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The Data Center Boom: Five Trends Engineering Firms Need to Know The data center market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by artificial intelligence adoption and changing infrastructure demands. For ACEC member firms, this represents both a substantial business opportunity and a chance to shape critical national infrastructure. ACEC's latest Market Intelligence Brief reveals a market poised to reach $62 billion in design and construction spending by 2029, with implications that extend far beyond traditional data center engineering. The launch of ChatGPT in 2022 marked an inflection point. What began as voice assistants has evolved into sophisticated language learning models that consume dramatically more energy. A standard AI query uses about 0.012 kilowatt-hours, while generating a single high-quality image requires 2.0 kWh—roughly 20 times the daily consumption of a standard LED lightbulb. As weekly ChatGPT users surged from 100 million to 700 million between November 2023 and August 2025, the infrastructure implications became impossible to ignore. AI-driven data center power demand, which stood at just 4 gigawatts in 2024, is projected to reach 123 gigawatts by 2035. Even more striking: 70 percent of data center power demand will be driven by AI workloads. This explosive growth requires engineering solutions at unprecedented scale, from power distribution and backup systems to advanced cooling technologies and grid integration strategies. Public perception about data center water consumption often overlooks important nuances in cooling technology. While mechanical cooling systems have historically consumed significant water resources, newer approaches could dramatically reduce water use. Free air cooling, closed-loop systems, and liquid immersion technologies offer low-water use alternatives, with some methods reducing freshwater consumption by 70 percent or more compared to traditional systems. As Thom Jackson, mechanical engineer and partner at Dunham Engineering, notes: "Most data centers utilize closed loop cooling systems requiring no makeup water and minimal maintenance." The "big four" hyperscale operators—Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Meta—have all committed to becoming water-positive by 2030, replenishing more water than they consume. These commitments are driving innovation in cooling system design and creating opportunities for engineering firms with expertise in sustainable mechanical systems. The days of one-size-fits-all data centers are over. Latency requirements, scalability needs, and proximity to end users are accelerating adoption of diverse building types. Edge data centers bring computing closer to users for real-time applications like IoT and 5G. Hyperscale facilities support massive cloud and AI workloads with 100,000-plus servers. Colocation models enable scalable shared environments for enterprises, while modular designs—prefabricated with integrated power and cooling—offer rapid, cost-effective deployment. Each model presents distinct engineering challenges and opportunities, from specialized HVAC systems and high floor-to-ceiling ratios for hyperscale facilities to distributed infrastructure planning for edge networks. Two emerging trends deserve particular attention. First, the Department of Energy has selected four federal sites to host AI data centers paired with clean energy generation, including small modular reactors (SMRs). The Nuclear Regulatory Commission anticipates at least 25 SMR license applications by 2029, signaling strong demand for nuclear co-location expertise. Second, developers are increasingly exploring adaptive reuse of underutilized office spaces, Brownfield sites, and historical buildings. These locations offer existing utility infrastructure that can reduce construction time and costs, making them attractive alternatives despite some design constraints. Recent federal policy changes are streamlining data center deployment. Executive Order 14318 directs agencies to accelerate environmental reviews and permitting, while revisions to New Source Review under the Clean Air Act could allow construction to begin before air permits are issued. ACEC recently formed the Data Center Task Force to advocate for policies that balance speed, affordability, and national security in data center development, complimenting EO 14318. For engineering firms, site selection expertise has become increasingly valuable. Success hinges on sales and use tax exemptions, existing power and fiber connectivity, effective community engagement, and thorough environmental risk assessment. AI-driven planning tools like UrbanFootprint and ESRI ArcGIS are helping developers evaluate site suitability, identifying opportunities for firms. The data center market offers engineering firms a chance to lead in sustainable design, infrastructure innovation, and strategic planning at a moment when digital infrastructure has become as critical as traditional utilities.  

Microsoft has launched Agent 365, a management platform designed for overseeing AI agents within enterprise environments. This platform, now available in early access, includes features such as the Microsoft Entra Registry for managing agent identities, risk-based access policies, and performance measurement tools. The introduction of Agent 365 signifies a shift towards integrating AI agents into standard business operations, allowing organizations to manage both Microsoft-built and third-party AI agents in a unified system. This development is part of a broader trend where AI governance and customer expectations are becoming increasingly critical for Managed Service Providers (MSPs).In conjunction with the launch of Agent 365, Microsoft has formed strategic partnerships with NVIDIA and Anthropic to enhance access to Anthropic's Cloud AI model, which will be scaled on Microsoft Azure. Anthropic has committed to purchasing $30 billion in Azure compute capacity, indicating a significant investment in cloud infrastructure. This partnership will allow Microsoft Foundry customers to access various versions of Anthropic's AI models, further solidifying Microsoft's position in the AI landscape. The implications of these partnerships extend to the operational costs and strategies of organizations that rely on AI, as the control of compute resources becomes a central factor in AI deployment.Additional announcements from Microsoft Ignite include new AI capabilities for Windows 11 and enhancements to Office applications, which will introduce free AI features aimed at improving user productivity. Vendors such as NinjaOne, Pax8, and Nerdio have also announced integrations and initiatives to align with Microsoft's evolving ecosystem, focusing on improving visibility, compliance, and modernization of virtual desktop infrastructure. These developments reflect a concerted effort by various companies to integrate more deeply into Microsoft's cloud and AI frameworks.For MSPs and IT service leaders, these advancements underscore the necessity of adapting to a rapidly changing technological landscape. The introduction of AI agents and the associated governance requirements will demand that MSPs develop frameworks for managing AI behavior and expectations. As AI features become standard in widely used applications, MSPs will need to address client expectations regarding AI functionality and reliability. The consolidation of media narratives around cybersecurity also highlights the importance of maintaining a balanced perspective on technology strategy, ensuring that MSPs focus on comprehensive solutions that address a range of client needs beyond just security. Three things to know today 00:00 Microsoft Signals Shift to an “Agentic OS” as Microsoft Deepens Anthropic Partnership and Expands AI Across Windows and Microsoft 36507:29 Ignite Highlights Vendor Rush Into Microsoft's Orbit, Raising Questions About MSP Differentiation and Over-Standardization11:57 CyberRisk Alliance Buys ChannelPro — and Shifts the MSP Storyline Toward Security This is the Business of Tech.     Supported by:  https://getflexpoint.com/msp-radio/https://cometbackup.com/?utm_source=mspradio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsorship

The dream of every small-to-medium business is to harness one's success and turn it into sustainable growth – expanding operations, hiring more workers, and delivering more value to a wider customer base.But achieving this in the modern enterprise environment requires as much focus on IT strategy as business strategy. Without the right approach to cloud, technology, and cybersecurity, businesses will struggle to scale past a point. Camp Australia knows this better than most. When the leading provider of Outside School Hours Care in Australia came to the conclusion that its decades-old IT and cloud processes were holding it back from unlocking its full scalability, it partnered with SoftwareOne to migrate to Microsoft Azure and adopt the benefits of a unified cloud environment.How did SoftwareOne help Camp Australia achieve these goals? And what are the key lessons to be taken away from this successful transformation project?In this episode, in association with Hyland, we're speaking to Justin Itin, Sales Lead at SoftwareOne and Peter Lane, CTO at Camp Australia, to explore Camp Australia's digital transformation project and how SoftwareOne helped facilitate it.Read more:Find out more about SoftwareOneFind out more about Camp Australia

