Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 and other Cloud Musings.
Every so often, a partnership changes in ways that matter beyond the press release. The latest announcement from Microsoft and OpenAI is one of those moments. It’s not about hype or glossy headlines—it’s about how two organisations plan to work together for the next decade and what that means for the rest of us. When... Continue Reading →
In this week’s newsletter: a deep dive into the recent AWS and Microsoft cloud outages, what caused them, their ripple effects on businesses, and how (theoretically) to keep the lights on next time. As usual I also attempt to cover key Microsoft product updates (Azure, M365, Copilot) and a brief recap on our fortnightly (or... Continue Reading →
This week’s episode of Cloudy with a Chance of Insights was, as ever, a blend of tangents, tech news, and the occasional blast from the past. If you’re here for the pure Microsoft Cloud updates, feel free to skip the first five minutes—otherwise, settle in for a bit of real talk. A Tangent Worth Taking... Continue Reading →
If any of you are like me, you will have heard Microsoft making a lot of noise around something they are calling a frontier firm, and how they are transforming themselves into one. If you cut through the marketing noise, you find a clear spine running through it. AI becomes abundant and accessible, what Jared... Continue Reading →
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when three Microsoft Cloud nerds get together with a list of topics longer than a compliance audit, this week’s episode of Cloudy with a Chance of Insights is for you. I’ll admit, when David said he had “a bunch stacked up,” I didn’t expect to need a second cup... Continue Reading →
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