Episode 43 - Taking A Bite Out Of The Apple Business Manager The Cloud Whisperers podcast

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Brian (@andgetcloudsavvy) and David (@dbroussa) are back with a new episode, and this time, they will discuss Azure B2B. First, a common issue that every organization faces is how to communicate and collaborate with people outside of your organization. If you are going to allow external users to collaborate on files and resources, then they have to be added to Entra ID as guests. The problem is how we get those people into our Entra ID environment. Microsoft makes it easy, but with easy comes some concerns. Brian and David are going to break down the various types of connectivity and more importantly some of the default settings that you should change and why. So tune in and subscribe to see how we are changing things up. Apple: https://apple.co/3NioinM Google: https://bit.ly/42oeEUR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/43JDEai SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/cloudwisperers…

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Episode 47 - The Cloud Whisperers Don't Trust You 39:08

1 year ago39:08

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The Cloud Whisperers are going to explain to you why they do not trust you, and why you shouldn't trust them as well. This episode is all about Zero Trust, what it is, and how to implement it in the Microsoft Cloud. Then you guys, because it is the day before Valentine's Day when we recording this) are going to talk about love...as in Taylor Swift and her boyfriend and the Super Bowl. So tune in and subscribe to see if we can break our record for subscribers. Apple: https://apple.co/3NioinM Google: https://bit.ly/42oeEUR Spotify: https://spoti.fi/43JDEai YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thecloudwhisperers…

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Episode 46 - Looping In The Cloud Whisperers 42:26

1 year ago42:26

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Are you In the Loop? Microsoft Loop of course. The Cloud Whisperers tackle a subject that they actually haven't talked about before when they discuss Microsoft Loop, what it is, and how to make use of it. You won't want to miss this one. Then Brian brings up the One Last Thing in talking about The Crown and how the actors and actresses did such an amazing job in portraying their roles. Check us out on YouTube @TheCloudWhisperers…

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Episode 45 A Cloud Whisperer CoPilot Holiday 1:01:03

1 year ago1:01:03

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The Whisperers are back for a Holiday treat. In this episode, Brian and David welcome Maria Espino president of The Last Prophecy Gaming Guild, Executive Producer of AfterTheSequels.com a set of Star Wars fan films, former MVP, and all-around Microsoft expert to talk about how to get your organization ready for the flood of CoPilots. You won't want to miss this. Then the crew talks about their favorite holiday special.…

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Episode 44 - Powering The Platform With CoPilot 52:39

2 years ago52:39

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The Cloud Whisperers @getcloudsavvy and @dbroussa are back with a fantastic guest Norm Young @stormin_30 to talk (again) about CoPilot and Microsoft. This time Norm will explain how CoPilot had been embedded now in Power Platform to make tasks like building expressions easier and you can leverage it today. Then the guys talk to Norm about Thanksgiving and how they celebrate it in Canada (in October).…

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Episode 42 - Life, The Universe, And Cloud Whisperers 59:50

2 years ago59:50

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In this episode, David interviews Jenn Calland whom he has known for decades and they discuss her personal journey as a woman getting into the tech field, and then how she was able to re-enter the field first after moving to England from the US, and then after being the primary care giver for her two amazing children (special needs and cancer) via Tech Up Women. Her story is inspirational and exciting and you won’t want to miss it.…

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Episode 43 - Taking A Bite Out Of The Apple Business Manager 36:46

2 years ago36:46

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Managing Apple devices like iPads and iPhones that are corporate devices can be very challenging. In this episode of The Cloud Whisperers, Brian explains to David what Apple Business Manager is, and what it can do for your organization.

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Episode 41 - CoPiloting The Cloud Whisperers 33:16

2 years ago33:16

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The Cloud Whisperers get a CoPilot this week courtesy of Microsoft. The new Windows 11 includes the first iteration of CoPilot that consumers are getting and Brian and David talk about what is included and what is still to come. For our One Last Thing, David talks about discovering the TV show Fringe and its hidden code.…

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Episode 40 - License to Whisper 34:25

2 years ago34:25

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The guys are back, along with one of my dogs Joker who desperately wants to be a part of The Cloud Whisperers. In this episode, we talk about the scintillating topic of...Microsoft Licensing...so you KNOW you want to tune in for this. Brian lays out what Business Premium licenses get you and why you may want to consider it for your organization. Then we talk about Aaron Rogers' debut with the New York Jets.…

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Episode 39 - AI Whispering 32:44

2 years ago32:44

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The Clout Whisperers are back and this time they are talking Microsoft AI Tools. Specifically Microsoft Syntex and Azure AI Document Intelligence (formerly Forms Recognizer). What are they, how do you use them, and most importantly, how much do they cost. Find out all of this and more. And, it is almost NFL season so the guys talk about their favorite team...America's Team and the upcoming season.…

