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On today's episode of The Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast, Adam Burke and Mike Hartman are joined by Fredrik Slaatten and Henrik Samdal from Intility, a Norway-based IT platform provider serving over 650 companies and 50,000 users worldwide. They discuss Intility’s unique industrialized approach to delivering end-to-end IT services, the evolution of hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, and how their partnership with Microsoft drives innovation and modernization for customers. The conversation also explores how Intility is embedding AI across its operations and customer solutions, fostering a culture of continuous innovation while ensuring security, governance, and long-term value
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On today's episode of The Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast, Fede Pacheco, Adam Burke and Mike Hartman introduce the Three Horizons framework for Microsoft partners, a strategy designed to help providers evolve from strengthening their core hybrid offerings, to elevating services with AI, and ultimately driving transformational growth through proprietary solutions. They share insights, partner success stories, and practical steps for aligning with Microsoft’s roadmap, embracing Copilot, and building a culture of innovation that leads to long-term business impact.
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In the season finale of the Hybrid Cloud Partners podcast, Fede Pacheco and Adam Burke sit down with Carolyn Norton, the Practice Director of Cloud Services at Velosio. Carolyn shares insights on how Velosio is reimagining the future of work by leveraging AI and Azure to enhance their cloud services, improve customer engagement, and drive innovation. Carolyn highlights the role of AI in transforming business operations, from sales to finance to HR, and shares practical examples of how AI is being used to create efficiencies and improve decision-making. Carolyn also talks about Velosio's Clear Path Consultation, which helps clients navigate their cloud journey by providing tailored assessments and recommendations.
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In this episode of the Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast, Fede Pacheco and Adam Burke are joined by Rodrigo Elioterio, Cleber Bueno, and Vinicius Costa from SoftwareOne to explore how hybrid cloud is transforming legacy hosting models in Brazil and across the Americas. The conversation dives into how Azure Arc is helping partners modernize SPLA licensing, reduce operational overhead, and unlock AI readiness—without requiring full workload migration.
The SoftwareOne team shares real-world insights from onboarding nine partners to Azure Arc, discusses the challenges of SPLA compliance, and outlines how CSP licensing is enabling a smoother, more cost-effective path to hybrid cloud. They also highlight how Copilot is transforming their day-to-day operations and empowering teams to deliver more value, faster.
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On today's episode of The Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast, Fede Pacheco and Adam Burke continue their tour to London to speak with leaders from Telefónica Tech about their transformation from a traditional telco to a tech-forward cloud and AI partner. Guests Alex Smith and Martyn Bullerwell, along with Partner Development Manager Tijana Ellis, share insights on hybrid cloud strategy, customer modernization journeys, the real-world adoption of AI and Copilot tools, and how Telefónica Tech is delivering secure, scalable, and innovative solutions to customers across industries—including the NHS.
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On the 20th episode of The Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast, Fede Pacheco and Adam Burke chat with Berend-Jan Van Maanen, CEO of Intwo, a Netherlands-based Microsoft partner with a presence in 11 countries. Berend-Jan shares how Intwo evolved from managing on-premise data centers on SPLA to becoming a fully cloud-native provider with 1,000+ customers through the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) motion. He discusses the growing demand for AI solutions, the importance of agility and peace of mind for clients, and why holistic security is critical for enabling innovation. The conversation wraps with a look at Intwo’s future following a management buyout and renewed focus on scale, specialization, and global growth.
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On today's episode of Microsoft's Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast, Fede Pacheco and Adam Burke welcome back Fernando Peoples to share their experience at NerdioCon 2025 in Palm Springs. They share highlights from the event, including exclusive interviews with 9 leaders from Nerdio, Pax8, and Managed Services Providers (MSPs) that attended the event. They cover key product announcements and insights from their breakout session. Plus, the team covers major NerdioCon updates and year-round training opportunities for partners.
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On today's episode, Fede Pacheco and Adam Burke are joined by Andreas Bergman, Global Lead for Hosting Partners at Crayon. They discuss Crayon’s role in empowering managed service providers (MSPs), its leadership in software asset management, and its approach to enabling hybrid cloud solutions. Andreas shares insights on how Crayon helps MSPs navigate technological changes, particularly in the SMB space, and highlights the growing adoption of hybrid cloud strategies worldwide. He also touches on the importance of cloud maturity, offering valuable guidance to partners and customers on their hybrid cloud journeys.
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On today's episode of the Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners podcast, Fede Pacheco and Adam Burke expanded the frontiers of the show. They are joined by Justin Bailey and Elliot Jurd from Nexon Asia Pacific. They discuss Nexon's journey, hearing directly from employee number 3 into the 700+ workforce they have today. They elaborate on their deep partnership with Microsoft and how AI is revolutionizing both their business and personal lives. They also discuss their decision to move from their datacenter and into Azure, and how this has put them into a premier position in the era of AI.
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On today's episode of the Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast, Fede Pacheco and Adam Burke are joined by Fernando Peoples, a teammate from the Datacenter Optimization team. Together, they cover the top questions asked by over 500 SPLA partners that have enabled their servers with Azure Arc. In the first section, Fede asks Fernando and Adam to make a 30-second elevator pitch for Azure Arc. The second section is for True or False statements where they answer common myths about the transition process. Third, they bring business and technical perspectives that every organization should consider. Finally, for the fourth section, they cover the commonly used features and whether customers have to pay for them or not.
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On today's episode of the Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners podcast, Fede Pacheco and Adam Burke are joined by Ron Lisch, CEO of Coretek, and Brian Barnes, the company's CTO. Coretek, a long-time Microsoft partner, shares its decade-long journey of betting on Azure and helping businesses optimize their cloud transformation. From aiding customers in managing Azure costs to navigating complex licensing models like SPLA, Coretek has become a leader in empowering mid-market companies and other partners to embrace cloud innovation.
