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 →
The AI Plateau – Why Big Business Is Recalibrating Its AI Ambitions.
So, I came across an article earlier in the week from Computing, with the rather bold title of “Large firms sour on AI adoption”, and this got me to thinking, is this really the case and is it really that unexpected. Over the past few years, AI has been the at the forefront of most... Continue Reading →
Zero Trust, Intune Updates, Logic Apps on Rancher, and Global Cloud Deals: EP19 Recap
Welcome back to Cloudy with a Chance of Insights! In this episode, Cyrus, David, and I covered a wide range of updates across the Microsoft Cloud—everything from practical Zero Trust implementation, Intune’s August security updates, Logic Apps on Rancher, Azure Service Groups, Excel’s new Fabric One Lake integration, and even a major US government cloud deal.... Continue Reading →
Models, Optimisation, and Governance: Microsoft Cloud’s August Highlights
This week’s updates across Microsoft Cloud reflect a clear direction: deeper AI integration, stronger security, and scalable innovation. From Copilot’s expanding agent capabilities to Azure’s Agent Factory and Microsoft Research’s Dion optimizer, the pace of transformation is accelerating. I’ve curated the most impactful updates from Microsoft’s own blogs and documentation—and taken a deeper dive into... Continue Reading →
Cloud Security, AI Strategy, and the Case for Critical Thinking
It’s August, and while the Microsoft Cloud news cycle tends to slow down this time of year, the latest episode of Cloudy with a Chance of Insights proved that there’s still plenty to talk about. David, Cyrus, and I dove into a mix of technical updates, strategic pivots, and philosophical tangents—all centered around the evolving... Continue Reading →