Episodes

Monday Mar 16, 2015
Episode 79 - Scott Hoag
Monday Mar 16, 2015
Monday Mar 16, 2015
In this episode I speak with Scott Hoag about Microsoft Azure and how it integrates with Office 365. You get some insight into how Azure works, what it is and what it can be used for in a business. Scott will also give us some insights into how Azure compares to Amazon Web Services and how you can leverage Azure Active Directory. If you are looking to move your technology infrastructure to the cloud then this episode is for you.
CIAOPS free email SharePoint training – http://bit.ly/gs-spo
CIAOPS Azure course – http://www.ciaops.com/publications
Yammer learning path - https://support.office.com/en-AU/learn/office365-for-business/scenario-work-like-a-network
Creating a Single Sign On portal with Azure [VIDEO] - http://blog.ciaops.com/2015/03/creating-single-sign-on-portal-using.html
Enterprise mobility suite updates for partners - https://mspartner.microsoft.com/en/us/Blog/mpn/article/announcing-two-exciting-updates-for-partners-interested-in-enterprise-mobility-suite-ems

Monday Mar 09, 2015
Episode 78 - Boon Tee
Monday Mar 09, 2015
Monday Mar 09, 2015
In this episode I speak with Windows Server MVP Boon Tee about the options that a hybrid cloud strategy allows. We cover products like Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials, Office 365, Azure and how these can be combined to create a cost effective solution for SMB customers.
Boon Tee Blog - http://blog.powerbiz.net.au
http://blogs.office.com/2015/02/17/sign-page-branding-cloud-user-self-service-password-reset-office-365/
http://blogs.office.com/2015/02/20/extended-email-retention-deleted-items-office-365/
http://products.office.com/en-AU/mac/mac-preview
http://blog.ciaops.com/2015/02/office-365-branding-and-password-resets.html
CIAOPS free email SharePoint training – http://bit.ly/gs-spo
CIAOPS Azure course – http://www.ciaops.com/publications
CIAOPS blog post ASR
- http://blog.ciaops.com/2015/01/azure-site-recovery-no-longer-requires.html
http://www.microsoft.com/en-au/server-cloud/products/windows-server-2012-r2-essentials/
http://office365.com
https://products.office.com/en-us/business/compare-more-office-365-for-business-plans
http://blogs.technet.com/b/sbs/archive/2014/05/01/configuring-microsoft-azure-online-backup-on-windows-server-2012-r2-essentials.aspx
http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/hyper-v-recovery-manager-hypervsite/
http://www.microsoftvirtualacademy.com/ebooks#9780735697225

Monday Mar 02, 2015
Episode 77 - David Perks
Monday Mar 02, 2015
Monday Mar 02, 2015
In this episode I speak the CEO and founder, David Perks, of successful Australia cloud and software developer Within Reach Software. We learn how the new app model from Microsoft along with the migration of collaboration software like SharePoint to the cloud have provided David's business a huge opportunity to grow beyond Australia.

Monday Feb 23, 2015
Episode 76 - Tas Gray
Monday Feb 23, 2015
Monday Feb 23, 2015
Tas joins me again to discuss a curly Office 365 and SharePoint Online question - where should you save your document? A SharePoint Team Site or in OneDrive for Business?
Email – tas@axiomit.com.au
Twitter – http://twitter.com/tasgray
Google+ - https://plus.google.com/+TasGrayIT
LinkedIn - http://au.linkedin.com/in/tasgray/
Papers / Tools
Deploying Office 365 Desktop Apps from a USB drive - http://www.axiomit.com.au/speed-office-365-desktop-application-deployment/
I’ve developed a DNS Configuration tool for Office 365 which is hosted on Azure - https://tools.axiomit.com.au/

Monday Feb 16, 2015
Episode 75 - Angus Mansfield
Monday Feb 16, 2015
Monday Feb 16, 2015
In this episode I’m joined by old friend Angus Mansfield from XCentral to discuss the power of business relationship and the importance of partnerships to any organisation. Angus shares his experiences and insights into what makes a successful relationship and how to ensure that it works to the advantage of both parties. Importantly Angus shares with us how to successfully search out and develop partnerships that provide real benefits for you business.

Monday Feb 09, 2015
Episode 74 - Melanie Gass
Monday Feb 09, 2015
Monday Feb 09, 2015
In this episode I speak with experienced Office 365 implementer and presenter Melanie Gass. Melanie is also well known as the Microsoft Princess.

Monday Feb 02, 2015
Episode 73 - Mark O'Shea
Monday Feb 02, 2015
Monday Feb 02, 2015
I’m joined by an old friend, MVP Mark O’Shea, to talk reseller opportunities in the Microsoft cloud. We especially look at products like Azure and Intune. Mark gives us his experience and knowledge about really getting into Azure and how it can make a real difference to your business and your customers.

Monday Jan 26, 2015
Episode 72 - James Eling
Monday Jan 26, 2015
Monday Jan 26, 2015
James Eling returns to discuss one of the most important aspects of any organisation, its culture. James shares his insight and experience in developing a sustainable culture that ensures the right people are attracted and retained but it.

Monday Jan 19, 2015
Episode 71 - Ben Dampney
Monday Jan 19, 2015
Monday Jan 19, 2015
I this episode I speak with Ben Dampney from DigitIT about one of the biggest challenges in any business, attracting and retaining good staff.

Monday Jan 12, 2015
Episode 70 - James Eling
Monday Jan 12, 2015
Monday Jan 12, 2015
In this episode I am joined by the owner and managing director of Extreme Networks - James Eling, to talk about the state of play in the SMB IT space. James and I discuss the changes and challenges the cloud is bringing to the segment and the revolution it is especially forcing upon small IT resellers.