🌟Online Speaker Series Announcement! 🌟 Introducing Rajarshi Ray presenting a session on "How to keep up with MS Dynamics Releases using Test Automation". Keeping up with Microsoft Dynamics releases is vital to maximize benefits from new features and improvements for any Organisation. Test automation helps manage frequent updates by streamlining regression testing and reducing manual errors. By integrating automated testing with CI/CD pipelines, businesses can enhance upgrade efficiency, minimize risks, and maintain system performance. Find out more more - #CommunitySpeaker #MicrosoftDynamics #ScottishSummit #TestAutomation #BusinessAutomation

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🌟Online Speaker Series Announcement! 🌟 Introducing Marcel Lupo presenting a session on "Transforming DevOps with AI: Insights from Azure AI Studio". This talk explores how Azure AI can enhance DevOps, DevSecOps, & Infrastructure as Code (IaC) workflows by integrating bespoke documentation, security guidelines, and processes. The demo, set in the fictional company "Contoso," showcases custom code and documentation using their tailored Terraform IaC, bespoke GitHub Actions, and governance practices. It demonstrates how Large Language Models (LLMs) with private, customised data can accelerate DevOps workflows. While specific tools are highlighted, the techniques are applicable to many other use cases and DevOps practices. You'll learn how to train an AI assistant with an organisation’s unique naming conventions, security guidelines, and guardrails. This assistant can help developers and engineers interpret documentation, ask relevant questions, and generate code examples suited to their Azure environment. This approach streamlines IaC processes, ensuring consistency and improving productivity across DevOps, Platform, and SRE teams. Find out more more - #CommunitySpeaker #MicrosoftAzure #ScottishSummit #DevOps #AI #AIStudio

🌟Online Speaker Series Announcement! 🌟 Introducing Michael Durkan presenting a session on" Azure VMware Solution the right choice for your Azure workloads?". Azure VMware Solution (AVS) allows organizations to run their VMware workloads natively on Azure, providing seamless integration, scalability, and operational consistency. In this session, I'll provide a high level overview of AVS, cover a typical migration, the pros and cons, and compare an AVS Migration with modernizing environments using both traditional IaaS and Cloud Native Azure services. Find out more more - #CommunitySpeaker #Azure #ScottishSummit #AVSMigration #IAAS #MicrosoftAzure

🌟Online Speaker Series Announcement! 🌟 Introducing Jon Vöge presenting a session on "Learn to create three types of low-code Power BI & Microsoft Fabric Extensions with Power Apps". With Power Apps we can build custom low-code extensions in Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, making the report experience more interactive for the user. This session will show you the entire journey from A to Z, of creating three different Power Apps extensions to be embedded in Power BI reports, as well as teach you all the tips & tricks to make the most of the integration. After this session you will know: - How to build your own Comment Extension for your Power BI reports - How to build a LookUp extension to run dynamic queries against APIs such as OpenAIs ChatGPT, and return information to your Power BI users - How to build a write-back extension to Dataverse/SQL Database/Fabric Data Warehouse, which makes data inputted by your users show up LIVE in your report Find out more more - #CommunitySpeaker #OpenAI #ScottishSummit #MicrosoftFabric #DataVerse #ChatGPT

🌟Online Speaker Series Announcement! 🌟 Introducing Cris Fernandez presenting a session on "Extend Azure DevOps with Power Platform: Elevating Project Management Efficiency". Azure DevOps has become the tool of choice for numerous organizations seeking to streamline and manage their project lifecycle effectively. This session is meticulously designed for Azure DevOps users who possess a foundational understanding of the Power Platform and are eager to unlock its potential to enhance their project management capabilities. In this session, attendees will delve into 3 transformative ways to amplify their Azure DevOps experience. These integrations not only foster a more integrated and automated environment but also pave the way for enhanced collaboration and efficiency. 1. Outlook: Discover how to bridge communication gaps by automatically incorporating emails from a designated mailbox into your Azure DevOps work item discussions. This integration ensures that critical information is centralized and logged. 2. SharePoint: Uncover the process of synchronizing files between SharePoint and Azure DevOps. Learn how to effortlessly save a file in SharePoint and have it immediately accessible as a work item attachment, and vice versa, fostering a cohesive document management system. 3. Power Automate: Unlock the power of automation by learning how to trigger Power Automate flows directly from Azure DevOps. This integration can significantly reduce manual processes, increase efficiency, and enable a more responsive project management environment. Find out more more - #CommunitySpeaker #AzureDevOps #ScottishSummit #PowerPlatform

