microsoft 365

Explore why retiring on-premises Active Directory is a strategic shift for many organizations as they transition to cloud-only infrastructures. I outline the key considerations and benefits of moving away from legacy systems that are no longer essential for most small to medium-sized businesses, helping you determine if this transformation fits your operational needs.

If you are looking to leverage Microsoft’s new Office 365 Video portal to share and manage video content like YouTube, this guide outlines exactly how to get started. I walk you through enabling the service for eligible plans, configuring your SharePoint Online settings, and creating custom channels to organize your videos effectively.

While I have primarily focused on OpenAI technologies this year, I recently revisited Bing Chat Enterprise to explore how it offers a secure, privacy-focused alternative to standard generative AI tools. This post explains how the service protects user data by excluding identifiable information and avoiding model training, while also detailing the necessary steps to enable it within your Microsoft 365 tenant.

I share the latest updates on major Microsoft-focused tech conferences for the second half of 2020, highlighting the shift to digital-only formats and new in-person dates. This summary helps you plan your attendance at key events like Microsoft Ignite, the European Cloud Summit, and various online gatherings by the CollabSummit and ShareGate organizers.

If you are planning to attend ECS 2024, you will want to join my full-day powerclass on Microsoft Copilot delivered alongside Microsoft MVP Chris O'Brien. We will dive deep into various Copilot services, licensing, technical requirements, and compliance issues, covering so much ground that we might even need a second day. Secure your spot now to ensure you don’t miss out on these comprehensive insights.