Public Cloud platforms are important for the future. Many organizations have made big bets and are continuing to evaluate their options in the Public & Hybrid Cloud arena. Microsoft has become a major player in the Public Cloud space, but it has plenty of competitors: Amazon, Google, OpenStack, Salesforce/Force.com and more. How do these providers compare to Azure? And what’s likely to happen in the industry as we move into the future?
Join Richard Harbridge as he provides guidance and advice for how Azure measures up based on customer experience and industry insights.
Evaluate Microsoft Azure For The Competitive Public Cloud IndustryRichard Harbridge
The document discusses Richard Harbridge's presentation on cloud capabilities comparisons. It begins with an introduction and outlines the topics to be covered. It then analyzes different cloud vendors and technologies like IaaS, PaaS, databases, and machine learning from 2012-2016 based on Gartner Magic Quadrants. Microsoft emerges as the leader across many categories. The rest of the presentation compares key capabilities of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud like compute, storage, security, databases and analytics, IoT and machine learning. It positions Microsoft as the strongest overall cloud platform and leader in the enterprise space.
Public cloud platforms are important for the future. Many organizations have made big bets, and are continuing to evaluate their options in the public and hybrid cloud arena. Microsoft has become a major player in the public cloud space, but it has plenty of competitors: Amazon, Google, OpenStack, Salesforce/Force.com and more. How do these providers compare to Azure? And what’s likely to happen in the industry as we move into the future? Join Richard Harbridge as he provides guidance and advice for how Azure measures up based on customer experience and industry insights.
Microsoft Azure And The Competitive Cloud Industry - Collab365Richard Harbridge
Public cloud platforms are important for the future. Many organizations have made big bets, and are continuing to evaluate their options in the public and hybrid cloud arena. Microsoft has become a major player in the public cloud space, but it has plenty of competitors: Amazon, Google, OpenStack, Salesforce/Force.com and more. How do these providers compare to Azure? And what’s likely to happen in the industry as we move into the future? Join Richard Harbridge as he provides guidance and advice for how Azure measures up based on customer experience and industry insights.
Microsoft Azure And The Competitive Cloud Industry - TechFuseRichard Harbridge
Public cloud platforms are important for the future. Many organizations have made big bets, and are continuing to evaluate their options in the public and hybrid cloud arena. Microsoft has become a major player in the public cloud space, but it has plenty of competitors: Amazon, Google, OpenStack, Salesforce/Force.com and more. How do these providers compare to Azure? And what’s likely to happen in the industry as we move into the future? Join Richard Harbridge as he provides guidance and advice for how Azure measures up based on customer experience and industry insights.
This document discusses SharePoint in the cloud and Office 365. It begins by explaining the benefits of SharePoint in the cloud, such as lower upfront costs, pay-per-use pricing, and reduced complexity. It then describes what SharePoint in the cloud refers to, including Software as a Service (SaaS) and the different Office 365 plans. The document also covers concerns about cloud computing and evaluating cloud providers before concluding with a discussion of licensing for Office 365.
SharePoint 2016 And Office 365: A Look Ahead To What's ComingRichard Harbridge
With SharePoint 2016 around the corner and Office 365 constantly releasing new functionality it can be hard to feel ready for what will come over the next few years. Where should we invest in learning? What other technologies should we understand? Why are some things changing?
Join Richard Harbridge as he explores Technology roadmaps and industry trends and how Microsoft and many customers are planning for the challenges ahead.
The Social Enterprise In A Cloud First And Mobile First World - TechFuseRichard Harbridge
Organizations today need to be more responsive. People are more connected than ever before. The world has become a giant network with people sharing, learning, and making decisions on the go at every second. What if you, and every person in your company, could work together like a network? What might that look like and how might social enterprise technology play a role? While many organizations understand the benefits social technology can provide, it’s often not as clear how we can go about implementing these technologies in a way that complements our organizations investments in powerful collaborative technologies like SharePoint. SharePoint is used as an enterprise collaboration platform in almost every organization, yet many organizations are still in the process of deciding why and when they should implement some of the new social capabilities. Organizations may not know how best to leverage social technologies like Yammer with their current investments. We are here to help.
Join Richard Harbridge as he shares Microsoft’s vision for Enterprise Social and the future of work. Richard will explain how and where customers are investing in social, what is changing and important to understand, and what technology investments have been made and are being made by Microsoft to help customers connect and work in a cloud first and mobile first world.
Evaluate Microsoft Azure For The Competitive Public Cloud IndustryRichard Harbridge
The document discusses Richard Harbridge's presentation on cloud capabilities comparisons. It begins with an introduction and outlines the topics to be covered. It then analyzes different cloud vendors and technologies like IaaS, PaaS, databases, and machine learning from 2012-2016 based on Gartner Magic Quadrants. Microsoft emerges as the leader across many categories. The rest of the presentation compares key capabilities of AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud like compute, storage, security, databases and analytics, IoT and machine learning. It positions Microsoft as the strongest overall cloud platform and leader in the enterprise space.
Public cloud platforms are important for the future. Many organizations have made big bets, and are continuing to evaluate their options in the public and hybrid cloud arena. Microsoft has become a major player in the public cloud space, but it has plenty of competitors: Amazon, Google, OpenStack, Salesforce/Force.com and more. How do these providers compare to Azure? And what’s likely to happen in the industry as we move into the future? Join Richard Harbridge as he provides guidance and advice for how Azure measures up based on customer experience and industry insights.
Microsoft Azure And The Competitive Cloud Industry - Collab365Richard Harbridge
Public cloud platforms are important for the future. Many organizations have made big bets, and are continuing to evaluate their options in the public and hybrid cloud arena. Microsoft has become a major player in the public cloud space, but it has plenty of competitors: Amazon, Google, OpenStack, Salesforce/Force.com and more. How do these providers compare to Azure? And what’s likely to happen in the industry as we move into the future? Join Richard Harbridge as he provides guidance and advice for how Azure measures up based on customer experience and industry insights.
Microsoft Azure And The Competitive Cloud Industry - TechFuseRichard Harbridge
Public cloud platforms are important for the future. Many organizations have made big bets, and are continuing to evaluate their options in the public and hybrid cloud arena. Microsoft has become a major player in the public cloud space, but it has plenty of competitors: Amazon, Google, OpenStack, Salesforce/Force.com and more. How do these providers compare to Azure? And what’s likely to happen in the industry as we move into the future? Join Richard Harbridge as he provides guidance and advice for how Azure measures up based on customer experience and industry insights.
This document discusses SharePoint in the cloud and Office 365. It begins by explaining the benefits of SharePoint in the cloud, such as lower upfront costs, pay-per-use pricing, and reduced complexity. It then describes what SharePoint in the cloud refers to, including Software as a Service (SaaS) and the different Office 365 plans. The document also covers concerns about cloud computing and evaluating cloud providers before concluding with a discussion of licensing for Office 365.
SharePoint 2016 And Office 365: A Look Ahead To What's ComingRichard Harbridge
With SharePoint 2016 around the corner and Office 365 constantly releasing new functionality it can be hard to feel ready for what will come over the next few years. Where should we invest in learning? What other technologies should we understand? Why are some things changing?
Join Richard Harbridge as he explores Technology roadmaps and industry trends and how Microsoft and many customers are planning for the challenges ahead.
The Social Enterprise In A Cloud First And Mobile First World - TechFuseRichard Harbridge
Organizations today need to be more responsive. People are more connected than ever before. The world has become a giant network with people sharing, learning, and making decisions on the go at every second. What if you, and every person in your company, could work together like a network? What might that look like and how might social enterprise technology play a role? While many organizations understand the benefits social technology can provide, it’s often not as clear how we can go about implementing these technologies in a way that complements our organizations investments in powerful collaborative technologies like SharePoint. SharePoint is used as an enterprise collaboration platform in almost every organization, yet many organizations are still in the process of deciding why and when they should implement some of the new social capabilities. Organizations may not know how best to leverage social technologies like Yammer with their current investments. We are here to help.
Join Richard Harbridge as he shares Microsoft’s vision for Enterprise Social and the future of work. Richard will explain how and where customers are investing in social, what is changing and important to understand, and what technology investments have been made and are being made by Microsoft to help customers connect and work in a cloud first and mobile first world.
The pace of business is accelerating. Disruptive change can be a barrier in the road ahead, or it can be a bumpy reminder of the importance of innovating and evolving the way your organization leverages technology. SharePoint is a constantly evolving platform that is used to share, organize, discover, build and manage business value. SharePoint 2016 is coming, new features and capabilities in Office 365 are being released to meet increased demand from organizations around the world, and we have more options and ways we can implement today than we have ever had in the past. With so much change it’s important to understand how your own organization can better leverage SharePoint in improved ways to maximize the value it provides. Come hear about the challenges organizations are facing today, how the legal industry is using SharePoint, and how we can break through barriers to drive more meaningful results.
Intranets In The Cloud: What You Need To Know - SPSTorontoRichard Harbridge
There is a growing trend of organisations moving to “the cloud” to meet their intranet needs. While many organisations are running their Intranets “on premise”, many are considering entirely cloud-based solutions or running them on platforms like Office 365.
The question for many companies is “should our intranet be built with Office 365?”
In this session Richard Harbridge will explore:
the benefits Office 365 brings to an intranet...
where the issues and challenges will lie...
when and how you may integrate Office 365 with your existing intranet today...
SeattleUniv-IntroductionToCloudComputing-WinsowsAzure101Mithun T. Dhar
The document discusses cloud computing and Microsoft Azure. It provides an overview of Azure including its data centers, virtual machines, storage options like blobs and tables, services like App Fabric, and the Fabric Controller which manages virtual instances and load balancing. It also discusses the different roles in Azure like Web Roles and Worker Roles and platforms offered, such as Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service and Software as a Service.
Access Your Desktop Anywhere, Anytime with Amazon WorkSpacesTechSoup
Now more than ever, nonprofits employees and volunteers are working remotely.
Instead of building and operating your own infrastructure, your organization can deploy desktops on demand with Amazon WorkSpaces, a desktop as a service (DaaS) solution on AWS. With DaaS, you manage your images and users while the infrastructure is managed for you by AWS.
During this webinar, attendees will
- Learn what makes Amazon WorkSpaces unique
- Understand how DaaS can help nonprofits leverage the cloud for remote work and volunteering
- Hear lessons learned and best practices from nonprofits using Amazon WorkSpaces
- Start your proof of concept
Additional resources:
- Multiple resources
- Enabling today’s workforce with cloud desktops
- WorkSpaces website
- DaaS on AWS
An annual listing of The 10 Most Recommended AWS Solution Providers 2018 appreciates the effort of some innovative AWS partners which have provided seamless solutions with an inventive approach and revolutionized various sectors right from its emergence.
The hybrid cloud computing market is analyzed based on four segments: solutions, service model, verticals and regions. The solutions segment includes application architecture, network integration and management systems. Application architecture segment is expected to have a major role in the hybrid cloud computing market.
According to Infoholic research, the “Worldwide Hybrid Cloud Computing Market” is expected to grow at a CAGR of 34.3% during the forecast period 2016–2022.
iPaaS and API Management – When Do You Really Need an IpaaS?Axway
This document discusses the differences between APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) and iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service). APIs abstract complex systems and are targeted towards developers, while iPaaS focuses on putting data and events into workflows and is targeted towards business users. Both APIs and iPaaS can enable data and function exposure, self-service information systems, and platformization of IT to accelerate digital transformation. The key differences are that APIs focus on API exposure and composition through code, while iPaaS emphasizes data and event orchestration through low-code/no-code workflows.
