Episodes

In this episode of the M365.fm podcast, we explore how organizations can maximize the value of Microsoft Copilot across Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Security, and Azure environments. The discussion focuses on practical, real-world use cases that help businesses automate repetitive work, improve collaboration, accelerate reporting, and enhance decision-making using AI. The episode explains how Copilot integrates with tools like Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Power BI, and Power Automate to simplify everyday tasks such as content creation, meeting summaries, data analysis, workflow automation, and reporting. It also covers how Microsoft Graph enables Copilot to provide context-aware assistance by connecting emails, files, meetings, and business data. Beyond productivity, the episode dives into advanced scenarios including Copilot extensibility, custom plugins, AI agents, governance, security operations, and compliance automation. Special attention is given to the importance of dat…

In this episode of the m365.fm podcast, Christian Buckley joins the conversation to unpack why traditional governance models are struggling to keep up with the pace of AI adoption inside Microsoft 365. The discussion explores how tools like Copilot and autonomous AI agents are reshaping collaboration, compliance, and content management — often faster than organizations can adapt their policies and processes. Christian explains that most governance frameworks were designed for static content and predictable user behavior, not AI systems capable of generating, accessing, and acting on information across the tenant. The episode dives into the growing risks of “agent sprawl,” shadow AI, uncontrolled permissions, and poor data quality, all of which can undermine security, compliance, and trust in AI-driven workplaces. A major theme throughout the episode is that governance is no longer just an IT responsibility. Successful AI governance requires a balance between innovation and contr…

In this episode of the M365 FM Podcast, host Mirko Peters speaks with Microsoft AI MVP and CTO Karthikeyan VK about the biggest problem in today’s AI landscape: organizations are relying too heavily on Large Language Models (LLMs) while ignoring the engineering foundations needed for reliable enterprise AI systems. Karthikeyan explains that many companies try to make AI agents handle everything directly through prompts and LLMs, instead of combining them with deterministic engineering practices such as orchestration, validation, governance, retries, observability, and state management. He argues that LLMs should act as reasoning engines, while structured workflows and business logic remain controlled through traditional engineering systems. The discussion highlights the difference between probabilistic AI systems and deterministic enterprise processes like finance, compliance, ERP integrations, and security workflows. According to Karthikeyan, enterprise trust breaks down when A…

Microsoft is ending support for Exchange Web Services (EWS) in Exchange Online, with full retirement starting October 2026. The article explains why this matters for Microsoft 365 administrators, developers, ISVs, backup vendors, and enterprises still relying on legacy integrations. EWS has been a core API for mailbox access, calendar synchronization, migrations, archiving, and third-party tools for years, but Microsoft is now pushing organizations toward Microsoft Graph as the modern replacement. The article highlights that this is not just a technical API change. Many existing applications, scripts, automation processes, monitoring tools, and enterprise workflows still depend heavily on EWS. Organizations that fail to identify these dependencies early may face outages, broken integrations, compliance risks, or unsupported applications once Microsoft disables the service. A major focus is the migration challenge. While Microsoft Graph offers a modern, secure, and unified API mo…

From DAX to Community: The Power BI Journey with Bernat Agulló Roselló explores the evolution of modern Business Intelligence through the personal and professional journey of Microsoft MVP Bernat Agulló Roselló. In this episode of the m365.fm podcast, Bernat shares how he moved from Excel macros and manufacturing reporting into advanced Power BI development, semantic modeling, DAX optimization, and community leadership. The conversation highlights how Business Intelligence is far more than dashboards and visuals. Bernat explains that successful Power BI solutions depend on data modeling, automation, architecture, optimization, and collaboration. A major focus is DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), where he discusses common misconceptions, especially the mistake of treating DAX like Excel formulas. He emphasizes the importance of semantic models, filter context, relationships, and understanding measures versus calculated columns. Another key topic is Tabular Editor and its role in e…

In this episode of the m365.fm podcast, Mirko Peters speaks with Microsoft MVP and Copilot adoption expert Edyta Gorzoń about why successful Microsoft Copilot adoption is far more than a technical deployment project. The conversation focuses on the gap many organizations face between rolling out AI tools and creating measurable business impact. Edyta explains that real adoption depends on people, communication, culture, and change management rather than only licenses, governance, or feature training. She highlights why many AI initiatives fail when companies focus purely on technology while ignoring user behavior, business processes, and employee concerns. The episode explores how organizations can build scalable adoption strategies by identifying real business use cases, supporting employees through change, and creating continuous learning instead of one-time training sessions. Edyta also discusses the importance of leadership involvement, internal champions, and measuring prod…