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Episode 38 - The Pulse of The Cloud Whisperers 30:37

2 years ago30:37

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Have you ever wondered what the employees of a company think about their work environment? Well, if you aren't in HR, you might not, but they certainly do. So, check out this episode and learn about Microsoft Viva Pulse (now in public preview) which allows you to take the pulse of your company through surveys of employees and improve the employee experience. Then the guys talk about their favorite comedians both classic and modern…

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Episode 37 - Cloud Whisperers On Autopilot 28:14

2 years ago28:14

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The guys put this episode on Otto the Autopilot this week. Shirley you must be jesting? I am not, and don't call me Shirley. But seriously, Brian waxes eloquent on the joys of using Autopilot to provision your machines and why you should be doing that if you aren't. It's not as hard as you might think and it makes your desktop management much easier. Also, check out Brian's adventure with Ludicrous speed.…

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Episode 36 - Viva Whispering Redux 32:37

2 years ago32:37

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The last time Brian and David talked about Microsoft Viva was over two years ago and a great deal has changed. In this episode, the guys talk about the free tier of Viva and what you can do with it. Then Brian tells us all about the new Matchbox 20 album and how he is going to see them in concert soon.…

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Episode 35 - AD or Not AD, That is the Question 35:50

2 years ago35:50

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To AD or not to AD, that IS the question that the guys put to special Guest Mick Talbott this week. In a world where Azure AD has become very feature-rich, do we still need AD servers in our network? Come hear what Mick has to say about this and other topics. Then stay for some Star Wars TV show discussions…

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Episode 34 - Bite Sized Cloud Whisperers 29:20

2 years ago29:20

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The guys welcome the host of the Bite Size Productivity Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@bitesizeproductivity) to the show. Steve Corey has created an amazing channel with short and useful videos on various M365 topics. Plus you get to hear about Brian actually traveling to another state for a conference and David's front lawn turning into a swamp. Stay for the One Last Thing to hear about the latest in the AI Wars.…

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Episode 33 - Whisperer Team 2.0 24:59

2 years ago24:59

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The outtakes are back! Brian and David take some time to review the new version of Microsoft Teams as it enters public preview. What is in there, what isn't, and what to expect as Microsoft updates Teams over the next few months. Also, the guys talk March Madness (and Caitlin Clark) even though evidently they don't know much about basketball.…

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Episode 32 - Cloud Whisperers get W.I.T. it. 38:50

2 years ago38:50

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This episode Brian and David welcome Sharon Weaver of Smarter Consulting to the show to talk about her journey to becoming a Regional Director, MVP, and entrepreneur. You won't want to miss this! Brian also regales us with his story of shortcuts to OneDrive and what happens if someone deletes them by mistake. Then, for One Last Thing, we talk about new laptops that we have and our likes and dislikes.…

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Episode 31 - Cloud WhisperersGPT 39:37

2 years ago39:37

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Will ChapGPT replace The Cloud Whisperers? Brian and David take on that topic as well as the Oscars in this latest episode

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EP 30 - Virtual Cloud Whisperers 39:37

2 years ago39:37

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Brian and David are back, and this time they are talking about how you can virtualize your systems using Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365. Tune in to learn how you can leverage these technologies for fun and profit, or at least to empower your employees. Then the guys look at the upcoming new season of The Mandalorian and some of the recent Star Wars shows that have come out.…

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EP 29 - Book Em Cloud Whisperers 33:40

2 years ago33:40

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The Cloud Whisperers are back at it once again after a pandemic hiatus. Brian and David join forces once again to bring you some cool new M365 features in Bookings that can make scheduling meetings faster and easier for your organization. Then they talk about Avatar 2: Way of Water and how long they can hold their breath.…

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EP 28 - Got Office 365 Backups? 36:52

4 years ago36:52

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David and Brian discuss third party Office 365 backup solutions with Sid Gutierrez from Salco Solutions in this episode. Why do you need a third party backup solution for Office 365? How do these third party backup solutions compare to what is provided with Office 365? We break all this down together in this episode.…

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EP 27 - Viva Cloud Whisperers 58:16

4 years ago58:16

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Break our your guayabera and crock open your favorite adult beverage, The Cloud Whisperers are back and its while it may not be Viva Piñata time, it is Microsoft Viva Time. Join Brian @GetCloudSavvy and David @dbroussa as they talk about the new announcements from Microsoft on Microsoft Viva and its four major components. Stick around to the end and find out how these South Texas dwellers dealt with 102 hours below freezing when the Snowpacalypse hit.…

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EP 26 - Powering Your Teams with Virtual Agents 41:46

