Best Microsoft Mechanics Podcasts (2024)

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Vector Search using 95% Less Compute | DiskANN with Azure Cosmos DB 16:05

5d ago16:05

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Ensure high-accuracy, efficient vector search at massive scale with Azure Cosmos DB. Leveraging Microsoft’s DiskANN, more IO traffic moves to disk to maximize storage capacity and enable high-speed similarity searches across all data, reducing memory dependency. This technology, powering global services like Microsoft 365, is now integrated into Az…

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Episode 86: The Turing Institute: Using AI ethically with the power of Open Source 44:51

8h ago44:51

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Thank you to the folks at Sustain for providing the hosting account for CHAOSSCast! CHAOSScast – Episode 86 In this episode of CHAOSScast, co-hosts Alice Sowerby and Dawn Foster welcome guests Aida Mehonic, Malvika Sharan, and Kirstie Whittaker from The Alan Turing Institute. The discussion begins with delving into the Institute's strategic vision,…

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New Real-Time Intelligence in Microsoft Fabric | Event-based actions and insights 14:34

8d ago14:34

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Quickly spot real-time indicators of issues as they unfold, without the need to poll or manually monitor changes in your data and without writing a single line of code. That’s what the new Real-Time Intelligence service in Microsoft Fabric is all about. It extends Microsoft Fabric to the world of streaming data across your IoT and operational syste…

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Extend Copilot for Sales with custom data and insights from your own apps 10:21

8d ago10:21

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Optimize the sales process by integrating internal and external data with Copilot for Sales. Create enriched email summaries, customized meeting prep documents, and actionable meeting recaps to improve customer interactions. Copilot uses AI to generate insights and suggest actions based on comprehensive data, ensuring sales teams have all the neces…

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Episode 85: Introducing CHAOSS Practitioner Guides: #1 Responsiveness 31:51

15d ago31:51

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Thank you to the folks at Sustain for providing the hosting account for CHAOSSCast! CHAOSScast – Episode 85 In this episode of CHAOSScast, host Alice Sowerby is joined with Dawn Foster and special guest, Luis Cañas-Díaz from Bitergia. Today, they delve into the Practitioner Guide series created by CHAOSS, particularly focusing on the Responsiveness…

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Frank H. McCourt Jr.: Founder of Project Liberty (Part I) 1:01:10

10d ago1:01:10

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Today, in Part I of a two-episode conversation, Matt Prewitt is joined by civic entrepreneur and Founder of Project Liberty, Frank H. McCourt, Jr., who is on a mission to reclaim the internet and prioritize human rights in our digital landscape. Drawing parallels between the early public oversight of television and the current state of the internet…

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Build your own copilot! New Microsoft Copilot extensions 9:33

14d ago9:33

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Now you can build your own highly specialized copilot using Microsoft Copilot Studio or Visual Studio Code. See how you can tailor Copilot for Microsoft 365 experiences to focus on specific tasks and use external data integration through Copilot extensions. Enhance productivity by leveraging large language models and Microsoft Graph for personalize…

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What runs GPT-4o and Microsoft Copilot? | Largest AI supercomputer in the cloud | Mark Russinovich 15:23

20d ago15:23

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Microsoft has built the world’s largest cloud-based AI supercomputer that is already exponentially bigger than it was just 6 months ago, paving the way for a future with agentic systems. For example, its AI infrastructure is capable of training and inferencing the most sophisticated large language models at massive scale on Azure. In parallel, Micr…

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PostgreSQL for your AI app's backend | Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server 13:46

27d ago13:46

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Use Postgres as a managed service on Azure. As you build generative AI apps, explore advantages of Azure Database for Postgres Flexible Server such as integration with Azure AI services, as well as extensibility and compatibility, integrated enterprise capabilities to protect data, and controls for managing business continuity. Charles Feddersen, p…

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Episode 84: Community Viability - how Verizon thinks about OSS risk 34:46

23d ago34:46

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Thank you to the folks at Sustain for providing the hosting account for CHAOSSCast! CHAOSScast – Episode 84 In this episode of CHAOSScast, Dawn Foster, Matt Germonprez, Alice Sowerby, and guest Gary White, Principal Engineer at Verizon’s OSPO office, delve into the world of viability metrics models developed for assessing the risks associated with …

