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Happy New Year! | WIDR Team sends holiday wishes!

A special bonus was released yesterday instead of the fifth episode of "When in Doubt, MFA." Enjoy the festive jingle-jangle of Art and Mairead reading a special poem a la?‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.

Our previous editor, Sara Courtemanche, worked with ChatGPT to craft the poem as a final handoff to our new editor, Nora Liu! Nora joins us from Hong Kong, and you can read more about her in the employee spotlight section below!

Where on Earth is Jeff? | He’s home for the holidays…

The voting period for the "Where on Earth is Jeff" guessing game, hosted within Queue's LinkedIn community, will temporarily pause during the holiday break as Jeff Goldstein enjoys time at home. We invite you to rejoin the excitement in the new year when we resume the game, picking up where we left off. Stay tuned for more opportunities to participate and try to pinpoint the whereabouts of the dynamic Jeff Goldstein.

An Active Advocate | Meet Janani Shivakumar…

Discover the inspiring story of Janani Shivakumar, an exceptional 18-year-old entrepreneur and student, in our latest blog post. Janani's remarkable commitment to community service and global social justice advocacy sets her apart as an outstanding individual. Her achievements and contributions reflect her entrepreneurial prowess and her dedication to making a positive impact. Learn more about Janani's journey and accomplishments by reading the full article on LinkedIn or our Website. We invite you to explore the insights into this impressive young leader.

Party Time! | Queue EMEA and AMER had their annual holiday parties…

Our AMER Queue Crew spent two days team building, attending a 70s-themed Shuffleboard night, a Broadway show, and indulging in oversized steaks. Despite glamorous moments, the exceptional team works hard, and we thank each member for year-round success. We want to mention special recognition to Rhonamae Ann Dizon-Gulatera, CPA, for traveling 9500 miles, and Richard Lederer, our top Salesperson of the year.

The following week, the EMEA Queue Crew gathered in London for their Christmas party, enjoying a candlelit dinner and meaningful conversations. The EMEA team celebrated successes with genuine connections, laughter, and a surprise appearance from Father Christmas (Jeff dressed in a beard).

Thanks to all who made the holiday parties possible, and we wish you happy holidays and a prosperous New Year filled with joy and success!

This Month's Featured Partner...

iDynamics Business Solutions | Commissions Structure Professionals

iDynamics Business Solutions is the global supplier of the reference app to manage Commissions in Business Central. With more than 250 customers globally and a wealth of accumulated experience, no matter how complex your commission’s structure is, iCommissions is the ideal solution if you want to streamline your company's entire commission management while saving time and eliminating errors.

• User-friendly system.
• Plug-and-play with no implementation costs.
• Customer-centric and seamless support.

Our Team Continues to Grow...

Nora Liu | Marketing Coordinator, APAC

Introducing Nora Xiaoning Liu, a bilingual marketing professional with extensive experience in marketing analysis, branding strategy, and media/ad performance. With four years of expertise, Nora is poised to significantly contribute to elevating APAC's marketing initiatives. Her diverse skill set makes her an asset to Queue.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Nora enjoys practicing yoga, engaging in healthy cooking, cycling, and embarking on road trips to explore her region. We are delighted to welcome Nora as our new Marketing Coordinator for the APAC region. Connect with her to discover the impactful contributions she will make to our team. Queue is thrilled to have her on board.

Read the Latest from Microsoft

Microsoft Sovereignty | Opening Doors for Government Innovation…

Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty is now globally available, addressing governments' compliance, security, and policy needs while leveraging the cloud for citizen value. With over 60 cloud regions, it offers robust cybersecurity and broad compliance coverage, enabling policies aligned with data residency requirements. The solution includes sovereign controls, landing zones for secure development, and Azure Confidential Computing for data safeguarding.

Supporting government digital transformation, it automates regulatory compliance and fosters innovation in the hyperscale cloud. New capabilities in preview, such as drift analysis tools and transparency logs, enhance the?solution, while collaboration with global entities underscores its effectiveness in facilitating innovation, compliance, and data sovereignty.

Azure Infrastructure | How startups will get involved…

This year marks a pivotal moment as AI integrates into our daily lives, reflecting years of research and innovation. Microsoft Copilot has transformed user experiences, enhancing productivity and efficiency across various tasks. Looking ahead to 2024, Microsoft is committed to advancing Copilot with features like GPT-4 Turbo for complex tasks and an updated DALL-E 3 model for higher-quality images.

New capabilities will further enhance its functionality, including Inline Compose, Multi-Modal with Search Grounding, Code Interpreter, and Deep Search. Collaborations with entities like the National Cyber Security Center and positive user surveys underscore Copilot's impact on industry and millions of lives.?Users can explore its capabilities through a curated list of inspired use cases across education, gaming, shopping, travel, culture & art, history, design, jobs, science, food, health, tech & software, work, writing, and images.