🌟Online Speaker Series Announcement! 🌟 Introducing Maria Graciela Martinez presenting a session on "Power Automate to the rescue: automate those boring Excel tasks!". We've all been there: a file with a standardized format is delivered to us every day, we need to apply the same transformations every single time and finally we send it out... But did you know you can set up Power Automate to automatically execute such tasks for you? That's right, Microsoft Excel and Power Automate come together along with Office Scripts to save you time and effort! In this hands-on session you will learn how to use Power Automate to automate file processing tasks. We will uncover some of the hidden powers of Excel online's Office Scripts and demo how to connect them to Power Automate. Be ready for your imagination to run wild with possibilities! Find out more more - #CommunitySpeaker #AI #ScottishSummit #PowerAutomate #MicrosoftExcel #Automation

🌟Online Speaker Series Announcement! 🌟 Introducing Frank Vanhamel presenting a session on "The Chocolate Company - The magic of the (Power)Platform & AI Copilot". Imagine being immersed in a virtual company called 'The Chocolate Company'. Say WHAT? Yezz, an inspiring 'Willy Wonka' :-) immersive journey where you experience the power of the MS PowerPlatform & AI Copilot. PowerPlatform & AI solving real life business problems and creating added value. Throughout the session we will inspire you with different business cases. Each of the cases stating a clear problem definition where the Power Platform and/or AI Copilot are there to solve things out. Following technologies are being applied: automation through MS PowerAutomate, low- and no code app development thanks to MS PowerApps. Improving productivity and efficiency thanks to AI Copilot and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) bridging on prem applications with fully cloud... So WHY should you attend this session? Thanks this Chocolate Company session we inspire you on the power of the Microsoft platform. Combining not only modern workplace applications but also mixing them with low/no-code applications from the Power Platform & adding a taste of magic with AI Copilot. Looking forward to inspiring you all and sharing some knowledge😉! Find out more more - #CommunitySpeaker #AI #ScottishSummit #Copilot #PowerAutomate #RPA

🌟Online Speaker Series Announcement! 🌟 Introducing Benedikt Bergmann presenting a session on "ALM for Power Platform". In this session, you will learn what a basic ALM process for Dataverse looks like. The beginning of the presentation will level all of us to a common understanding, for example, Deployment options in Dataverse. After the session, you will have a basic understanding of how to implement an ALM process for Dataverse in Azure DevOps using Power Platform Build Tools. Find out more more - #CommunitySpeaker #DataVerse #ScottishSummit #Azure #ALMProcess #PowerPlatform

🌟Online Speaker Series Announcement! 🌟 Introducing Arpit Shrivastava presenting a session on "Unveiling Azure AD B2C Mysteries in Power Pages". In this session, you’ll explore how to effectively use Azure AD B2C with Power Pages. You’ll learn practical automation tips for managing both new and existing customers, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. I’ll also cover key strategies for integrating Azure AD B2C with Power Pages seamlessly. Additionally, I’ll provide valuable insights into deployment tips and best practices to help you set everything up without a hitch. Find out more more - #CommunitySpeaker #PowerPages #ScottishSummit #B2C #MicrosoftAzure

🌟Online Speaker Series Announcement! 🌟 Introducing Carlotta Castelluccio presenting a session on "Concept to creation in Azure AI Studios". When developing a generative AI application, selecting the right model is an essential first step. However, the true differentiator lies in how you utilize your input. In this session, you will discover how to maximize the potential of your model through advanced prompt engineering techniques, integrating your model with various data sources, and enabling it to perform actionable tasks. Additionally, you will learn how to leverage Azure AI Studio as the ideal platform to start building custom AI solutions. Find out more more - #CommunitySpeaker #AzureAI #ScottishSummit #AI

🌟Online Speaker Series Announcement! 🌟 Introducing Alberto Acerbis presenting a session on "Tackling Chaos, Resilience and Metrics in the heart of your .NET Applications". With the spread of microservices and distributed cloud architectures, the web has become increasingly complex. We all depend on these systems more than ever, yet bugs have become much more difficult to predict. Chaos Engineering is a disciplined approach to identifying bugs before they become real service disruptions. But how do you test the response of a system under stress to identify, and prevent, weaknesses? Recently .NET has made available, directly in the framework, everything necessary to implement Chaos experiments in code. Let us see how. Find out more more - #CommunitySpeaker #NetApplications #ScottishSummit #Resilience #Metrics