In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I take a look at how Oracle's bold multicloud partnerships — with Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud.Highlights00:15 — One of the ways in which Oracle has been distinguishing itself is not just with its new technology, but with interesting go-to-market approaches. Now, Ellison recently said that while Oracle's multicloud business, where its three competitors, Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud, all offer the Oracle Database to their customers, that revenue was up over 1,500%.01:11 — He said so far, almost all of that growth has been generated by the Microsoft partnership because it was the first to come on board. Ellison believes that as the AWS partnership and Google get up to speed — and they get all the infrastructure set up to support that — you'd think that's going to drive a new round of growth for the Oracle Database business.02:12 — Can the Oracle Database hit $20 billion in revenue in five years? Ellison seemed bullish on that. One reason is the new Oracle AI Database, purpose-built for the AI Revolution. Second is these multicloud partnerships. There's such a demand among customers who have wanted the Oracle Database but have felt trapped using Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.03:15 — The AI reasoning, which Ellison was calling it, also known as inferencing, is something a lot of companies are going to be doing when they take these new tools and say, “How do I suit this for my retail company or my clothing company or my trucking company?” That's where, Ellison said, everybody's going to want to do this. He sees massive demand for it.04:32 — In a full-length article that I have today on CloudWars.com, I offer four specific points on why this approach that Ellison led with Oracle — and that the others fully agreed to — is so important. It's a great trend moving forward in the direction of more capability, more choice, more power in the hands of customers here in the buyer-seller equation. Visit Cloud Wars for more.

Every night, IT professionals across the country go home and cry. They work until 10PM unpaid. They become "the guy" their entire organization depends on. They stay in toxic jobs because they feel guilty, or because people are counting on them, or because they simply can't imagine leaving.In this episode of The Catalyst by Softchoice, we follow two IT professionals through their burnout journeys. Sean stayed at a behavioral health nonprofit for years, supporting 1500 users with just two techs and management that thought IT "just helps people log in." He rebuilt the entire infrastructure while crying himself to sleep at night, driven by mission and what clinical psychologist Dr. Rick Ginsberg calls "responsibility handcuffs."John worked at a Manhattan company where he felt so grateful for his salary that he stayed through years of abuse and lies. He'd sit at his desk until 9 or 10PM—not because of emergencies, but because he had no energy left to stand up.One stayed and rebuilt his broken department into a world-class operation. The other escaped to his dream job doing Linux work. Both had to heal from trauma. And according to Business Insider, 57% of IT workers report the same burnout they experienced.Through their stories and expert analysis from Dr. Rick Ginsberg, we explore why burnout has become epidemic in IT, what the warning signs are, and—most importantly—what can actually be done about it.Key Takeaways:Why IT professionals are particularly vulnerable to "responsibility handcuffs"The difference between staying to rebuild and knowing when to leaveHow gratitude can become a trap that keeps you in toxic environmentsWhat managers need to do differently to prevent team burnoutWhy 76% of IT workers say job stress is getting worse every year------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by Softchoice Cloud Lifecycle Services Plus for Microsoft Azure. Get control of your Azure subscriptions, optimize your cloud spend, and access the technical support you actually need when you need it. Visit softchoice.com/azurecls to learn more.The Catalyst by Softchoice is the podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of humans and technology.

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When Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure crashed, half a billion dollars vanished overnight. In this episode, David Mauro, Dr. Sergio Sanchez, and Zack Moscow uncover the ethics surrounding AI and the need for tech awareness, highlighting the importance of digital detox in maintaining a healthy balance.We break down: 

La inteligencia artificial y las grandes compañías tecnológicas continúan siendo el motor principal detrás del crecimiento de Wall Street. Las colaboraciones estratégicas entre los gigantes del sector de la IA están impulsando los índices bursátiles y generando rentabilidades destacadas. La alianza más reciente que ha captado la atención del mercado es la de OpenAI y Amazon, ya que la empresa dirigida por Sam Altman empezará a utilizar la infraestructura de Amazon Web Services (AWS). Este anuncio provocó que las acciones de Amazon subieran un 4% en la última jornada y acumulen un incremento del 14% en solo dos días, alcanzando así niveles récord. Al mismo tiempo, se intensifican los rumores sobre una posible salida a Bolsa de OpenAI, impulsada por la necesidad de financiación derivada de sus costosos acuerdos. La operación entre ambas compañías, valorada en 38.000 millones de dólares, se desarrollará en dos etapas. En la primera, OpenAI aprovechará la infraestructura actual de AWS, mientras que en la segunda fase, Amazon construirá instalaciones adicionales específicamente diseñadas para la empresa de Altman. Además, OpenAI podrá acceder a los potentes procesadores gráficos de Nvidia, reforzando su capacidad de cómputo y consolidando la confianza en la nube de Amazon, que el pasado viernes experimentó un notable repunte bursátil. Este movimiento permite a Amazon reducir la brecha con sus competidores directos, Microsoft Azure y Google Cloud, en la batalla por el liderazgo del sector. Sin embargo, el volumen de inversión y los altos niveles de deuda en las tecnológicas han despertado temores sobre una posible burbuja financiera. Solo Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, Meta y Alphabet acumulan alrededor de 457.000 millones de dólares en deuda, mientras que OpenAI mantiene compromisos valorados en 1,4 billones. A pesar de las advertencias, varios analistas sostienen que el negocio de estas empresas sigue mostrando una gran fortaleza. Este nuevo acuerdo, además, marca una creciente distancia entre OpenAI y Microsoft. Aunque la firma de Redmond anunció recientemente una inversión adicional de 250.000 millones en Azure, su exclusividad con OpenAI terminó en enero, permitiendo a la desarrolladora de ChatGPT negociar libremente con otros proveedores de nube.