What does it really take to build modern AI applications at scale? In this episode, we take a deep dive into Microsoft Foundry and explore how it is shaping the next generation of AI-powered apps and services. We unpack the vision behind Foundry, the developer experience it enables, and how Microsoft is bringing together AI models, orchestration, security, and enterprise-grade infrastructure into a unified platform. From rapid prototyping to production-ready deployments, Foundry is designed to help developers and organizations move faster while maintaining governance and control. The conversation covers the evolving AI stack, practical use cases, and how developers can integrate tools like copilots, agents, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and model customization into real-world business applications. We also discuss the growing importance of observability, responsible AI, and hybrid architectures as enterprises adopt generative AI at scale. Whether you are a developer, …

“AI Meets Security” is a deep-dive conversation between Mirko Peters and Microsoft Senior Product Manager Danilo Nogueira about how AI is reshaping enterprise security, governance, and compliance. The episode explains that the biggest challenge with Microsoft Copilot and AI adoption is not the technology itself, but the hidden weaknesses already existing inside many Microsoft 365 environments. Danilo highlights that oversharing in SharePoint, weak permissions, poor governance, and missing classification policies become far more dangerous once AI can instantly surface information through natural language prompts. Organizations often believe they are “AI ready” because they purchased licenses, but true readiness requires understanding data access, governance structures, and organizational behavior. A major focus is Microsoft Purview, which Danilo compares to a “baby monitor” for enterprise data. Instead of blocking everything, modern security should focus on monitoring, visibility…

This episode of M365.fm explores why traditional Microsoft 365 governance approaches fail at enterprise scale and how organizations can move from manual oversight to automated, enforceable governance models. The discussion explains the difference between governance documentation and true operational governance, highlighting why policies alone are not enough in modern cloud environments. The episode introduces the concept of control planes versus data planes and explains how scalable governance depends on automation, identity management, lifecycle controls, telemetry, and policy enforcement rather than human-driven approval processes. It also covers common governance failures such as stale policies, overprivileged automation, unmanaged AI identities, and lack of monitoring. Additional topics include governance strategies for Copilot, AI agents, and Power Platform environments, along with practical ways organizations can reduce governance friction while maintaining security, compl…

In this episode of the M365.fm podcast, Mirko Peters speaks with Microsoft MVP and MCT Nick Doelman about the rapid evolution of agentic coding and how AI is transforming software development. Nick shares his journey from traditional development into the world of low-code, Power Platform, and AI-assisted application building. The discussion explores how modern AI agents are changing the way developers create solutions by automating repetitive tasks, generating code, and assisting with business logic. Nick explains that agentic coding is not about replacing developers, but about enabling them to work faster, focus on architecture and problem-solving, and deliver value more efficiently. The episode also highlights the growing importance of Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and AI orchestration within enterprise environments. Nick discusses how developers and organizations must adapt their skills, rethink governance, and understand the balance between automation and human oversigh…

In this episode of the m365.fm podcast, Mirko Peters speaks with Microsoft MVP and MCT Billur Samdancioglu about how AI, Copilot, and autonomous agents are transforming finance operations inside Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365FO). The conversation explores how modern ERP systems are evolving far beyond traditional accounting platforms into intelligent business ecosystems that connect finance, procurement, analytics, automation, compliance, and AI-driven decision-making. Billur shares insights from more than 20 years of experience in Dynamics AX and D365FO implementations, explaining how the pace of innovation has accelerated dramatically in recent years. A major focus of the episode is Microsoft Copilot inside D365FO. Billur explains how conversational AI is changing the way finance teams interact with ERP systems by enabling natural language queries, automated reporting, invoice analysis, procurement assistance, forecasting, and workflow guidance. Rather than navigating…

“Automating Azure Securely” explores how organizations can modernize Azure automation without creating hidden security risks. The core message is that automation is no longer optional in large Microsoft cloud environments, but poorly designed automation can quickly become a major attack surface. The episode explains that many companies still rely on outdated service accounts, excessive permissions, hardcoded credentials, and unmanaged scripts that silently weaken their Azure security posture. The discussion highlights how secure automation should be built around Zero Trust principles, least privilege access, identity governance, and modern authentication methods such as managed identities and Microsoft Graph integrations. Instead of giving automation tools broad tenant-wide permissions, organizations should isolate workloads, scope permissions tightly, and continuously monitor automated actions. A major focus is the transition away from legacy AzureAD and MSOnline modules toward…

