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    EP-123 Industry 4.0 - Engaging Customers

    EP-123 Industry 4.0 - Engaging Customers

    Chris and Michael discuss Industry 4.0  - Engaging Customers!

    We dive into the need to engage customers and a few solutions available with your subscriptions!

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    Previous Show: Defining Industry 4.0
    Microsoft and Industry 4.0
    Microsoft Viva
    Microsoft Teams

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    EP 122 - Innovation 4.0 with Special Guest Jeff Winter

    EP 122 - Innovation 4.0 with Special Guest Jeff Winter

    The foremost expert on Industry, Jeff Winter, joins Chris and Michael to discuss Industry 4.0.

    We discuss how the world evolved to Industry 4.0, the initiatives and tech that surround I4.0 and what really is innovation.

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    The foremost expert on Industry, Jeff Winter, joins Chris and Michael to discuss Industry 4.0.

    We discuss how the world evolved to Industry 4.0, the initiatives and tech that surrounds I4.0 and what really is innovation.

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    en-usOctober 10, 2023

    EP-121 Industry 4.0- Transform Workforce

    EP-121 Industry 4.0- Transform Workforce

    In Part 2 of a series, Chris and Michael discuss Industry 4.0  - Transform The Workforce!

    We dive into the need to engage the workforce and a few solutions available with your subscriptions!

    Show Links
    Previous Show: Defining Industry 4.0
    Microsoft and Industry 4.0
    Microsoft Viva
    Microsoft Teams

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    Episode 119 - The Conference Season 2023

    Episode 119 - The Conference Season 2023

    Chris Seferlis joins me in the virtual studio to discuss the 2023 Tech Conference season... 

    Be sure to grab Chris' book:
    Practical Guide to Azure Cognitive Services: Leverage the power of Azure OpenAI to optimize operations, reduce costs, and deliver cutting-edge AI solutions

    You can get the book on Amazon Here:  https://aka.s4nets.cloud/CSBOOK2023

    This insightful release goes into areas like barriers to entry, cost control, AI for manufacturing and logistics, and much more.

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    We 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

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    EP-120 - What is Industry 4.0

    EP-120 - What is Industry 4.0

    In Part 1 of a series, Chris and Michael work to define what Industry 4.0 is and what it may mean to your organization.

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    Microsoft and Industry 4.0
    Microsoft GPT-4

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    Produced by Michael Askins and MA-ITPRO

    Ep-118 - A very Special Invertiew - Chris Seferlis Book Release

    Ep-118 - A very Special Invertiew - Chris Seferlis Book Release

    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 solutions

    You can get the book on Amazon Here:  https://aka.s4nets.cloud/CSBOOK2023

    This insightful release goes into areas like barriers to entry, cost control, AI for manufacturing and logistics, and much more.

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    Produced by Michael Askins and MA-ITPRO

    Ep 117 - Webex and Microsoft Teams - The Breakdown

    Ep 117 - Webex and Microsoft Teams - The Breakdown

    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.

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    EP-115 Chat GPT with Chris Seferlis

    EP-115 Chat GPT with Chris Seferlis

    Chris Seferlis joins Michael Askins to discuss the popular ChatGPT and AI.

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    OpenAI CHAT GPT
    Microsoft GPT-4

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    Produced by Michael Askins and MA-ITPRO

    EP-116 Directory Services Management with Paul Gundersen

    EP-116 Directory Services Management with Paul Gundersen

    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.

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    Attain Insight - Security 4X
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    EP 114 - Open-source with Chris Seferlis

    EP 114 - Open-source with Chris Seferlis

    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! 

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    Open-source at Microsoft

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    Produced by Michael Askins and MA-ITPRO

    EP 113 - Azure Cost Mangament Basics

    EP 113 - Azure Cost Mangament Basics

    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.

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    EP 112 - Cost Savings In Your DataPlatforms with Chris Seferlis

    EP 112 - Cost Savings In Your DataPlatforms with Chris Seferlis

    Chris Seferlis joins Michael Askins to discuss some strategies around ensuring you are saving costs without reducing functionality on your data platforms.

    Show Links
    Data Security past show as mentioned

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    EP 111 - LIVE - Post Ignite Event solutions4networks Security and Modern Work

    EP 111 - LIVE - Post Ignite Event solutions4networks Security and Modern Work

    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!!

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    EP-110 Cisco Webex Contact Center and Microsoft Teams with D365

    EP-110 Cisco Webex Contact Center and Microsoft Teams with D365

    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.

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    EP 108 Cybersecurity Awareness Month - The forgotten

    EP 108 Cybersecurity Awareness Month - The forgotten

    In this episode, the Architects discuss Cybersecurity Awareness and some often forgotten areas in your organization to harden like: Low Code, IoT, and more!

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    EP 107 - The Hiatus, Where we are going, Microsoft, and Cisco

    EP 107 - The Hiatus, Where we are going, Microsoft, and Cisco

    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.

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    Ep 106 Data Management Primer with Chris Seferlis

    Ep 106 Data Management Primer with Chris Seferlis

    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!

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    EP 105 Responsible AI

    EP 105 Responsible AI

    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.

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    The Microsoft Approach
    Microsoft Responsible AI Resources

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    Ep 104 Build vrs Buy with Chris Seferlis and Michael Askins

    Ep 104 Build vrs Buy with Chris Seferlis and Michael Askins

    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...

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