On this episode of The Six Five Pod, hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman discuss the tech news stories that made headlines this week. The handpicked topics for this week are:   Key Takeaways from NVIDIA GTC and Infrastructure Build-Out: Jensen Huang's keynote delivery. Nvidia's co-architecture approach to power systems, water systems, and manufacturing. Partnerships with Vertiv, Siemens, and GE Vernova for infrastructure development. Key partnership announcements from NVIDIA to build seven supercomputers, competing with AMD's dominance.   OpenAI and Microsoft Partnership Restructuring: Microsoft's $12-13 billion investment for 50/50 partnership structure. Renegotiation allowing OpenAI conversion to a for-profit entity. Microsoft's potential 27% ownership stake valued at approximately $270 billion. Sam Altman's equity position and IPO preparation for a potential trillion-dollar valuation.   Qualcomm's AI Chip Launch: AI 200 and AI 250 announcement driving 20% stock price surge. Strong Wall Street reaction despite limited technical details available. Credible entry into the data center market with scale-up methodology. 2027 timeline for scale-up technologies, including NVLink adoption.   DOE Supercomputer Partnerships: AMD's billion-dollar partnership for two additional supercomputers. Continued dominance in high-performance computing with 64-bit precision. U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright's recent recognition from both NVIDIA's Jensen Huang and AMD's Lisa Su. Highlights of government investments towards winning science across multiple domains.   AWS Anthropic Trainium Partnership: A one-million Trainium chips commitment from Anthropic. Validation of AWS's custom silicon strategy. Recognition that all available chips are selling in the current market. Multi-generation improvement trajectory similar to Google's TPU.   Google Public Sector Event Highlights: Google's military and government sector transformation under Google Cloud CEO, Thomas Kurian. Impressive Gemini for Government agent demonstrations. Seven-minute agent creation showcasing platform capabilities. On-premise GDC deployment with Lockheed Martin for air-gapped AI.   Government Stakes Debate: Discussion of AI, quantum, rare earth minerals, and chip manufacturing.   Federal Reserve Rate Cut: Fed Chairman Powell's extensive data center commentary.   OpenAI Valuation: A trillion-dollar IPO valuation deemed "completely bonkers."   ServiceNow Earnings, Alphabet/Google Earnings, Meta Earnings: Unpacking tech's earnings season.   Microsoft Azure: 40% Azure growth with $400 billion booked business. For a deeper dive into each topic, please click on the links above. Be sure to subscribe to The Six Five Pod so you never miss an episode.

En el programa número 2777 de RadioGeek, aborde varios temas tecnológicos destacados de la semana. El punto más relevante fue la caída de servicios en la nube de grandes compañías como Microsoft (Azure), Google y Amazon, y ofrece consejos de redundancia. Otros tópicos importantes incluyen el avance de la Inteligencia Artificial, especialmente en relación con la próxima versión de Siri de Apple y la tendencia de los influencers virtuales no humanos. Además, se discuten noticias sobre hardware y software, como una actualización de Nova Launcher, problemas de batería reportados en un Samsung S25 Plus, y la polémica en torno a los routers TP-Link en Estados Unidos. Finalmente, también menciono un comentario irónico del CEO de Samsung sobre la prevalencia de iPhones en un evento de tecnología en Corea del Sur. Los influencers del futuro no serán humanos, y la inteligencia artificial ya lo tiene todo planeado https://es.gizmodo.com/los-influencers-del-futuro-no-seran-humanos-y-la-inteligencia-artificial-ya-lo-tiene-todo-planeado-2000197650 Jay Y. Lee, de Samsung, pregunta en pleno evento: "¿Por qué hay tantos iPhones aquí?" https://x.com/Jukanlosreve/status/1983884919488311346? Google Fotos - Más formas de dar vida a tus fotos https://9to5google.com/2025/10/31/google-photos-video-templates/ Tim Cook dice que la nueva Siri sigue en marcha https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/10/30/apple-intelligence-enhanced-siri-is-on-track-for-a-2026-debut Nova Launcher recibe una nueva actualización sorpresa que no se suponía que fuera https://www.androidauthority.com/nova-launcher-update-3611853/ ¿Vuelve el Note 7? Investigan explosión de un Galaxy S25 Plus https://infosertecla.com/2025/10/29/vuelve-el-note-7-investigan-explosion-de-un-galaxy-s25-plus/ Anuncio Importante – WhatsApp blinda los backups con la huella https://infosertecla.com/2025/10/30/anuncio-importante-whatsapp-blinda-los-backups-con-la-huella/ EE. UU. se acerca a prohibir routers TP-Link por seguridad nacional https://infosertecla.com/2025/10/30/ee-uu-se-acerca-a-prohibir-routers-tp-link-por-seguridad-nacional/ ESPERAMOS TUS COMENTARIOS...

In this week's episode, Jon Westfall and I kicked things off by discussing "falling back" for Daylight Saving Time and reminiscing about dealing with dark mornings. We then moved on to some podcast milestones. I realized that MobileViews is about to turn 18, with the first episode dating back to November 26, 2008 . We also noted that Jon's 12th anniversary on the show is coming up in December. This got us talking about the early days of podcasting. I recalled listening to pioneers like Adam Curry (the "Podfather") and Adam Christiansen ("The Mac Cast") , and how I was amazed they could produce so much content solo . We contrasted that with today's landscape, which seems dominated by celebrity-hosted shows, and I made sure to thank Jon, as I'm certain the podcast would have ended years ago without him. We discussed the recently released free Affinity all-in-one creative suite for MacOS, which both Jon and I had previously purchased, becoming a free all-in-one app on the Mac following its acquisition by Canva. We also chatted about the recent Microsoft Azure outage , which briefly gave me trouble accessing a file on OneDrive , and shared a laugh about how "it's always DNS". On the AI front, I shared a song I generated with Suno AI called "DNS Blues" and we discussed the news of an AI artist, Xenia Monet, debuting on the Billboard charts. Jon shared his own impressive AI project: in about 30 minutes, he used ChatGPT to build a Python-based Discord bot that can serve up Disney trivia, psychology questions, or bad jokes pulled from his 12-year spreadsheet archive.

Why is Amazon laying off 14,000 people during a massive AI boom? Todd and John analyze the Seattle tech paradox, digging into Andy Jassy's 'startup' reasoning and debating whether the AI frenzy is a bubble. Then, they take on the Cascadia high-speed rail: a necessary connector or a misguided project? Related headlines from the week Amazon layoffs Amazon confirms 14,000 job cuts, says push for ‘efficiency gains’ will continue into 2026 A tale of two Seattles in the age of AI: Harsh realities and new hope for the tech community Filing: Amazon cuts more than 2,300 jobs in Washington state as part of broader layoffs Amazon layoffs hit software engineers hardest in Washington Amazon layoffs reaction: ‘Thought I was a top performer but guess I’m expendable’ Amazon CEO says massive corporate layoffs were about agility — not AI or cost-cutting Amazon earnings Amazon stock soars 11% after topping Q3 estimates with $180B in revenue, $21B in profits Amazon’s Anthropic investment boosts its quarterly profits by $9.5B ‘Big Beautiful’ tax benefit: Amazon and other tech giants reap the rewards of new law, for now Microsoft Azure, earnings and OpenAI Microsoft’s Azure reports cloud outage, disrupting global customers including Alaska Airlines Microsoft beats expectations, reports nearly $35B in Q1 capital spending amid Azure outage Microsoft gets 27% stake in OpenAI, and a $250B Azure commitment Seattle-Portland-Vancouver Slowly but surely, high-speed rail backers believe Cascadia mega-project will become a reality Cascadia’s AI paradox: A world-leading opportunity threatened by rising costs and a talent crunch The ‘enormous barrier’ that threatens economic growth in the Pacific Northwest Beta’s unique electric airplane flies into Seattle to wow state officials and aviation experts With GeekWire co-founders John Cook and Todd BishopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Halloween edition of Why We Vote, CannCon and Ashe in America welcome special guest Jessica Pollema, president of South Dakota Canvassing, for one of the most explosive deep dives into election infrastructure yet. Jessica breaks down how a small South Dakota tech company called BPro evolved into NO Inc., which later became Liberty Vote, now tied to Dominion Voting. She reveals how this system, built with state and federal funds, quietly spread to other states through sole-source contracts, questionable “free” source code deals, and Microsoft Azure cloud integration. The discussion uncovers a tangled web of cyber vulnerabilities, legal cover-ups, and political collusion, from rigged voter roll access to ERIC connectivity. Ashe and CannCon dig into how local citizens fought back through legislation and hand-count petitions, only to face coordinated lawfare from establishment players. With subpoenas now flying in South Dakota, Jessica shares breaking news that could finally expose the truth behind America's digital election systems.