The 10 most valuable aws solution providers dec 2017Merry D'souza
We are bringing some of the top-notch AWS solution providers from across the world in this issue of “The 10 Most Valuable AWS Solution Providers 2017”.
Governing and managing hybrid SharePoint environmentsRandy Williams
As cloud-hosting options for SharePoint mature, organizations are hoping to capitalize on cloud benefits while mitigating many of their risks. One way to hedge your bet is to incrementally migrate certain workloads to the cloud, while keeping others on-premises. In this session, we’ll walk through a number of hybrid scenarios and consider how governance plans and compliance policies may be affected and how to maintain a hybrid-healthy security posture. Whether your plans are for Office 365, Amazon, Azure, or other providers, we’ll share practical guidance to help you vet your hosting strategy.
The Why, How and What of Digital Business Transformation in the CloudAmazon Web Services
"So your enterprise has decided to “be innovative” and “become a digital business” and you ask yourself: Why is this happening now? Why is this significant? How will this new trend change the way we work, the way we develop new products and services and the way we will run our business in the future? What does this mean for my next project and what tools do I have to manage the transition?
Drawing from Amazon’s own experience as a “digital player”, we will look at common drivers, business values, organizational principles and techniques and tools you can use to help transform your business into a true, innovative digital business.
Because Cloud Computing is only one half of the answer – the other half comes from you! "
Real-World AI and Deep Learning for Enterprise with Case StudiesAmazon Web Services
Artificial Intelligence is here this time, to stay. For the Enterprise, AI materializes into solutions that improve customers' experiences by optimizing, automating, and personalizing high-volume tasks while lowering cost and time to market, therefore accelerating innovation. In this session, we cover AWS' AI products and services that enable innovation in the enterprise while maintaining compliance with different regimes such as HIPAA, PCI, and more. Finally, we discuss enterprise architectures on AWS for machine learning and deep learning workloads.
Auto AI : AI used to create AI applicationsKaran Sachdeva
Building AI applications is a very complex process involving steps and workflows which are becoming more complex every other day. Its a circle since the AI application is nothing but a feedback loop between various steps involving data. Consider the below picture a data scientist or ML engineer has to work through. Now my mission as an evangelist of the AI technology who sees a lot of promise in this technology would like to make it simple so we can empower more professionals in the business to become what we call "citizen data scientists". A citizen data scientist is a business person empowered so well that he can combine his domain knowledge with tools an expert data scientist uses in a simplified way. We have seen this impacting customer experience in 5x and revenue increase in the range of 15-20%.
How to Manage Organizational Change & Culture Impact During Cloud TransformationAmazon Web Services
This session will cover three main areas of managing organizational change and the impact to culture during a cloud transformation. The first is why cloud transformations have such a significant impact on organizations and people. Second, we'll review an overview of an organizational change management framework, and finally, we’ll discuss how to apply an Organizational Change Management framework to the cloud, wrapping up with some case studies to inspire you.
This document is a report from Okta summarizing their findings on how businesses and their employees use applications and services. Some of the key findings include:
- Microsoft Office 365 continues to be the most popular application, followed by Salesforce, Box, and Google Apps. Slack has emerged as one of the most deployed apps.
- Companies of all sizes continue to adopt more cloud applications, with a median of 10-16 apps.
- A surprising number of organizations use both Office 365 and Google Apps. Different departments prefer different applications in many cases.
- Slack has seen the fastest customer growth at 77% in the second half of 2015. Platform apps like New Relic and Windows Azure also
Each and every business is unique. From healthcare to retail, manufacturing or finance — no two businesses
operate the same way. That’s why the Microsoft Cloud can be tailored to meet the needs of any enterprise.
It’s the cloud that helps drive unparalleled productivity. The cloud that turns massive streams of data into
actionable insight. The cloud that scales rapidly t o meet the growing demands of your business. And the
cloud that transforms a mobile workforce into a connected team. This is the cloud that’s built for your business.
Webinar: Hybrid Cloud Integration - Why It's Different and Why It MattersSnapLogic
In this webinar, hear from 451 Research analyst Carl Lehmann about how IT organizations are challenged like never before with several disruptive changes. As hybrid clouds proliferate and as workloads shift across these disruptive venues, enterprises must now consider a thoughtful and strategic approach to hybrid cloud integration.
This presentation features a discussion of the business and technical trends driving hybrid cloud integration, how hybrid cloud integration is different from traditional approaches to integration, and why it matters.
To learn more, visit: www.snaplogic.com/connect-faster
Extending The Enterprise With Office 365 & Azure for the EnterpriseRichard Harbridge
1. Office 365 and Azure provide cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools as well as infrastructure services that allow organizations to extend their enterprise capabilities.
2. Office 365 includes familiar Office applications delivered as a cloud service along with collaboration and communication tools like SharePoint, Exchange, and Lync.
3. Azure provides scalable computing and storage resources that organizations can use to run applications and websites in the cloud or extend their on-premises datacenters.
[Infographic] Why Are CIOs Getting SMACT?SnapLogic
Industry analysts predict that within 5 years the CMO will spend more on IT than the CIO. With the adoption of Social, Mobile, Analytics and Big Data, Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things, here are some of the reasons why CIOs are getting SMACT.
You can also learn how the SnapLogic Elastic Integration Platform can help by going to www.SnapLogic.com/iPaaS.
When it comes to building our own services, our engineering groups have strong opinions, and they express them in the technologies they pick: Are microservices always the way to go? Should we choose serverless, containers, or serverless containers? Is relational over? Is Java over? Learn about our experience in building AWS services and working with customers on their cloud-native apps.
With SharePoint 2016 now available and Office 365 constantly releasing new functionality it can be hard to feel ready for what will come over the next few years. Where should we invest in learning? What other technologies should we understand? Why are some things changing?
Join Richard Harbridge as he explores Technology roadmaps and industry trends and how Microsoft and many customers are planning for the challenges ahead.
This document summarizes trends in cloud and container ecosystems observed by Adrian Cockcroft in November 2015. It notes rapid adoption and evolution of container technologies like Docker. Standards bodies are emerging around container orchestration. Cloud ecosystems like AWS, Azure, and GCE continue expanding globally while new players like DigitalOcean see strong growth. SaaS investment is growing fastest in areas like application performance management, ERP/accounting, and sales/marketing tools. Serverless architectures and "teraservices" using huge amounts of memory are trends to watch in 2016.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the fastest growing and first IT company in history to reach $10 Billion in revenue. In this presentation, Michael Needham will focus on how Amazon innovates at break-neck pace through its culture, organisation and technology while still operationally running workloads of 1 Million+ customers. In the spirit of this innovation, Michael will showcase a couple of their more unique AWS technologies.
The pace of business is accelerating. Disruptive change can be a barrier in the road ahead, or it can be a bumpy reminder of the importance of innovating and evolving the way your organization leverages technology. SharePoint is a constantly evolving platform that is used to share, organize, discover, build and manage business value. SharePoint 2016 is coming, new features and capabilities in Office 365 are being released to meet increased demand from organizations around the world, and we have more options and ways we can implement today than we have ever had in the past. With so much change it’s important to understand how your own organization can better leverage SharePoint in improved ways to maximize the value it provides. Come hear about the challenges organizations are facing today, how the legal industry is using SharePoint, and how we can break through barriers to drive more meaningful results.
Intranets In The Cloud: What You Need To Know - SPSTorontoRichard Harbridge
There is a growing trend of organisations moving to “the cloud” to meet their intranet needs. While many organisations are running their Intranets “on premise”, many are considering entirely cloud-based solutions or running them on platforms like Office 365.
The question for many companies is “should our intranet be built with Office 365?”
In this session Richard Harbridge will explore:
the benefits Office 365 brings to an intranet...
where the issues and challenges will lie...
when and how you may integrate Office 365 with your existing intranet today...
SeattleUniv-IntroductionToCloudComputing-WinsowsAzure101Mithun T. Dhar
The document discusses cloud computing and Microsoft Azure. It provides an overview of Azure including its data centers, virtual machines, storage options like blobs and tables, services like App Fabric, and the Fabric Controller which manages virtual instances and load balancing. It also discusses the different roles in Azure like Web Roles and Worker Roles and platforms offered, such as Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service and Software as a Service.
Access Your Desktop Anywhere, Anytime with Amazon WorkSpacesTechSoup
Now more than ever, nonprofits employees and volunteers are working remotely.
Instead of building and operating your own infrastructure, your organization can deploy desktops on demand with Amazon WorkSpaces, a desktop as a service (DaaS) solution on AWS. With DaaS, you manage your images and users while the infrastructure is managed for you by AWS.
During this webinar, attendees will
- Learn what makes Amazon WorkSpaces unique
- Understand how DaaS can help nonprofits leverage the cloud for remote work and volunteering
- Hear lessons learned and best practices from nonprofits using Amazon WorkSpaces
- Start your proof of concept
Additional resources:
- Multiple resources
- Enabling today’s workforce with cloud desktops
- WorkSpaces website
- DaaS on AWS
An annual listing of The 10 Most Recommended AWS Solution Providers 2018 appreciates the effort of some innovative AWS partners which have provided seamless solutions with an inventive approach and revolutionized various sectors right from its emergence.
The hybrid cloud computing market is analyzed based on four segments: solutions, service model, verticals and regions. The solutions segment includes application architecture, network integration and management systems. Application architecture segment is expected to have a major role in the hybrid cloud computing market.
According to Infoholic research, the “Worldwide Hybrid Cloud Computing Market” is expected to grow at a CAGR of 34.3% during the forecast period 2016–2022.
iPaaS and API Management – When Do You Really Need an IpaaS?Axway
This document discusses the differences between APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) and iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service). APIs abstract complex systems and are targeted towards developers, while iPaaS focuses on putting data and events into workflows and is targeted towards business users. Both APIs and iPaaS can enable data and function exposure, self-service information systems, and platformization of IT to accelerate digital transformation. The key differences are that APIs focus on API exposure and composition through code, while iPaaS emphasizes data and event orchestration through low-code/no-code workflows.
The 10 most valuable aws solution providers dec 2017Merry D'souza
We are bringing some of the top-notch AWS solution providers from across the world in this issue of “The 10 Most Valuable AWS Solution Providers 2017”.
Governing and managing hybrid SharePoint environmentsRandy Williams
As cloud-hosting options for SharePoint mature, organizations are hoping to capitalize on cloud benefits while mitigating many of their risks. One way to hedge your bet is to incrementally migrate certain workloads to the cloud, while keeping others on-premises. In this session, we’ll walk through a number of hybrid scenarios and consider how governance plans and compliance policies may be affected and how to maintain a hybrid-healthy security posture. Whether your plans are for Office 365, Amazon, Azure, or other providers, we’ll share practical guidance to help you vet your hosting strategy.
The Why, How and What of Digital Business Transformation in the CloudAmazon Web Services
"So your enterprise has decided to “be innovative” and “become a digital business” and you ask yourself: Why is this happening now? Why is this significant? How will this new trend change the way we work, the way we develop new products and services and the way we will run our business in the future? What does this mean for my next project and what tools do I have to manage the transition?
Drawing from Amazon’s own experience as a “digital player”, we will look at common drivers, business values, organizational principles and techniques and tools you can use to help transform your business into a true, innovative digital business.
