Windows 365 Link

Windows 365 Link + Azure Dev Box

Microsoft’s Ignite event introduced Windows 365 Link, a compact ARM-based desktop PC that connects to Windows virtual desktops on Azure, optimizing workplace technology. Coupled with Azure Dev Box, which offers tailored cloud development environments, these innovations enhance productivity, flexibility, and efficiency for organizations using Microsoft tools.

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Share your funniest Consulting Phrase

A glimpse view on the World of IT Consulting

Uwe Zabel shares his disappointing experiences with AI design tools, specifically Microsoft Designer and DALL E Logo Creator, in his quest to redesign his blog’s logo and create a comic character representation of himself. Despite high expectations, the results were unsatisfactory and lacked the sophistication and personal touch desired. The process highlighted the limitations of AI in grasping complex design instructions and emphasized the irreplaceable value of human creativity and the importance of partnering with experts to fully realize the potential of new technologies.

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Cloud Economics & Financial Operations

🔥 Cloud Economics & Financial Operations

Let’s start with a truth bomb:
💣 If you think the cloud will automatically save you money, you’re wrong.
Wait… what?

Don’t get me wrong. I love the cloud. I’ve spent the last 15+ years of my life helping companies move to it, build on it, innovate with it, and thrive because of it. But I’ve also seen what happens when they dive headfirst into public cloud services without understanding the economics behind it.

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Azure Arc – Finally

Azure Arc – Finally, Manage Multi-Cloud and On-Prem Like a True Cloud Hero

At Microsoft Ignite 2019 in sunny Florida (ah, those were the days of real-world events…), Microsoft quietly dropped what I’d call one of the most strategic Azure announcements in years:
Azure Arc.

Wait, what’s Azure Arc? Is it yet another Azure service?
Yes. And no.
Because Azure Arc isn’t just a service—it’s a paradigm shift.

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Predicting and Optimizing Azure Costs Like a Pro

Predicting and Optimizing Azure Costs Like a Pro

Let’s face it: moving workloads to the cloud sounds great—until the invoice arrives 😬

When architecting IT landscapes in Microsoft Azure, you’re not just choosing performance and scalability. You’re also signing up for a new mindset in how costs behave. Unlike traditional infrastructure where you “buy big and hope for the best,” Azure flips the equation.

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