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Discover the latest in AI-driven advancements and managed environments within Microsoft's Power Platform in our latest episode of the Copilot Show. We had an enlightening chat with Ryan Jones, a partner director of product management at Microsoft, who shared his incredible journey from the Common Data Service days to the robust Dataverse. Ryan's passion for enhancing enterprise-scale applications and integrating AI with Copilot shines through as he shares exciting updates on governance and security advancements made over the past year. Get an insider's look at the balance Ryan maintains between his professional life and personal time at his beach cabin or hosting large gatherings at home.

Unlock the secrets behind Microsoft's extensive IP security investments specifically designed for financial institutions and enterprises. Ryan takes us through the alignment of security controls with established models, policy-based configurations, and the innovative environment routing that offers developers personalized environments with tailored security policies. These advancements reduce dependence on default environments, elevating overall governance and security. We delve deep into the specific measures like customer-managed key vaults, HSMs, and virtual network connectivity to ensure comprehensive risk management.

In our discussion on licensing, we break down the tangible benefits of premium licenses over basic ones within managed environments. With examples ranging from historical hypervisor wars to modern tools like Power Automate Desktop, we illuminate the critical balance between fostering creativity and maintaining control. Ryan provides strategies for persuading organizations to adopt premium licenses, showcasing how they can harness richer security features and manage their environments more effectively. To wrap things up, Mark extends an invitation to listeners to suggest future guests from Microsoft, ensuring our content remains engaging and community-driven.

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