Because Cloud Computing is only one half of the answer – the other half comes from you! "
Real-World AI and Deep Learning for Enterprise with Case StudiesAmazon Web Services
Artificial Intelligence is here this time, to stay. For the Enterprise, AI materializes into solutions that improve customers' experiences by optimizing, automating, and personalizing high-volume tasks while lowering cost and time to market, therefore accelerating innovation. In this session, we cover AWS' AI products and services that enable innovation in the enterprise while maintaining compliance with different regimes such as HIPAA, PCI, and more. Finally, we discuss enterprise architectures on AWS for machine learning and deep learning workloads.
Auto AI : AI used to create AI applicationsKaran Sachdeva
Building AI applications is a very complex process involving steps and workflows which are becoming more complex every other day. Its a circle since the AI application is nothing but a feedback loop between various steps involving data. Consider the below picture a data scientist or ML engineer has to work through. Now my mission as an evangelist of the AI technology who sees a lot of promise in this technology would like to make it simple so we can empower more professionals in the business to become what we call "citizen data scientists". A citizen data scientist is a business person empowered so well that he can combine his domain knowledge with tools an expert data scientist uses in a simplified way. We have seen this impacting customer experience in 5x and revenue increase in the range of 15-20%.
How to Manage Organizational Change & Culture Impact During Cloud TransformationAmazon Web Services
This session will cover three main areas of managing organizational change and the impact to culture during a cloud transformation. The first is why cloud transformations have such a significant impact on organizations and people. Second, we'll review an overview of an organizational change management framework, and finally, we’ll discuss how to apply an Organizational Change Management framework to the cloud, wrapping up with some case studies to inspire you.
This document is a report from Okta summarizing their findings on how businesses and their employees use applications and services. Some of the key findings include:
- Microsoft Office 365 continues to be the most popular application, followed by Salesforce, Box, and Google Apps. Slack has emerged as one of the most deployed apps.
- Companies of all sizes continue to adopt more cloud applications, with a median of 10-16 apps.
- A surprising number of organizations use both Office 365 and Google Apps. Different departments prefer different applications in many cases.
- Slack has seen the fastest customer growth at 77% in the second half of 2015. Platform apps like New Relic and Windows Azure also
Each and every business is unique. From healthcare to retail, manufacturing or finance — no two businesses
operate the same way. That’s why the Microsoft Cloud can be tailored to meet the needs of any enterprise.
It’s the cloud that helps drive unparalleled productivity. The cloud that turns massive streams of data into
actionable insight. The cloud that scales rapidly t o meet the growing demands of your business. And the
cloud that transforms a mobile workforce into a connected team. This is the cloud that’s built for your business.
Webinar: Hybrid Cloud Integration - Why It's Different and Why It MattersSnapLogic
In this webinar, hear from 451 Research analyst Carl Lehmann about how IT organizations are challenged like never before with several disruptive changes. As hybrid clouds proliferate and as workloads shift across these disruptive venues, enterprises must now consider a thoughtful and strategic approach to hybrid cloud integration.
This presentation features a discussion of the business and technical trends driving hybrid cloud integration, how hybrid cloud integration is different from traditional approaches to integration, and why it matters.
To learn more, visit: www.snaplogic.com/connect-faster
Extending The Enterprise With Office 365 & Azure for the EnterpriseRichard Harbridge
1. Office 365 and Azure provide cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools as well as infrastructure services that allow organizations to extend their enterprise capabilities.
2. Office 365 includes familiar Office applications delivered as a cloud service along with collaboration and communication tools like SharePoint, Exchange, and Lync.
3. Azure provides scalable computing and storage resources that organizations can use to run applications and websites in the cloud or extend their on-premises datacenters.
[Infographic] Why Are CIOs Getting SMACT?SnapLogic
Industry analysts predict that within 5 years the CMO will spend more on IT than the CIO. With the adoption of Social, Mobile, Analytics and Big Data, Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things, here are some of the reasons why CIOs are getting SMACT.
You can also learn how the SnapLogic Elastic Integration Platform can help by going to www.SnapLogic.com/iPaaS.
When it comes to building our own services, our engineering groups have strong opinions, and they express them in the technologies they pick: Are microservices always the way to go? Should we choose serverless, containers, or serverless containers? Is relational over? Is Java over? Learn about our experience in building AWS services and working with customers on their cloud-native apps.
With SharePoint 2016 now available and Office 365 constantly releasing new functionality it can be hard to feel ready for what will come over the next few years. Where should we invest in learning? What other technologies should we understand? Why are some things changing?
Join Richard Harbridge as he explores Technology roadmaps and industry trends and how Microsoft and many customers are planning for the challenges ahead.
This document summarizes trends in cloud and container ecosystems observed by Adrian Cockcroft in November 2015. It notes rapid adoption and evolution of container technologies like Docker. Standards bodies are emerging around container orchestration. Cloud ecosystems like AWS, Azure, and GCE continue expanding globally while new players like DigitalOcean see strong growth. SaaS investment is growing fastest in areas like application performance management, ERP/accounting, and sales/marketing tools. Serverless architectures and "teraservices" using huge amounts of memory are trends to watch in 2016.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the fastest growing and first IT company in history to reach $10 Billion in revenue. In this presentation, Michael Needham will focus on how Amazon innovates at break-neck pace through its culture, organisation and technology while still operationally running workloads of 1 Million+ customers. In the spirit of this innovation, Michael will showcase a couple of their more unique AWS technologies.
Hybrid Enterprise IaaS Cloud - what you need to know!ShapeBlue
The document discusses hybrid cloud and provides an agenda for a workshop on the topic. It summarizes ShapeBlue as an expert in building public and private clouds internationally using CloudStack/CloudPlatform. Hybrid cloud is described as a combination of private and public cloud to address both traditional and cloud-native workloads. The key barriers to hybrid cloud are discussed as trust/security, data location/jurisdiction, and interoperability/portability.
IIMB MBA(PGPEM) - Managing and Pricing in the cloudshekharkanodia
Cloud technology has started to replace the traditional on-premise legacy software and today almost all the major businesses are migrating towards cloud. A survey conducted by McAfee suggests that 87% organizations experience business acceleration by using cloud services. In the nascent stages of growth, security was a major concern for companies and hence companies avoided moving to cloud. The survey also suggests that 52% of the organizations experience better security in the cloud than on-premise IT environments. Almost 36% of the organizations believe that they can enforce data loss prevention in the cloud. Companies benefit in numerous ways by migrating to cloud in terms of opportunity cost, reduced IT cost, a faster go-to market , business growth, improved security, expansion to new markets.
Sap hana-enterprise-cloud--bringing-the-revolution-to-your-organizationPravin Sonawane
The document discusses the benefits of cloud computing and SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud. It states that cloud computing enables organizational revolution by increasing agility. It also notes that SAP has bet its future on SAP HANA, which has been very successful. The document summarizes that cloud computing provides opportunities for revolution through increased agility and competitive advantage.
The document discusses cloud computing trends, including:
- Most large enterprises are transitioning infrastructure to cloud computing to cut costs and risks. Critical workloads are also moving to cloud.
- Hybrid cloud strategies that maintain some workloads on-premise while moving others to cloud are becoming more common and supported.
- Hardware companies are struggling to remain relevant as cloud platforms commoditize infrastructure. They are pursuing mergers and spin-offs.
- DevOps practices emphasize continuous delivery over traditional ITIL change processes. The role of IT is shifting from systems maintenance to innovation brokerage and service management between internal and cloud resources.
A Journey to a Serverless Business Intelligence, Machine Learning and Big Dat...DataWorks Summit
In this talk we will describe the journey we made with one of our customers, Volotea, to deploy a serverless Business Intelligence (BI), Machine Learning (ML) and Big Data (BD) platform on the Cloud. The new platform leverages Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) Cloud services, and it is the result of the reengineering and extension of an existing platform based on Cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) services and bare-metal systems. Managing and maintaining BI, ML and BD platforms based on bare-metal or IaaS deployments is not a straightforward task, and as size and complexity grow, we often find ourselves spending more and more time in tasks that are rather administrative, more than of a development or analytics nature. That is exactly what Volotea realized, and together we envisioned and executed a plan to lift and reengineer their platform into a new solution that leverages Microsoft Azure PaaS services. We have delivered a solution that manages to greatly reduce the administrative burden as well as the technical complexity when implementing new use cases. The new platform is based on the Microsoft Azure stack and it includes Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Lake Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Machine Learning and Azure SQL Database. Join us in this talk where we will share our lessons learned and we will discuss how to plan and execute such an endeavor.
The document discusses the shifting IT landscape from traditional outsourcing models to "as-a-service" models. It notes that customers want cheaper, better, and faster services, while service providers want to maintain revenue streams. The document argues that mid-sized and smaller enterprises will drive adoption of as-a-service models to avoid infrastructure investments. It suggests Indian IT companies transition to an integrator role partnering with as-a-service providers to remain competitive as their business models are disrupted.
This document provides a comparison of Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). It includes a mind map outlining the key services offered by each platform, as well as their strategies for public and hybrid cloud offerings. The document also discusses market perceptions and the growth and adoption of each platform over time. Key concerns about choosing between the platforms are outlined.
Gartner 2021 Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems.pdfmomirlan
By 2025, cloud preference for data management will substantially reduce the vendor landscape while the growth in multicloud will increase complexity for data governance and integration. By 2022, cloud database management system (DBMS) revenue will account for 50% of the total DBMS market revenue. This Magic Quadrant evaluates vendors in the cloud DBMS market and assesses their strengths and weaknesses. It provides an overview of 14 vendors in the market including leaders like AWS, Databricks, and Alibaba Cloud as well as niche players like Cockroach Labs and Exasol.
2016 Cloud vs. On Premise Brand Leader Survey ReportIT Brand Pulse
This IT Brand Pulse mini-report includes only market leader data from the independent, non-sponsored survey covering six categories of brand leadership–Market, Price, Performance, Reliability, Service & Support and Innovation–for fourteen classes of Cloud Service and On-Premise Providers.
Complete survey data for each product category is available. Please contact us at info@itbrandpulse.com for information and pricing.
Read the 2016 Cloud and On-Premise Brand Leader Survey Press Release: http://www.itbrandpulse.com/press-release/it-pros-vote-2016-cloud-and-on-premise-brand-leaders/
The document discusses trends in cloud computing for 2013. It predicts that consumer-oriented clouds will continue growing and be accepted. Large enterprises will continue using public clouds for small, non-critical projects while waiting for established software providers to develop cloud capabilities. There will also be a rise in industry-specific clouds, blurring between IaaS and PaaS, and more focus on cloud security and governance after initial adoption overlooked these areas.
Introduction, Product Demo & Roadmap and Industry AnalystRightScale
RightScale User Conference NYC 2011 -
More than 400 RightScale customers and partners met for the RightScale User Conference in conjunction with the Cloud Computing Expo in New York City. The daylong event included a product demo of the latest RightScale multi-cloud features as well as customer and analyst presentations plus breakout sessions led by our own RightScale cloud experts and several of our partners. We continued the networking over cocktails on the rooftop of the Hotel Gansevoort with scenic sunset views of the Hudson River.
Amazon Web Services SWOT & Competitor AnalysisBessie Chu
The document provides an analysis of Amazon Web Services' (AWS) position in the cloud computing market, including a SWOT analysis of AWS and competitor analyses of Rackspace, Google Compute Engine, and Microsoft Azure. It finds that AWS has a large infrastructure and client base but risks from outages and complexity. Competitors like Rackspace focus on customization but lack AWS's scale, while Google and Microsoft's cloud offerings are still in early stages.