4 years ago41:46

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In this episode the Cloud Whisperers Brian (@GetCloudSavvy) and David (@dbroussa) dive into the new offering from Microsoft that allows you to use their no code Bot interface Power Virtual Agents inside of Teams for free. This will enable you to build your own ChatBots for your org and leverage those features to be more responsive to your employees. Also the guys recap The Mandalorian season two and Brian talks about how much fun it is replacing a fence in Stone Oak (its a big rock essentially)…

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EP 25 - Business Or Enterprise Licenses 34:56

4 years ago34:56

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The boys are back with their first episode of 2021. In this one, the Brian and David talk about why an organization might look at Business Premium licenses as opposed to Enterprise licenses, what are some of the differences, and when it makes sense to use the Business level. Brian shares his adventures in getting off cable and putting up a digital antenna and David talks about the new Oculus Quest 2 for the family. Lastly, what are Brian and David's resolutions for the new year? Tune in to find out.…

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Episode 24 - On the Move Again 37:45

4 years ago37:45

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On this episode of The Cloud Whisperers Brian and David welcome the Migration Master himself Richard Dean who is a Technical Product Manager with Quest Software. Richard has been working migrations over two decades and knows his stuff. He tells us about his experience in the market and some of the considerations that you have when migrating. Be it co-existence between tenants, or how to ensure that the migration runs smoothly check out our conversation Check out Richard https://www.linkedin.com/in/richarddean1/ We close out this holiday edition with a discussion of our favorite Holiday Song. So stay for One Last Thing to find out what we like this year.…

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EP23 This Is The Syntex Way 41:16

5 years ago41:16

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Its Whisperer time again and this time we are talking about the new Microsoft offering SharePoint Syntex. The guys talk about what Syntex will do for you, how it can make your organization more efficient, and how it could help with migrations and content management in general. Also, hear about Brian's gig in the park and David working as an election judge and the One More Thing is all about The Mandalorian.…

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Episode 22 - If I Had A Planner 32:58

5 years ago32:58

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It is time for another episode of The Cloud Whisperers! Brian and David are talking about Task Management this episode and talk about the many tools that exist in Microsoft 365 to manage tasks and when to use them. From Planner to Project to To Do there is a task tracker for you and your team. Also, Brian's band 8.0 will be performing on Nov 8th in Bulverde so go and check it out. Lastly, fair warning, as Cowboys fans we talk about Dak Precott's injury at the end.…

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Episode 21 - Legal To Drink And Sharing Is Caring 46:05

5 years ago46:05

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Its Episode 21 and the podcast is legal to drink! On this episode we welcome in the amazing David Warner @DavidWarnerII and Hugo Bernier @bernierh who run the #Sharing-Is-Caring effort for the Microsoft PnP Community. This effort shows everyone how they can get involved in contributing to the PnP Community as well as the Microsoft Documentation at large. Learn more about the Patterns and Practices community at https://aka.ms/M365PnP Join the Sharing is Caring effort at https://aka.ms/Sharing-is-Caring You can read David's blog at https://warner.digital You can read Hugo's blog at https://tahoeninjas.blog/…

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Episode 20 - The Quest For Fiber 45:06

5 years ago45:06

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Its Guest time on The Cloud Whisperers as we welcome MVP Sean McDonough to the broadcast to give us the lowdown on his Quest for Fiber for his home network. We get an explanation of why Sean undertook such a journey and some of the pitfalls along the way. We think you will agree that none of us are worthy after hearing about his home network. In addition Brian continues his journey to the Dark Side with the installation of Visual Studio Code for PowerShell and joining GitHub, and David talks about his intro to the Sharing Is Caring community and editing his first Docs.Microsoft.com page. Then the guys talk about the high tech world of cutting the cord and how to still watch live TV.…

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EP 19 - Scoring Your Security with M365 24:25

5 years ago24:25

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The Cloud Whisperers are back this this time they are talking about the updates that Microsoft has made to the Secure Score. Sure, you might have looked at it when it first came out and thought, cool, but not very useful, but Brian & David dive deep into what Microsoft is now doing with the Secure Score to help you mange your M365 Environment and use the tips in Secure Score to improve your overall security. We also talk about camping while it really hot and the Netflix documentary The Last Dance.…

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Episode 18 - The Teams They Are a Changing 21:40

5 years ago21:40

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Brian and David are back again and they are recapping some of the recent changes in Microsoft Teams that have hit people's tenants in the past few months and what that means for you. Brian gives a preview of his upcoming course, and David talks about some cool Covid-19 charts and graphs that @Hold2LLC has been posting.…

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Episode 17 - Free the Signal 29:27