En la edición de hoy de nuestro Radar Empresarial, destaca el notable repunte de Amazon en las operaciones posteriores al cierre del mercado. La compañía tecnológica sorprendió al publicar unos resultados financieros superiores a las previsiones, lo que generó una respuesta muy positiva entre los inversores. Sus acciones se dispararon un 13 % en el mercado after hours, impulsadas por un sólido desempeño en el tercer trimestre, especialmente gracias a los avances en su negocio de inteligencia artificial. Amazon logró aumentar su beneficio neto un 38 %, alcanzando más de 21.000 millones de dólares. Este incremento se apoya en unos ingresos totales de 180.000 millones de dólares, tres mil millones más que en el mismo periodo de 2024. Uno de los aspectos más destacados para los analistas ha sido la evolución de Amazon Web Services (AWS), la división de servicios en la nube de la empresa. Los ingresos de esta unidad crecieron un 20 %, superando el 18 % esperado por el mercado y alcanzando niveles que no se veían desde finales de 2022. Este desempeño acerca a AWS al ritmo de crecimiento de sus principales competidores, Microsoft Azure y Google Cloud, reforzando su posición en el sector tecnológico. A pesar del protagonismo de la nube, el negocio de distribución y comercio sigue siendo un pilar fundamental para Amazon. Las ventas de productos físicos aumentaron un 9,6 %, superando los 74.000 millones de dólares, mientras que los ingresos por servicios crecieron un 16 %, alcanzando más de 106.000 millones. En Estados Unidos, la compañía creció un 11 %, y en los mercados internacionales, un 14 %. Según Andy Jassy, el CEO, las mejoras impulsadas por inteligencia artificial han optimizado tanto las entregas como la experiencia de compra. Su asistente virtual Rufus ya ha sido utilizado por 250 millones de clientes, con un aumento del 140 % en usuarios activos mensuales, y se espera que genere más de 10.000 millones de dólares en ventas adicionales. No obstante, Amazon también enfrenta retos internos. En medio de un contexto económico marcado por la inflación, la compañía busca mantener precios competitivos mediante iniciativas como “Amazon Day”. Sin embargo, esta semana fue noticia por anunciar el despido de 14.000 empleados administrativos. En su comunicado, la empresa explicó que la medida busca reducir la burocracia y redirigir recursos hacia proyectos estratégicos. Aunque el plan de reestructuración tiene un enfoque organizativo, muchos expertos apuntan que la automatización y el uso creciente de inteligencia artificial son factores clave detrás de esta decisión.

On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Ulrich (Uli) Homann, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft, and Mark Luquire, EY Global Microsoft Alliance Co-innovation Leader, about how to build an agentic AI enterprise that doesn't just work faster, but works smarter and, most importantly, works for everyone. KEY TAKEAWAYS In the past automation has been very task driven and specific, things had to go in a certain order and you needed to know that order ahead of time. While you need some of that with generative AI, we now have a system that can help do some of that thinking, so if things change in the process along the way, you can deal with it. Now you can rethink what processes even need to exist and focus on the outcome and how to get to it in a new way.  By giving everyone at EY access to generative AI a couple of years ago we learned that people were able to accomplish more more quickly. They used it as a thought-partner, used it as a way to fine tune the product they were working on. Being able to see the evolution of generative AI to now where it's coding applications on its own almost, seeing the new agent capabilities and tools, and being able to take action on its own with very little prompting, it opens the doors to possibilities and what you'll be able to do in the future.  BEST MOMENTS  ‘Focus on where you want to be and then rethink how you're going to get there, that's the real key.' ‘It's not just an assistant to you, providing you with information, it's actually taking on work it's actually thinking through and processing those things as well.' ABOUT THE GUESTS Ulrich (Uli) Homann is a Corporate Vice President & Distinguished Architect in the Cloud + AI business at Microsoft. As part of the senior engineering leadership team, he's responsible for the customer-led innovation efforts across the cloud and enterprise platform portfolio. Previously Homann was the Chief Architect for Microsoft worldwide enterprise services, having formerly played a key role in the business' newly formed Platforms, Technology and Strategy Group. Prior to joining Microsoft in 1991, he worked for several small consulting companies, where he designed and developed distributed systems and has spent most of his career using well-defined applications and architectures to simplify and streamline the development of business applications. Mark Luquire leads the EY organization's global efforts to co-develop innovative solutions with Microsoft and clients, driving growth and accelerating technology strategy. He oversees cross-functional teams spanning sectors and service lines, serving as a key liaison to Microsoft's product and engineering teams. Previously, Mark headed Platform Adoption for EY Global, leading enterprise-wide AI and cloud enablement, including integrating generative AI tools like EYQ, GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Copilot. He also created the first EY Global DevOps Practice and led cloud transformation efforts, making EY a leader in Microsoft Azure usage. Mark's career includes leadership roles in large healthcare enterprises and technology startups, where he established scalable operations, spearheaded digital transformation, and built high-performing global teams. ABOUT THE HOST Sabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, & commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers, accelerated over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor & multi-award winner. Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook  TikTok Email Website This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In an AI push, Amazon has already axed 14,000 jobs and that total is reportedly going to hit 30,000.

Meta, Microsoft én Alphabet kwamen met de kwartaalcijfers en alleen de laatste werd beloond. M&M worden afgestraft voor de miljardenuitgaven in AI. Meta valt daarbij wel heel erg op: dat aandeel werd gedumpt door beleggers.Deze aflevering kijken we waarom Meta en Microsoft zó hard worden aangepakt door beleggers. Of het terecht is dat beleggers vrezen voor al die investeringen en waarom het spenderen van Alphabet wordt gedoogd.Er was ook nieuws van AEX-bedrijven. Shell had een miljard dollar meer winst dan vorig jaar, boven verwachting bovendien. Vooral de olie- en gasdivisies doen het weer beter. En, fijn voor beleggers, de marges stijgen verder. Bij ING worden er dan weer minder cadeautjes uitgedeeld aan aandeelhouders en toch stijgt het aandeel fors. Verder hoor je meer over de verpletterende cijfers van Eli Lilly én je hoort meer over de beursgang van OpenAI. Dat moet (hou je vast) duizend miljard dollar waard worden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proxies are the largely hidden lubricant of the internet. They both protect us and make us vulnerable. The AWS and Microsoft Azure outages in the past few weeks were examples of what happens when proxies are correctly maintained. But as they protect our privacy they also protect the identities of bad actors luring us with their own malware. We talked with Sarah Ralston, CPO of Proxyware about how they are turning the tables on the bad guys.

