Need to Know podcast–Episode 217

We are in the run up to Microsoft Ignite in November but there is still lots and lots of news, however before that we have an interview with Jason LeGuier from Hotline IT about communicating the value of Microsoft 365. Brenton speaks with Jason and teases out how to explain the benefits technology to the average small business and not get lost just in the tech. We also get an update from Brenton on his recent speaking gig at Cybercon in Melbourne.

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Windows Virtual Desktop now generally available

Windows Virtual Desktop now available for Microsoft 365 Business Subscribers

Changes to blocked file types in Outlook on the web

New Office 365 phishing attack with your branding

More Dark mode

All your code belongs to us

Microsoft and NIST partner

How to pronounce Azure

Need to Know podcast–Episode 216

In this episode I speak with Rohan Milne, Global CEO of Switch Connect who are a telephony provider focused on enabling voice with Microsoft Teams. Rohan gives the state of play in the Australian market as well as the opportunities, not only around voice in Team, but also around digital transformation across the whole Microsoft 365 suite. Listen along for some great insights and clarification on how to take advantage of this opportunity if you are an IT reseller.

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Need to Know podcast–Episode 215

In this episode I speak with Alex Fields about the power of conditional access. You’ll learn what it is, how to implement it as well as many best practices recommended by Alex based in his experience and knowledge. The great new is conditional access is part of Microsoft 365 Business, so listen in for the way to make it work to protect your information.

Brenton and I also bring you up to speed with all the latest Microsoft Cloud news, so listen in for the latest as always. We hope you enjoy this episode and don’t forget to send us your feedback.

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CIAOPS Patron Community

ITProMentor

ITProMentor – Best parctices

Attacker Kill Chain described

ITProMentor – Free Microsoft 365 Business eBook

ITProMentor – Licensing Guide

Telstra Purple

New version of To-Do

Authenticator backup on Android now available

Prepare for iPadiOS Launch

New webparts coming to SharePoint

Azure QuickStart Center

Top 5 advantages of syncing with OneDrive

Modernize your root site

Need to Know podcast–Episode 213

A quick news update followed by an engaging interview with Amy Babinchak around some of the cloud topics she will be presenting at some upcoming events. Amy is owner of Harbor Computer, Third Tier Consulting and an Office 365 MVP to boot, so plenty of great learnings to he had listening in.

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Samsung and Microsoft Alliance

Updates to SharePoint authoring

Top 5 advantages of OneDrive for Business

MFA and end user impacts

Set up conditional access with Microsoft Search in Bing

New Azure files authentication

Lower pricing for Azure storage

Chromium version of Edge now has a beta channel

Need to Know podcast–Episode 212

In this episode I speak with Darrell Webster about what happens behind the scenes with the Regarding365 community. A really good discussion around community and the process of regularly creating content. Of course there is also the latest Microsoft Cloud news and yes, Brenton is back to explain where he has been. Tune in for all the details.

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Resources

What’s new in Teams – July 2019

New to Microsoft 365 in July

OneDrive round up – July 2019

New Flow and PowerApps licensing

An Office 365 Guide to PowerApps and Flow licensing

Microsoft Defender ATP evaluation lab is now available

Without enrollment and Outlook for iOS and Android general app configuration

What’s new with Microsoft 365 – July [VIDEO]

Ring Central Teams

Teams in the Classroom [VIDEO]

https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/g3iqgy/ep212.m4a

Need to Know podcast–Episode 211

Where’s Brenton? Share your thoughts here – http://bit.ly/whereisbj

Microsoft has rolled back it’s recent planned partner changes. we have some new Intune security baseline policies to try (and troubleshoot) and Teams leads Slack in user numbers. I speak with Marc Kean to get the low down on what Azure storage is all about. All this and a lot more on this episode.

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Updates to partner program (again)

Microsoft Intune announces security baselines

Exchange Online PowerShell WinRM issue

What is Azure Lighthouse?

Without-enrollment and Outlook for iOS and Android

Teams reaches 13 million active users

Planner and To-Do integration

New PowerApps and Flow licensing

Azure storage

Azure File Sync

Need to Know podcast–Episode 209

Our chat this episode is with Mia McIntyre from MiVirtual about here experiences attending the recent SharePoint 2019 Conference. Mia shares her learnings and experiences with one of the big annual Microsoft product conferences as well as few other interesting topics. If you have ever wondered what it is like to attend these sorts of events, then listen along. Brenton and I kick the show off and bring you up to date with all the Microsoft Cloud happenings as well.

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Resources

SharePoint Conference

CIAOPS Patron program

Conditional access comes to Microsoft 365 Business

Introducing Microsoft Edge preview for older version of Windows

Mac To-Do beta

Adding the SharePoint starter kit

Disable basic authentication in Exchange Online

Windows Terminal beta

Need to Know podcast–Episode 207

We have an interview with Senior product Marketing Manager for Microsoft 365 Business, Ashanka Iddya. There is of course an update on everything from the Microsoft Cloud with a special focus on the recent SharePoint 2019 Conference. Delta synced files, full Document Library fidelity in Teams and more are covered in this episode.

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