Winging IT Ep. 09 - 2023 Year In Review
Join hosts Eric Shupps and Rob Bogue as they discuss highlights from 2023 in the Microsoft cloud space, including Copilot, SharePoint Premium, SharePoint Embedded, Teams Premium, and more.
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Eric Shupps
A trio of IT veterans discuss, debate and deliberate cloud technologies, enterprise architecture, and the current state of distrubuted computing. Accidentally informative, typically irreverent, and always entertaining, join hosts Jason Himmelstein, Paul McCollum and Eric Shupps as they delve into current industry trends and future directions with expert guests from around the globe.
Episodes (35)
Winging IT Ep. O8 - Preparing Your Organization For Artificial Intelligence
Join hosts and Microsoft MVP's Robert Bogue and Eric Shupps as they discuss the current state of Artificial Intelligence in the enterprise, how companies can prepare for its inevitable adoption, and the challenges it creates for organizations large and small.
Winging IT Ep. 07 - The Hidden Costs of Cloud Computing
Join hosts Eric Shupps and Robert Bogue as they discuss what it really costs to run enterprise Software-as-a-Service applications, the confusion surrounding licensing, the difficulties of accurate forecasting for cloud workloads, and strategies for avoiding unexpected expenses.
Episode 23 - Building A Successful Business In The Cloud
Join host Eric Shupps along with special guest Beatriz Oliveira, Microsoft RD and CEO of BindTuning, as they discuss what it takes to build a successful cloud business, the Power Women in Tech Award, the importance of effective provisioning in enterprise collaboration environments, cross-cloud governance considerations, the opportunities for new innovations coinciding with the release of Microsoft Copilot, and a whole lot more!
Winging IT Ep. 06 - Who You Gonna Call When The Cloud Goes Dark?
In this episode of Winging IT hosts Robert Bogue and Eric Shupps delve into the murky world of cloud infrastructure support. From managing services like Microsoft 365 to navigating multi-cloud environments, they tackle some of the biggest challenges businesses face today. They also debunk common myths about staff reductions in the realm of cloud support and administration. Join the discussion to understand the growing demand for recognized cloud admin roles and the struggle to find skilled professionals in this dynamic field. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that sheds light on the darker corners of cloud management.
Winging IT Ep. 05 - Cloud Collaboration: Separating Fact from Fiction
Join Microsoft MVP's Robert Bogue and Eric Shupps for a lively discussion in which they debunk some of the most common myths surrounding cloud collaboration, including the misconceptions that the cloud is always cheaper, migration is easy, and that everything "just works." They also explore the idea that information architecture is a thing of the past, and that administrators and developers are no longer necessary. Furthermore, they discuss the fallacy that cloud collaboration is so easy, users don't need training, and that there's no need for branding. Additionally, they address the notion that Teams will replace the company intranet, that search is super simple, and that Power Apps or Power Automate solve everything. Tune in to this episode to learn more about separating fact from fiction when it comes to cloud collaboration.
v.Next Ep. 03 - The Future of Artificial Intelligence In the Enterprise
Join hosts Paul McCollum and Eric Shupps as they dive deep into the world of AI-driven decision making and how it's revolutionizing the way businesses strategize, analyze, and compete. We'll explore the challenges and opportunities that AI-powered decision making presents, and how it can help businesses uncover hidden patterns, optimize processes, and make more informed choices. We also discuss the importance of ethical considerations, ensuring privacy and security, and maintaining human oversight in the age of AI-driven insights. Whether you're a business leader seeking to harness the power of AI for better decision making or a tech enthusiast interested in the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, this episode is packed with valuable insights, real-life examples, and thought-provoking discussion.
Episode 22 - Tools and Techniques for Modern Workplace Application Development
Join hosts Eric Shupps, Paul McCollum, and Jason Himmelstein, along with special guest Julie Turner (Microsoft MVP), for an engaging discussion on modern development practices in the Microsoft ecosystem, along with tips, techniques, and community-driven plugins that can accelerate your cloud-based projects. Show links: HTWOO: https://lab.n8d.studio/htwoo/ European Collaboration Summit: https://collabsummit.eu Voitanos: https://www.voitanos.io Sponsors: Apptigent: https://www.apptigent.com
Winging IT Ep. 04 - Does Information Architecture Matter In The Cloud?
Join hosts Eric Shupps and Robert Bogue as they discuss the current state of information architecture in Microsoft 365, its ongoing relevance in the enterprise, and how to make it part of a successful deployment.
v.Next Ep. 02 - I Dream of Genie
Join host Paul McCollum along with special guest Danielle Larregui for an in-depth look at how Salesforce Genie, a real-time, hyperscale customer graph, works and answers our questions about how to use this game changing technology.
Episode 21 - Democratizing Business Application Development
Join hosts Eric Shupps and Paul McCollum, along with special guest Christina Wheeler of Microsoft, as they discuss the current state of business applications development and the wide range of cloud-based tools that citizen developers can take advantage of to create dynamic and full-featured low code/pro code solutions.
