Welcome to our third episode in the Journey to Azure for ISVs series. In this episode, we're going deep on all of the reasons why an ISV would pick Azure over some of the other cloud providers. We'll talk about specific comparison points, share some stories, and as always, nerd out about the cloud. 

Power of AI/Machine Learning Case Study Link

Learn more about Executech's Managed Azure Services

Welcome back to our second part in our series of Journey to Azure for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). In this episode, we're going to talk in-depth about the business considerations for moving the cloud. What should you examine in your technical infrastructures, financial models, business vision, and beyond before moving to the cloud?

Want to learn more about the Azure cloud? Not sure if the cloud is a good move for you, or even where to get started? Already in the cloud but worried you're not getting the most of it?

We're here to help!

Learn more and visit us at www.executech.com/azure

Introducing our series on moving to the cloud - Journey to Azure!

In this series of episodes, we'll talk about all the benefits, hesitations, hows, whats, and whys of moving to the cloud for Independent Software Vendors.

The first episode is an overview of the general benefits the cloud brings to ISV businesses.

Want to learn more about the Azure cloud? Not sure if the cloud is a good move for you, or even where to get started? Already in the cloud but worried you're not getting the most of it?

We're here to help!

Learn more and visit us at www.executech.com/azure

News of the Solar Winds hacks on government and private sector systems has been sweeping the media.

In this episode of Between the Bytes, we invite special guest Chris Nokes, CTO of Executech to explain the what, who, why, and how of the attack.

If you're interested in learning how to protect your organization from cyber threats, visit www.executech.com/cyber. 

Our third episode covering 15 common types of cyber threats and attacks and how to prevent them. In this episode we're covering the final 5:

Read the full article on common cybersecurity threats here.

Welcome to our fourth episode of Journey to Azure for ISVs. In this episode, we breakdown the step-by-step process of what moving your software, app, or infrastructure to the cloud actually looks likes. We discuss the rough timelines of each step and the key factors in making a cloud migration project successful.

0:00 - 2:00 - Introducing Alex Hughes, Cloud Engineer/Architect 

2:00 - 3:40 - The Cloud Adoption Framework - planning and aligning business outcomes

3:40 - 5:00 - Common approaches to migration

5:00 - 6:00 - Starting with why

6:00 - 9:00 - Digital Inventory and the "5 Rs" of Rationalization - Rehosting, Refactoring, Rearchitecting, Rebuliding, Replacing

9:00 - 10:30 - Which of the "Rs" is right for you and most common?

10:30 - 13:30 - Overview of timetables so far

13:30 - 16:00 - The importance of creating a "landing zone" in Azure

16:00 - 18:30 - The importance of a healthy and optimized cloud environment once you've migrated

18:30 - 20:00 - Timetables of the landing zone

20:00 - 25:00 - Making the move to the cloud!

25:00 - 26:45 - Summary and optimization

26:45 - 30:00 - What can you do to be ready for this process? Prepare for change

Want to learn more about the Azure cloud? Not sure if the cloud is a good move for you, or even where to get started? Already in the cloud but worried you're not getting the most of it?

We're here to help!

Learn more and visit us at www.executech.com/azure

Welcome back to our second part in our series of Journey to Azure for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). In this episode, we're going to talk in-depth about the business considerations for moving the cloud. What should you examine in your technical infrastructures, financial models, business vision, and beyond before moving to the cloud?

0:00 - 3:50 - Should your app move to the cloud? - Does the market demand it? 

3:50 - 5:45 - Why is the SaaS model so pervasive?

5:50 - 13:00 - What is your business vision and roadmap? - Discussion on financial considerations, revenue models, planning, capital expenditures, etc. 

13:00 - 16:30 - How a consultant can help with the business operation consideration of the cloud

16:30 - 27:00 - How does your application/software function? Is it old? How is its performance? Does it scale?

27:00 - 34:00 - Can you keep up with change? Can easily can you add new features and innovate today?

34:00 - 37:00 - Summary of considerations: Market demand, company vision, current infrastructure, innovation

Want to learn more about the Azure cloud? Not sure if the cloud is a good move for you, or even where to get started? Already in the cloud but worried you're not getting the most of it?

We're here to help!

Learn more and visit us at www.executech.com/azure

Our second episode covering 15 common types of cyber threats and attacks and how to prevent them. In this episode we're covering the next 5:

Read the full article on common cybersecurity threats here.

YouTube Video on using social engineering to gain access to an account with just a phone call.

Welcome to our third episode in the Journey to Azure for ISVs series. In this episode, we're going deep on all of the reasons why an ISV would pick Azure over some of the other cloud providers. We'll talk about specific comparison points, share some stories, and as always, nerd out about the cloud. 

0:00 - 4:00: Top-level view of why we love Azure

4:00 - 6:55: Comparing Azure to other hyper-scale providers 

6:55 - 8:00: Some high-level cost factors around build environment

8:00 - 10:30: The innovations and flexibility available in Microsoft Azure

10:30 - 12:50: The analytical and power capabilities of Azure

12:50 - 15:40: Security features and considerations in the Azure cloud

15:40 - 17:50: Taking your application to market + reseller options

17:50 - 22:10: Partner programs and tools

23:00 - 26:00: Additional cost benefits of Azure

26:00 - 27:20: Next on Journey to Azure - Deep dive on cost factors, how to consider if the cloud is right for you. 

Power of AI/Machine Learning Case Study Link

Learn more about Executech's Managed Azure Services

Introducing our series on moving to the cloud - Journey to Azure!

In this series of episodes, we'll talk about all the benefits, hesitations, hows, whats, and whys of moving to the cloud for Independent Software Vendors. 

The first episode is an overview of the general benefits the cloud brings to ISV businesses. 

0:00 - 5:00 - Host introduction, about Executech

5:00 - 8:50 - Why you WOULDN'T move to the cloud. 

9:00 - 16:45 - Discussion on the major benefits of the cloud to businesses

17:00 - 18:00 - Does the cloud work if I use a SaaS model already?

18:00 - 20:00 - What is the benefit and impact to my customers and end-users if I move to the cloud?

20:00 - 21:00 - Preview of next episode

Want to learn more about the Azure cloud? Not sure if the cloud is a good move for you, or even where to get started? Already in the cloud but worried you're not getting the most of it?

We're here to help!

Learn more and visit us at www.executech.com/azure