🌟Online Speaker Series Announcement! 🌟 Introducing Edit Kapcari presenting a session on "SAP and Power Platform Excellence - Innovate, Integrate, Safeguard". This three-part session delves into the SAP-Microsoft Power Platform synergy. It starts by laying out the value that can be created by combining SAP with the Power Platform, emphasizing cloud advantages even before SAP migration. The deep integration of Power Platform with emerging technologies like AI, machine learning, IoT, RPA, and collaboration tools, used daily in many organizations, can be beneficial when SAP joins forces with Power Platform. These synergies can prove cost-effectiveness in implementing digital solutions in SAP. The focus of the second part is fully on integration scenarios, supported with successful solutions, highlighting the proven integration symbiosis between SAP and Power Platform. In conclusion, discover how to safeguard vital SAP data during Power Platform interactions, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines. Key Session Takeaways: 1. Navigate the SAP digitalization journey with Power Platform. 2. Explore SAP-Power Platform integration options through real-life solutions. 3. Keep SAP core clean ensuring data compliance and governance. Find out more more - #CommunitySpeaker #PowerPlatform #ScottishSummit #SAP #DataCompliance

🌟Online Speaker Series Announcement! 🌟 Introducing Russell Damali presenting a session on "Transforming Customer Experience in Power Platform with OpenAI". In today's fast-paced digital world, customers demand intuitive and efficient experiences. This presentation will explore how the integration of OpenAI's speech-to-text technology with Microsoft Power Platform can revolutionize customer interactions. By enabling users to fill out forms using their voice, we can eliminate manual data entry, reduce errors, and create a more engaging experience. Discover how to implement this innovative solution and unlock new possibilities for your organization Find out more more - #CommunitySpeaker #PowerPlatform #ScottishSummit #OpenAI #CustomerExperience

🌟Online Speaker Series Announcement! 🌟 Introducing Thomas Stensitzki presenting a session on "Exchange Server SE - What happens on-premises in 2025?". Exchange Server still plays a significant role in the world of Microsoft's on-premises productivity servers. On 14 October 2025, the extended support period for Exchange Server 2019 and 2016 ends on the same day. What happens after that? What about the long-announced successor version, Exchange Server SE? What does this mean for purely local, hybrid Exchange organisations and upcoming migration to Exchange Online? And do we still need an on-premises version of Exchange Server? You find answers to these and other questions in this session. Find out more more - #CommunitySpeaker #ExchangeServer #ScottishSummit #Microsoft365 #Hybrid

🌟Online Speaker Series Announcement! 🌟 Introducing Thorsten Pickhan presenting a session on "Demistify Teams Premium". Microsoft Teams Premium is a license add-on that you can book and use for your users. The add-on provides you with various enhancements for your Teams meetings in the areas of usability, compliance and security. Teams Premium no longer only provides additional functions for meetings, other features now also receive more functions with the Premium addon. In this session, I will give you a rough overview of the additional functions of Teams Premium. In addition to the basics, I will also cover the topic of licensing. I will place a special focus on Teams Meetings and what you should pay attention to in the area of transcription and recordings. I will also show you the difference between Copilot for Meeting and Intelligent Meeting Recap. I will also show you in which other areas Teams Premium Addon unlocks additional functions and how you can use Teams Premium beyond Teams Meeting. After my session, you will know how to set up and use the functions. Find out more more - #CommunitySpeaker #MicrosoftTeams #ScottishSummit #Microsoft365 #Compliance #Security

🌟Online Speaker Series Announcement! 🌟 Introducing Emily Mancini presenting a session on "Enhancing Communication and Collaboration through Customized Search Experiences". In SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams, we are building a flat hierarchy through separate site collections or Teams and creating connections through hub site relationships. This supports organizational change, cleaner permission models, and so much more but can prove challenging when you want to centralize a subset of content across these site collections. Join us as we explore different approaches for centralizing your content in this modern decentralized world. You will leave with scenarios and best practices for how to structure and deliver content throughout your tenant. What we'll cover: 🔦 Understanding the hub site structure and search scopes 🔦 Using the content type gallery for consistent information architecture 🔦 Centralizing content through search experiences (including Modern PnP search web part and search verticals) 🔦 Creating intuitive microlearning content Find out more more - #CommunitySpeaker #SharePoint #ScottishSummit #MicrosoftTeams #Microsoft365

🌟Online Speaker Series Announcement! 🌟 Introducing Scott Roller presenting his session on "Model Driven Power Apps are cool, Scott Roller will prove it to you!!". I am aware that there are many other technologies that are considered to be sexier than Model Driven Apps but allow me to show you how cool they can be. When I am done you may have a different opinion about these secure and robust business applications. When you need to quickly create a robust application that lives on the Data verse that can handle new and/or legacy data, has access to the Power Platform and has the Microsoft security model look no further. We will create a new Model Driven App from scratch with new fields, relationships, app theming, security roles and Power Platform components on the fly. Together we will experience just how easy and powerful creating native Model Driven Apps on the Data verse can be for low-code and pro developers. Find out more more - #CommunitySpeaker #PowerPlatform #ScottishSummit #PowerApps #ModelDrivenApps