Winging IT Ep. 03 - Security, Compliance, and Cloud Migration
Join hosts Eric Shupps and Robert Bogue, along with special guest Benjamin Niaulin of ShareGate, for a lively discussion on the impact of security and compliance on digital transformation, how cyber insurance requirements can necessitate migration from legacy systems, and lessons learned from a decade of moving content to the cloud.
v.Next Ep. 01 - Introduction to Salesforce Functions with Stephan Chandler-Garcia
In this first installment of the v.Next series, where we explore the future of cloud computing, host Paul McCollum is joined by special guest Stephan Chandler-Garcia who presents a primer on Salesforce Functions, a new tool developers can leverage to deliver enhanced functionality within their orgs.
Ep. 20 - The Evolution of Low Code/No Code App Development with Laura Rogers
Join host Eric Shupps along with Special Guest Laura Rogers (Microsoft MVP) as they discuss the low code/no code journey from SharePoint to Microsoft 365, Teams, and Power Platform .
Winging IT Ep. 02 - The Past, Present, and Future of Enterprise Search
Join hosts Eric Shupps and Robert Bogue as they discuss the past, present, and future of Enterprise Search in Sharepoint and Microsoft 365.
Ep. 19 - Employee Engagement In A Cloud-Centric World
Join us along with special guest Liz Sundet of Microsoft as we discuss the challenges of engaging with employees in a world where remote work, globally distributed teams, and rapidly changing technologies are the new normal.
Winging IT Ep. 01 - The Current State of Enterprise Content Management
Join hosts and Microsoft MVP's Eric Shupps and Robert Bogue as they discuss the current state of Enterprise Content Management in Microsoft 365.
Ep. 18 - 2022 Year End Review and Predictions featuring John White
Join us along with special guest John White (MVP) of TyGraph as we discuss the biggest events of 2022 and make our predictions for the coming year.
Ep. 17 - Are Technical Cloud Certifications Really Worth It?
Join hosts Eric Shupps and Paul McCollum for a lively discussion on the current state of technical certifications in the cloud technology space. What are they? What do they cost? Who offers them? What benefits do they offer? What are the drawbacks? And they even matter in the job marketplace? We’ll talk about all this and more in another engaging episode of the Community CloudCast.
Ep. 16 - Building Secure Cloud Services In An Insecure World
Join us along with special guest Neil Hodgkinson of Microsoft, as we discuss the challenges of building secure cloud services like Microsoft 365 to serve millions of users around the world. Neil talks about his early days working with SharePoint, his move to Azure, and joining the product engineering team working on security and compliance.
Ep. 15 - Azure Cognitive Services
Join us along with special guest Bill Ayers, Microsoft MVP and MCT, as we explore the world of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning. Bill discusses the various technologies behind the latest buzzwords in cloud computing, various aspects of the Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services platform, and how all things old eventually become new again. Featured Guest Dr Bill Ayers is a consultant developer and solution architect who has been working with computers for over 30 years. He originally earned his PhD in applications of computers in engineering before specializing in collaboration with SharePoint and more recently Microsoft 365 and Azure. He also specializes in mobile development and agile software development practices. He is a Microsoft Certified Master and Charter MCSM for SharePoint, and a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Office Development MVP. He has also taken over forty Microsoft certifications and is a CompTIA CTT+ certified classroom trainer. He speaks regularly at international conferences and user groups and is based in Sheffield, UK. Sponsors Apptigent – https://www.apptigent.com ShareCloud Summit – https://www.sharecloudsummit.com Podcasts BIFocal: https://bifocal.show User Groups Dallas Salesforce Developers Group: https://bit.ly/328g1O6
Ep. 14 - Securing IT Against Modern Threats featuring Michael Noel
Join us along with special guest Michael Noel as we explore the current IT security landscape. Organizations today are facing unprecedented and sophisticated attacks to their internal Information Technology infrastructure. These evolving attacks include spear phishing, ransomware, credential hijacking, and more and can result in significant data loss and/or theft of confidential and valuable intellectual property. Michael will break down some of the tools and strategies available to automatically monitor, assess, and respond to a variety of attacks, and provide guidance based on his decades of real-world experience. Featured Guest Michael Noel is an internationally recognized technology/cybersecurity expert and bestselling author who has spoken on a broad range of IT topics at over 300 events in over 90 countries around the world. He has authored over twenty major industry books including the bestselling SharePoint Unleashed series. Currently a partner at Convergent Computing (www.cco.com) in the San Francisco Bay Area, Michael’s writings and extensive public speaking experience leverage his real-world expertise helping clients realize value from both on-premises and cloud technologies. Sponsors Apptigent – https://www.apptigent.com ShareCloud Summit – https://www.sharecloudsummit.com Podcasts BIFocal: https://bifocal.show User Groups Dallas Salesforce Developers Group: https://bit.ly/328g1O6
