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Community CloudCast

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

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.

Jan 04, 202458 minSeason 1Ep. 9

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.

Nov 09, 202352 minSeason 1Ep. 8

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.

Aug 11, 202353 minSeason 1Ep. 7

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!

Aug 11, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 23

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 profe...

Jul 13, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 6

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 s...

May 11, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 5

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...

May 04, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 3

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...

Apr 20, 202359 minSeason 1Ep. 22

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.

Mar 30, 20232 hr 36 minSeason 1Ep. 2

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.

Mar 16, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 21

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.

Mar 09, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 3

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. 

Feb 23, 202341 minSeason 1Ep. 1

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.

Jan 19, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 19

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.

Nov 17, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 17

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.

Oct 21, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 16

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 ori...

Sep 15, 202258 minEp. 15

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 automaticall...

Sep 09, 20221 hr 1 min

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 Instr...

Sep 09, 20221 hr 5 min

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 wo...

Sep 09, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 12

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...

Sep 09, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 11

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 – htt...

Sep 09, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 10

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...

Sep 09, 202258 minEp. 9

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...

Sep 09, 202258 minEp. 8

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: h ttps://confidentchangemanagement.com/SCIMot Events CactusForce: https://www.cactusforce.com CollabDays Bletchely Park...

Sep 09, 20221 hr 1 min

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...

Sep 09, 202259 min