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Regular Microsoft Cloud information featuring Azure and Office365 with Microsoft MVP Robert Crane - A mix of current Microsoft cloud news, analysis and industry expert chat.
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Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Our last episode for 2019. Thanks for all your support. Before Brenton speaks with Patrick Gray from the Risky Business podcast, I share my thoughts on technology for 2020. Firstly, I give you my wishes for Microsoft 365 Business. Then, I highlight what I believe is the specific Microsoft Cloud tech you should be paying attention to in 2020. Finally, I talk about some general tech trends to pay attention to and break down for your business for the new year. let us know your thoughts for 2020 via our various feedback options.
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Monday Dec 23, 2019
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
I'm joined by Stephen Rose, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Microsoft 365, to speak about everything Microsoft 365. Stephen explains what the products is all about, how it can help businesses and the direction that the technology is taking off the back of many announcements from Ignite. Of course, Brenton is also here and we bring you up to date on all the latest Microsoft Cloud news before some of us head off for a Christmas break. Fear not! The episodes will continue even in the face of absenteeism. All the best to all our loyal listeners for the holidays season. We appreciate your support and look forward to providing you more information in 2020.
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Stephens' presentation from Ignite 2019 around adoption
Microsoft Teams now available on Linux
Microsoft Integrated Threat Protection
Campaign views in Office 365 ATP
Windows VM now support Azure AD authentication
Native support for WebAuthn and FIDO for iOS
Sunday Dec 15, 2019
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
In this episode I speak with Leigh Wood from Node IT in the UK about what attending the Microsoft worldwide partner conference known as Inspire. Leigh gives us some great insights, experiences and the benefits of attending. A great episode for Microsoft partners to listen in to and learn from Leigh. We have our usual Microsoft Cloud updates from Brenton and myself. Stay tuned, stay up to date and listen along. Let us know what you think of this episode.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2019
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Microsoft submissions to Cyber 2020 strategy
Outlook on the web is becoming a progressive web app
Security defaults provides key security for free
Azure Sentinel is a great add on
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
We are just past Halloween and it's time for something that seems to scare most people who administer Microsoft 365. PowerShell. However, to hold your hand while we dive deep we one of the best in business - Elliot Munro from GCITS - to guide you. Also, Brenton and I bring you all the latest news from the fire hose of Microsoft Ignite 2019, so much so that we'll have more next time. Holey moley, there lots in the episode, so lean back, listen in an enjoy.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2019
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Introducing the new Edge and Bing
Microsoft 365 Productivity score
Introducing Microsoft 365 Business voice to UK and Canada
What's new in Microsoft Teams from Ignite
Microsoft Endpoint Manager vision
Empower your people with Project Cortex
Check off your To-Do tasks in Teams
Security and Compliance announcements from Ignite
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
Thursday Oct 31, 2019
I talk to industry veteran and Microsoft MVP Tony Redmond about a variety of topics including Exchange Online, Teams, PowerShell as well as his fantastic Office 365 administration eBook offering. He shares lots of great insights on a variety of Microsoft offerings. Brenton and I also talk about news and updates in the Microsoft Cloud and get you ready for what we are potentially expecting from the upcoming Microsoft Ignite conference. Listen along and get ready for the tsunami from Microsoft Ignite.
This episode was recorded using Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2019
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Surface laptops are finally repairable
CIAOPS MS-101 online training course now available
New Microsoft partner CSP agreement
How to check user sign in history
Tamper protection in Microsoft Defender ATP
End user self service for Power Platform
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
Tuesday Oct 15, 2019
We are in the run up to Microsoft Ignite in November but there is still lots and lots of news, however before that we have an interview with Jason LeGuier from Hotline IT about communicating the value of Microsoft 365. Brenton speaks with Jason and teases out how to explain the benefits technology to the average small business and not get lost just in the tech. We also get an update from Brenton on his recent speaking gig at Cybercon in Melbourne.
This episode was recorded with Microsoft Teams and produced with Camtasia 2019
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Windows Virtual Desktop now generally available
Windows Virtual Desktop now available for Microsoft 365 Business Subscribers
Changes to blocked file types in Outlook on the web
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
In this episode I speak with Rohan Milne, Global CEO of Switch Connect who are a telephony provider focused on enabling voice with Microsoft Teams. Rohan gives the state of play in the Australian market as well as the opportunities, not only around voice in Team, but also around digital transformation across the whole Microsoft 365 suite. Listen along for some great insights and clarification on how to take advantage of this opportunity if you are an IT reseller.
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