DWEN Technology Hub
Technology is central to your business story – and your most powerful tool for scale.
Our DWEN Tech Hub connects you with the ideas, advisors, solutions and partners your business needs to thrive. Wherever your adventures in scale take you, we’re with you every step of the way.
In collaboration with Intel.
Watch focused sessions on how to make the right technology choices for your business.
Tech Talks
Grow and scale your business through technology designed to save time and money.
DWEN Deals
Are you curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) can help your small business grow and improve efficiency? This workshop, sponsored by Microsoft, is designed just for small business owners like you, focusing on straightforward, actionable ways to incorporate AI into your operations.
What is an AI PC?
What will your PC look like when it’s infused with AI? And what is the Intel advantage?
Recommended Reads
Use technology to fuel your funding
How to use your technology to create a compelling proposition for investors
The perpetual question for startup founders is: what are investors looking for? Technology can help you to tick all those boxes, and create a compelling investment pitch that will secure the investment – here’s how.
Getting your technology in shape for funding
Choosing the correct technology for your startup is essential if you’re looking to grow. To keep ahead of the curve, you’ll need to adopt solutions that can handle growth and keep your startup running smoothly. Flexibility and ease of access are vital, so it’s important to get things right.
Five tech investments you should make before raising startup funding
If you’re seeking funding soon, potential investors will want to see that you’ve taken steps to streamline your processes, improve your efficiency and create a secure digital environment. A great product or service can only flourish if you’ve got a robust framework that encourages innovation and helps you stay ahead of the curve.
Security and Performance Drive AI PC Adoption
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Four key cyber security trends and risks for small businesses in 2024
In recent years, we’ve seen technology advance rapidly in a number of areas. Developments in automation and artificial intelligence have been hugely beneficial for businesses, helping to save time and streamline processes like marketing.
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Simple, cost-effective ways to upskill your team on cyber security
With the risk of cyber attacks and data breaches increasing, it’s important that business owners take the time to protect their business. One place to start is by strengthening a common weak link in cyber security strategies – your team.
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Stop advanced endpoint attacks with coordinated hardware and software protections
Dell, Intel and CrowdStrike have co-engineered threat detection and response capabilities that combine the power of Dell Trusted Devices, the industry’s most secure commercial PCs4, with Intel’s silicon capabilities and CrowdStrike’s industry-leading endpoint security and XDR platform. Working together, these form a unique comprehensive, integrated endpoint security solution for your business which extends beyond software-only security.
Presented by Intel
Save Costs and Drive Efficiency with Next-Generatrion AI on the Frontline with Microsoft Teams
Frontline workers are the backbone of the global workforce and often the first to interact with customers and manage on-the-ground operations. But due to labor shortages and disjointed systems, it can be difficult for these essential workers to focus on the work that really matters. Manual processes, gaps in information, and device overload bog down operational efficiency and hurt the customer service quality while also causing burnout and retention issues on the frontline. According to the data released from the recent Work Trend Index, one in two frontline workers cite being burned out in their job, and 45 percent note they are likely to consider changing employers in the next year
Presented by Microsoft
3 Critical Tips to Protect Against Modern Cyber Attacks
Learn about how you can protect your small or midsize business from cybercriminals.
Presented by Intel.
Five tech investments you should make before raising startup funding
If you’re seeking funding soon, potential investors will want to see that you’ve taken steps to streamline your processes, improve your efficiency and create a secure digital environment. A great product or service can only flourish if you’ve got a robust framework that encourages innovation and helps you stay ahead of the curve.
Five ways to keep up to date with the latest technology this year
With new and exciting technology around every corner, it’s only natural that founders want to take advantage of the latest tools – but it can be a struggle to keep up. From expanding your network to connecting with thought leaders, here are five easy ways you can keep up to date with the latest technology in 2024.
How to streamline your startup as you scale
With 2024 just around the corner, chances are your attention has already turned to your goals and ambitions for the new year – including the potential to scale your startup.
2023 has been a groundbreaking year for technology, with advances in Generative AI, automation, robotics and computing systems transforming the way we live and work.
