4 strategic how-to guides for 2026 business planning

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Business planning in today's challenging and constantly evolving landscape can seem like an impossible task. Whether it's navigating economic uncertainty, adopting new technology, or fostering a more connected organization, finding practical solutions is key. We are here to help you tackle theses challenges with a series of "how-to" guides designed to support your plans so you can drive greater performance and impact.  

Together, we can do the impossible in 2026. 

Building a scalable data foundation for AI 

The world of Generative AI is changing how we work, but many companies are struggling to keep their data foundations up to speed. A strong, scalable, and responsible data foundation isn't just a technical requirement; it's the key to achieving what we call "Information Premium," where your data strategy creates significant, sustained value.  

Our guide shares how to build this foundation across six critical dimensions, from aligning business goals with data to navigating the ethical landscape of AI. Read it here: Building a scalable and responsible data foundation for Generative AI 

Optimizing performance with Managed Services

Businesses everywhere are facing pressure to do more with less. Economic uncertainty and rising talent costs can strain IT departments, making it hard to keep up with the speed of technological change. Managed services offer a strategic solution that goes beyond simple outsourcing.  

Our guide explains how this approach can provide cost efficiencies and free up your teams to focus on core business objectives, leveraging specialized expertise without the overhead. Read it here: How to use Managed Services to deliver cost efficiencies and improve business performance

Leveraging a Center of Excellence for your community 

Many organizations launch online communities with great initial excitement, only to see them stagnate. The misconception that a community can run itself after launch is a major reason for underperformance. A Center of Excellence (CoE) reframes community development as an adaptive journey, not a one-time project.  

Our guide shows how a CoE builds a robust, healthy, and continuously evolving online environment that becomes a vibrant, strategic asset. Read it here: Why a Center of Excellence is your Enterprise Community's long-term growth engine

Unlocking insights with AI data agents 

The sheer volume of data can be overwhelming, making it difficult to extract meaningful insights. Traditional analysis methods are often too slow and complex. Microsoft Fabric's intelligent data agents are a game-changer, transforming raw data into actionable intelligence.  

Our guide delves into how these agents work and how they can automate tasks, giving you the power to ask complex business questions and get precise answers effortlessly. Read it here: AI skills in Fabric: Unlocking insights through data agents 

Ready to put these strategies into action? We're here to help you get started.


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