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Chris Seferlis joins me in the virtual studio to discuss the new book he coauthored:Practical Guide to Azure Cognitive Services: Leverage the power of Azure OpenAI to optimize operations, reduce costs, and deliver cutting-edge AI solutionsYou can get the book on Amazon Here:  https://aka.s4nets.cloud/CSBOOK2023This insightful release goes into areas like barriers to entry, cost control, AI for manufacturing and logistics, and much more.Comment on Twitter or LinkedIn and tell us which area you want to see a deep dive!Stalk Chris online at the following outlets:Follow Chris's YouTube channel HERE!Chris is on Twitter HERE!Follow Michael AskinsYouTubeTwitterLinkedInWe want to thank our anchor sponsor, solutions4networks, which makes this show possible!  Visit s4nets to gain insight and information on services like Network Security, Cloud Security, Unified Communications and Collaboration, Datacenter Technologies, and Microsoft Cloud Technologies.Produced by Michael Askins and MA-ITPRO

In this episode, we have guest Chris Bomba from solutions4networks join us to discuss how Cisco Webex and Microsoft Teams - The Breakdown of features!We discuss each solution's different options and features so you can be informed on how to license your environment.  As always, contact a professional to verify and validate your architecture and configuration.Should you want more information, contact solutions4networksWe thank our anchor sponsor, solutions4networks, for helping make this show possible!Join the conversation with Michael on LinkedinFollow Chris on LinkedinVisit solutions4networks - www.s4nets.comFind s4nets on Linkedin HEREFind ITPro @ www.ma-itpro.comComment on Twitter or LinkedInFollow Michael AskinsYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

In this episode, Michael Askins is joined with Paul Gundersen from Attain Insight to discuss Directory Management with S4X!  In a technology world of changes, updates, and compliance, the S4X solution will lower the cost of directory management while keeping an eye on compliance and governance.If you would like to discuss connect in the links belowShow Linkssolutions4networksAttain Insight - Security 4XPaul Gundersen - LinkedInMichael Askins - LinkedInSponsorWe thank our anchor sponsor, solutions4networks, for helping make this show possible!FollowFind ITPro @ www.ma-itpro.comsolutions4networks on LinkedInComment on Twitter or LinkedInFollow Michael AskinsYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

Chris Seferlis joins Michael Askins to discuss the popular ChatGPT and AI. Show LinksOpenAI CHAT GPTMicrosoft GPT-4Comment on Twitter or LinkedIn and tell us which area you want to see a deep dive!Stalk Chris online at the following outlets:Follow Chris's YouTube channel HERE!Chris is on Twitter HERE!Follow Michael AskinsYouTubeTwitterLinkedInWe want to thank our anchor sponsor, solutions4networks, which makes this show possible!  Visit s4nets to gain insight and information on services like Network Security, Cloud Security, Unified Communications and Collaboration, Datacenter Technologies, and Microsoft Cloud Technologies.Produced by Michael Askins and MA-ITPRO

Chris Seferlis joins Michael Askins to discuss open-source solutions for your organization.  You may even be using an open-source solution and not even know it! Show LinksOpen-source at MicrosoftComment on Twitter or LinkedIn and tell us which area you want to see a deep dive!Stalk Chris online at the following outlets:Follow Chris's YouTube channel HERE!Chris is on Twitter HERE!Follow Michael AskinsYouTubeTwitterLinkedInWe want to thank our anchor sponsor, solutions4networks, which makes this show possible!  Visit s4nets to gain insight and information on services like Network Security, Cloud Security, Unified Communications and Collaboration, Datacenter Technologies, and Microsoft Cloud Technologies.Produced by Michael Askins and MA-ITPRO

In this episode, a first part of a series, the Architects discuss how to monitor and control costs in Azure.  This will be foundational to some future upcoming episodes.We thank our anchor sponsor, solutions4networks, for helping make this show possible! s4nets provides security, network, data center, and cloud solutions for organizations of all sizes.  Reach out to solutions4networks for assessments and projects to help control your costs.Visit solutions4networks - www.s4nets.comFind s4nets on Linkedin HEREFind ITPro @ www.ma-itpro.comComment on Twitter or LinkedInFollow Michael AskinsYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