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How to streamline your startup as you scale
With 2024 just around the corner, chances are your attention has already turned to your goals and ambitions for the new year – including the potential to scale your startup.
How to Use Technology to Fuel Business Growth
Excel spreadsheets and to-do lists have their place in any business. But, when your startup starts to grow, you’ll need to find ways to streamline processes, connect your team, and keep your data secure.
Five steps to get value for money with new technology
Choosing new technology can be daunting, especially if you’re a startup founder with limited time and budget. Luckily, there are some useful steps you can take to ensure you get value for money from your technology.
What is a GPU? Graphics Processing Units Defined
Graphics processing technology has evolved to deliver unique benefits in the world of computing. The latest graphics processing units (GPUs) unlock new possibilities in gaming, content creation, machine learning, and more.
Microsoft 365 innovations across AI, payments, and collaboration tools help small and medium businesses grow.
Small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the United States continue to be the backbone of the economy, accounting for 99 percent of all businesses and employing more than 60 million workers—nearly half of the US workforce. From the rise of remote work to the emergence of AI, SMBs are poised to benefit greatly from a new generation of technology to help grow and scale businesses.
Microsoft Teams Premium: Cut costs and add AI-powered productivity.
As we face economic uncertainties and changes to work patterns, organizations are searching for ways to optimize IT investments and re-energize employees to achieve business results. Now—more than ever—organizations need solutions to adapt to change, improve productivity, and reduce costs. Fortunately, modern tools powered by AI hold the promise to boost individual, team, and organizational-level productivity and fundamentally change how we work.
Introducing a big update to Windows 11 making the everyday easier including bringing the new AI-powered Bing to the taskbar.
It’s an exciting time in technology, not just for women entrepreneurs but for the world. The Windows PC has never been more relevant in our daily lives, and this is increasingly the case as we approach the next wave of computing led by the mass adoption of AI. Today’s major update to Microsoft’s Windows 11, meets this new age of AI and reinvents and improves the way people get things done on their PCs.
Better Narratives. Better Podcasts.
How Dell Technologies Enabled WYN Studio to Tap into Their Creative Best
As an organization that began operations just before the pandemic, WYN Studio found itself in a lurch trying to meet the requirements of the new world in just a few months. This is where Dell Technologies came into the picture. By providing the right systems, Dell enabled the organization to maximize team productivity and implement effective collaboration.
Presented by Dell Technologies.
Dell Financial Services: Cash Flow Solution for Small Businesses
There’s little doubt that the pandemic caused major hardship for many small businesses (businesses with 1-99 employees). But, as we begin to put the pandemic behind us, small businesses are starting to feel more confident about their prospects:
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Six ways to use technology to build a more sustainable business
Implementing sustainable practices and policies can help businesses to operate more efficiently, reduce costs and win new customers.
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How sustainable initiatives can help future-proof your startup
As leaders seek to build sustainability into the fabric of their business, they add long-term value to customers, employees and potential investors. Here’s how prioritizing sustainability will set your business up for long-term success.
Can the PC Industry be More Sustainable? Innovating for the Future
Sustainable compute means thinking about sustainability at every stage of the PC lifecycle. This includes the manufacturing, operation, and end-of-life stages—especially end-of-life. When a PC reaches its end of use for a user, there are many sustainable options to prolong the PC’s usefulness such as recycling, refurbishing, and waterfalling.
Presented by Intel
Can the PC Industry be More Sustainable? Innovating for the Future
Sustainable compute means thinking about sustainability at every stage of the PC lifecycle. This includes the manufacturing, operation, and end-of-life stages—especially end-of-life. When a PC reaches its end of use for a user, there are many sustainable options to prolong the PC’s usefulness such as recycling, refurbishing, and waterfalling.
Presented by Intel
Where are you in your AI journey?
In today’s fast-paced environment, organizations cannot afford to delay decisions when it comes to investing in AI technology. Use this decision tree to keep your AI strategies and solutions at the forefront of innovation.
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How to use GenAI to drive innovative thinking and gain a competitive edge
While most startups are using Generative AI as a time-saving tool, don’t ignore its potential to enhance creativity and support innovative thinking.
