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Lantern is proud to welcome our newest team member Krishna Kumar to the Modern Work team in Calgary. With over 17 years of expertise in SharePoint, Microsoft 365 solutions, Krishna specializes in enterprise architecture, including content management, governance, and process automation. As a proven leader in digital transformation, he has successfully led large-scale migrations, modern workplace solutions, and developed technical strategies for the M365 platform. Outside of work, Krishna is passionate about football and carries a strong love for basketball. He enjoys traveling with his family and is always on the lookout for great food. Personal Mantra: Focus on making progress, not on being perfect. Push boundaries and aim to do better.

Are AI Agents ready to replace your repetitive and simple tasks? While most companies are just beginning to explore AI chatbots, innovative organizations are already moving to the next frontier: AI Agents that autonomously execute entire business processes. In our March newsletter, you'll discover: 🟡 The tangible business value of AI Agents with real examples like Microsoft Dragon Copilot (saving healthcare providers 5 minutes per patient) and Sales Chat Agent. 🟡 Practical deployment strategies including our 3-step framework for effectively implementing AI Agents in your organization. 🟡A glimpse into cutting-edge AI research and the next evolution of AI Agents in complex tasks. The future of work is being rewritten today. Start experimenting with AI Agents now to position your organization for success tomorrow. 🗞️Read the full newsletter to learn how.

Feeling overwhelmed with Microsoft Fabric adoption? Simplify your journey with our blog by Greg Galloway. Discover four key strategies to fast-track your success: 1️⃣Integrate Existing Power BI Models 2️⃣Implement Version Control with Azure DevOps or GitHub 3️⃣Utilize Fabric Mirroring for Performance Optimization 4️⃣Leverage Direct Lake Mode for Real-Time Analytics Get a clear roadmap for swift and effective integration. Link is in the comments! #MicrosoftFabric

How do you get more accurate answers from your data? In this Lantern Minute, Vishal Panchal shares how natural language queries and vector search make data exploration faster and more intuitive.

The AI Value Journey: Small Steps, Big Change Reflecting over the last 18 months of helping organizations successfully implement AI, we are constantly reminded of this simple truth: transformation happens one step at a time. The most successful AI implementations we've seen don't begin with massive overhauls. They start with targeted solutions to specific business challenges. Each seemingly small victory — automating a repetitive task, enhancing customer service responses, improving forecast accuracy — becomes a building block. Over time, these incremental wins compound: ▪️Teams develop AI literacy ▪️Data infrastructure improves ▪️Use cases expand ▪️Decision-making becomes more evidence-based Before you know it, what began as modest experiments transforms into significant competitive advantage. If your organization is starting its AI journey, resist the pressure to revolutionize everything at once. Instead, identify high-value, low-complexity opportunities within your overall strategy. Celebrate small wins. Build momentum.

How do you structure an effective workshop? In this Lantern Minute, Sara Richards shares tips on timing, breaks, and optimal group sizes for maximum engagement and creativity.

AI adoption isn’t about forcing change. It’s about forming habits. In this Lantern Minute, Christopher Nelson shares how small, intentional routines with Copilot can help teams reach the tipping point where AI becomes second nature.

Lantern is headed back to the Microsoft Fabric Conference in Las Vegas! Our team will be on the ground, diving into the latest in Microsoft Fabric—learning, networking, and exploring how to better help our clients harness the power of data. Planning to attend? Let’s connect! #MicrosoftFabric #FabricConference #fabcon

Feeling the pressure to integrate AI into your business strategy? In this Lantern Minute, DSE Brian Sturgeon explains why creating separate AI roadmaps isn’t the solution. Discover how overlaying AI strategies on existing roadmaps can help solve longstanding problems in new ways.

✨ At Lantern, our internal kudos channel is where teammates celebrate each other's greatness! Today, we're shining a spotlight on Vasco Pedro, Anna Boulchyi, and Wisam Fawzi, who have been recognized by Naz Fardhoshmand as her Dream Team. These inspiring colleagues create an environment where everyone can thrive and grow daily. Big thanks to Naz for highlighting what makes Lantern special - amazing people working together! 👏 #WeUnlocksMe #Kudos #Collaboration