Chris Seferlis joins Michael Askins to discuss some strategies around ensuring you are saving costs without reducing functionality on your data platforms.Show LinksData Security past show as mentionedComment on Twitter or LinkedIn and tell us which area you want to see a deep dive!Stalk Chris online at the following outlets:Follow Chris's YouTube channel HERE!Chris is on Twitter HERE!Follow Michael AskinsYouTubeTwitterLinkedInWe would like to thank our anchor sponsor, solutions4networks, which makes this show possible!  Visit s4nets to gain insight and information on services like Network Security, Cloud Security, Unified Communications and Collaboration, Datacenter Technologies, and Microsoft Cloud Technologies. Produced by Michael Askins and MA-ITPRO

A live-to-tape of the solutions4networks post-Ignite event where we talk about a few of the key takeaways and announcements!This event was held with a small set of clients at Penn Brewery where Michael Askins and Justin Snyder discussed Security and Modern Work topics followed by refreshments and PRETZELS!!Should you want more information contact solutions4networksWe thank our anchor sponsor, solutions4networks, for helping make this show possible!Join the conversation with Michael on LinkedinVisit solutions4networks - www.s4nets.comFind s4nets on Linkedin HEREFind ITPro @ www.ma-itpro.comComment on Twitter or LinkedInFollow Michael AskinsYouTubeTwitterLinkedInTags: CiscoMicrosoftTeams

In this episode, we have guest Chris Bomba from solutions4networks join us to discuss how Cisco Webex Cloud Contact Center can impact your organization.We go over how the WxCC is a solution where you can use any endpoint like Microsoft Teams and Dynamics 365 to provide an omnichannel experience for your agents and contact center staff.Should you want more information contact solutions4networksWe thank our anchor sponsor, solutions4networks, for helping make this show possible!Join the conversation with Michael on Linkedin Follow Chris on LinkedinVisit solutions4networks - www.s4nets.comFind s4nets on Linkedin HEREFind ITPro @ www.ma-itpro.comComment on Twitter or LinkedInFollow Michael AskinsYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

In this episode, the Architects discuss the hybrid event Microsoft Ignite!We thank our new anchor sponsor, solutions4networks, for helping make this show possible!Visit solutions4networks - www.s4nets.comFind s4nets on Linkedin HEREFind ITPro @ www.ma-itpro.comComment on Twitter or LinkedInFollow Michael AskinsYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

In this episode, the Architects discuss Cybersecurity Awareness and some often forgotten areas in your organization to harden like: Low Code, IoT, and more!We thank our new anchor sponsor, solutions4networks, for helping make this show possible!Visit solutions4networks - www.s4nets.comFind s4nets on Linkedin HEREFind ITPro @ www.ma-itpro.comComment on Twitter or LinkedIn Follow Michael AskinsYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

We have had hiatus before on the show, but this has been like none other.  The Architects discuss where we have been and give a glimpse into where we are going.  The new day job has afforded the team to partner with more technology stacks and brilliant technologists.We thank our new anchor sponsor, solutions4networks, for helping make this show possible!Comment on Twitter or LinkedIn Follow Michael AskinsYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

Chris Seferlis rounds out the trifecta by joining us again to discuss the types of data and platforms that need to be managed in a modern business! Show LinksData Security past show as mentionedComment on Twitter or LinkedIn on which area you would like to see a deep dive!Stalk Chris online at the following outlets:Follow Chris's YouTube channel HERE!Chris is on Twitter HERE!Follow Michael AskinsYouTubeTwitterLinkedInProduced by Michael Askins and MA-ITPRO

Chris Seferlis joins us again in the studio to discuss our responsibility as technologists and businesses with AI solutions.  Microsoft has several frameworks to assist organizations and businesses choose the proper tracts and approaches.Show LinksThe Microsoft ApproachMicrosoft Responsible AI ResourcesComment on Twitter or LinkedIn on which area you would like to see a deep dive!Stalk Chris online at the following outlets:Follow Chris's YouTube channel HERE!Chris is on Twitter HERE!Follow Michael AskinsYouTubeTwitterLinkedInProduced by Michael Askins and MA-ITPRO

Chris Seferlis joins us to discuss when does it makes sense to build a solution or buy a solution that meets most of your requirements.  Then there is the grey area in between...Comment on Twitter or LinkedIn on which area you would like to see a deep dive!Stalk Chris online at the following outlets:Follow Chris's YouTube channel HERE!Chris is on Twitter HERE!Follow Michael AskinsYouTubeTwitterLinkedInProduced by Michael Askins and MA-ITPRO