace solution, their team has the tools they need to grow their business and enable their workforce to achieve more.

Powering the Franchise Business Model with Azure The franchise business is one of the most competitive industries in the world. So, when BroadPeak Technologies decided to scale up their e-commerce franchise ecosystem, they knew they couldn’t afford a disruption to business. They selected Microsoft Azure for its efficiency, reliability, and scalability, and were able to migrate their critical workloads to the cloud with 0% downtime.

Next Games Powers Global Augmented Reality Game in Azure When Next Games was developing the global, augmented reality game, The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land, they needed a back end just as powerful and exciting. With scalable managed services and the ability to process massive amounts of geo-dispersed data, it was Microsoft Azure for the win.

A Closer Look At Hybrid-Cloud And Multi-Cloud Approaches Risk is for losers. Literally. If you’re not actively de-risking your IT infrastructure, you’re asking for a ransomware attack where you could lose some or all of your hard-earned data. While cloud platforms like Azure can give you the data recovery tools you need, adopting a cloud solution can get tricky. At Coretek Services, we’re pros at helping businesses transfer some or all of their data to the cloud. Contact us to find out more on how we can help you plan your journey to the cloud today. Read More…