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Prioritize Security Incidents Based on Data Importance | Microsoft Defender with Microsoft Purview 7:02

28d ago7:02

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Prioritize incidents based on data significance, detect insider risks, and adapt protections in real-time with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Purview. Customize thresholds and risk indicators to detect anomalous behavior and prevent potential breaches with Adaptive Protection. Receive real-time DLP alerts triggered by policy matches, ensuring…

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Episode 83: Metrics for Organizational and Digital Infrastructure with Edward Vielmetti 45:59

1M ago45:59

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Thank you to the folks at Sustain for providing the hosting account for CHAOSSCast! CHAOSScast – Episode 83 In this episode of CHAOSScast, Georg and Dawn chat with guest Edward Vielmetti, Developer Partner Manager at Equinix, where he oversees the Open Source Partner Program. Today, they delve into the significance of measuring open source communit…

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AI Semantic Search for Your Website with Azure Cosmos DB | E-commerce 10:00

1M ago10:00

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Build low-latency recommendation engines with Azure Cosmos DB and Azure OpenAI Service. Elevate user experience with vector-based semantic search, going beyond traditional keyword limitations to deliver personalized recommendations in real-time. With pre-trained models stored in Azure Cosmos DB, tailor product predictions based on user interactions…

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Tahir Amin: Co-Founder & CEO of I-MAK 1:27:09

1M ago1:27:09

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In today’s episode, Matt Prewitt engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Tahir Amin, the Co-Founder and CEO of the Initiative for Medicines, Access, and Knowledge (I-MAK). Together, they delve into the history of the patent and trademark systems – flaws and all, especially within the pharmaceutical realm. Tahir, drawing from his experience as …

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Indy Johar: Architect and Co-Founder of Dark Matter Labs 59:48

1M ago59:48

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In this final episode of our short series, host Matt Prewitt speaks with Indy Johar, architect and co-founder of Dark Matter Labs. Together they discuss the topic of ownership through the lens of theories of governance. Indy advocates for decentralized protocols in property governance, emphasizing complex contributions and contextual responsiveness…

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Intelligent FinOps in Azure 8:41

1M ago8:41

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Leverage FinOps in Azure to optimize your cloud spend and drive accountability across your organization. With Microsoft Cost Management, gain complete visibility into your cloud costs, track spending by department or project, and forecast future expenses. Utilize management groups, subscriptions, and tags to organize costs and allocate resources ef…

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Episode 82: The AI Conundrum: Implications for OSPOs 39:16

1M ago39:16

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Thank you to the folks at Sustain for providing the hosting account for CHAOSSCast! CHAOSScast – Episode 82 In this episode of CHAOSScast, host Dawn Foster brings together Matt Germonprez, Brian Proffitt, and Ashley Wolf to discuss the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs), including policy consideratio…

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Enable Copilot for Microsoft 365 FAST 9:18

2M ago9:18

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Roll out Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 at scale in three quick steps. See the methods for each to efficiently enable Copilot services: Optimize Search with data controls in place to limit exposure of information in search. Update Your Apps—both on desktop and mobile—so they are ready for integrated Copilot experiences. Grant Access to Copilot…

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Linux on Microsoft Azure? 10:08

2M ago10:08

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Run Linux workloads on Azure for reliability, security, and innovation. Build your entire app in Azure, using Linux and open source services. Choose from a wide range of Linux distributions, leverage cost-saving benefits with Azure Hybrid Benefit, and get seamless integration with distros like SUSE, Ubuntu, and Red Hat. Join Azure expert, Matt McSp…

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Matt Prewitt: Lawyer, Writer, & President of RadicalxChange Foundation 48:19

2M ago48:19

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In today’s episode, guest host Margaret Levi interviews Matt Prewitt, President of RadicalxChange Foundation. With the tables turned from our last episode, Margaret interviews Matt on rethinking property rights. Beginning with a reflection on the state of political liberalism, Matt dives into the mechanics of Partial Common Ownership (also known as…