The speaker proposes building a federation of service providers to combat commoditization in the industry by megahosters like AWS. By working together, service providers could achieve unmatched scale, global reach, and product breadth to compete on the same level as major cloud providers. However, the industry is fragmented and if service providers do not collaborate, they risk being consumed by larger players. The speaker urges action to build this federation and de-commoditize services through specialization, otherwise consolidation will continue and smaller providers may struggle to survive.
The document summarizes the author's key takeaways from the Cloud Connect 2010 conference. Some of the main points include:
- Private clouds are expected to see more adoption, especially in industries like finance that value control.
- Cloud computing offers dynamic deployment of resources and an appearance of scale, rather than actual scale.
- Spending on private clouds is projected to increase significantly by 2012.
- Adoption of cloud solutions is higher among small/medium businesses than large enterprises currently.
The document discusses the growing cloud opportunity for partners. It notes that public cloud spending is growing at a compound annual rate of 19.4%, which is almost six times the rate of overall IT spending growth. The total cloud market, including public, private, and hybrid cloud solutions as well as related services, is projected to exceed $500 billion by 2020. The cloud represents a major opportunity for partners to grow their businesses.
The document provides details about a CloudCamp event taking place in Edinburgh in March 2013. The schedule includes lightning talks from 8 speakers on various cloud computing topics, an unpanel discussion, and a networking session. One lightning talk focuses on challenges enterprises face in cloud adoption. Another talk discusses how JP Morgan Chase uses different cloud platforms. A third talk argues that non-technical factors are also important for enterprises adopting cloud.
The question of whether to transition enterprise applications to the cloud is a valid question in most organizations. Determining which applications should go and how to maintain control once they are there, however, is slowing down the journey to the cloud.
These slides - based on the webinar hosted by leading IT analyst firm Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) - cover how you can avoid the common mistakes and reduce risk in the transformation to cloud.
Move fast, build things with AWS (June 2016)Julien SIMON
This document discusses top concerns of CIOs and how technology trends are impacting businesses. It argues that while problems remain the same over decades, attitudes, processes, tools, and embracing new technologies can help solve them. It promotes adopting cloud computing and serverless architectures to help businesses innovate faster, gain insights from data, and focus on their core operations rather than infrastructure management. Several examples of large companies migrating to AWS cloud are provided. The document advocates that infrastructure can become even more flexible and cost-efficient by leveraging services like AWS Lambda.
Similar to Microsoft Azure And The Competitive Cloud Industry - SharePoint Fest (20)
Piloting & Scaling Successfully With Microsoft VivaRichard Harbridge
With so many Viva capabilities available to organizations, it can be a challenge knowing which should be piloted together or what patterns and practices work best when piloting Viva Connections, Viva Learning, Viva Topics, Viva Goals, Viva Insights, Viva Pulse, Viva Amplify, and more. How do organizations get started successfully, overcome challenges in piloting and rolling out these experiences, and eventually scale to organization-wide deployments?
Join internationally recognized industry expert and Microsoft MVP Richard Harbridge as he shares insight into the lessons learned and proven approaches with Microsoft Viva. Together you will explore unique and vital challenges with Viva deployments, such as challenges with multiple tenants or multiple organizations in one tenant or challenges with experiences designed for scale – determining if an organization is large enough or has enough content for a great experience with Viva Topics and more.
Preparing, Piloting & Paths to Success with Microsoft CopilotRichard Harbridge
Preparing, Piloting & Paths to Success with Microsoft Copilot
In the modern post generative AI era, leveraging innovative tools is crucial for enhancing productivity and improving performance. This workshop will explore how to get the most out of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Viva Copilot and Microsoft Copilot experiences. Join Microsoft MVP and industry expert Richard Harbridge as we delve into challenges surrounding its adoption including initial preparation, user training, support, governance and integration into existing workflows. We will start with an overview highlighting the critical to understand elements that make Copilot so impactful in organizations today along with plenty of data and industry insights. As we transition into guidance around piloting Microsoft 365 Copilot, participants will explore its robust features through rich examples. Engaging with real-world scenarios will unveil common hurdles and provide a clear roadmap towards optimizing Microsoft 365 Copilot for your organizational needs.
Bridging The Gap: How AI Is Transforming Both Customer Experience & Employee ...Richard Harbridge
In the post-pandemic and hybrid world, the importance of effective conversations in both customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX) has surged.
Historically, voice data has primarily enhanced customer support, but with the integration of advanced recording, transcription, and AI-driven tools, there's a newfound potential to elevate all employee interactions.
AI copilot agents stand at the forefront of this transformation, offering streamlined customer interactions, real-time insights for support agents, and organizational agility. The transition from chat to voice calls presents both an opportunity and a challenge.
While analytics have been a mainstay in , their application in remains largely untapped. This disparity offers organizations a chance to holistically understand operations and create a seamless synergy between CX and EX.
However, the utilization of AI and analytics brings forth challenges, especially concerning data anonymization and de-anonymization in the context of employee data. As privacy norms evolve, organizations must tread carefully, balancing the promise of AI with ethical considerations.
Join industry experts , Chief Executive Officer of and Chief Technology Officer at as they share insights, best practices and lessons learned that can help your organization navigate forward faster with AI.
Getting The Most Out Of Microsoft 365 Employee Experience Today & TomorrowRichard Harbridge
There has never been a time where improving the employee experience has been more critical.
Today, every organization shares a need to enhance how we communicate and engage, collaborate and connect, and manage and develop employees.
Join internationally recognized industry expert and Microsoft MVP Richard Harbridge as he shares insight into the future of employee experiences, how Microsoft 365 is changing, and perhaps more importantly, what organizations are doing today to prepare for it.
Mastering Microsoft 365: The Winning Trio Of Automation, Governance & AdoptionRichard Harbridge
Mastering Microsoft 365: The Winning Trio of Automation, Governance, and Adoption
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, mastering Microsoft 365 is no longer just a luxury—it's a necessity. Join us for an enlightening webinar presented by Microsoft MVP and renowned industry expert, Richard Harbridge, as we delve deep into how automation, governance and adoption can not only improve the management, but the employee experience of Microsoft 365.
What we'll cover:
Governance and Lifecycle Mastery: Understand the critical nuances of the governance and lifecycle of SharePoint sites and teams. Navigate the complexities with ease and ensure your organization's digital assets are managed effectively and securely.
Tackling Sprawl: With the proliferation of digital tools and platforms, sprawl has become a pressing concern. Learn actionable strategies to manage and mitigate sprawl, ensuring your digital ecosystem remains organized and efficient improving both the management and employee experience.
The Power of Automation: Discover how automation and programmatic improvements not only streamline operations but also lead to proactive management. Unleash the potential of Microsoft 365 by leveraging automation to its fullest.
The Symbiotic Relationship of Governance and Adoption: Dive into the intricate relationship between governance and adoption. Understand how a robust governance framework can bolster adoption rates and how fostering adoption can, in turn, reinforce governance.
In a world where efficiency, security, and adaptability are paramount, mastering Microsoft 365 can set your organization leagues ahead of the competition. Equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies to make the most of this powerful suite and drive your organization towards unparalleled success.
Piloting & Scaling Successfully With Microsoft VivaRichard Harbridge
Piloting & Scaling Successfully With Microsoft Viva
With so many Viva capabilities available to organizations, it can be a challenge knowing which should be piloted together or what patterns and practices work best when piloting Viva Connections, Viva Learning, Viva Topics, Viva Goals, Viva Insights, Viva Pulse, Viva Amplify, and more. How do organizations get started successfully, overcome challenges in piloting and rolling out these experiences, and eventually scale to organization-wide deploymentsJoin internationally recognized industry expert and Microsoft MVP Richard Harbridge as he shares insight into the lessons learned and proven approaches with Microsoft Viva. Together you will explore unique and vital challenges with Viva deployments, such as challenges with multiple tenants or multiple organizations in one tenant or challenges with experiences designed for scale - determining if an org is large enough or has enough content for a great experience with Viva Topics and more.
Getting The Most Out Of Microsoft 365 Employee Experience Today & Tomorrow SH...Richard Harbridge
There has never been a time where improving the employee experience has been more critical. Today, every organization shares a need to enhance how we communicate and engage, collaborate and connect, and manage and develop employees.
Join internationally recognized industry expert and Microsoft MVP Richard Harbridge as he shares insight into the future of employee experiences, how Microsoft 365 is changing, and perhaps more importantly, what organizations are doing today to prepare for it.
Elevate Your Microsoft 365 Experience The Winning Trio Of AI, Analytics & Aut...Richard Harbridge
Let Microsoft MVP Richard Harbridge guide you through the exciting world of AI, analytics, and automation in Microsoft 365.
Uncover the innovative ways organizations are optimizing collaboration, communication, and management for employees, leaders, and managers, all while empowering your organization to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
Elevate Your Microsoft 365 Experience The Winning Trio Of AI, Analytics & Rec...Richard Harbridge
Redefine and elevate your SaaS experience.
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms are no longer just about providing tools; they're about enhancing user experiences, driving efficiency, and ensuring that businesses stay ahead of the curve. Enter the transformative trio: AI, Analytics, and Recommendations. This session delves deep into the synergistic relationship between these three pillars, illustrating how they can be harnessed to elevate your SaaS experience to unprecedented heights.
Join Richard Harbridge, Microsoft MVP and leading industry expert as he shares best practices and real-world examples from Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Viva that advance your SaaS experience.
Together attendees will gain insights into:
Analytics - Understand your user behavior, workflow efficiencies, and areas of improvement. Dive into how Microsoft 365's robust analytics can offer actionable insights to optimize your business processes.
AI - Beyond just data, discover how AI can be a game-changer in action management. Learn how Microsoft's AI capabilities not only predict but proactively address challenges, ensuring a seamless and enhanced user experience.
Recommendations - Personalization is key in today's SaaS world. Explore how Microsoft 365 tailors recommendations based on user behavior, ensuring that each interaction is relevant, timely, and actionable.
By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and inspiration to leverage the power of AI, analytics, and recommendations, transforming their SaaS platforms from mere tools to dynamic, adaptive, and optimized experiences. Join us for this first session of this series and embark on a journey to redefine and elevate your SaaS experience.
Metaverse & The Employee Experience: What You Need To KnowRichard Harbridge
Back in the day we would use 'who installed a browser' that wasn't the default as an 'indirect signal' that denoted a level of individual interest in improving their digital productivity or experience. Nowadays we are swimming in indirect signals - from who organizes the most meetings (named if you use Audit log etc) to dynamics around networking (Viva Insights) to who uses Teams Apps (another great indirect signal of expanding productivity/investing in digital experiences).
What still works best though is direct signals like comments, nominations, champion programs (yearly and NON MANAGER & NON IT focused) and more that help identify people and map them/amplify their visibility as potential super collaborators, those with high amounts of digital debt and those who would better benefit from greater digital fitness or digital experience investments.
Elevate Your Microsoft 365 Experience The Winning Trio Of AI, Analytics & Aut...Richard Harbridge
Let Microsoft MVP Richard Harbridge guide you through the exciting world of AI, analytics, and automation in Microsoft 365.Uncover the innovative ways organizations are optimizing collaboration, communication, and management for employees, leaders, and managers.In this session, you will learn to:• Enhance your organization's potential by learning how to pinpoint areas of focus, tackle risks, and automate tasks for a more productive and efficient workflow.• Delve into the practical applications and benefits of these technologies, from streamlining repetitive tasks to uncovering valuable insights for informed decision-making.• Gain a comprehensive understanding of how to successfully integrate AI, analytics, and automation into your Microsoft 365 environment, empowering your organization to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
Ideas & Inspiration: Getting Started & Driving Success With Power Platform At...Richard Harbridge
Understanding the many capabilities of the Microsoft Power Platform is essential for any technology leader in today's world. Yet, the more significant challenge for many business leaders is understanding how they can drive meaningful impact in their own business based on these technologies.Power Platform makes incredible things possible at a fraction of the cost. Still, the focus often is on the plumbing or ways Power Platform supports that future state instead of envisioning future states powered by them. This session will focus on the best strategies to leverage when building business momentum around the Microsoft Power Platform. We will explore how organizations inspire and grow their usage of these tools and ideas/examples of Power Platform solutions that drive success for other customers.Join Richard Harbridge, a Microsoft MVP and internationally recognized expert on Microsoft 365 and the Employee Experience, as he shares insight on how to better plan for, prepare for and benefit from the future of the Microsoft Power Platform.
Smarter, Not Harder How AI Is Changing Employee Experience - Reworked Connect...Richard Harbridge
Over the past few years, rapid changes have disrupted how companies lead, enable, empower, and engage around employee experience. Leaders in communications and human resources are all tackling new challenges in connecting with employees and may be overwhelmed with increased communication and collaboration volume, velocity, and variety. To help combat this challenge, rapid innovations in automation and artificial intelligence technology have created new tools for employees and leaders to use and master.
In this masterclass session, Richard Harbridge - a Microsoft MVP and leading industry expert on employee experience - will share insights on how automation and AI technology are revolutionizing employee experience strategies. You’ll learn about the latest trends in AI and employee experience, including the implications of OpenAI for employee experience strategies. You’ll also discover how emerging tech innovations like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and more are changing the playing field forever.
Whether you’re a leader in communications, technology, or human resources, this masterclass will provide valuable insights and tools to help you empower and enable your employees more effectively and prepare for the future of work. Join us as we explore proven employee experience strategies to help you stay ahead of the curve.
Tackling Employee Experience Today As We Embrace The Future WorkplaceRichard Harbridge
Tackling Employee Experience Today As We Embrace The Future Workplace
The future workplace needs to take into account how the employee experience landscape is changing and the importance of digital experiences throughout the employee journey. The employee experience journey starts before the employee is hired and lasts after they depart. Focusing on the employee experience can feel like a daunting task when reviewing the many different stages of an employee’s journey, but we know understanding and improving these stages can lead to a much more positive employee experience, and maximize the retention, impact, engagement, and performance of the employee.
Smarter, Not Harder How AI Is Changing Communication - Ragan EventsRichard Harbridge
These past few years have accelerated changes and disrupted how companies lead, enable, empower, and engage around communications. Leaders in communications and human resources are all tackling new challenges in connecting with employees and may be overwhelmed with increased communication volume, velocity, and variety. To help combat this challenge, rapid innovations in automation and artificial intelligence technology have created new tools for communicators to use and master, but becoming an early adopter of emerging tech is not without its risks. Join Richard Harbridge, a Microsoft MVP and leading industry expert on employee experience, as he shares insights on the implications of OpenAI for communications strategies, the tech innovations to prepare for today, and how ChatGPT is already changing the playing field forever. * This session description was not written by ChatGPT.
Enhancing Microsoft Teams To Build A Better Digital WorkplaceRichard Harbridge
Today, many organizations have brought the Intranet, or the digital hub of their digital workplace, into Microsoft Teams via Viva Connections. But what else are organizations doing to enhance further, improve upon, and embrace Teams as a hub for not just teamwork, but also corporate communication, social collaboration, networking, and more?
Join Microsoft MVP and 2toLead CTO Richard Harbridge as he shares the unique opportunity Teams apps and solutions provide. Be prepared to explore examples, patterns, and practices for how lines of business in any organization can leverage, extend and integrate Teams to create business-oriented solutions.
Masterclass On Improving & Measuring Onboarding, Retention & Wellbeing With M...Richard Harbridge
85% of leaders say the shift to hybrid work has made it challenging to have confidence that employees are productive. 92% of employees have identified enhancing the employee experience as an essential priority.New challenges are always presented to HR from all sides, and we’re here to help you target critical areas of the employee experience at our free event.Whether you’re looking for strategic guidance or help to achieve technical excellence, our event is full of sessions from world-renowned thought leaders.On February 10th, from 10 AM to 4 PM, learn to avoid new and old challenges, build on existing success, and leverage the latest technology to facilitate your efforts. One lucky winner will walk away with a free $15,000 POC!2toLead CTO and 7X Microsoft MVP Richard Harbridge and 2toLead CEO and 13X Microsoft MVP Kanwal Khipple will lead the event.Together, they helped over 200 digital workplaces globally, plan for and increase the employee experience, keynoted conferences, published books, and published blogs for some major publications like Forbes.Join specialized sessions (business or deep dive tech breakouts) designed for HR leaders or the technical team that supports the digital employee experience.The business and general sessions aim to provide insight into the apparent and hidden value of tackling onboarding, retention, and well-being.The optional tech deep dive breakout sessions aims to walk through how to use and implement Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Viva to improve onboarding, retention, and well-being.Walk away from the event with a greater understanding of the following:- How to identify the most critical areas of the employee experience- How to improve the onboarding experience before and during the process- Building experiences to enable better onboarding- Measure for success- Creating digital employee experiences that help retain top talent- How to track employee well-being- And much more
Getting Started & Driving Success With Power Platform At ScaleRichard Harbridge
Understanding the many capabilities of the Microsoft Power Platform is essential for any technology leader in today's world. Yet, the more significant challenge for many business leaders is understanding how they can drive meaningful impact in their own business based on these technologies.Power Platform makes incredible things possible at a fraction of the cost. Still, the focus often is on the plumbing or ways Power Platform supports that future state instead of envisioning future states powered by them. This session will focus on the best strategies to leverage when building business momentum around the Microsoft Power Platform. We will explore how organizations inspire and grow their usage of these tools and ideas/examples of Power Platform solutions that drive success for other customers.Join Richard Harbridge, a Microsoft MVP and internationally recognized expert on Microsoft 365 and the Employee Experience, as he shares insight on how to better plan for, prepare for and benefit from the future of the Microsoft Power Platform.
Masterclass On Improving & Measuring Onboarding, Retention & Well-beingRichard Harbridge
85% of leaders say the shift to hybrid work has made it challenging to have confidence that employees are productive. 92% of employees have identified enhancing the employee experience as an essential priority.New challenges are always presented to HR from all sides, and we’re here to help you target critical areas of the employee experience at our free event.Whether you’re looking for strategic guidance or help to achieve technical excellence, our event is full of sessions from world-renowned thought leaders.On February 10th, from 10 AM to 4 PM, learn to avoid new and old challenges, build on existing success, and leverage the latest technology to facilitate your efforts. One lucky winner will walk away with a free $15,000 POC!2toLead CTO and 7X Microsoft MVP Richard Harbridge and 2toLead CEO and 13X Microsoft MVP Kanwal Khipple will lead the event.Together, they helped over 200 digital workplaces globally, plan for and increase the employee experience, keynoted conferences, published books, and published blogs for some major publications like Forbes.Join specialized sessions (business or deep dive tech breakouts) designed for HR leaders or the technical team that supports the digital employee experience.The business and general sessions aim to provide insight into the apparent and hidden value of tackling onboarding, retention, and well-being.The optional tech deep dive breakout sessions aims to walk through how to use and implement Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Viva to improve onboarding, retention, and well-being.Walk away from the event with a greater understanding of the following:- How to identify the most critical areas of the employee experience- How to improve the onboarding experience before and during the process- Building experiences to enable better onboarding- Measure for success- Creating digital employee experiences that help retain top talent- How to track employee well-being- And much more
Piloting & Scaling Successfully With Microsoft VivaRichard Harbridge
Getting The Most Out Of Microsoft 365 Employee Experience: Today & Tomorrow
There has never been a time where improving the employee experience has been more critical. Organizations need new and innovative approaches and solutions as work and the workforce change. Today, every organization shares a need to enhance how we communicate and engage, collaborate and connect, and manage and develop employees. The question often hard to answer is, what is the best way to meet that growing need, especially in a way that meets it faster, with less cost and risk?Join internationally recognized industry expert and Microsoft MVP Richard Harbridge as he shares insight into the future of employee communication, employee collaboration, and employee management, how Microsoft 365 is changing these digital employee experiences and perhaps more importantly, what organizations are doing today to prepare for it.
Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing.pdfssuserfac0301
Read Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing to gain insights on AI adoption in the manufacturing industry, such as:
1. How quickly AI is being implemented in manufacturing.
2. Which barriers stand in the way of AI adoption.
3. How data quality and governance form the backbone of AI.
4. Organizational processes and structures that may inhibit effective AI adoption.
6. Ideas and approaches to help build your organization's AI strategy.
How to Interpret Trends in the Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart.pdfChart Kalyan
A Mix Chart displays historical data of numbers in a graphical or tabular form. The Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart specifically shows the results of a sequence of numbers over different periods.
Essentials of Automations: Exploring Attributes & Automation ParametersSafe Software
Building automations in FME Flow can save time, money, and help businesses scale by eliminating data silos and providing data to stakeholders in real-time. One essential component to orchestrating complex automations is the use of attributes & automation parameters (both formerly known as “keys”). In fact, it’s unlikely you’ll ever build an Automation without using these components, but what exactly are they?
Attributes & automation parameters enable the automation author to pass data values from one automation component to the next. During this webinar, our FME Flow Specialists will cover leveraging the three types of these output attributes & parameters in FME Flow: Event, Custom, and Automation. As a bonus, they’ll also be making use of the Split-Merge Block functionality.
You’ll leave this webinar with a better understanding of how to maximize the potential of automations by making use of attributes & automation parameters, with the ultimate goal of setting your enterprise integration workflows up on autopilot.
Northern Engraving | Modern Metal Trim, Nameplates and Appliance PanelsNorthern Engraving
What began over 115 years ago as a supplier of precision gauges to the automotive industry has evolved into being an industry leader in the manufacture of product branding, automotive cockpit trim and decorative appliance trim. Value-added services include in-house Design, Engineering, Program Management, Test Lab and Tool Shops.
"Scaling RAG Applications to serve millions of users", Kevin GoedeckeFwdays
How we managed to grow and scale a RAG application from zero to thousands of users in 7 months. Lessons from technical challenges around managing high load for LLMs, RAGs and Vector databases.
Dandelion Hashtable: beyond billion requests per second on a commodity serverAntonios Katsarakis
This slide deck presents DLHT, a concurrent in-memory hashtable. Despite efforts to optimize hashtables, that go as far as sacrificing core functionality, state-of-the-art designs still incur multiple memory accesses per request and block request processing in three cases. First, most hashtables block while waiting for data to be retrieved from memory. Second, open-addressing designs, which represent the current state-of-the-art, either cannot free index slots on deletes or must block all requests to do so. Third, index resizes block every request until all objects are copied to the new index. Defying folklore wisdom, DLHT forgoes open-addressing and adopts a fully-featured and memory-aware closed-addressing design based on bounded cache-line-chaining. This design offers lock-free index operations and deletes that free slots instantly, (2) completes most requests with a single memory access, (3) utilizes software prefetching to hide memory latencies, and (4) employs a novel non-blocking and parallel resizing. In a commodity server and a memory-resident workload, DLHT surpasses 1.6B requests per second and provides 3.5x (12x) the throughput of the state-of-the-art closed-addressing (open-addressing) resizable hashtable on Gets (Deletes).
Your One-Stop Shop for Python Success: Top 10 US Python Development Providersakankshawande
Simplify your search for a reliable Python development partner! This list presents the top 10 trusted US providers offering comprehensive Python development services, ensuring your project's success from conception to completion.
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) invited Taylor Paschal, Knowledge & Information Management Consultant at Enterprise Knowledge, to speak at a Knowledge Management Lunch and Learn hosted on June 12, 2024. All Office of Administration staff were invited to attend and received professional development credit for participating in the voluntary event.
The objectives of the Lunch and Learn presentation were to:
- Review what KM ‘is’ and ‘isn’t’
- Understand the value of KM and the benefits of engaging
- Define and reflect on your “what’s in it for me?”
- Share actionable ways you can participate in Knowledge - - Capture & Transfer
High performance Serverless Java on AWS- GoTo Amsterdam 2024Vadym Kazulkin
Java is for many years one of the most popular programming languages, but it used to have hard times in the Serverless community. Java is known for its high cold start times and high memory footprint, comparing to other programming languages like Node.js and Python. In this talk I'll look at the general best practices and techniques we can use to decrease memory consumption, cold start times for Java Serverless development on AWS including GraalVM (Native Image) and AWS own offering SnapStart based on Firecracker microVM snapshot and restore and CRaC (Coordinated Restore at Checkpoint) runtime hooks. I'll also provide a lot of benchmarking on Lambda functions trying out various deployment package sizes, Lambda memory settings, Java compilation options and HTTP (a)synchronous clients and measure their impact on cold and warm start times.
"$10 thousand per minute of downtime: architecture, queues, streaming and fin...Fwdays
Direct losses from downtime in 1 minute = $5-$10 thousand dollars. Reputation is priceless.
As part of the talk, we will consider the architectural strategies necessary for the development of highly loaded fintech solutions. We will focus on using queues and streaming to efficiently work and manage large amounts of data in real-time and to minimize latency.
We will focus special attention on the architectural patterns used in the design of the fintech system, microservices and event-driven architecture, which ensure scalability, fault tolerance, and consistency of the entire system.
For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/temporal-event-neural-networks-a-more-efficient-alternative-to-the-transformer-a-presentation-from-brainchip/
Chris Jones, Director of Product Management at BrainChip , presents the “Temporal Event Neural Networks: A More Efficient Alternative to the Transformer” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
The expansion of AI services necessitates enhanced computational capabilities on edge devices. Temporal Event Neural Networks (TENNs), developed by BrainChip, represent a novel and highly efficient state-space network. TENNs demonstrate exceptional proficiency in handling multi-dimensional streaming data, facilitating advancements in object detection, action recognition, speech enhancement and language model/sequence generation. Through the utilization of polynomial-based continuous convolutions, TENNs streamline models, expedite training processes and significantly diminish memory requirements, achieving notable reductions of up to 50x in parameters and 5,000x in energy consumption compared to prevailing methodologies like transformers.
Integration with BrainChip’s Akida neuromorphic hardware IP further enhances TENNs’ capabilities, enabling the realization of highly capable, portable and passively cooled edge devices. This presentation delves into the technical innovations underlying TENNs, presents real-world benchmarks, and elucidates how this cutting-edge approach is positioned to revolutionize edge AI across diverse applications.
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift.pdfTosin Akinosho
Monitoring and Managing Anomaly Detection on OpenShift
Overview
Dive into the world of anomaly detection on edge devices with our comprehensive hands-on tutorial. This SlideShare presentation will guide you through the entire process, from data collection and model training to edge deployment and real-time monitoring. Perfect for those looking to implement robust anomaly detection systems on resource-constrained IoT/edge devices.
Key Topics Covered
1. Introduction to Anomaly Detection
- Understand the fundamentals of anomaly detection and its importance in identifying unusual behavior or failures in systems.
2. Understanding Edge (IoT)
- Learn about edge computing and IoT, and how they enable real-time data processing and decision-making at the source.
3. What is ArgoCD?
- Discover ArgoCD, a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes, and its role in deploying applications on edge devices.
4. Deployment Using ArgoCD for Edge Devices
- Step-by-step guide on deploying anomaly detection models on edge devices using ArgoCD.
5. Introduction to Apache Kafka and S3
- Explore Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and Amazon S3 for scalable storage solutions.
6. Viewing Kafka Messages in the Data Lake
- Learn how to view and analyze Kafka messages stored in a data lake for better insights.
7. What is Prometheus?
- Get to know Prometheus, an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit, and its application in monitoring edge devices.
8. Monitoring Application Metrics with Prometheus
- Detailed instructions on setting up Prometheus to monitor the performance and health of your anomaly detection system.
9. What is Camel K?
- Introduction to Camel K, a lightweight integration framework built on Apache Camel, designed for Kubernetes.
10. Configuring Camel K Integrations for Data Pipelines
- Learn how to configure Camel K for seamless data pipeline integrations in your anomaly detection workflow.
11. What is a Jupyter Notebook?
- Overview of Jupyter Notebooks, an open-source web application for creating and sharing documents with live code, equations, visualizations, and narrative text.
12. Jupyter Notebooks with Code Examples
- Hands-on examples and code snippets in Jupyter Notebooks to help you implement and test anomaly detection models.
Main news related to the CCS TSI 2023 (2023/1695)Jakub Marek
An English 🇬🇧 translation of a presentation to the speech I gave about the main changes brought by CCS TSI 2023 at the biggest Czech conference on Communications and signalling systems on Railways, which was held in Clarion Hotel Olomouc from 7th to 9th November 2023 (konferenceszt.cz). Attended by around 500 participants and 200 on-line followers.
The original Czech 🇨🇿 version of the presentation can be found here: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/hlavni-novinky-souvisejici-s-ccs-tsi-2023-2023-1695/269688092 .
The videorecording (in Czech) from the presentation is available here: https://youtu.be/WzjJWm4IyPk?si=SImb06tuXGb30BEH .
Introduction of Cybersecurity with OSS at Code Europe 2024Hiroshi SHIBATA
I develop the Ruby programming language, RubyGems, and Bundler, which are package managers for Ruby. Today, I will introduce how to enhance the security of your application using open-source software (OSS) examples from Ruby and RubyGems.
The first topic is CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). I have published CVEs many times. But what exactly is a CVE? I'll provide a basic understanding of CVEs and explain how to detect and handle vulnerabilities in OSS.
Next, let's discuss package managers. Package managers play a critical role in the OSS ecosystem. I'll explain how to manage library dependencies in your application.
I'll share insights into how the Ruby and RubyGems core team works to keep our ecosystem safe. By the end of this talk, you'll have a better understanding of how to safeguard your code.
3. This is one of the biggest decisions for enterprise organizations today.
THE CHOICE YOU MAKE IS
REALLY REALLY IMPORTANT…
4. WHAT WE WILL TALK ABOUT TODAY…
1.What Is The Cloud Industry?
2.Key Considerations
3.Competitive Industry Analysis
4.Key Cloud Capabilities Comparison
5.Competitive Assessments & Summaries
5. WHAT WE WILL TALK ABOUT TODAY…
1.What Is The Cloud Industry?
2.Key Considerations
3.Competitive Industry Analysis
4.Key Cloud Capabilities Comparison
5.Competitive Assessments & Summaries
6. IaaS & PaaS will be our primary focus today. SaaS is important but too complex.
PUBLIC CLOUD…
7. These vendors proved that Software as a Service (SaaS) works for enterprise orgs.
SALESFORCE,
WORKDAY &
MANY OTHERS
PROVE SAAS
BACK IN 2004
AND 2005…
8. Introducing public cloud platform (IaaS) to enterprise organizations.
AMAZON
LAUNCHED
AMAZON WEB
SERVICES IN
2006…
9. At the time Microsoft was focused on PaaS.
AZURE
LAUNCHED IN
JANUARY 2010…
10. Microsoft is doing more than just catching up to Amazon in the marketplace.
AND YET, HERE
WE ARE TALKING
ABOUT IT…
11. WHAT WE WILL TALK ABOUT TODAY…
1.What Is The Cloud Industry?
2.Key Considerations
3.Competitive Industry Analysis
4.Key Cloud Capabilities Comparison
5.Competitive Assessments & Summaries
12. WHAT WE WILL TALK ABOUT TODAY…
1.What Is The Cloud Industry?
2.Key Considerations
3.Competitive Industry Analysis
4.Key Cloud Capabilities Comparison
5.Competitive Assessments & Summaries
13. Large Scale Players (League Of Their Own)
Who are the vendors (and who matters)?
VENDOR &
TECHNOLOGY
ANALYSIS…
Notable Cloud Players
Transitioning Players
And many more…
14. DRIVERS FOR
CLOUD…
40%-60%
“Cooling costs will make up as much as 40% to 60% of a data center's electricity costs.”
(Hype Cycle for Data Center Power and Cooling Technologies, 2014 - Gartner)
75% or
More
“Orgs cited ‘better in
the cloud’ spam
management, security
reporting, less
disruptions, more up to
date antivirus,
compliance, recovery,
and efficiency keeping
up to date.”
300+ People
“Over 300 people focused on data privacy, including: Software
Engineers, Scientists, IT Pros, Marketing and Lawyers.” - Microsoft
There should be little debate that the public cloud is the eventual future for
almost every organization in the world.
15. Without the considerable investments and scale required – vendors will lose
to the emerging price war as costs continue to decrease.
WHY HYPER-SCALE
MATTERS…
2000+ People
“Microsoft has over 2000 people in cloud
infrastructure engineering and operations with
30,000+ software engineers involved in cloud-
based activities.“
19 Billion
“Microsoft has invested over 19 billion
dollars in global datacenter infrastructure.”
30 Regions
“That’s more than AWS and Google
COMBINED.”
600K Servers
“We have over 600,000 servers in one
of our Azure regions alone.”
1.4 Million
“1.4 Million miles of fiber in the DCs,
enough fiber to wrap around the
globe 56 times.”
16. Traditional vendors have a harder time than those that started in the cloud.
SERVICE MODEL
CHANGES…
B4B Technology Reinventing Supplier Relationships
17. Long term everything goes PaaS, but the timeline is further out than some wish.
IAAS IS USED FAR
MORE THAN PAAS
(TODAY)…
18. 42Amazon between 2008 and April 2014 as
an example lowered it’s prices 42 times.
Microsoft Partners
Microsoft partners have a strong loyalty to Azure and often
provide their own pricing or base it on discount arrangements
based on pre-purchasing more Azure commitments.
Customers similarly often can buy it on their EA for different
discount rates while the scenario may be more optimal with
how Azure prices versus Amazon (see example of SQL Azure).
Between the complexity and differences in pricing calculators, enterprise
discounts and the constant price cutting it is very challenging to compare pricing.
DIFFICULT TO
COMPARE ON COST
EFFECTIVELY…
19. WHAT WE WILL TALK ABOUT TODAY…
1.What Is The Cloud Industry?
2.Key Considerations
3.Competitive Industry Analysis
4.Key Cloud Capabilities Comparison
5.Competitive Assessments & Summaries
20. WHAT WE WILL TALK ABOUT TODAY…
1.What Is The Cloud Industry?
2.Key Considerations
3.Competitive Industry Analysis
4.Key Cloud Capabilities Comparison
5.Competitive Assessments & Summaries
21. Let’s take a look at how IaaS has evolved according to Gartner over the years…
IAAS
INDUSTRY
FROM 2012
TO 2015…
22. These are all mainly
companies that
provide hosting.
At this point
both Microsoft
and Google
don’t offer IaaS.
AWS is classified as
the undisputed IaaS
leader.
Let’s take a look at how IaaS has evolved according to Gartner over the years…
IAAS INDUSTRY
IN OCT 2012…
23. Microsoft began
offering IaaS two
months earlier
AWS is
further out in
front
Google still
doesn’t offer
IaaS.
Note that Rackspace
and HP are both visibly
supporting OpenStack
IBM shows up in
the IaaS space, but
is struggling.
In 2013 Microsoft had been in the IaaS space for only 2 months. Not bad.
IAAS INDUSTRY
IN AUG 2013…
NEW!
24. Keep in mind that Microsoft had been in IaaS for just a little less than a year.
Microsoft makes
huge strides. <1yr
IBM is relevant
again now that it
bought SoftLayer.
Google has entered
the market and starts
strong like MSFT.
AWS leads by
even more.
IAAS INDUSTRY
IN MAY 2014…
NEW!
25. Amazon, MSFT, Google, & VMware all moved up/right. IBM dropped. HP gone.
Microsoft is
almost matching
in completeness
of vision.
IBM/SoftLayer
still struggling.
Google is
climbing into the
leader quadrant.
Not as fast as
Microsoft, but
could be a big
leader in IaaS…
AWS continues to
push the boundary
of the MQ.
IAAS INDUSTRY
IN MAY 2015…
NEW!
VMware enters the
market starting a little
weaker than Google or
Microsoft did.
26. If IaaS is virtualized instances in the cloud… how does this space look?
VIRTUALIZATION
INDUSTRY FROM
2014 TO 2015…
27. But note that
they aren’t alone.
VMware has the
lead when it
comes to this
space.
This is more important than it might seem. Cloud lock in, hybrid and more…
VIRTUALIZATION
INDUSTRY IN JULY
2014…
28. A little bit
forward for MSFT.
A little bit back
for them…
This is more important than it might seem. Cloud lock in, hybrid and more…
VIRTUALIZATION
INDUSTRY IN JULY
2015…
29. Cloud storage and data services power many things like IaaS and PaaS.
They are also important on their own.
CLOUD STORAGE
INDUSTRY FROM
2014 TO 2015…
30. But so is MSFT
Google is a ways
behind in 2014
AWS is in
the Leaders
Quadrant
The traditional
enterprise
vendors
Cloud storage is an important market and compliments IaaS and PaaS…
CLOUD STORAGE
INDUSTRY IN JULY
2014…
31. It’s those same three companies competing again! AWS, Microsoft and Google!
CLOUD STORAGE
INDUSTRY IN JUNE
2015…
Microsoft becomes a
little more visionary.
AWS is in
the Leaders
Quadrant
Google is
catching up!
IBM rises,
Rackspace and
AT&T fall.
32. If IaaS is virtualized instances in the cloud… how does this space look?
PAAS
INDUSTRY FROM
2014 TO 2015…
33. Note that Amazon doesn’t show up here. Salesforce and Google (again).
PAAS INDUSTRY IN
JANUARY 2014…
Google released their
version of PaaS before
Microsoft released
Azure PaaS.
Hey Microsoft is in
that leaders
quadrant again…
They started with
PaaS…
Look at this…
IBM is a player
in this space
(Bluemix)…
34. One question that is important here is whether scale leads to notable
price advantage.
PAAS INDUSTRY
IN MARCH 2015…
Still classified as a
challenger.
Things are
going better
than in the
IaaS space.
Microsoft improves
on ability to
execute.
35. What about the broader picture?
IAAS, VIRTUALIZATION,
CLOUD STORAGE & PAAS
INDUSTRY
36. Microsoft
Microsoft is the only one leading across all 3 key Cloud MQ’s (plus Virtualization).
Amazon leads 2, Google is working to also lead across all 3.
BUT WAIT
THERE’S MORE…
37. What about the broader data picture?
DATABASE, BUSINESS
INTELLIGENCE, &
DATAWAREHOUSE
INDUSTRY
38. MSFT is unquestioningly the leader in both vision and execution.
Great start for Amazon.
OPERATIONAL DB
INDUSTRY
OCTOBER 2015…
Surpassed Oracle
this last cycle. A
strong leader for
many years now.
Been
trending
downward
each year.
Brand new this year…
39. Making progress, but
still not a leader.
MSFT is maintaining leadership while other vendors shift quite a bit here.
Amazon lost vision but rose in execution last year… now improved vision.
DATA WAREHOUSE &
DATA MANAGEMENT
FEBRUARY 2016… Maintaining
Leadership.
Been
trending
downward
each year.
40. Microsoft
What about Data? PaaS, IoT, and sooo much more run on Data Warehouses, BI,
and DBs…
BUT WAIT
THERE’S MORE…
41. WHAT WE WILL TALK ABOUT TODAY…
1.What Is The Cloud Industry?
2.Key Considerations
3.Competitive Industry Analysis
4.Key Cloud Capabilities Comparison
5.Competitive Assessments & Summaries
42. WHAT WE WILL TALK ABOUT TODAY…
1.What Is The Cloud Industry?
2.Key Considerations
3.Competitive Industry Analysis
4.Key Cloud Capabilities Comparison
5.Competitive Assessments & Summaries
43. All compete on price and features. Scale efficiencies dictate advantage.
Note the marketplace focus for both AWS & Azure. Azure 3435 vs AWS 2372…
CAPABILITIES COMPARISON:
IAAS…
Elastic
Compute
Cloud (EC2)
Virtual
Machines
Compute
Compute
Engine
44. Between Azure Stack and Azure Container Service – Microsoft has hybrid edge
cloud support that Amazon, Google and others don’t have.
CAPABILITIES COMPARISON:
HYBRID CLOUD PLATFORM…
45. They offer physical and network isolation from non-U.S. government tenants, require specialized
personnel screening and addresses government regulatory and compliance requirements
(FedRAMP High, CJIS, ITAR, DoD Impact Levels 1-5, HIPAA). Close to equal…
CAPABILITIES COMPARISON:
GOVERNMENT CLOUD…
GovCloud
Azure
Government
“…FedRAMP High Security Baseline is essential in allowing
agencies to migrate more high-impact level data to the cloud.
Selecting Microsoft Azure Government to participate in
FedRAMP’s High Impact baseline pilot and its forthcoming
Provisional Authority to Operate (P-ATO) from the FedRAMP
JAB are testaments to Microsoft’s ability to meet the
government’s rigorous security requirements.”
DoD 5? DoD East & DoD West (Azure Government)
46. Depends on the service. As an example: Azure Key Vault uses FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validated
HSMs. Amazon does not. Difficult to compare but Amazon/MSFT are the clear leaders.
(MSFT is investing on more fronts here than Amazon – SaaS – so probably leading a bit overall)
CAPABILITIES COMPARISON:
COMPLIANCE IN CLOUD…
16+ in US?
22+ in US?
Maybe 7?
47. The pricing is DIFFERENT. This is the big thing to consider here. Also note that
MSFT has a premium option.
CAPABILITIES COMPARISON:
DIRECT CONNECTIVITY…
AWS Direct
Connect
ExpressRoute
Direct
Peering
ExpressRoute Premium, which enables a single
connection to fan out across Microsoft’s private
network into many regions rather than having to have
point-to-point connections into each region being used.
Amazon uses VLAN (layer 2), MSFT uses BGP (layer 3) as does Google.
48. For distributed cloud environments. Signals and alerts based on context-correlated
threat intelligence derived from vast global intelligence assets and expertise.
CAPABILITIES COMPARISON:
SECURITY OFFERINGS…
Amazon
Inspector
Security Center
?
49. What about the PaaS offerings from competing vendors in this space?
Azure Functions (Preview)… Amazon Lambda (2014)… Google Cloud Functions (Alpha)…
Xamarin Test Cloud… Amazon Device Farm… Moving faster than any other space.
CAPABILITIES COMPARISON:
PAAS…
Elastic
Beanstalk
Cloud
Services
App
Engine
Force.com
App Logic
50. Blob Storage
Storage wars tend to be focused on price. Hybrid has an impact here as does
partner communities.
CAPABILITIES COMPARISON:
CLOUD STORAGE…
Simple
Storage
Service (S3)
Object
Storage
Cloud
Storage
51. MSFT offers SQL IaaS instances and SQL Azure DB which is a PaaS service.
Since SQL is such a significant portion of MSFTs business (and they are the largest
database provider in enterprises) does this give them an advantage?
CAPABILITIES COMPARISON:
CLOUD RELATIONAL STORES
(RDBMS)…
Relational
Database
Service (RDS)
Azure SQL
Database
Database
Cloud
SQL
52. SQL Data Warehouse AWS Redshift
Pricing
Independently adjust
compute & storage.
Fixed compute/
storage ratio.
Elasticity
Grow/Shrink in
seconds.
Hour to days to resize.
Pause/Resume Yes. No.
Hybrid Yes. No.
Compatibility True SQL support
No support for
indexes, SQL UDFs,
Stored Procedures,
Constraints…
SQL Data Warehouse vs Amazon Redshift (Quick Points)
CAPABILITIES COMPARISON:
WHICH DATA WAREHOUSE?
AWS Redshift
SQL Data
Warehouse
53. In-memory Hekaton, SQL-like queries, and more differentiate DocDB – closer
to Googles Cloud Datastore vs DynamoDB which is more like a ‘key-value store’
CAPABILITIES COMPARISON:
CLOUD NON RELATIONAL
STORES (NOSQL)…
DynamoDB
Cloud
Datastore
Force.com
Database
DocumentDB,
Azure Tables
54. Microsoft and Salesforce both have identity platform offerings. Similar in approach.
Microsoft is investing more on the security side with recent notable acquisitions and
is still the leading identity provider (by far) for enterprises with AD on-premises today…
CAPABILITIES COMPARISON:
IDENTITY…
Google has Identity
Tools for Dev (but
not a current
platform player).
Microsoft has more
than 5 million
organizations using
Azure AD today.
55. CAPABILITIES COMPARISON:
MACHINE LEARNING…
Azure Machine Learning, Amazon Machine Learning and Googles Prediction API are all notable
machine learning offerings. Amazon focuses on (narrow) supervised machine learning
scenarios, MSFT on drag and drop data pipelines (broader) applied machine learning…
56. CAPABILITIES COMPARISON:
IOT…
MSFT has IoT suite approach to pricing. MSFT is making way more active on standards (device discovery
& heterogeneous devices talking together). MSFT has more mature stream analytics platform,
ML marketplace, data marketplace, Power BI, Azure Data Factory ETL and Azure Data Lake Store…
57. WHAT WE WILL TALK ABOUT TODAY…
1.What Is The Cloud Industry?
2.Key Considerations
3.Competitive Industry Analysis
4.Key Cloud Capabilities Comparison
5.Competitive Assessments & Summaries
58. WHAT WE WILL TALK ABOUT TODAY…
1.What Is The Cloud Industry?
2.Key Considerations
3.Competitive Industry Analysis
4.Key Cloud Capabilities Comparison
5.Competitive Assessments & Summaries
59. Differentiators Advantages Disadvantages
• Microsoft emphasizes hybrid
clouds and has a compelling
hybrid story including a
virtualization option that
reduces Cloud Lock in risk.
• Microsoft is offering the most
complete Public Cloud when you
look across SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and
supporting services like Identity.
• Microsoft has the best
integration story with it’s vast
partner network and enterprise
credibility.
• Microsoft has a very large on-
premises install base (Azure Pack).
• Most IT leaders place a high value
on MSFT (safe bet).
• Microsoft owns the only notable
non open source server OS.
• Microsoft has arguably made the
most investments (19 billion+) in
Cloud.
• More compliance certs than any
other cloud.
• Azure Marketplace is a big
opportunity (outpaced Amazon).
• Only global vendor w/ License to
operate in mainland China.
• Microsoft was slow in offering
IaaS, they truly believed PaaS
was the key to the cloud.
• Microsoft has to transition it’s
salesforce, operations and
revenue to the cloud and cloud
services.
So what’s the summary on Microsoft?
MICROSOFT ASSESSMENT…
60. Differentiators Advantages Disadvantages
• Amazon is all about the public
cloud first and foremost. It has
called private cloud “false
cloud”. If your company is of a
similar mindset this can be
advantageous and help drive
change.
• Amazon got it right (in terms of
demand) out of the gate with
IaaS and data/storage services
and is leading the marketplace
still (after several years).
• Amazon started in the cloud and
didn’t have to transition services
and offerings to the Cloud.
• Amazon was the earliest to
market with IaaS and data
storage enabling them to control
more of the market than it’s
competitors.
• Amazon is viewed as the market
leader in the public cloud
(especially in IaaS) today.
• Amazon is struggling with
customer support and customer
relationships.
• Amazon has no significant SaaS
or PaaS offerings and services
that enable it to compete at the
level Google and Microsoft are.
• Amazon’s hybrid story is weaker
than Microsoft’s.
So what’s the summary on Amazon?
AMAZON ASSESSMENT…
61. Differentiators Advantages Disadvantages
• They’ve said that cloud platform
prices should follow Moore’s
Law and have led pricing
reductions.
• They’ve innovated with pricing,
and their automatic discounts
are interesting for many
customers.
• Like Amazon and Microsoft they
have the financial backing and
datacenter presence to get a
scale advantage.
• Like Microsoft they have PaaS
and SaaS offerings across this
space.
• Google has significant leadership
in the mobile market which
could have an impact longer
term.
• Like Microsoft, Google initially
bet that the market wanted PaaS
and was late with IaaS.
• Their IaaS offering is
relatively new.
• Google is still developing
enterprise credibility. In the
startup space it’s a different
story, but in enterprise this can
have an impact.
So what’s the summary on Google?
GOOGLE ASSESSMENT…
62. Differentiators Advantages Disadvantages
• It’s an open source project. • Some firms offer public IaaS
based on OpenStack so it get’s a
lot of press (across these
companies).
• Highly fragmented ecosystem
with proprietary extensions
which results in it often not
being truly standardized.
• Only a few vendors will most
likely dominate OpenStack and
it’s unclear who they’ll be.
• HP’s Helion public cloud
hasn’t gotten much
traction.
• Rackspace has left the pure
IaaS market.
So what’s the summary on OpenStack?
OPENSTACK ASSESSMENT…
63. Differentiators Advantages Disadvantages
• Force.com is typically sold as an
adjunct to Salesforce CRM. Their
identity platform similarly is tied
to CRM (pricing model wise).
• Some apps can be built solely
with point-and-click tools.
Making development more
accessible.
• Developers can also use
Apex, a Salesforce language
for more advanced efforts.
• Customer self-selection: Since
your customer data is in the
Salesforce cloud, why not build
your apps there, too?
• Customer lock in is total with
Force.com. The platform,
language, and tools are all
proprietary.
• Has no IaaS offerings (different
approach). It’s storage also
focuses on the Non Relational
data stores and it’s own services.
So what’s the summary on Salesforce?
SALESFORCE ASSESSMENT…
64. Differentiators Advantages Disadvantages
• IBM bought SoftLayer for $2
billion in mid-2013.
• SoftLayer was a hosting
company as well as a cloud
provider.
• IBM highlights SoftLayer’s
ability to provide both VMs
and physical servers.
• Private cloud positioning and
physical server differentiator.
• A competitor in Cloud Storage,
IaaS, PaaS (not a leader, but still
competing).
• IBM began a number of cloud
initiatives
• While they have made
impact in most cases they
have not got much traction
with customers
• IBM announced a plan to spend
$1.2 billion on cloud.
• But it’s spread across many
datacenters (scale concern)
– 12 new this year.
• Microsoft spends this
to build a single
datacenter.
So what’s the summary on IBM?
IBM ASSESSMENT…
65. Differentiators Advantages Disadvantages
• Significant private cloud
customer base.
• Currently offer vCloud Air
themselves.
• Still has significant portion of
Virtualization marketplace.
• It provides IaaS based on
vSphere in VMware
datacenters.
• Has a decent volume of
specialists and experts in the
marketplace (skill transference).
• Initially encouraged hosters to
offer IaaS with vCloud.
• This saw low uptake and
interest.
• vCloud Air isn’t a complete
public cloud platform.
• It’s mostly VMs
• Customers can also buy
some Google Cloud
Platform services through
vCloud Air, e.g., blobs.
• VMware has no significant
SaaS, PaaS, or storage/data
offerings and services.
So what’s the summary on VMware?
VMWARE ASSESSMENT…
66. The players that matter (today) were covered. Everyone else is evolving.
RACKSPACE? HP? ASSESSMENT…
67. WHAT WE WILL TALK ABOUT TODAY…
1.What Is The Cloud Industry?
2.Key Considerations
3.Competitive Industry Analysis
4.Key Cloud Capabilities Comparison
5.Competitive Assessments & Summaries
68. They all matter. Knowing their strengths and weaknesses also is important.
However there is one leader in the cloud AND in the enterprise (today): MSFT.
SUMMARY…
+ Enterprise Credibility
++ Industry Leader (IaaS)
+ Industry Leader (Cloud Storage)
+ Relevant In Machine Learning
++ Enterprise Credibility
+ Industry Leader (IaaS)
+ Industry Leader (Cloud Storage)
+ Relevant In Machine Learning
+ Industry Leader (PaaS)
+ Industry Leader (SaaS)
What else?
+ Industry Leader (Compliance)
+ Industry Leader (Virtualization)
+ Industry Leader (Cloud Identity)
+ Industry Leader (Security Center Offering)
++ IoT Leader
++ Government Cloud (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
+ Enterprise Credibility
+ Industry Leader (IaaS)
+ Industry Leader (Cloud Storage)
+ Relevant In Machine Learning
+ Industry Challenger (PaaS)
+ Industry Leader (SaaS)
P.S. - IBM offers IoT Foundation Services within Bluemix and has some relevance in certain areas.
+ IoT Leader
+ Industry Leader (Compliance)
+ Government Cloud (IaaS, ~PaaS) + Government Cloud (SaaS)
69. Consumption economics, B4B, Gartner’s reports, and go test each platform.
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Editor's Notes
The cloud powers modern enterprise experiences.
In many cases the technology in an enterprise can be a differentiator or competitive advantage.
There is no lock in like cloud lock in.
Where would you run most existing websites? Where would you run most packaged applications or custom applications? Where would you run most relational databases? Where would you do development and test scaling (that fits how you dev now?). Where would you do lower hanging solutions like storage scaling or DR rapid deployment?
Storage options for Azure and AWS users are varied. Both AWS and Azure offerings are roughly equivalent to each other. Azure users have choices of Block blob, File, Page blob and disk, and table and queue storage types. And for data redundancy, you have locally redundant storage (LRS), geo-redundant storage (GRS), Read Access GRS (RA-GRS), or Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS) from which to choose. The data redundancy type options are based upon which storage type you select. You can also select your storage geographic region from a dropdown list, but be aware that some regions and redundancy types are more expensive than others. AWS customers have several storage options and multiple choices to make.
Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) is a very popular choice for storing and retrieving data from anywhere on the web and is the basis for many third party commercial cloud storage services such as Dropbox. AWS also offers CloudFront to distribute your static and dynamic web content. AWS Elastic Block Store (EBS) is block storage that’s appropriate for database workloads. You can also encrypt this block-level storage as an added feature. Amazon Elastic File System (EFS) is in preview, but it is a file storage for EC2 virtual machines (VMs) that allows you to create, mount to your EC2 instances, and then read and write data from your VMs and to and from your filesystem.
Up until this point, federal agencies could only migrate low and moderate impact workloads. Now, Azure Government has controls in place to securely process high-impact level data—that is, data that, if leaked or improperly protected, could have a severe adverse effect on organizational operations or, assets, or individuals.
To further extend our commitment to providing high levels of security controls and compliance required for government data, Azure Government is adding two new regions for US Department of Defense data, designed to meet DISA Impact Level 5. A first of their kind, these regions, to be designated US DoD East and US DoD West, are architected to meet stringent DoD security controls and compliance requirements, and will be specifically dedicated to DoD workloads and data at Level 5.
What’s the same
All of the services offer a means to connect private networks to cloud networks over a leased line rather than using the Internet. That’s pretty much where the similarity ends.
What’s different – AWS
Direct Connect is a 802.1q VLAN (layer 2) based service[3]. There’s an hourly charge for the port (that varies by the port speed), and also per GB egress charges that vary by location (ingress is free, just like on the Internet).
What’s different – Azure
ExpressRoute is a BGP (layer 3) based service, and it too charges by port speed, but the price is monthly (although it’s prorated hourly), and there are no further ingress/egress charges.
An interesting recent addition to the portfolio is ExpressRoute Premium, which enables a single connection to fan out across Microsoft’s private network into many regions rather than having to have point-to-point connections into each region being used.
What’s different – Google
Direct Peering is a BGP (layer 3) based service. The connection itself is free, with no port or per hour charges. Egress is charged for per GB, and varies by region.
Summary table
Cloud Type Port Egress
Amazon VLAN $ $
Microsoft BGP $
Google BGP $
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There is no clear winner for now, as each service has its strengths and weaknesses.
MS Azure supports the widest variety of data sources and formats.
I would argue MSFT has the best Data Preprocessing coverage… They have the best variety on data sourcing and more flexibility IMO on data preprocessing. This also allows me to transform the data using MS Azure quickly – but in most cases I would do my own transformation using my own tools. Azure gives me full, control and allows me to exploit my data’s specific traits to perform operations in the most efficient way.
Google has incremental training. So if you have tons of data that might be very appealing. In essence it allows you to use virtually infinite data. Taking the effort of assessing when to retrain a model away (or at least simplifying it).
Azure also has the widest range of model choices. AWS is linear model only and Google is similar (by choice).
Microsoft Azure edges Amazon AWS primarily due to the following factors:
A more mature stream analytics platform that supports SQL based analysis of stream data (Amazon's version is not too far)
A Machine Learning Algorithm marketplace along with a data marketplace
A mature data visualization service in PowerBI (Amazon's QuickSight is in preview currently)
A robust ETL framework in Azure Data Factory
The existence of Azure Data Lake Store which is a brand new HDFS compatible hyper scale repository and can be used natively by a wide variety of cloud data services without having to move data around (as would need to be done say if I choose to store data in S3 and use Redshift)
Available globally starting Dec. 1, Azure Compute Pre-Purchase Plan allows customers to pay for their Azure compute capacity for an entire one year at a discount of up to 63 percent. This makes sense for customers with steady state, predictable workloads on Azure.