Getting your practice up to code when it comes to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations can seem challenging upon first glance, but knowing where your IT efforts must be prioritized is the first step. In this article, we’ll zero in on four of the most critical items you must look into to become HIPAA-compliant.

DevOps enables organizations to deliver software faster and more reliably. But to get the desired results, it’s important to know that there’s more to building an effective DevOps practice than learning new methodologies and technologies. Learn about how culture is the key to a successful DevOps transformation in this e-Book from #Microsoft.

Studies have shown a direct link between happy people and their ability to feel and acknowledge gratitude. This is true in both our personal and professional lives. How happy are the people you work with? How happy are you?

In his article, “A Grateful Culture is a Healthy Culture. Here’s How to Create it,” John Hall writes about why and how to create a more appreciative company culture. One of Hall’s recommendations is to really get to know your team: “Authentic relationships are non-negotiable parts of a grateful culture,” he writes. When we value people for who they are—and not on the basis of what they do for you—then we’ve reached a different level of appreciation.

Since 2014, Real Madrid has been revolutionizing the world of sports. To reach more than 500 million fans worldwide, the club turned to Microsoft to be their Official Technology Partner to meet the wide variety of demands in different markets. Using DevOps with GitHub, they have been able to use data insights to create meaningful personal experiences. Watch this video and contact Virtual Office Solutions to learn more.

On GitHub, teams work together to secure the world’s software at every step. Empower your security team to fully control your entire cloud security state, what environments exist, and who can access them. Learn more out the four pillars of GitHub’s approach to security and why it’s the development platform for Microsoft DevOps.

If you own and operate a small- or medium-sized business that relies on positive word of mouth, you probably need to make sure the quality of your customer service is top-notch. It definitely pays to have excellent products and/or services in the first place, but it wouldn’t hurt to leverage other tools at your disposal.

OneNote is a useful program that lets you create and share digital notebooks containing handwritten or typed notes, drawings, screen clippings, audio commentaries, and more. This takes your note-taking to another level, allowing you to integrate multimedia as well as share notes and collaborate with other users.

Managing your online reputation is a key aspect to maintaining a successful business, and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) will help you do it. SEO incorporates key words, link building, relevant content, blog connection and social media presence, among other factors. A comprehensive SEO strategy will “improve your site’s exposure, drive qualified traffic, rank for relevant keywords, and eventually lead to potential conversions,” writes Jessica Wong. Read her entire article, “Improve Your Brand’s Online Reputation with SEO” for how to plan and implement strategies. Subscribe to Virtual Office Solutions for more!

Security is vital to DevOps. The Secure DevOps Kit for Azure is a collection of scripts, tools, extensions, automations, and more. The built-in Security Lab in GitHub is best-in-class. Learn more about Microsoft’s DevOps security solutions by subscribing now.