5 years ago29:27

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Brian and David are back, and today they are delving into Free Tools to communicate via the cloud. From the free version of Microsoft Teams, to Skype (Commercial), Zoom, and GotoMeeting (Free trial), they go over the pros and cons of each. Brian also talks about what its like to spend Father's Day with a rib in one hand and a crawdad in the other. In One More Thing, the guys talk about Microsoft Planner and Todo, two tools that are great for tracking your tasks at work and at home.…

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Ep 16 - Sweet Sixteen Active Directory 25:56

5 years ago25:56

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Brian and David have their Sweet Sixteen Podcast and talk about the origin of Active Directory and what you need to run your organization in the Cloud. Is it time to retire your Windows Server Active Directory? Brian gives you the lowdown and stumps David on when AD was released. Also, David talks about the Slo Mo Guys filming rounds from a WWII M4E8 tank out west of San Antonio.…

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Episode 14 - Where to Store Your Stuff 25:47

5 years ago25:47

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Its our first ever LiveStream, and the Technical problems were legion but we motored through and Brian was a Champ even if they couldn't hear him on the Live Stream. In this episode The Cloud Whisperers take a stab at helping people decide where to store your stuff in Office 365. From the Personal to the Enterprise putting your communications and files in the right place is extremely difficult and Brian and David offer some helpful advice on how to figure out where to store things. Then we close out with learning that Brian is using Focus Write to record some new music and David reflects on Start Wars: The Clone Wars Season 7 and the final 4 episodes in the epic series.…

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Episode 13 - Securing a Rapid O365 Deployment 40:53

5 years ago40:53

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The gang is back together as Brian and David get together for a discussion of how to secure Office 365 when organizations are rolling it out rapidly to deal with the Work From Home directives due to Covid-19. The Cloud Whisperers, in their first attempt at a Video Podcast as well as audio, break down some basic steps that every organization should follow when they enable Office 365 to ensure that they minimize their risk as they go to the Cloud. Also stay tuned to the end for some Work From Home stories and why dogs love this time and cats hate it.…

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Episode 12 - Remote Work, or Remotely Working 20:06

5 years ago20:06

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Welcome to a special edition of The Cloud Whisperers. Just David today talking about the challenges of enabling Remote Work in a crisis and some tips on how to manage it and what Microsoft is doing to help.

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Episode 11 - Dynamic Groups 25:35

6 years ago25:35

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The Cloud Whisperers are back with a new-ish episode. Welcoming our new member Glenn to the podcast, we talk about Dynamic Groups in Azure AD and how they can be used is Office 365 as well. Plus a holiday bonus, our favorite Christmas movies.

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Episode 10 - To Migrate or Not To Migrate SharePoint 31:15

7 years ago31:15

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Should you move to SharePoint Online? Should you migrate content? Should you deploy hybrid? The Cloud Whisperers tackle these questions and many others in this episode.

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Episode 9 - Glenn 10 as a Service 24:25

7 years ago24:25

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At long last, our first guest on The Cloud Whisperers! Join Brian and David as they talk to Glenn McClellan about how Microsoft's move to the cloud has affected how we will deploy Windows 10.

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Episode 8 - Slap a Label on That Data 30:44

7 years ago30:44

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Office 365 means more data in more places and managing that is more work. Lucky for us, Microsoft is providing tools that allow us to manage data no matter where we store it and The Cloud Whisperers are going to tell you how to slap a label on your data so that you can find it and secure it properly.…

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Episode 7 - Can I get in...please? 28:18

7 years ago28:18

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In today's episode, The Cloud Whisperers take a look at conditional access using Azure Active Directory. Using Azure AD administrators can use a number of factors to control access to content. They can look at locations, sign in risk, the app being requested, the device, and configure rules to allow or block access, or even require MFA…

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Episode 6 - Teams Feature Explosion 24:21

7 years ago24:21

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After a brief hiatus, Brian and David are back whispering the hottest new cloud news. THis episode is all about new features in Microsoft Teams that have been dropped recently and greatly expand the power of Teams for your organization

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Episode 5 - Intranets, Should You Upgrade 28:45

7 years ago28:45

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The Cloud Whisperers are back after being on the road with an episode that starts out with the question "Should you upgrade your Intranet?". David and Brian discuss what current Intranets look like, their limitations, and post a more important question "What SHOULD your Intranet be?" You'll want to hear their ideas on how we stand on the cusp of totally redefining the concept of an Intranet and finally realizing the potential that we have long sought, but rarely realized.…

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Episode4 - O365 Governance or O3-6-5 Governance? 30:15

7 years ago30:15

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The Cloud Whisperers are back and they address one of the biggest topics, how do YOU say Office 365, is it Three Sixty Five or Three Six Five? Oh, and we also talk about what Governance is, and how to attain that with O365 and the tools that Microsoft provides.

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Episode 3 - SpearPhishing and How to Stop It 27:06

7 years ago27:06