Keith shares his background in traditional .NET and SQL development and explains why Power Apps immediately stood out to him: speed. Instead of repeatedly building the same forms, logic, and app structures manually, Power Apps allowed him to focus more on solving business problems while drastically reducing development time. A major topic is “vibe coding,” where developers describe applications in natural language while AI generates layouts, formulas, workflows, and functionality automatically. The episode covers new Power Apps capabilities such as Generative Pages, Vibe Apps, Code Apps, AI-generated layouts, and Copilot-assisted Power Fx generation. Keith explains how screenshots, requirement documents, and prompts can now generate working applications in minutes instead of days or weeks. The discussion also highlights how AI is changing the role of developers. Future app creators will rely less on memorizing syntax and more on business analysis, architecture, governance, testi…

In this episode of the m365.fm podcast, Mirko Peters talks with Microsoft MVP Gábor Ruzsinszki about the evolution of modern .NET development, from legacy WPF desktop applications to ASP.NET Core, cloud-native architectures, and gRPC services. Gábor shares his journey from teaching IT and programming to becoming a software architect specializing in C# and .NET. He explains how .NET has transformed from a Windows-only framework into a fast, cross-platform ecosystem used for cloud services, APIs, IoT, and enterprise applications. He highlights major performance improvements in recent .NET releases and discusses how upgrading frameworks alone can significantly improve application speed. A large part of the conversation focuses on WPF and why many enterprise companies still rely on it today. Gábor explains the strengths of WPF, its XAML-based architecture, and how it influenced newer technologies like .NET MAUI and WinUI. He also compares alternatives such as Avalonia and Uno Platfo…

In this episode of the m365.fm podcast, Mirko Peters speaks with Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer Nathalie Leenders about building a successful career in the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem. Nathalie shares her journey from IT service management and support roles into SharePoint, InfoPath, Power BI, and eventually Power Platform consulting. Her story highlights that careers in technology are rarely linear and often grow through curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning. A major focus of the conversation is the value of hands-on experience. Nathalie explains how she learned by solving real business problems, watching tutorials, attending workshops, and building solutions directly in customer environments. She emphasizes that certifications alone are not enough. While Microsoft exams such as PL-400 can help create structure and validate skills, true expertise comes from practical implementation, understanding business processes, and staying curious about new…

PowerShell is far more than just a scripting language for administrators. It is a powerful automation platform that can simplify repetitive tasks, connect services, and save countless hours across many different environments. From Microsoft 365 and Azure automation to local system management, reporting, APIs, and DevOps workflows, PowerShell provides flexible tools for almost every scenario. This session explores practical automation examples from multiple areas, showing how PowerShell can be used to streamline daily operations, improve consistency, and reduce manual work. We will look at real-world use cases including Microsoft 365 management, file and data processing, REST API integrations, scheduled automation, and cross-platform scripting. Whether you are just getting started with PowerShell or already writing scripts regularly, this session demonstrates how small automations can create significant improvements in productivity and reliability. Expect live demos, useful tips,…

In this episode of the M365.fm podcast, Microsoft MVP Alan Cox joins us to discuss how organizations can securely adopt Microsoft 365 Copilot using Microsoft Purview, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Insider Risk Management. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into daily work, protecting sensitive business data while enabling productivity is becoming a major priority for IT and security teams. Alan explains how Microsoft Purview helps organizations manage data governance, reduce oversharing risks, and apply security controls that work alongside Microsoft 365 Copilot. The conversation explores how DLP policies can help prevent sensitive information from being exposed through AI-powered experiences, how Insider Risk Management can identify potentially risky user behavior, and why adaptive protection is changing the way businesses approach security and compliance in Microsoft 365. Alan also shares practical guidance around Copilot readiness, governance strategies, compliance co…

