How Microsoft’s Physical Security Engineering Team scaled hybrid operations with Azure Arc and Azure Virtual Desktop

By Dustin Ward

When a physical security operator begins a shift supporting Microsoft’s global datacenter operations, they depend on a collection of applications and systems that help monitor access activity, review video feeds, investigate alerts, and coordinate physical security operations across a complex global environment. Those tools must be available, responsive, and reliable from the moment a shift…

Built to bounce back: How Azure resiliency evolved

By Dustin Ward

In this article Resiliency as a shared responsibility, not a handoff Platform foundations that reflect reality: zones, regions, and sovereignty Azure features and capabilities strengthen resiliency outcomes Bridging intent to execution through experiences on Azure How you can build Resilience in Azure Azure Essentials Resiliency in the cloud is often described in terms of availability,…

3 things leaders need to know from Microsoft Build 2026

By Dustin Ward

In this article 1. Your AI is only as good as what it knows about your business 2. Tools don’t transform organizations. Systems do. 3. The bar has moved. AI is expected to deliver real business outcomes. Your next step to build an AI-powered business Related Build headlines I’ve had a front-row seat to a…