Introduction 

If you are following the trends in the realm of Gen AI, you would notice that every day, a ton of LLMs and tools are being introduced in this space. The opportunity unleashed by the Gen AI space is promising and disruptive but the initial models are confined to the space of producing text, images, code, videos, speech and music with some investment also made in the game and 3D objects. 

In recent years, there has been a significant transformation in the ways businesses approach customer engagement and data management. Amidst this evolution, Microsoft's announcement of merging Dynamics 365 Customer Insights and Dynamics 365 Marketing into a single unified platform is nothing short of revolutionary. Revealed to the world at the much-anticipated Microsoft Inspire event on 25th July 2023, this amalgamation stands as a testament to the tech giant's unwavering commitment to providing unparalleled solutions that drive businesses forward.

With the rapid growth and transformation in technology that the modern world is experiencing, every second enormous amounts of data are generated for both professional and personal purposes. We check our emails, enter passcodes to unlock our devices or make a simple phone call, and in these everyday routine actions, significant volumes of data are transmitted. When shifting to the business side, data is vital for the day-to-day operations for all kinds of businesses.

Cloud computing has transformed from just a technological trend to the bedrock of contemporary businesses. With promises of scalability, economic viability, and agility, the benefits of cloud are undeniable. Yet, the cloud journey doesn't come without turbulence. In a 2023 survey, over 75% of respondents worldwide expressed significant concerns regarding the security of their public cloud.

The ability to accurately measure and analyze online traffic is not just an advantage; it's a necessity. A consistent frontrunner in this field is Google Analytics, a tool that has consistently adapted and grown with the digital landscape. Our exploration today focuses on Google Analytics 4 (GA4), the latest iteration of this tool, equipped with a suite of features set to redefine data analytics.

We looked at the difficulties posed by Windows Server 2012 reaching its End-of-Life (EOL) in our first blog post. Today, we'll delve more deeply into the effects of this incident itself and present effective strategies to avoid these dangers.

Quantifying the Risks

Businesses are subject to a number of hazards as a result of Microsoft’s end of support for Windows Server 2012. These include but are not limited to:

​Cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management are becoming increasingly complex today. Businesses must navigate a growing number of regulatory requirements and standards, including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), FedRAMP, HIPAA, the EU's GDPR rules, and many others. With each framework evolving and expanding, enterprises need to stay up-to-date and adopt those that are relevant to their operations.