00:00 Introducción 00:15 Nvidia supera los 5 billones de dólares de valoración en el mercado La efervescencia de la Inteligencia Artificial es redituable para la empresa de chips, pues rebasa el hito de los 5 billones de dólares, por primera vez en la historia. 01:08 Paquetes y entregas fantasma son nuevas estafas que afectan al e-commerce El uso de IA en el cibercrimen identifica a los usuarios que adquieren constantemente productos en línea y dirigen este tipo de fraude. 02:38 Microsoft Azure sufre una caída masiva: afecta Outlook, Xbox, Minecraft y otros servicios Una interrupción masiva de la nube de Microsoft afecta servicios globales. La firma investiga el origen y trabaja en restablecer sus sistemas.

Meta, Microsoft én Alphabet kwamen met de kwartaalcijfers en alleen de laatste werd beloond. M&M worden afgestraft voor de miljardenuitgaven in AI. Meta valt daarbij wel heel erg op: dat aandeel werd gedumpt door beleggers.Deze aflevering kijken we waarom Meta en Microsoft zó hard worden aangepakt door beleggers. Of het terecht is dat beleggers vrezen voor al die investeringen en waarom het spenderen van Alphabet wordt gedoogd.Er was ook nieuws van AEX-bedrijven. Shell had een miljard dollar meer winst dan vorig jaar, boven verwachting bovendien. Vooral de olie- en gasdivisies doen het weer beter. En, fijn voor beleggers, de marges stijgen verder. Bij ING worden er dan weer minder cadeautjes uitgedeeld aan aandeelhouders en toch stijgt het aandeel fors. Verder hoor je meer over de verpletterende cijfers van Eli Lilly én je hoort meer over de beursgang van OpenAI. Dat moet (hou je vast) duizend miljard dollar waard worden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OpenAI has officially transitioned to a for-profit corporation, a move approved by Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings. This restructuring allows OpenAI to raise capital more effectively while maintaining oversight from its original non-profit entity. Microsoft now holds a 27% stake in the new structure, valued at over $100 billion, and OpenAI has committed to purchasing $250 billion in Microsoft Azure cloud services. This agreement includes provisions for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), which will require verification from an independent expert panel before any declarations are made. Critics have raised concerns about the potential compromise of the non-profit's independence under this new arrangement.Research from cybersecurity firm SPLX indicates that AI agents, such as OpenAI's Atlas, are becoming new security threats due to vulnerabilities that allow malicious actors to manipulate their outputs. A survey revealed that only 17.5% of U.S. business leaders have an AI governance program in place, highlighting a significant gap in responsible AI use. The National Institute of Standards and Technology emphasizes the importance of identity governance in managing AI risks, suggesting that organizations must embed identity controls throughout AI deployment to mitigate potential threats.Additionally, a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is currently being exploited, with around 100,000 instances reported in just one week. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated actors to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, raising concerns among cybersecurity experts, especially since Microsoft has not updated its guidance on the matter. Meanwhile, Microsoft 365 Copilot has introduced a new feature enabling users to build applications and automate workflows using natural language, which could lead to governance challenges as employees create their own automations.For Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT service leaders, these developments underscore the need for enhanced governance and security measures. The shift of OpenAI to a for-profit model signals a tighter integration with Microsoft, necessitating familiarity with Azure's AI stack. The vulnerabilities associated with AI agents and the WSUS exploit highlight the importance of proactive security measures. MSPs should prioritize establishing governance frameworks around AI usage and ensure robust identity management to mitigate risks associated with these emerging technologies.Four things to know today00:00 OpenAI Officially Becomes a For-Profit Corporation, Cementing $100B Partnership with Microsoft03:30 AI Agents Are Becoming a Security Nightmare—Because No One Knows Who They Really Are07:53 Hackers Are Targeting WSUS Servers — and You Could Be Distributing Malware Without Knowing It09:28 Microsoft's New Copilot Features Turn AI from Assistant to App Creator, Raising Governance Questions This is the Business of Tech.    Supported by:  https://scalepad.com/dave/https://getflexpoint.com/msp-radio/

Our guest this week is Trent Dawson, the Chief information officer of Civil construction firm Symal.Trent walks us through the past four years of IT transformation at Symal, which debuted on the ASX at the end of 2024. He also discusses the company's burgeoning DevOps practice and AI capabilities, which tap into services and tools from Microsoft Azure.

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Send us a textIn this episode of WTR Small-Cap Spotlight, Tony Scott, Chief Executive Officer, and Kimberly Pinson, Chief Financial Officer, of Intrusion Inc. (NASDAQ: INTZ) join co-hosts James Kisner, Managing Director of Technology Research at Water Tower Research, and Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair, Co-Founder, and Chief Marketing Officer of Water Tower Research.The conversation dives into how Intrusion's Shield platform uses reputation-based threat intelligence and artificial intelligence to detect and block high-risk communications in real time. Scott and Pinson discuss the company's five consecutive quarters of sequential growth, the expansion of Shield Cloud into the AWS Marketplace (with Microsoft Azure coming later in 2025), and emerging opportunities in school safety, utilities, and critical infrastructure.They also touch on Intrusion's disciplined financial strategy, strong gross margins, and growing managed-service-provider channel—all of which position the company for sustained success in both government and commercial cybersecurity markets.

Is your organization truly agile, or are you still clinging to outdated processes and siloed teams instead of a platform mindset?Agility requires a fundamental shift in mindset, embracing collaboration, rapid iteration, and a willingness to adapt to change. It demands a commitment to not just talking about silos, but meaningfully breaking them down, while fostering a culture of shared ownership across the organization.Today, we're going to talk about the power of a platform mindset in driving innovation and achieving true agility within large organizations. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Marcus Fontoura, Technical Fellow at Microsoft, as CTO for Azure Core at Microsoft, and author of the book “A Platform Mindset: Building a Culture of Collaboration” About Marcus Fontoura Marcus Fontoura has spent more than 20 years in big tech companies and has been at the forefront of industry-shaping technology innovations, from computational advertising to cloud computing to fintech. He is currently a Technical Fellow at Microsoft, where he works on cloud computing infrastructure.His new book, A Platform Mindset: Building a Culture ofCollaboration (8080 Books, Feb. 11, 2025), shares how companies can expand and scale processes to bring about competitive advantages.Learn more at fontoura.org. Marcus Fontoura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusfontoura/ Resources Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow Get Marcus' book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Platform-Mindset-Building-Culture-Collaboration/dp/B0DSY849P8Register now for Sitecore Symposium, November 3-5 in Orlando Florida. Use code SYM25-2Media10 to receive 10% off. Go here for more: https://symposium.sitecore.com/Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Palm Springs, Feb 23-26 in Palm Springs, CA. Go here for more details: https://etailwest.wbresearch.com/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

In this episode, I was joined by Olorunfemi Davis to chat about AI. We chatted about Microsoft Copilot Studio, Semantic Kernel, and AI in general.With 9 years of experience, Olorunfemi specialises in architecting, building, and optimising secure, high-performance systems. His expertise covers the full spectrum of C# / .NET development and managing infrastructure across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud (GCP). He focuses on bridging Dev and Ops to drive efficiency, CI/CD Automation, and data-driven reliability, incorporating robust security features like end-to-end encryption and leveraging techniques like AI/machine learning to streamline complex workflows.For a full list of show notes, or to add comments - please see the website here

