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With the year now in full swing, here's a snapshot of some of the latest conversations, articles and updates shared across the community this past month.
A great way to catch up, revisit key topics, or explore something new.
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🔥HOT TOPICS
Here's what we have been discussing lately, jump in and share your perspective:
Digital Transformation - Data and Analytics Monthly Update by @Emma Lobley
A quick video from the Data & Analytics team, covering key insights, achievements and what’s been happening across the practice.
Azure Deployment Stacks: Bringing Stateful Infrastructure Management to Bicep by @Devon Henry
A deep dive into Azure Deployment Stacks and how they bring stateful lifecycle management to Bicep, closing long-standing gaps in cleanup and control.
Cisco Meraki Wifi + RADIUSÂ by @timjeens
A real-world discussion on moving Meraki Wi-Fi authentication towards a cloud-native model using Entra ID, Intune and certificate-based access. Great reading if you’re exploring how to reduce on-prem dependencies without compromising security or user experience.
Understanding Your Workloads, Device Personas, and Using Them to Design Cloud Endpoints Deployment by @Chinwike Onyia
A practical guide to designing Windows 365 and AVD deployments based on real user workloads and device personas. Ideal for organisations looking to balance performance, security and cost with a clear, repeatable approach.
What's new in Microsoft 365 | January 2026  by @Tony Sutton
This past month brought meaningful updates across Planner, Teams and Copilot. A curated roundup to help you stay ahead of Microsoft’s rapid changes. Follow the space to receive monthly updates straight to your inbox.
💡WORTH A READ
Explore some of the latest articles and resources shared in the community, offering fresh perspectives and actionable advice to support you.
Real-World Success with Copilot Studio by @Kaan Uyduran
Straight from ESPC: real examples of how Copilot Studio is being used in live projects: what worked, what didn’t, and what actually scales in the real world.
The FinOps Automation Guide: 10 hard-earned lessons (and how to apply them)Â by @Damian Reffin
Ten practical lessons on turning FinOps from theory into action, with automation at the core and built from real experience.
You're Prompting AI All Wrong: Here's How to Fix It by @Ramin Ahmadi
If AI isn’t giving you what you expect, it’s probably the prompt. This quick read breaks down how to get clearer, more useful outputs.
