Azure FinOps: What is in for me?

Azure FinOps is a cloud financial management discipline and cultural practice that helps organizations optimize their cloud spend and align it with business objectives. So, what does it mean in "plain English"? In this session we will talk about the discipline itself (high level), but also share some insight on options for operational model in the organization, and match it to specific activities, capabilities and tools in real scenarios.

Microsoft 365 Success: An Integrated Guide for Users and Admins

In this session, we’ll explore ways to improve hybrid working models in Microsoft 365 for both users and administrators. We’ll begin by discussing key factors organizations should consider when designing and planning their Microsoft 365 setup. This will guide important decisions on configuring, managing, and using the services. Even though each environment is unique, there are always ways to improve. Using real experience and recent projects, we’ll share lessons learned from both user and admin perspectives. By the end of this session, attendees will gain practical insights on enhancing their hybrid work model and maximizing the benefits of Microsoft 365.

This presentation is essential for organizations looking to optimize their hybrid working models in Microsoft 365. The speakers will offer valuable insights into key design considerations for setting up Microsoft 365 and provide tips on configuring and managing the services for maximum impact. They will share lessons learned from both user and administrator perspectives, drawing on their practical experience and recent projects. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to improve their hybrid working model in Microsoft 365 and maximize the platform's benefits. Overall, this presentation promises to be an informative and engaging addition to the conference program.

Sensitivity Label Maze: Avoiding Common Pitfalls

Navigating sensitivity labels in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra can feel like a maze. This session addresses common mistakes administrators and users make, from accidental data leaks to mislabeled documents. We'll share valuable lessons, expert tips, and best practices from both perspectives.

Join us to learn how to educate users on sensitivity labels, streamline their creation and management, and enhance your organization's overall security.

Work smart with Data Loss Prevention: Admin vs. Users (never ending story)

Do you know what's worse than losing your data? Losing your data and not knowing who did it, how they did it, or why they did it. That's why you need data loss prevention. Data loss prevention is like a security guard for your information. It keeps an eye on who accesses your data, what they do with it, and where they send it. It also stops them from doing anything naughty, like deleting, modifying, or leaking your data. Sounds great, right?

But wait, there's more! Data loss prevention is not just for admins who want to keep their users in line. It's also for users who want to keep their admins off their backs. With data loss prevention, you can access and use data without worrying about breaking any rules or policies. You can also avoid annoying pop-ups, warnings, or blocks that interrupt your workflow. How cool is that?

In this talk, you will hear from both sides of the data loss prevention story. You will learn from admins and users who have been through the highs and lows of data protection. You will get tips and tricks on how to set up and use data loss prevention policies in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Purview, and other tools. You will also find out how to avoid common mistakes and misunderstandings that can lead to data disasters or conflicts.

Navigating Imposter Seas: A Personal Odyssey in Tech

Shift your focus from AI, Copilot, Cloud, and Digital Transformation. Tailored for IT professionals at all career stages, this session delves into personal narratives, for IT professionals at every career juncture, unveils personal narratives as a lens to dissect the problem's intricacies. From exposing the nuanced methodology employed in overcoming self-doubt to drawing resounding conclusions, discover practical implications that resonate deeply with the practitioner's journey. This is my story, shared to inspire and guide you through overcoming similar experiences.

Breaking Through the Noise: Realities of AI, Copilot and the rest of the gang

Tired of the AI hype? Bored of AI acting like it's the next sliced bread? Is AI's ego writing checks its code can't cash? From understanding its capabilities to addressing ethical dilemmas, this session offers a candid exploration of AI's impact and potential. Join me for an engaging discussion that goes beyond the hype. Let's move beyond the buzzwords and uncover the truth about AI's role in shaping our future.

The session is focusing on where we are, and where we are going in the field of AI based capabilities and services. I want to foster discussion with the attendees, get some other people perspective on how they see the future in regard to AI.

Journey to the center of the Azure Monitor and Log Analytics

You have various workloads running on Azure, not to forget the ones running on-premises. You need to aggregate data from various sources, correlate the data, and be able analyze it. Where it is? What it is? How do I “see” it? How do I respond to the events? The session will cover the concepts of Azure Monitor and Log analytics, and the power of Kusto query language. We will see what various workloads in the Azure (VMs, Network, Services, Storage etc.), can tell us, and what we can do with that data, by Means of Azure Monitor workbooks, and show how it connects to tools like Microsoft Defender for Cloud or Microsoft Sentinel, and Logic Apps. All aimed to support our ITOps and SecOp in the cloud and on-premises.

Three areas of focus to achieve Azure operational efficiency

Let’s see what awaits us in the realms of maintaining visibility and control in Your Azure environment. The session will be focusing on three areas: Sandboxing, Governance and Resource optimization of Your Azure Environment. Simple, yet effective scenarios and tips, to maintain your operational efficiency, while maintaining proper cost control. It’s not just the tools, the Advisory services, it also boils down to Your governance and compliance posture, needs, resource optimization, the design and architecture of Your solution.
The session is practical walk-through on how to work with Resource Providers, defining and creating operational baseline for the Subscription and the tenant environment (policy, security, blueprints, templates), Monitoring, as well as what tools we can use for monitoring operations and optimize resources utilization, and tips on choosing proper services for customer scenarios.

A customer journey to the cloud starts ... Here!

We'll discuss the actual journey that customers take to migrate to the cloud using the Cloud Adoption Framework. Our focus will be on the insights gained from their experience in adopting Azure. We'll cover topics such as the starting point and approach taken, the choices made during planning and design, and the actions taken upon reaching the destination. Ultimately, it's the journey, not just the end result, that matters. Would you be interested in learning more?

This presentation will provide valuable insights for organizations considering a move to the cloud, as well as those currently in the process. By sharing real-world examples and lessons learned, attendees will gain a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in adopting Azure using the Cloud Adoption Framework. They'll also learn best practices and tips that can help them successfully navigate their own cloud migration journey. Overall, this presentation promises to be informative and engaging, and we believe it will be a valuable addition to the conference program.