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Is Azure the right place to run Red Hat Enterprise Linux workloads? 7:16

2M ago7:16

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Ensure peak performance, security and compatibility with Azure for Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Leverage Azure Migrate to transition on-prem Linux VMs to Azure, for cloud-native or hybrid deployment. Deploy and orchestrate infrastructure with Azure Resource Manager templates, Terraform, and Ansible playbooks. Uncover cost-saving opportunities and perf…

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Extend your data security to Microsoft Fabric 8:48

2M ago8:48

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A unified solution for comprehensive data protection with Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Purview. Extend the security measures of Microsoft 365 to your schematized data, ensuring consistent protection across your entire data estate. From detecting insider risks to mitigating data loss and unauthorized sharing, leverage advanced visibility and contr…

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Introducing Microsoft Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 for Business 4:56

3M ago4:56

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The new Microsoft Surface Pro 10 and the latest Surface Laptop 6 are versatile AI PCs built for business. With the new Microsoft Copilot key built-in, you get quick access to Copilot AI experiences, so you can work smarter, be more productive, and boost creativity. Both are powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors, with integrated CPU and …

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Insider Risk in Conditional Access | Microsoft Entra + Microsoft Purview Adaptive Protection 7:40

3M ago7:40

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Protect your organization from insider threats with Microsoft Entra's Conditional Access and Adaptive Protection in Microsoft Purview. Automatically block access to critical assets when insider risk levels elevate, ensuring data security and compliance seamlessly. Set up custom policies based on risk levels and enforce strong authentication measure…

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Protect data used in prompts with common AI apps | Microsoft Purview 7:56

3M ago7:56

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Protect data while getting the benefits of generative AI with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and Microsoft Purview. Safeguard against shadow IT risks with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps, unveiling hidden generative AI applications. Leverage Microsoft Purview to evaluate data exposure, automating policy enforcement for enhanced security. Ensur…

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Security Exposure Management 7:42

3M ago7:42

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Transform your security posture to stop attacks before they happen using Microsoft's Security Exposure Management in Microsoft Defender. Identify and mitigate potential threats with a comprehensive view of your organization's attack surface, critical assets, and security events. Prioritize security efforts effectively with curated initiatives, auto…

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Episode 81: Managing Federal CHAOSS at CMS.gov 40:25

3M ago40:25

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Thank you to the folks at Sustain for providing the hosting account for CHAOSSCast! CHAOSScast – Episode 80 On today’s episode of CHAOSScast, we focus on the experiences and initiatives of the Open Source Program Office at the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Host Dawn Foster is joined by Sean Goggins along with guests, Remy D…

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What is the database behind ChatGPT? 15:18

3M ago15:18

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Take advantage of Azure Cosmos DB for your AI-driven applications. Seamlessly integrate with large language models like ChatGPT, for real-time operational efficiency and limitless scalability. With its built-in vector search engine and multi-model support, Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB vCore optimizes for just-in-time data retrieval, so you can build…

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Episode 80: Counting Potatoes vs. Computational Mysticism - Using CHAOSS for Research 52:59

3M ago52:59

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Thank you to the folks at Sustain for providing the hosting account for CHAOSSCast! CHAOSScast – Episode 79 In this episode, host Georg Link is joined by Daniel, Anita, Sophia, and Sean, to discuss their research experiences with CHAOSS metrics and software for open source community health analysis. They dive into various topics, such as collecting…

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Build your own private ChatGPT style app with enterprise-ready architecture 8:15

4M ago8:15

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For enterprise-grade architecture, data privacy, and control, build your own private ChatGPT style app using OpenAI GPT models with the Azure AI services. You can start with open-source samples for design and the user interface along with Azure containers or Azure App Service, then customize what it can do with Azure AI Studio. Importantly, to ensu…

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Microsoft Copilot personal and work experiences explained 10:33

4M ago10:33

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Increase productivity and creativity with Microsoft Copilot, offering tailored experiences for both personal and work use. With a foundational free option for personal tasks and an advanced version, Microsoft Copilot Pro integrated with office apps, Copilot optimizes generative AI responses. For work use, unlock commercial data protection and compr…

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