Azure outage blocks access to Microsoft 365 services and admin portals Major U.S. law firm suffers cyberattack Hacktivists aiming for critical infrastructure get pwned Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker Imagine having the power to decide exactly what runs in your IT environment — and blocking everything else by default. That's what ThreatLocker delivers. As a zero-trust endpoint protection platform, ThreatLocker fills the gaps traditional solutions leave behind, giving your business stronger security and control. Don't just react to threats — stop them with ThreatLocker. Learn more at ThreatLocker.com. Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

Strengthen your security posture by moving groups and users from Active Directory to Microsoft Entra. This gives you seamless access for your teams, stronger authentication with MFA and passwordless options, and centralized visibility into risks across your environment. Simplify hybrid identity management by reducing dual overhead, prioritizing key groups, migrating users without disruption, and automating policies with Graph or PowerShell. Jeremy Chapman, Microsoft 365 Director, shows how to start minimizing your local directory and make Microsoft Entra your source of authority to protect access everywhere. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Minimize Active Directory with Microsoft Entra 00:34 - Build a Strong Identity Foundation 01:28 - Reduce Dual Management Overhead 02:06 - Begin with Groups 03:04 - Automate with Graph & Policy Controls 03:50 - Access packages 06:00 - Move user objects to be cloud-managed 07:03 - Automate using scripts or code 09:17 - Wrap up ► Link References Get started at https://aka.ms/CloudManagedIdentity Use SOA scenarios at https://aka.ms/usersoadocs Group SOA scenarios at https://aka.ms/groupsoadocs Guidance for IT Architects on benefits of SOA at https://aka.ms/SOAITArchitectsGuidance ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics

Alistair Fulton has spent 25 years watching IoT make nearly every mistake possible - and he's not shy about calling them out. From incubating Microsoft's Azure IoT platform to quadrupling Semtech's IoT division to $300M revenue, he's learned one hard truth: brilliant technology means nothing if you don't understand the customer's actual problem. In this conversation: Why inflated market forecasts ($7T → $1.7T overnight) poisoned the industry The LPWAN wars and "one technology to rule them all" fallacy Why telcos completely failed at IoT despite owning connectivity How successful IoT companies don't even use the word "IoT" Regional reality check: US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East Why AI is about to repeat IoT's worst mistakes His advice: work within existing industry players, not against them Blunt, pragmatic, and refreshingly honest about the gap between tech hype and business reality. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:13 Alistair's Background in IoT 00:42 Career Journey and Key Roles 03:06 Insights on IoT Industry Challenges 06:38 Early IoT Market Missteps 10:44 Collaboration and Ecosystem Building 11:18 Technological Wars and Lessons Learned 18:44 Current State of IoT 20:03 Naive Optimism and Realizations in IoT 21:10 The Shift from Tech Talk to Business Solutions 22:28 Challenges and Risks in IoT and AI 24:43 The Evolution of IoT and Industry-Specific Solutions 31:52 Global Perspectives: IoT in the US, Europe, and Asia 43:15 The Middle East: A Promising Market for IoT 52:45 Reflections and Future Outlook Video Podcast available on YouTube - and stay tuned for 15+ "60 Second Highlight" videos that will be released on YouTube over the next week.    

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In this episode Michael and Mark talk with guest Mark Russinovich, Technical Fellow, Deputy CISO and Chief Technology Officer of Microsoft Azure about quantum cryptography and quantum computing and its implications for security and the future. NOTE: There's a portion where Mark and Michael talk about a quote made by Richard Feynman about understanding technical topics, but this is actually attributed to Albert Einstein. However, there is no definitive record of Einstein writing or saying this exact phrase in his published works or speeches.We decided to not cover any Azure Security news in this episode.

Build and run everything from simple web apps to AI supercomputing by matching each workload to the right Azure VM in minutes. Find and know exactly what you're provisioning by understanding the naming format to see CPU type, memory, storage, and features before deployment to match what your app or workload needs. Use free tools like Azure Migrate to right-size and plan. Matt McSpirit, Microsoft Azure expert, shows how to choose, size, and deploy workloads such as burstable web apps, massive in-memory databases, GPU-driven AI training, and high-performance scientific modeling, all with automatic scaling and confidential computing when needed. ► QUICK LINKS: 00:00 - Azure Virtual Machines 01:12 - Decode Azure VM Names 01:28 - Right-Size with Azure Migrate 02:15 - B series 02:45 - D series 03:23 - E series 04:14 - F series 04:29 - L series 05:01 - M series 05:23 - Constrained vCPU VMs 05:49 - H series 06:20 - N series 06:55 - Azure Boost 07:24 - Confidential VMs & Deploying your VMs 08:28 - Wrap up ► Link References Get started at https://aka.ms/VMAzure Azure VM naming conventions at https://aka.ms/VMnames ► Unfamiliar with Microsoft Mechanics? As Microsoft's official video series for IT, you can watch and share valuable content and demos of current and upcoming tech from the people who build it at Microsoft. • Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MicrosoftMechanicsSeries • Talk with other IT Pros, join us on the Microsoft Tech Community: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-mechanics-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftMechanicsBlog • Watch or listen from anywhere, subscribe to our podcast: https://microsoftmechanics.libsyn.com/podcast ► Keep getting this insider knowledge, join us on social: • Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFTMechanics • Share knowledge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft-mechanics/ • Enjoy us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msftmechanics/ • Loosen up with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msftmechanics

On Thursday, Google Cloud announced it added fast-rising AI coding startups Lovable and Windsurf to its roster of customers. Both companies have chosen Google Cloud as their primary cloud computing provider, the latest sign of Google's rising prominence against larger rivals AWS and Microsoft Azure. Also, Sam Ross, the co-founder and CEO of Numeral, came up with the idea for his sales tax compliance startup while traveling the world after having worked as a product manager at Airbnb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Microsoft and OpenAI are kinda breaking up.

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If you like what you hear, please subscribe, leave us a review and tell a friend!Authorities disrupt major pirated streaming networks, investigate malicious emails targeting trade talks with China, and confirm breaches exposing millions of students and customer data. Microsoft Azure services face outages from undersea cable cuts. iCloud calendars and cracked software are being abused for phishing attacks, while Venezuela's president claims his Huawei phone is secure from US cyber spies. Czech authorities warn against using Chinese technology in critical infrastructure.

