Beer 30 - Tyler Plesetz Discusses Ransomware, Phishing & Other Key Security Threats

Beer 30 - Tyler Plesetz Discusses Ransomware, Phishing & Other Key Security Threats

by Amber Manzo Dec 10, 2019

Speaking at LAUNCH

I’m speaking at LAUNCH for Elmbrook schools on careers in technology. In this session I’ll be talking with two groups of 60 students on building a career in the technology space. Presentations occur on 12/10 and 12/16. Here is a bit about LAUNCH:

by Nathan Lasnoski Dec 9, 2019

Azure Backup for SQL Server 2019

How to backup your important data stored in SQL is something on the minds of many IT professionals. Recently, Azure announced a new feature for backing up SQL servers running in VMs on Azure.

by Paul Harris Nov 27, 2019

Beer 30 - Migration journey from on-premises to the cloud

Julianna Shearer shares insights and best practices for migrating applications from on-premises to the cloud.

by Amber Manzo Nov 26, 2019

New Additions to Azure Infrastructure as a Service - Microsoft Ignite 2019

Last week, the yearly Microsoft Ignite conference occurred in Orlando, Florida. At this conference, Microsoft brings together developers and IT Professionals to learn what is coming next with Microsoft’s product offerings. Let’s discuss some of the new developments in the IaaC world

by Paul Harris Nov 14, 2019

Presenting at Technology Impact Summit

I’m presenting at the Technology Impact Summit in MN, WI, and IL. I’m covering topics of Business Impact from Technology and Cloud Adoption. Business Impact: Reality of business climate Transformation of business strategy Relationship between technology and business impact Social good and business benefit Types of impacts Cloud Adoption: Cloud adoption impact Cloud adoption steps […]

by Nathan Lasnoski Nov 13, 2019

Beer 30: Enterprise App Portfolios

In this Beer 30 talk I have a conversation with Brian Haydin on building enterprise app portfolios and the things architects need to know.

by Nathan Lasnoski Nov 8, 2019

Ethics of AI – Microsoft Ignite Notes

Editors Note: This post is a part of a series on Ethics of Artificial Intelligence. Thank you for coming to my Microsoft Ignite talk on the ethical impact of AI and the practical steps we can make to improve the experience for everyone. A few links to have available are: fairlearn: A Microsoft template for […]

by Nathan Lasnoski Nov 6, 2019

Beer 30 - Brian Haydin talks enterprise app portfolios

Brian Haydin weighs in on some challenges that companies have as they build up enterprise app portfolios to transform their businesses and engage their customers.

by Amber Manzo Nov 4, 2019

Microsoft VSS Backup Retryable Error

I recently was involved with a case involving trying to track down the cause of Exchange VSS writers reporting a “retryable” error.

by Paul Harris Oct 30, 2019

10 Ways Manufacturers Can Do More with Less in 2023 - Part 1

As we enter the new year, manufacturers are assertively focusing on how they optimize their business during uncertain economic conditions.  The goal of most manufacturers is to do more with less, or at minimum optimize their ability to execute their mission for their customers.  Working with many manufacturers, I am seeing a variety of ways that companies can leverage technology to do more with less year. 

Part 1 of this series outlines the first five ways that manufacturers can do more with less.

by Nathan Lasnoski Jan 17, 2023

10 Ways Manufacturers Can Do More with Less in 2023 - Part 2

As we enter the new year, manufacturers are assertively focusing on how they optimize their business during uncertain economic conditions.  The goal of most manufacturers is to do more with less, or at minimum optimize their ability to execute their mission for their customers.  Working with many manufacturers, I am seeing a variety of ways that companies can leverage technology to do more with less year. 

Part 2 of this series outlines the second five ways that manufacturers can do more with less.

by Nathan Lasnoski Jan 25, 2023

10 Ways Financial Services Organizations Can Do More with Less in 2023

As we enter the new year, financial services organizations are assertively focusing on how they optimize their business during uncertain economic conditions.  The goal of most businesses is to do more with less, or at minimum optimize their ability to execute their mission for their client.  In working with many financial services organizations, I am seeing a variety of ways that organizations are able to leverage technology to do more with less this year.   

by Nathan Lasnoski Jan 10, 2023

Integrating ChatGPT-like Capabilities into Your Business

ChatGPT-like capabilities can make a difference in your business RIGHT NOW.  This is not science fiction, this is science fact and your competitors are reaping the benefits.  Many have felt that AI/ML is an aspirational “someday” goal, but businesses that have invested in targeted efforts are rewarded with real ROI and absolute efficiencies.  This means adopting real-world improvement made possible through commodity AI, data science-oriented initiatives, or even the recently available Open AI service that powers ChatGPT.  Let’s dive in.

by Nathan Lasnoski Jan 26, 2023

Using the Union Operator in KQL

Sometimes it is difficult to use and remember operators in KQL. Today we're going to look at using the "union" operator to combine tables into one space.

by Joseph Dutton Feb 20, 2023

Cultivating an Inclusive Workplace: Best Practices for Ramadan

Having Muslim team members, and being Muslim myself, I have always struggled with how to integrate a productive workday during the holy month of Ramadan. I’ve been lucky to work with some amazing employers who aren’t afraid to ask questions and have been overwhelmingly accommodating during this time and it is my top priority to do the same with my teams!

by Reem Alzubeidi Mar 17, 2023

Modernizing our approach to MFA

Traditional passwords haven’t been sufficient for protecting accounts and assets for some time now.  From simple brute force attacks to spear phishing and pharming threat adversaries continue to develop novel methods for credential theft to add to their toolbox of existing tried and true approaches. Microsoft’s Group Program manager for Identity Security and protection, Alex Weinert,   has previously stated that MFA, when deployed properly, can end up blocking 99.9% of automated attacks.

by Adam Clifford Feb 1, 2023

A Holistic Approach to Zero Trust

Zero Trust architecture isn’t another security fad, and it’s not a technology you can implement, but rather a security model that’s foundational on every step of the journey we at Concurrency help our clients in travel along the path of modern workplace maturity.

by Chris Blackburn Feb 10, 2023

KQL Query to track your higher cost Azure Sentinel Tables

A quick article with an easy KQL query to monitor your higher cost Azure Sentinel Tables.

by Joseph Dutton Feb 7, 2023

Manufacturing: Building Resiliency to Navigate Market Volatility

Manufacturers have navigated a turbulent environment for several years. Some unlocked exponential growth opportunities due to surging demand while others struggled to stay afloat. Now, most manufacturers are bracing for a recession. In the U.S., 62% of manufacturers expect a recession to start in 2023, anticipating several months of contraction followed by growth. U.S. manufacturers expect to increase revenues by year-end an average of 5.5%, down from 9.3% in 2022.

by Ralph Babusci Mar 2, 2023