Why startups need to prioritize GenAI use cases to drive long-term growth
To effectively implement GenAI into your startup, you need a considered strategy where you test individual uses, measure their impact and refine processes as a result.
Announcing Microsoft Copilot, your everyday AI companion
We are entering a new era of AI, one that is fundamentally changing how we relate to and benefit from technology. With the convergence of chat interfaces and large language models you can now ask for what you want in natural language and the technology is smart enough to answer, create it or take action. At Microsoft, we think about this as having a copilot to help navigate any task. We have been building AI-powered copilots into our most used and loved products – making coding more efficient with GitHub, transforming productivity at work with Microsoft 365, redefining search with Bing and Edge and delivering contextual value that works across your apps and PC with Windows.
How to beat self doubt and build your confidence with new technology
Finding and implementing new technology can be a stressful experience for founders. It’s often a big investment, with a lot of pressure for it to succeed. The good news is that there are simple ways you can build up confidence and get reassurance you’re making the right decision.
Five ways for startup founders to save time with AI
2023 was the breakthrough year for artificial intelligence (AI). It’s gone from a talking point for technology firms to a publicly accessible tool that anyone can use.
Checklist: Getting your technology in shape for funding
Checklist: Building a data culture for more intelligent decision making
Checklist: Building a thriving business with compliance in mind
Checklist: Creating more equitable hiring processes for your startup
Checklist: What to consider before adopting multi-cloud
Checklist: Adding value to your startup pitch with sustainability
Checklist: Creating a targeted GenAI strategy
Checklist: Empower your employees to innovate
Checklist: A stress-free approach to implementing new technology
Checklist: Get Streamlined: How to get time back in your business
Checklist: Quick steps for building your digital confidence as a founder
Checklist: How to build a cyber-secure culture on a budget
Checklist: Researching the Best Technology for Your Startup
How to use rich data insights to scale up your business
Data is one of your most valuable assets, and the foundation of every successful startup growth strategy – but only 26% of IT decision makers told us that all their innovation efforts are based on data. Here’s how you can utilize data at the edge to scale up, stay agile and unlock innovation.
For better startup innovation, close the gap between people and data
Technology is central to innovation, but too much distance between your employees and company data can disrupt decision making and slow your business down.
Innovation and regulation: The perfect mix for a high-growth startup
For startups working in heavily regulated industries like healthcare, finance or energy, it’s challenging to move quickly. You need a deep understanding of current regulations to make sure you’re compliant, and be able to keep a close eye on draft bills from lawmakers to prepare for future changes.
Why compliance can be a surprising asset for startup growth
Regulatory violations don’t just incur significant penalties – they also result in business interruption, damage to the brand, and countless other impacts. But compliance is about more than just doing the right thing and avoiding legal consequences: in today’s complex geopolitical and regulatory climate, it’s also a business imperative.
How to use human-machine partnerships to build stronger startup teams
The first few hires are vital for small businesses. You need to find people who are not only talented and reliable but will help you build the right culture as your business grows.
Three ways startups can lay the groundwork for the digital future
Digital technology is already essential to most workplaces – and it’s set to become even more so. As we move into the future, today’s emerging tech will have matured and become integrated into our personal and professional lives in the way laptops did in the late 2000s.
Four reasons why startups should be using multiple cloud services
Businesses have long been able to access enhanced flexibility and advanced software through cloud computing. So what if you could use more than one cloud to reap even greater benefits?
The power of multi-cloud to enhance startup innovation and resilience
The most forward-thinking startups are adopting multiple clouds to make their business more innovative. Learn how to transform the way you work.
Simple but powerful ways to make your startup more innovative
Innovation is a word business owners hear everywhere, and for good reason. Innovation drives businesses forward, enabling their growth and helping them to weather challenging times.
Want to attract talent to your startup? Celebrate innovation
Innovation is often seen as a side project for startups that only occurs during periods of down time. But in today’s fast-paced business environment, a strong innovation culture is key to attracting top talent and staying competitive.
How to successfully roll out new technology in your startup
As your startup grows, there’s a good chance you’ll need to change up your technology and implement new tools. Technology can help you save time, get organized and streamline operations, but it can also help to facilitate further growth.
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