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On today's episode, the second of a two-part series, Fede Pacheco and Adam Burke continue their conversation with NeoSystems, a long-time Microsoft partner specializing in back-office solutions for government contractors. In part two, Brad Mitchell, CEO of NeoSystems, and Stuart Itkin, CMO, dive deeper into the company’s transition from its datacenters to Azure and the impact it’s had on their business. Brad and Stuart share insights into their journey, including their decision to partner with Microsoft, their participation in programs like AOSG (Agreement for Online Services Government), and how these moves have helped them support government contractors more effectively.
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On today's episode, the first of a two-part series, Fede Pacheco and Adam Burke kick off 2025 by spotlighting NeoSystems, a long-time Microsoft partner specializing in back-office solutions for government contractors. For the first time, we delve into every step of a partner’s decision process as they moved from on-prem and into the cloud. Brad Mitchell, CEO of NeoSystems, and Stuart Itkin, CMO, discuss the company’s evolution from managed accounting services to offering a full suite of IT, HR, and managed security services tailored to the unique compliance and regulatory needs of government work. They highlight the critical role Microsoft plays in helping NeoSystems deliver scalable, cutting-edge technologies, including AI-driven solutions, that address customer challenges while enabling growth and compliance.
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On today's special edition of Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners podcast, Fede Pacheco and Adam Burke are live from Microsoft Ignite in Chicago, and joined by Drew Wilson and Seth Bacon from RSM. RSM has evolved from its roots as a tax firm into a digital-focused firm offering Microsoft technologies, including cloud and generative AI services. Drew and Seth discuss RSM's 98-year history, their shift to the public cloud, and their unique focus on helping mid-market businesses navigate digital transformations. They also highlight RSM's industry-driven approach, collaborating with clients to address specific challenges, and the value of in-person networking at Microsoft Ignite.
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On today's special edition of Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners podcast, Fede Pacheco and Adam Burke are live from Microsoft Ignite in Chicago, discussing key moments and takeaways from the event. They provide an insider look at their Theater Session: Profitable Paths for SPLA Modernization for ISVs and Hybrid Cloud Partners. Fede introduces the concept of the adaptive cloud and how this strategy has allowed over 500 SPLA partners to unlock cloud economics for over 2,000 customers in their servers, including Rackspace Technologies. Adam walks through the economics of this transition as partners unlock the operational and financial benefits of selling through Microsoft’s Cloud Solution Provider channel.
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On today's episode of The Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast, Fede Pacheco and Adam Burke are joined by Joseph Landes, co-founder and CRO of Nerdio, who shares insights into his journey from Microsoft employee to founding Nerdio. Joseph explains how Nerdio was built specifically to support managed service providers (MSPs) in adopting Microsoft Azure, emphasizing simplicity through their 3-click management philosophy. He discusses Nerdio’s mission to empower MSPs to transition from on-premises solutions to the cloud efficiently, helping them grow their cloud practices with minimal complexity. Plus, Joseph shares a special invitation for NerdioCon 2025.
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On today's episode of the Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast, Fede Pacheco and Adam Burke are joined by Angelika Schmeing, Senior Director for Pax8 Microsoft Alliances. Angelika shares Pax8's approach to supporting managed service providers (MSPs) in adopting hybrid cloud practices, emphasizing the importance of security, cloud scalability, and AI integration. She highlights their Azure Kickstart program to onboard new partners, their enablement resources, and their partnership with Microsoft to help MSPs grow their Azure cloud practices.
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On today's episode of The Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast, Fede Pacheco and Adam Burke talk to TD Synnex as they dive into the role that Indirect Providers play in enabling managed service providers (MSPs) in this evolving tech landscape with AI. Steve Groth, Director for Azure North America at TD Synnex, shares insights on how MSPs are adapting to AI and highlights trends such as business growth, addressing the skills gap, and the increasing importance of services. The discussion touches on real stories that Steve and his team have experienced over the year and how TD Synnex has supported its channel through financial, operational, and professional services. Steve also introduces their new MSP Evolve program, which aims to help MSPs navigate these challenges.
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On today’s episode of The Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast, Fede Pacheco and Adam Burke discuss the best tactics for scaling profitability using Microsoft’s DCO (Data Center Optimization) program. They discuss three key resources available to partners: Cloud Ascent, which helps partners identify and prioritize customer opportunities; ARAE, the Azure Rapid Assessment Estimator for quick cost estimations; and the Cloud Migration Factory, which provides Microsoft-funded resources to assist with migrations and hybrid deployments. Adam highlights the success partners have found with these tools, including increased Azure adoption and efficient customer migration processes. The episode concludes with a testimonial from Michael Gauthier of Heartland Business Systems, who shares how engaging with the DCO team on their website significantly boosted their Azure business and overall growth.
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On today's episode of The Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast, Fede Pacheco and Adam Burke delve into the benefits and strategies of helping more than 1,000 SPLA partners scale profitably in the through Microsoft's Datacenter Optimization (DCO) program. Adam explains how the DCO team guides them in growing their businesses by integrating Microsoft's hybrid cloud solutions. Fede poses insightful questions about these strategies and their practical applications, while Adam answers from his experience talking to partners and customers daily. The episode features a detailed discussion on leveraging programs like Cloud Solution provided and the Microsoft AI Cloud Partners Program to enhance profitability and streamline operations. The conversation culminates in an interview with Ed Guarrieri from CBIZ CompuData, who shares the company’s successful transition from a private to a public cloud model, highlighting significant revenue and profit growth.
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