Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 and other Cloud Musings.
Introduction: From AI Hype to Practical Enablement Over the past year, I’ve had countless conversations with clients and colleagues about the promise of Microsoft 365 Copilot. The excitement is real—but so are the challenges. How do we scale Copilot across departments with different needs? How do we manage costs without slowing innovation? And how do... Continue Reading →
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, staying ahead of threats requires constant innovation and adaptation. Microsoft has once again demonstrated its commitment to empowering security operations teams with the introduction of a groundbreaking update to its cloud-native Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform, Microsoft Sentinel. Announced in July 2025, the new Microsoft Sentinel data... Continue Reading →
This week’s entry for Reaching for the Cloud slightly differs from the usual content I publish. It is unrelated to security or cloud strategy/technology and is more focused on a personal challenge or journey. About a week or so ago, someone made (probably a flippant) comment, indicating that they expect me to attain all the... Continue Reading →
In this episode of 'Cloudy with a Chance of Insights', the hosts discuss various topics including the recent tech layoffs affecting Microsoft and other companies, the importance of community support during these times, and valuable resources for Azure solution design. They also explore new features in Windows Server 2025 and the implications of Sovereign Cloud... Continue Reading →
Brad Smith from Microsoft recently shared a blog post titled 'Microsoft's New European Digital Commitments (https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2025/04/30/european-digital-commitments/). This broad whitepaper covered a range of topics, including data centre expansion to provide scale for AI services and announcements around digital resiliency, security, encryption, and data and privacy commitments. However, two key points caught my attention: First, Microsoft... Continue Reading →
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