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Do you know the hoops your #data jumps through to get to you, even from LinkedIn servers? The journey is extremely interesting! But often abstracted so far from our top of mind, we don't consider the modern marvel we rely on daily. And while not granular, OZ wants to give you a high-level overview of how your data moves. All around the world, #servers lie in wait and "listen" for incoming connections from clients through #web browsers, devices, and #applications. They do this by paying attention to requests made to specific #ports (logical communication endpoints) directed to particular IP addresses. The actions you want to take on a device typically determine a #protocol, which determines the port initialized by the client and what server functionality you access. For instance, wanting to check your feed for a new LinkedIn post! Whether it's your mobile device using an application client or your computer using a browser client, it reaches out to the server, and a silent connection is made to the server through #TCP protocol (three-way-handshake), establishing a secure data pipeline. Now, the client can send packetized requests, receive packetized responses from the server, and #decode those responses, all through intricately connected infrastructure and nodes from Internet Service Providers! THAT'S how this data got to you. #BuildingSoFlo #OZway #TechEducation #Networking

The future of business is connected, composable, and automated. That’s why Imran Sabir is betting big on API-led integration to lead the way. Curious how it helps businesses pivot quickly, stay responsive — and remain profitable? Check out this real-world story: https://lnkd.in/dypizH3k #TechnologyConsulting #AzureSolutions #MicrosoftSolutionsPartner

How does Microsoft Fabric impact your IoT data strategy? Get answers at our upcoming webinar, Microsoft Fabric and #RealTime #Analytics with IoT #Data, led by Jason Milgram, SVP and Azure Leader. What you’ll discover: 🔹 Microsoft Fabric's powerful features and top-tier security 🔹 A hands-on demo on integrating IoT data into the cloud with Microsoft Fabric’s real-time analytics capabilities 🔹 How Microsoft Fabric enables real-time data insights 📅 Date: Wednesday, August 21st ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET Register now: https://lnkd.in/egnE_Uwv #MicrosoftFabric #IoT #RealTimeAnalytics #MVPBuzz

As the volume of #data grows, so do the solutions for managing it: data warehouses, data lakes—and now, data lakehouses. But how do you know if a data solution is right for your organization? Asking the right questions is a good place to start. Use the questions in this blog post by Sal Cardozo, Senior Vice President, #DataAnalytics & #AI, to guide your decision: https://lnkd.in/eqWqrc5W #TechnologyConsulting #DataAnalyticsSolutions #MicrosoftSolutionsPartner  

Leaking sales funnel? Discover how Bluegreen Vacations turned things around. By creating a watertight lead nurturing process using intelligent automation, integration, and data analytics—with a trusted technology consulting partner—they not only plugged the holes but also achieved $1 million in savings per month. Get the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dpSf9bws    #OZinAction #SuccessStory #MicrosoftSolutionsPartner #BluegreenVacations

As #Azure integration with AI, from GitHub Co-pilot to #AutomatedML, is on the rise, we want to know: Have you noticed an impact on your project load?

Low-code, no-code, or pro-code—regardless of your preference, here’s the hard truth: Microsoft #PowerAutomate and similar tools empower developers of all stripes to build digital solutions, faster. In this blog post, Imran Sabir, VP, #Automation & EAI, debunks some popular misconceptions and highlights how #lowcode tools can benefit you: https://lnkd.in/eBsVMrPa #MicrosoftPowerPlatform #TechnologyConsulting #MicrosoftSolutionsPartner

Need to catch up on everything Microsoft? OZ has you covered! Here are the essential #security updates: #SOC Compliance 🔷 Microsoft Fabric is now SOC I, II, and III compliant! This means Microsoft Fabric now implements rigorous controls to protect your data and ensure the reliability and integrity of its services, safeguarding your work, interests, and IP. #Azure MFA 🔷 Admins are encouraged to enable MFA in advance, but Microsoft will enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users accessing Azure resources. The rollout begins with the Azure portal and extends to #CLI, #PowerShell, and #Terraform, excluding certain automation accounts and special recovery processes. Think additional authentication is merely a mild irritation? MFA reduces the risk of compromise by 98.56%, even when attackers have credentials. July Patch 🔷 Microsoft’s July 2024 Patch Tuesday update resolves 142 security issues, including four zero-day vulnerabilities. Among those resolutions are five critical remote code execution bugs, two actively exploited zero-days affecting Windows Hyper-V and MSHTML, and two publicly disclosed zero-days impacting .NET/Visual Studio and Arm. Additionally, the patch addresses various vulnerabilities, such as elevation of privilege, information disclosure, and denial of service. Much needed. While that covers most major security and #compliance updates, if you were curious about last week's #CrowdStrike incident, we have that, too: CrowdStrike Incident 🔷 On July 19, 2024, a faulty update to a configuration file led to an out-of-bounds memory read in the Windows sensor client, causing widespread crashes on Windows systems globally, affecting about 8.5 million devices. The issue required manual intervention to fix, including booting into safe mode or using the Windows Recovery Environment to delete specific files. Read more with our sources in the comments, and tell us what you think of the latest updates!

#Owwll wanted to build a social networking platform to let people connect through private 1-on-1 calls. Check out how OZ turned Owwll’s vision into reality with Microsoft technology. Dive into the details here: https://lnkd.in/eCDpGmjv #OZinAction #Microsoft #TechnologyConsulting #MicrosoftSolutionsPartner Jason R Hill

Where others see #cloud, #data, and #AI, we see tremendous opportunity. Every innovative business knows it all starts in the cloud — and a sound data strategy. With a solid data foundation in place, you can build and scale AI and transform how work gets done. Meet our experts and discover how you can bring the power of #Azure cloud + data+ AI to work for you. Click here for a free cloud and data maturity assessment: https://lnkd.in/eCgG99Dp #TechnologyConsulting #AzureSolutions #MicrosoftSolutionsPartner Emmanuel Ramos