Ep. 13 - Navigating the Data Platform Jungle featuring Drew Minkin
Join us along with special guest Drew Minkin, MCT & MSCDSA, as we explore the current state of various data architecture platforms. From Data Mesh to Data Lake House, it seems like vendors have a never-ending fountain of buzzwords to try and make their products signal over the noise. Come and find out what they all mean and how to decide what’s right for your next data architecture investment. Featured Guest Drew Minkin, MCT and MS Certified Data Science Associate, is Lead Data Science Instructor at Divergence Academy. He is a former member of the MS SQL product team and serial entrepreneur with three startups that had successful exits. Sponsors Apptigent – https://www.apptigent.com ShareCloud Summit – https://www.sharecloudsummit.com Podcasts BIFocal: https://bifocal.show User Groups Dallas Salesforce Developers Group: https://bit.ly/328g1O6
Ep. 12 - The True Cost of Cloud Computing featuring Don Kirkham
Join us along with special guest Don Kirkham, Microsoft MVP, as we discuss the true, and often surprising, costs of moving critical business applications and infrastructure to the cloud. Featured Guest I have spent the last 15 years working with companies of all sizes, helping them maximize their productivity in SharePoint, Office 365 and Azure. With over 30 years of programming experience, my passion for coding is centered around the complete Microsoft ecosystem of cloud technologies. I love working the entire development stack, from database design to the user interface, including Business Intelligence solutions. Prior to working full-time in the IT world, I spent 20 years as a pilot in the Air Force, accumulating over 4500 hours in various aircraft, including the T-1A, E-3B/C, and T-38. Sponsors Apptigent – https://www.apptigent.com ShareCloud Summit – https://www.sharecloudsummit.com Podcasts BIFocal: https://bifocal.show User Groups Dallas Salesforce Developers Group: https://bit.ly/328g1O6
Ep. 11 - What Is A Cloud Architect and Why Do I Need One?
Join us as we discuss the role of a cloud architect, what skills are needed to become one, and why they are in high demand. Sponsors Apptigent – https://www.apptigent.com ShareCloud Summit – https://www.sharecloudsummit.com Podcasts BIFocal: https://bifocal.show User Groups Dallas Salesforce Developers Group: https://bit.ly/328g1O6
Ep. 10 - Big Data featuring Drew Minkin
Join us along with special guest Drew Minkin, MCT & MSCDSA, for a deep-dive into big data and how Azure Synapse Analytics combines garden variety Spark into a cohesive ecosystem for next generation analytics infrastructure. Featured Guest Drew Minkin, MCT and MS Certified Data Science Associate, is Lead Data Science Instructor at Divergence Academy. He is a former member of the MS SQL product team and serial entrepreneur with three startups that had successful exits. Sponsors Apptigent – https://www.apptigent.com ShareCloud Summit – https://www.sharecloudsummit.com Podcasts BIFocal: https://bifocal.show User Groups Dallas Salesforce Developers Group: https://bit.ly/328g1O6
Ep. 09 - Understanding DevOps featuring Kevin Schenk and Marrell Sanders
Join the Community CloudCast crew along with special guests Kevin Schenk and Marrell Sanders as we discuss the current state of DevOps in the cloud. Sponsors Apptigent – https://www.apptigent.com ShareCloud Summit – https://www.sharecloudsummit.com Podcasts BIFocal: https://bifocal.show User Groups Dallas Salesforce Developers Group: https://bit.ly/328g1O6
Ep. 08 - Microsoft Teams Update featuring Chris Webb
Join the Community CloudCast crew along with special guest Chris Webb (MVP) for an update on all the latest Microsoft Teams news. Sponsors Apptigent – https://www.apptigent.com ShareCloud Summit – https://www.sharecloudsummit.com Podcasts BIFocal: https://bifocal.show User Groups Dallas Salesforce Developers Group: https://bit.ly/328g1O6
Ep. 07 - Managing Change featuring Robert Bogue
Join the Community CloudCast crew along with special guest Robert Bogue (MVP) for a wide-ranging discussion on change mangement, end user adoption, Microsoft 365 and more. Guest Links Thor Projects: https://thorprojects.com The SharePoint Shepherd’s Guide: https://sharepointshepherd.com/ Confident Change Management: https://confidentchangemanagement.com/change-models Free Gift: https://confidentchangemanagement.com/SCIMot Events CactusForce: https://www.cactusforce.com CollabDays Bletchely Park (UK): https://www.collabdays.org M365 Conference: https://m365conf.com ShareCloud Summit: https://www.sharecouldsummit.com Sponsors Apptigent – https://www.apptigent.com ShareCloud Summit – https://www.sharecloudsummit.com Podcasts BIFocal: https://bifocal.show User Groups Dallas Salesforce Developers Group: https://bit.ly/328g1O6
Ep. 06 - 2021 Year In Review
Join the Community CloudCast crew as we recap cloud news from 2021, discuss recent conferences and events, talk a bit of cloud architecture, and make our predictions for the coming year. Sponsors Apptigent – https://www.apptigent.com ShareCloud Summit – https://www.sharecloudsummit.com Podcasts BIFocal: https://bifocal.show User Groups Dallas Salesforce Developers Group: https://bit.ly/328g1O6