Frontier Firms: Bold Vision or Buzzword Bingo?

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 →

Cloudy with a Chance of Insights: Agents, Arc, and the Art of Staying Certified

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 →

AI, Genomes, and the Quiet Shift in Healthcare

Probably because I have been spending a lot of time in various hospitals over the last month or so, this article from the ever-reliable Microsoft Research team, really caught my attention. In collaboration with Drexel University and the Broad Institute, they’ve developed an AI assistant aimed at helping genetic professionals diagnose rare diseases. It’s not... Continue Reading →

Agentic AI: A Quiet Revolution in Cloud Migration

Let’s face it, cloud migration and app modernisation aren’t exactly the most glamorous parts of digital transformation. They’re necessary, often complex, and usually come with more spreadsheets than anyone would like to admit. But every so often, something genuinely useful comes along that’s worth paying attention to. Microsoft’s latest update to Azure brings agentic AI into the... Continue Reading →

Patch Tuesday and SMB, Entra App Management Policies, MacOS Vulnerability & UK Gov/MSFT’s £30bn Deal

In our latest episode of Cloudy with a Chance of Insights, Cyrus and I dive into a whirlwind of updates and insights from across the Microsoft ecosystem and beyond. From critical security patches to strategic government partnerships, this episode is packed with analysis, context, and a few predictions for the future of IT careers in the... Continue Reading →

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