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Tony Cardella is a seasoned software engineer based in Houston, Texas. With a robust background in enterprise development, Tony brings deep expertise in the .NET Framework (C#), Python, and cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services. His technical repertoire spans both relational databases — such as SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL — and NoSQL solutions like Azure Cosmos DB.   Tony is a strong advocate for developer productivity tools, frequently leveraging JetBrains products including ReSharper, DataGrip, PyCharm, and Rider, as well as Visual Studio. Outside the world of code, Tony is equally passionate about strength training, whether he's lifting weights himself or coaching others in the discipline.   Topics of Discussion: [1:34] Tony shares his career journey, starting with a consulting company that reached out to him while he was job hunting. [3:17] NCrunch is an automated testing tool that runs unit tests continuously, focusing on impacted tests. [5:08] Challenges and benefits of NCrunch, and why would we need to use it? [7:44] Tony shares his approach to unit testing, focusing on covering 80% of the code with minimal effort and addressing the remaining 20% as needed. [8:51] The importance of not over-investing in unit tests that may not provide significant value. [11:47] Tony explains how Ncrunch provides code coverage metrics and visual indicators of covered and uncovered code. [12:59] The tool's ability to show exactly where unit tests are failing, without needing to dive into stack traces. [13:51] Distributed processing and integration tests. [27:44] The challenges of running integration tests with external dependencies, such as databases. [29:18] Exploratory testing and code quality. [32:34] Tony emphasizes the value of unit tests in codifying tribal knowledge and ensuring code quality.   Mentioned in this Episode: Clear Measure Way Architect Forum Software Engineer Forum Tony Cardella Lightning Talks! The Code Gorilla Survey: Fixing Bugs Stealing Time from Development NCrunch   Want to Learn More? Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

 In today's Cloud Wars Minute, I unpack the strategy behind Microsoft's $368B in contracted cloud business and Q4 surge.Highlights00:39— CEO Satya Nadella explained what was behind this huge growth in Microsoft's Azure revenue in Q4, which ended June 30. Overall cloud revenue for the quarter was up 27% to $46.7 billion. This is the first time it's ever released any revenue figures for Azure.01:14 — Azure was up — I think it was 34% — to more than $75 billion. So, I divided four into 75, got almost $19 billion. It said it was “more than,” so I'm going to go with Q4 Azure revenue of $19 billion. And in Q4, it grew 39%. So 34% Azure growth for the year, spiking in Q4 to 39%. And its RPO (remaining performance obligation) was up an astonishing 37% to $368 billion.02:09 — Nadella pointed to, first, classic migrations from on-prem to the cloud. He cited an enormous initiative that Microsoft undertook with SAP to move Nestlé's huge SAP estate from on-prem to the cloud. He talked about cloud-native applications scaling very rapidly.03:16 — And third, he talked about AI workloads: the investments that Microsoft is making and the progress it is making on building out its infrastructure for Azure to be able to handle all of this new and rising demand. And he bristled a little bit at the notion that some other hyperscalers are doing more in the way of data centers and regions and gigawatt capacity and data center capacity04:22 — So again, an extraordinary quarter there from Microsoft Azure, sort of at the heart of so much of this. We'll have a lot more detail on this in an article that we'll be posting later this morning on Cloud Wars. Visit Cloud Wars for more.

In the first episode of Occupied Tech, a new podcast brought to you by Tech for Palestine in collaboration with Palestine Deep Dive, Paul Biggar speaks to Hossam Nasr – a former Microsoft employee who was fired in 2024 after organising a vigil for Palestinians killed in Gaza. Nasr exposes the company's major role in Israel's genocide and apartheid and discusses efforts to organise workers and activists to resist its complicity. No Azure for Apartheid (Noaa) is a worker-led group of tech workers within Microsoft, co-founded by Nasr. Its members are committed to exposing the complicity of specific technologies, including Microsoft's AI software Azure. _________________________ Occupied Tech In each episode, Paul Biggar introduces a new guest to break down the mechanics of the tech industry and how it powers Israel's genocide, apartheid and occupation – looking at the companies, investors and individuals behind it. And most importantly, spotlighting the people resisting this oppression. _________________________ Episode 1. Microsoft: Powering Israel's Genocide? Nasr exposes the company's major role in Israel's genocide and apartheid and discusses efforts to organise workers and activists to resist its complicity through the organisation he co-founded No Azure for Apartheid (Noaa). Noaa is a worker-led group of tech workers within Microsoft. Its members are committed to exposing the complicity of specific technologies, including Microsoft's AI software Azure. More than just a profit-seeking organisation, Nasr identifies Microsoft as a genocidal digital weapons manufacturer – as the most trusted tech provider for the Israeli government and military, Nasr explains how Microsoft aids Israel's combat and intelligence activities, storing illegally collected data to surveil Palestinians and more. Episode 1. was recorded back in June 2025, but new revelations reported recently in The Guardian also expose how Microsoft Azure servers in Europe have been storing ‘a million calls an hour' in an expansive Israeli surveillance operation against Palestinians – data used by Israel to conduct lethal strikes in its ongoing genocide on Gaza. _________________________ Support Palestine Deep Dive from as little as £1 per moth: https://www.palestinedeepdive.com/support _________________________ Hossam Nasr is an Egyptian software engineer and an alumnus of Harvard's Computer Science programme. He is a former Microsoft employee and co-founder of No Azure for Apartheid, a movement of Microsoft workers demanding that Microsoft end its direct and indirect complicity in Israeli apartheid and genocide. https://www.noazureforapartheid.com Paul Biggar is the founder of Tech For Palestine, a coalition of thousands of founders, engineers, product marketers, investors and other professionals who are working in support of Palestinian liberation. He is an Irish software engineer who founded the unicorn company CircleCI in 2011, before being fired from its board in 2023 for support of Palestine. https://www.techforpalestine.org

Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud dominate the infrastructure-as-a-service market, controlling 71% of the market share. This concentration is driven by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, with global cloud spending projected to exceed $700 billion in 2025. The economic impact of AI is significant, as evidenced by Microsoft reaching a $4 trillion valuation, largely due to investments in AI infrastructure. However, this boom has created challenges for recent computer science graduates, who are struggling to find jobs in a tech industry that is increasingly adopting AI tools while simultaneously laying off employees.The job market for young tech workers is deteriorating, with unemployment rates for those aged 20 to 30 rising sharply. Economists warn of a potential "jobless recovery" for white-collar roles, as AI continues to replace routine jobs. The share of tech jobs peaked in late 2022 but has since declined, leaving graduates questioning the reliability of traditional pathways into tech careers. This shift highlights the need for companies to reassess their hiring practices and adapt to the changing landscape influenced by AI.In a concerning development, researchers have identified vulnerabilities in Google's Gemini AI Assistant that could allow attackers to hijack smart devices through manipulated calendar invites. These vulnerabilities pose significant risks as AI becomes more integrated into everyday applications. Although Google has addressed these issues, the potential for exploitation raises alarms about the security of AI systems and the importance of implementing strict controls and user training to mitigate risks.The recent launch of GPT-5 by OpenAI has sparked disappointment among users, leading to a petition for a return to the previous model. Many users feel that GPT-5 does not offer substantial improvements over its predecessor, resulting in a significant drop in OpenAI's perceived leadership in AI. This disconnect between advanced AI tools available at home and outdated technology in the workplace is causing dissatisfaction among employees, prompting organizations to evaluate their AI policies and capabilities to retain talent and enhance productivity. Four things to know today 00:00 AI Boom Fuels Cloud Giants' Growth While Squeezing Entry-Level Tech Jobs06:33 Researchers Expose Gemini AI Flaw Allowing Smart Device Hijacking via Calendar Invites08:04 GPT-5 Backlash Highlights AI Leadership Slip and Workplace Adoption Crisis11:06 Intel CEO Goes from “Conflict Risk” to “Success” in Trump's Eyes  Supported by:  https://scalepad.com/dave/https://www.moovila.com/ Tell us about a newsletter https://bit.ly/biztechnewsletter  All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.tech

