Azure architecture looks easy when everything works.The real test starts when dependencies fail, regions become unavailable, traffic spikes, assumptions turn out to be wrong, requirements change, and someone eventually asks the uncomfortable question: why did we design it this way in the first place?In this episode of M365.FM, Mirko Peters talks with Mike Martin [MVP] about what Azure architecture looks like when it has to survive real production conditions rather than just look good on a diagra...

Microsoft 365 Copilot can help people find information and get work done faster, but its answers depend on the content and permissions already in an organization’s Microsoft 365 tenant. In this episode of the M365 FM podcast, Mirko Peters speaks with Microsoft MVP Paul Keijzers, founder of KB Works, about preparing Microsoft 365 for Copilot in a practical, responsible way. They look beyond demos and licensing to the foundations that shape Copilot results: SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, d...

Artificial intelligence is changing software development at a speed we have rarely seen before.Developers have already moved from writing every line of code themselves to working with AI assistants that can generate code, explain unfamiliar systems, create tests, debug applications, and automate repetitive work.But according to Microsoft MVP Andre Baltieri, that is only the beginning.In this episode of M365.FM, Mirko Peters sits down with Andre for a deep dive into the transition from traditiona...

Microsoft Power Platform is often described as a low-code platform. But what happens when the applications you build become business-critical, highly integrated, and too complex for a simple maker-first approach?In this episode of M365 FM, Mirko Peters talks with Power Platform Solution Architect Ian Tweedie about what happens when Power Platform moves beyond simple low-code applications and becomes part of a serious enterprise architecture. LOW-CODE DOESN’T MEAN LOW ARCHITECTURE Power Platform...

Does Microsoft 365 Copilot really make people more productive?In this episode of the M365 FM podcast, Mirko Peters speaks with Microsoft MVP Adrian Espes about what Copilot actually delivers in everyday work—not in a polished demo, but during a normal working day filled with meetings, emails, documents, Teams messages, deadlines, and constant interruptions.Adrian brings a practical perspective shaped by his experience in training, business analytics, modern workplace consulting, and Microsoft 36...

For years, SharePoint has carried a reputation for complicated document libraries, outdated intranets, confusing navigation, too many sites, and information that employees simply cannot find. But Microsoft 365 is changing, and Copilot is making SharePoint more important than it has been in a long time.In this episode of the M365 FM Podcast, Mirko Peters talks with Microsoft MVP Marcin Siewnicki about how SharePoint is evolving from a traditional document and intranet platform into a central info...

Microsoft Fabric brings data engineering, analytics, business intelligence, governance and increasingly AI together in one platform. But what does an end-to-end Fabric architecture actually look like when you move beyond individual features and start connecting everything?In this episode of the M365 FM Podcast, Mirko Peters is joined by Amit Chandak [Microsoft Data Platform MVP] for a practical journey through Microsoft Fabric — starting with raw organizational data and ending with trusted infor...

You use AI tools. You want more than basic interactions. Microsoft Copilot is an advanced AI assistant. It integrates into Microsoft 365. It transforms enterprise productivity. This blog guides you in Mastering Microsoft Copilot. You gain significant productivity. Jess Stratton, an expert, shares insights. You will learn advanced prompt engineering. You will learn deep integration strategies across Microsoft 365 apps. You will conquer AI overwhelm. You will drive creative inspiration. Key Tak...

This episode features Alan Buscaglia [MVP], creator of the Gentleman Programming YouTube channel, discussing why enterprise AI success depends on far more than choosing the latest language model. Together, we explore the shift from AI hype to AI Harness Engineering—a practical approach to building AI systems that are secure, governed, observable, and trustworthy. Alan explains why prompt engineering alone is no longer enough. Organizations need an AI harness that manages context, validates outputs, enforces security, integrates with enterprise data, and provides continuous monitoring. These guardrails transform AI from an experimental chatbot into a dependable business capability that teams can confidently use in production. The conversation also covers the importance of trust in AI adoption. Users must know that AI produces reliable answers, protects sensitive information, follows organizational policies, and remains transparent in its decision-making. Alan shares practical gui…

In this episode of the M365.fm podcast, Nathan Rose joins the show to explore how Copilot Studio, Dataverse, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) are shaping the future of agentic AI in Microsoft 365. The conversation dives into how organizations can move beyond simple chatbots and build intelligent agents that understand intent, access business data, and take meaningful actions across systems. Nathan explains why Dataverse has become a critical foundation for AI-powered business applications, providing structured data, security, and governance that enterprise AI solutions require. The discussion then focuses on MCP, an emerging open standard that enables AI agents to connect with external tools, data sources, and business systems in a more consistent and scalable way. Listeners will learn how MCP reduces integration complexity, allowing Copilot Studio agents to interact with Dataverse, Dynamics 365, Microsoft services, and even third-party systems without relying on large numbe…

In this episode of the M365 Voice podcast, host Mirko Peters is joined by Parvez Ghumra to explore the critical role of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) in the Power Platform. The conversation moves beyond simple solution deployments and dives into what it takes to build enterprise-ready Power Platform solutions that are scalable, maintainable, and governed effectively. Parvez shares his journey from traditional software development into the low-code world and explains why citizen development and professional development must work together. Listeners will learn how source control, automated deployments, Azure DevOps, GitHub, and governance practices can transform Power Platform projects from manual, error-prone processes into reliable enterprise delivery pipelines. The discussion also covers common ALM challenges, how organizations can avoid deployment pitfalls, and practical strategies for introducing DevOps principles into Power Platform environments. Whether you're a ma…

In this episode of the M365.fm podcast, Mirko Peters speaks with Microsoft MVP and MCT Anitha Eswaran about the realities of integrating Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365FO) into modern enterprise environments. The discussion focuses on why integrations often become fragile, difficult to scale, and hard to govern when organizations rely on outdated architectural thinking or tightly coupled systems. The episode explores how Azure-native integration patterns can improve reliability, scalability, and long-term maintainability. Anitha explains the importance of event-driven architecture, asynchronous communication, APIs, and message-based systems when connecting D365FO with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, external SaaS platforms, and legacy enterprise applications. Rather than building direct point-to-point integrations, the conversation emphasizes designing loosely coupled systems that can evolve without constantly breaking dependencies. Another key topic is governance and ope…