In this episode of the M365.fm podcast, Carina de Vries shares practical strategies for making AI adoption successful inside organizations and turning Microsoft Copilot into a tool employees actually use every day. Drawing from her own personal journey with AI and years of experience in user adoption, she explains why most AI rollouts fail: companies focus too much on the technology and not enough on the real problems employees are trying to solve. The conversation explores how organizations can move from experimentation to measurable productivity within 90 days by focusing on small, repeatable habits instead of overwhelming users with one-time training sessions. Carina highlights the importance of trust, confidence, and behavior change, explaining that successful AI adoption starts with understanding user needs, daily workflows, and business outcomes before introducing tools like Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT. The episode also dives into the challenges companies face when employ…

In this episode of the m365.fm podcast, Mirko Peters talks with Microsoft MVP Thomas Sandsør about the human side of CRM, Dynamics 365, and modern business applications. Rather than focusing on technical features, the conversation explores why successful CRM projects depend more on people, culture, leadership, and trust than on software itself. Thomas shares his journey from aspiring soccer goalkeeper to becoming “The CRM Keeper,” explaining how teamwork, leadership, and understanding personalities shaped his consulting approach. Drawing from nearly 20 years of Dynamics CRM experience, he reflects on how he originally believed technology alone solved business problems, only to later realize that user adoption, change management, and organizational buy-in are the real drivers of success. The discussion dives into why so many CRM implementations fail despite powerful technology. Common issues include weak leadership engagement, poor communication, unclear goals, and resistance to …

Your Microsoft 365 automation environment is probably running on borrowed identity. In this episode of the M365FM Podcast, we expose one of the biggest hidden risks inside modern cloud architecture: enterprise workflows tethered to personal user accounts. It starts innocently enough. An engineer builds a Power Automate flow, connects a Logic App, configures a Power BI refresh, or deploys a SharePoint integration using their own credentials because it is fast and convenient. But the moment that p...

In this episode of M365.fm , the discussion centers on why traditional manual sensitivity labeling in Microsoft Purview is rapidly becoming obsolete in modern enterprise environments. The core argument is that organizations now generate far too much data, too quickly, for employees to reliably classify information by hand. Manual tagging depends on users consistently stopping their work to apply the correct sensitivity label — something that rarely happens in practice. According to the episode, many organizations see labeling adoption rates around 30%, leaving large amounts of sensitive intellectual property effectively invisible to governance, compliance, and Data Loss Prevention systems. The episode explains that older governance models were designed for a slower workplace with fewer collaboration tools and lower data velocity. Today’s environments — driven by Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Slack, and Copilot — overwhelm users with constant communication and AI-g…

Your enterprise automation strategy may be built on the wrong foundation. In this episode of the M365FM Podcast, we expose the hidden architectural failure behind modern enterprise integration: the managed connector. For years, organizations have embraced low-code connectors as the “easy button” for automation, believing these pre-built wrappers accelerate digital transformation and reduce complexity. But underneath the convenience lies a fragile transport model filled with hidden latency, throt...

In this episode of the M365.FM Podcast, the discussion focuses on a critical shift happening in cloud security: the collapse of the traditional network perimeter. The episode explains why Azure SQL firewall rules, static IP allowlists, VPN-based trust models, and long-standing “inside the network equals safe” assumptions are no longer effective in modern enterprise environments. Instead of attacking infrastructure directly, modern attackers increasingly bypass perimeter controls through compromised identities, stolen credentials, over-privileged service principals, token abuse, and lateral movement inside trusted environments. The episode argues that many organizations still operate Azure SQL deployments using outdated security patterns designed for traditional datacenters rather than cloud-native systems. While companies continue relying on firewall rules, trusted VNets, and static connection methods, modern workloads constantly move across APIs, pipelines, automation platforms, A…

In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode of the m365.fm podcast, Mirko Peters sits down with Daniel “Dan” Barber, founder of Strathos and Microsoft MVP, for a conversation that moves far beyond technology. Together, they explore the human side of leadership, the emotional impact of AI transformation, and the often-hidden reality of imposter syndrome in the tech industry. Dan shares his journey through consulting, entrepreneurship, and community leadership, explaining how confidence, vulnerability, and authenticity shape long-term success far more than titles or certifications. The discussion highlights how many professionals in Microsoft 365, Azure, and AI constantly feel pressure to “keep up” in a rapidly evolving industry — especially as AI accelerates change faster than ever before. The episode also examines how AI is changing not only technical roles, but personal identity inside the workplace. Mirko and Dan discuss the fear of becoming irrelevant, the anxiety c…