In many ways, Microsoft runs the world’s businesses. More than one-billion corporate employees use a Microsoft cloud product, and more than 90% of the Fortune 100 collaborate using Microsoft Teams. From file sharing to email, project management to cost accounting, Microsoft products are the engine that drives modern industry.

These technological advancements show no sign of slowing down. For Microsoft, 2021 will be another record year for the adoption of Microsoft technologies. Read on and learn about the trends we are watching and how Microsoft will continue to shape the way we do business.

1. Microsoft Technologies for Cloud Computing

Ever since the advent of the thin client, businesses have dreamed of having affordable computers connected to a central source for application and files. Today, that model is called “cloud computing”, and Microsoft is expected to take a giant leap in this area.

This Spring, Microsoft plans to unveil its Cloud PC SaaS (software as a service) at a flat-rate subscription price. This means IT departments won’t have to deploy individual installations of software on each computer. Users with low-powered hardware can utilize the processing power of the cloud to perform advanced tasks.

Cloud computing in the form of Microsoft 365 has been growing every year since 2017. Companies appreciate the simplicity and reliability of cloud-based Office applications like Word and Excel. Microsoft’s next step to make the entire computer operating system available in the cloud is a major leap forward.

Getting your business up and running on these cloud services can require some professional help. Take a look at some of the IT consulting services available to ensure your business is getting the most out of Microsoft’s online tools.

2. Machine Learning and A.I.

Many people think of machine learning and A.I. as a digital voice assistant, but machine learning is much more! Microsoft’s ML.NET service will allow developers easy access to tools that perform machine learning operations at a faster pace. This Microsoft tech will also put A.I. tools in the hands of more developers.

The advancement of A.I. in the enterprise is crucial for the rapid development of new and custom applications. It’s also an essential component for data analysis in any company.

With ML.NET, companies will be able to enter data into a server, and the service will process that data and make some determinations on its own. It will automate many of the data analysis functions as it learns from the data it interprets over time.

3. Universal Search

One of the most exciting bits of Microsoft news is the development of a universal search system. This will take the advancements in their online search tech and bring it to all desktop and cloud-based applications.

Imagine searching your network, hard drive, or documents the same way you search on the internet. This new Microsoft tech will make it easier and faster for users to find anything they are looking for across all Microsoft products.

The Future Looks Bright

For decades, Microsoft has advanced technology to help businesses get more done. In 2021, you can expect to see the boundaries pushed further with Microsoft technologies designed to give every business a competitive edge.

Look for cloud computing services you can subscribe to, reducing your overall cost and improving reliability. Machine learning and A.I. will become a bigger part of tasks, and there will be new tools to incorporate A.I. into your data analysis. And the days of trying to find a file or an email may soon be over, thanks to Microsoft’s Universal Search.

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