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Saying goodbye to DropboxAfter a decade of loyal use, I explain why I’m finally migrating away from Dropbox due to growing concerns over data privacy, vague storage locations, and the lack of client-side encryption options. I share my journey in finding a suitable alternative that meets my requirements for EU-based storage, sufficient capacity, and reliable mobile accessibility.
August 12, 2019The new adventure begins today - meet North Advisors!If you are interested in learning about our new venture, I am thrilled to announce the official launch of North Advisors, a Helsinki-based consulting firm specializing in Microsoft Azure and Power Platform solutions. Founded by six partners, we are a bootstrapped, remote-first company dedicated to delivering high-value advisory services while prioritizing a sustainable, employee-centric culture over rapid expansion.
January 12, 2021Thoughts on the Garmin outage and possible ransomware attackI examine the suspicious silence and widespread service disruption during Garmin’s recent outage, highlighting why the shutdown of communication channels suggests a potential ransomware attack rather than a simple technical failure. By analyzing reports of the WastedLocker malware alongside my own experience of uninterrupted local data storage, I discuss the likely emergency measures Garmin had to take to protect its infrastructure and user data.
July 29, 2020Tracking, resolving, storing and presenting AKA.MS short links from social media using Serverless capabilities in AzureRead on to see how I leveraged Azure Logic Apps to create a cost-effective, serverless prototype that tracks and resolves AKA.MS short links from Twitter. By automating the process of extracting, verifying, and storing these URLs in a database, I demonstrate a practical approach to rapid learning and data collection without significant overhead.
March 2, 2019Transforming your organization to cloud-only: Migrating Active Directory identities to cloud identitiesIf you are struggling to transition from on-premises Active Directory to a fully cloud-only identity model, this post explores the challenges of migrating those identities without a massive, disruptive overhaul. I revisit my previous advice on retiring local AD by addressing the complexity of breaking the synchronization tie with Azure AD Connect, offering a gradual approach to moving users out of on-premises management and into native cloud identities.
November 1, 2022