Day 1: Azure & Security Sessions
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- What You’ll Get from These Sessions
- Full recordings
- Slide decks
- Practical use cases
- Actionable insights
Azure in 2026 — Building a Successful Cloud Strategy
A successful Azure strategy starts with clear planning. This session covers the fundamentals of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and how to evaluate workloads to make informed migration and modernization decisions.
- Core principles of the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
- How to evaluate workloads using the 7R framework
- When to migrate, modernize, or retire applications
- How to build budget confidence with more predictable cloud costs
Application Modernization in an Azure-First World
Modernization isn’t just about moving to the cloud. This session explores how organizations are reducing technical debt, improving agility, and enabling innovation through structured approaches in Azure.
- How technical debt slows growth and limits flexibility
- How to determine what to modernize, simplify, or retire
- How to map dependencies and reduce risk
- How Azure services can support modernization efforts
Secure Workspaces & Applications with Intune, AVD & Nerdio
End-user computing continues to evolve. This session explores how to securely deliver applications and workspaces across devices using identity-first security and modern endpoint management.
- Key trends shaping end-user computing in 2026
- How identity-first architecture with Entra ID strengthens access control
- When to use Intune, Azure Virtual Desktop, or on-prem solutions
- How Defender and Purview help secure data across environments
- How Nerdio simplifies management and optimization
Securing Azure, Hybrid & Multi-Cloud with Defender for Cloud
Security doesn’t stop at Azure. Learn how to unify your security posture across cloud, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments using Defender for Cloud and Zero Trust.
- How to implement Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
- How to align security with Zero Trust principles
- How to detect threats across workloads, containers, and data
- How to get started with foundational CSPM and Defender tools
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What Attendees Said
- What’s blocking your Azure move?
Cost concerns or skill gaps — 62%
Held back by technical debt — 15%
Ready to move / no blockers — 23%
What’s Slowing Azure Adoption?
Attendees highlighted cost planning, internal readiness, and technical debt as the biggest barriers to modernization.
- How old is the oldest business-critical application your team supports today?
Support business-critical apps older than 5 years old — 72%
Nobody knows, and that's the problem — 13%
Support business-critical apps less than 5 years old — 15%
Technical Debt Is Still Slowing Modernization
Many organizations are still supporting aging business-critical applications, making modernization more complex and increasing operational risk.
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