This ChatGPT announcement is more important than GPT-5.Seriously.This week, OpenAI (kinda) quietly released its first open-source model since 2019.Us AI dorks are talking about it… but the business landscape is crickets.(As everyone gets hyped for GPT-5 today.)But…. Hot take on a Thursday shorties: ChatGPT's new Open Source Model will be a bigger step forward for AI tech than GPT-5 and it's not even close.Join us to find out why, how business development could change, and who will be the winners and losers.Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Thoughts on this? Join the convo and connect with other AI leaders on LinkedIn.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:OpenAI Releases GPT OSS Open Source ModelComparison: GPT OSS vs GPT-4 Level ReasoningImpact on AI Industry Competitors & StrategyApache 2.0 License vs Meta Llama RestrictionsBusiness Benefits: Local, Secure, Free AI DeploymentTechnical Specs: 20B and 120B Parameter VersionsAI Model Customization, Fine-Tuning, and Edge UseWinners and Losers: Nvidia, Google, API ProvidersEdge Computing and On-Device AI FutureOpen Source AI Risks and Safety ConcernsGlobal AI Race: US vs China Open SourceAcceleration of AI Innovation and Model DevelopmentTimestamps:00:00 "ChatGPT's Game-Changing Open Source"05:27 Open Source AI Models Explained07:23 OpenAI's New Open-Source Model11:30 Affordable High-Performance Language Models15:54 Meta's Shift Toward Proprietary Models17:56 "AI Model Customization and Deployment"20:38 Leveraging AI for Cost Efficiency26:13 OpenAI's Strategic Competitive Advantage27:58 OpenAI's Strategic Dominance Forecast31:33 "Anticipating Google's Gemma 4 Impact"35:18 Apple's Future in AI-Powered Phones39:11 AGI: The New Global SuperpowerKeywords:GPT OSS, OpenAI, ChatGPT open source, GPT-OSS, GPT4O level reasoning, Open source AI model, Apache 2.0 license, Reasoning model, Local AI models, AI edge computing, On-device AI, Downloadable AI model, 21B parameter model, 120B parameter model, AI model fine tuning, Commercial use AI, Chain of thought, Agentic tasks, Tool use AI, Secure AI deployment, Data privacy, API providers, AI innovation, Chinese open source AI, Meta Llama, MMLU benchmark, Nvidia GPU, Microsoft Azure, AWS Bedrock, Hugging Face, Cloud AI, AI business strategy, AI market disruption, AI mid tier competitors, AI scalability, Patent protection, Cybersecurity, Bioweapon risks, Global AI race, AGI acceleration, Model weights releaSend Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner

In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sat down with Joseph Landes, co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Nerdio, to explore how one conversation at a Microsoft conference led to a billion-dollar cloud automation company. From his 23-year career at Microsoft to building a fully remote team now supporting over five million users, Joseph's story blends strategic risk-taking with deep industry insight. We unpacked how Nerdio grew from a startup idea in 2018 to a company that just secured 500 million dollars in Series C funding. Joseph walked me through the early days of building the business alongside co-founder Vadim Vladimirsky and how they focused on simplifying Microsoft Azure for IT professionals and MSPs. Their goal was clear: make cloud management easier, faster, and more cost-effective through automation and policy-driven governance. But this episode wasn't just about cloud optimization. We also dug into Nerdio's fully remote culture and the intentional design behind it. Joseph shared how initiatives like appointing city mayors, launching the Nerdio Break Room, and hosting an annual global kickoff have helped maintain a strong sense of community and accountability across 350 remote employees. We also discussed why Nerdio does not compete with Microsoft. It enhances and extends Microsoft's products, helping customers navigate Azure complexity while staying aligned with Microsoft's fast-changing roadmap. This customer-centric strategy, coupled with deep product knowledge and agility, has been key to Nerdio's ability to scale without losing focus. Looking ahead, Joseph shared his perspective on why AI and continuous cost optimization will shape the future of enterprise IT. He made a strong case for simplifying IT operations, empowering professionals, and turning savings into reinvestment opportunities. In an era of complexity and noise, Nerdio's growth story is a reminder of what can happen when you combine deep platform expertise with a culture that truly listens. How is your organization turning cloud complexity into an advantage rather than a barrier?

Welcome to Episode 407 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into the Model Context Protocol (MCP) - a game-changing specification that's extending the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) and creating exciting new possibilities for IT professionals working with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. MCP represents a significant shift toward more extensible and domain-specific AI interactions. Instead of being limited to pre-trained knowledge, you can now connect your AI tools directly to live data sources, APIs, and services that matter to your specific role and organization. Whether you're managing Azure infrastructure, creating content, or developing solutions, MCP provides a framework to make your AI interactions more powerful and contextually relevant to your daily workflows. Your support makes this show possible! Please consider becoming a premium member for access to live shows and more. Check out our membership options. Show Notes Introducing the Model Context Protocol Understanding MCP server concepts Understanding MCP client concepts A list of applications that support MCP integrations About the sponsors Would you like to become the irreplaceable Microsoft 365 resource for your organization? Let us know!

Another Israeli spyware vendor surfaces. Win11 to delete restore points more quickly. The EU accelerates its plans to abandon Microsoft Azure. The EU sets timelines for Post-Quantum crypto adoption. Russia to create a massive IMEI database. Canada and the UK create the "Common Good Cyber Fund". U.S. states crack down on Bitcoin ATMs amid growing scams. Congressional staffers cannot use WhatsApp on gov devices. LibXML2 and the problems with commercial use of OSS. A(nother) remote code execution vulnerability in WinRAR. Have-I-Been-Pwned gets a cool data visualization site. How is ransomware getting in? Windows to offer "safe" non-kernel endpoint security? Proactive age verification coming to porn sites. How? Canada (also) says "bye bye" to Hikvision. Germany will be banning DeekSeek. The whole EU may follow. Cloudflare throttled in Russia? What must the U.S. do to compete in global exploit acquisition? Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1033-Notes.pdf Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to Security Now at https://twit.tv/shows/security-now. You can submit a question to Security Now at the GRC Feedback Page. For 16kbps versions, transcripts, and notes (including fixes), visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: expressvpn.com/securitynow Melissa.com/twit 1password.com/securitynow hoxhunt.com/securitynow canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT

Welcome to Holistic Investments, where we explore the future of technology and innovation! In this in-depth interview, we sit down with Sebastian Pfeiffer, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Impossible Cloud Network (ICN), a groundbreaking decentralized cloud platform challenging the dominance of traditional cloud giants like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Sebastian takes us through the fascinating origin story of ICN, its mission to decentralize the cloud, and how it leverages a multi-service DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) to deliver enterprise-grade performance.Discover how ICN is addressing critical issues like digital sovereignty, vendor lock-in, and the growing demand for edge computing in the era of AI and Web3. From its ICNT token mechanics to strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Supermicro and IoTeX, this conversation uncovers why ICN is poised to reshape the $300B+ cloud computing industry. Learn about real-world use cases, regulatory compliance in the Swiss-EU framework, and ICN's vision for a decentralized, scalable, and open cloud ecosystem.************Follow Sebastian Pfeiffer: