In this episode of 'Cloudy with a Chance of Insights', Richard Hogan discusses his transition to a new role within IBM, the upcoming changes in Microsoft's XDR and Sentinel solutions, and new features in Microsoft Purview.

He shares his experiences with Copilot and productivity tools, explores the implications of natural language processing in SQL Server, and discusses the introduction of Exchange Server subscription edition.

The episode concludes with reflections on changing career paths in the tech industry due to the rise of AI.

KEYWORDS

#MicrosoftCloud, #Copilot, #SQLServer, #ExchangeServer, #Purview, #XDR, #Sentinel, #AI, #ProductivityTools, CareerPaths

Blog

https://themicrosoftcloudblog.com

Socials

X.Twitter: https://x.com/richardihogan

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/richardihogan.bsky.social

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardhogan/

Audio Versions

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3D5jBLsApple: https://apple.co/49kBxxL

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

05:15 Microsoft's XDR and Sentinel Transition

08:25 New Features in Microsoft Purview

09:48 Experiences with Copilot and Productivity Tools

22:08 Natural Language Processing in SQL Server

25:16 Exchange Server Subscription Edition

28:15 Career Path Changes in Tech

33:04 Conclusion and Call to Action

LINKS

Microsoft Purview Compliance Portal OCR Support forembedded Images in Files, including Office files in SharePoint/OneDrive

https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/roadmap?id=497912

Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) is nowavailable

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchange

Agents at Work: Putting MSSQL MCP Server into Practice

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/azure-sql/mssql-mcp-server-in-action-susans-journey/

Planning your move to Microsoft Defender portal for allMicrosoft Sentinel customers

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft-security-blog/planning-your-move-to-microsoft-defender-portal-for-all-microsoft-sentinel-custo/4428613

In this episode of 'Cloudy with a Chance of Insights', the hosts discuss Microsoft's recent announcement regarding the expansion of its sovereign cloud initiative, particularly focusing on the implications for Microsoft 365 Local. They explore the significance of data sovereignty, the inclusion of Exchange and SharePoint servers, and the absence of Teams in the sovereign package. The conversation also delves into the balance between AI investments and cybersecurity, highlighting the evolving landscape of cloud security responsibilities. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the evolving landscape of identity and access management (IAM) and data security, emphasizing the importance of robust identity solutions and multi-factor authentication (MFA). They explore the concept of zero trust, its assumptions, and the role of AI in enhancing security measures. The discussion also covers enterprise integration, AI governance, and the significance of Azure Logic Apps in hybrid deployment scenarios. Finally, they touch on the political influences affecting cloud strategies, particularly in relation to government regulations and the shift towards sovereignty in data management.Bloghttps://themicrosoftcloudblog.comSubscribe https://www.youtube.com/@CloudyWithaChanceofInsightsSocialsX.Twitter: https://x.com/richardihoganBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/richardihogan.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardhogan/Audio VersionsSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3D5jBLsApple: https://apple.co/49kBxxL#MicrosoftCloud, #SovereignCloud, #microsoft365Local, #AI, #Cybersecurity, #DataSovereignty, #CloudSecurity, #ExchangeServer, #SharePointServer, #CloudCompliance, #IAM, #datasecurity, #identity, #zerotrust, #AzureLogicAppsCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Sovereign Cloud Initiative02:15 Deep Dive into Microsoft 365 Local12:07 Implications of Sovereign Cloud for Organizations18:46 AI and Cybersecurity: Balancing Investments24:43 Shared Responsibility in Cloud Security27:05 The Future of IAM and Data Security28:00 Identity as the New Perimeter29:12 Zero Trust: Assumptions vs. Reality30:55 The Role of AI in Zero Trust33:40 Enterprise Integration and AI Governance40:11 Azure Logic Apps and Hybrid Deployment46:42 Political Influences on Cloud StrategyLINKSAnnouncing comprehensive sovereign solutions empowering European organizationshttps://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2025/06/16/announcing-comprehensive-sovereign-solutions-empowering-european-organizations/SECURING AI AGENTS WITH INFORMATION-FLOW CONTROLhttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7336492549919907840/Announcing the General Availability of the Azure Logic Apps Rules Enginehttps://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/IntegrationsonAzureBlog/announcing-the-general-availability-of-the-azure-logic-apps-rules-engine/4416707Announcement: General Availability of Logic Apps Hybrid Deployment Modelhttps://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/IntegrationsonAzureBlog/announcement-general-availability-of-logic-apps-hybrid-deployment-model/4422414