Ecosystems Podcast live, and much more at DynamicsMinds 2024 🇸🇮
It’s clear: DynamicsMinds in Portoroz, Slovenia has become one of the largest and most anticipated Microsoft events of the entire year. Cloud Lighthouse is back in May 2024 with a pre-day workshop introducing mentees to the principles of ecosystem-oriented architecture (EOA), a live panel discussion featuring all five hosts of the Ecosystems podcast, and other sessions throughout the four-day conference. Join us!
Use Cloud Lighthouse’s attendee code CloudLightHouseDMLove144bff for a discount on your conference registration below…
👉🏼 Session materials by Cloud Lighthouse (posted after the event)
Sessions by Cloud Lighthouse and the Ecosystems Podcast hosts…
Pre-day Workshop: Introduction to Ecosystem-Oriented Architecture
Presented by:
Andrew Welch, CTO + Founder @ Cloud Lighthouse
Ana Welch, Sr. Solutions Director @ Kerv Digital
This half-day workshop will help attendees jump into the world of ecosystem-oriented architecture (EOA) and begin their own journeys as ecosystem architects themselves. Microsoft customers, partners, and technologists have focused on workload implementation for many years. EOA is an emerging, new approach wherein organizations use many different cloud technologies to build “cloud ecosystems” that are future-ready, able to grow and change with new technologies as they are introduced.
We will introduce core concepts in ecosystem-oriented architecture, consider the principles of EOA and how to apply them (Composability, Restraint, Evolution, Platform-First, Artistry, and Following the Money), and will conclude with exercises through which attendees will try their hand at applying these principles to real-world scenarios. Additionally, the workshop will show how technologists can harness the transformative power of low-code platforms within ecosystem architecture, enabling them to rapidly innovate and realize solutions with greater efficiency and creativity.
Solution architects, enterprise architects, and aspiring ecosystem architects can join to begin their journey with EOA and its most important technologies, learning to leverage low-code solutions as a vital component of their architectural toolbox.
Ask the Experts Panel: Cloud Ecosystems
Presented by:
Andrew Welch, CTO + Founder @ Cloud Lighthouse
Mark Smith, Power Platform Strategist @ Cloverbase
Chris Huntingford, Director of Innovation @ ANS Group
Ana Welch, Sr. Solutions Director @ Kerv Digital
Will Dorrington, Chief Technology Officer @ Kerv Digital
This one is exciting! For the first time since launching the Ecosystems podcast, all five co-hosts will be together, in-person, on-stage. Join Andrew, Mark, Ana, Will, and Chris for an in-depth and engaging discussion where you'll get answers to all your questions about cloud ecosystems and ecosystem-oriented architecture. We can answer questions on how to effectively utilize low-code technologies to prepare for the future of AI. We'll explore the synergies of architecting across Power Platform, Dynamics, Azure, and Fabric, providing insights into how these integrations can empower businesses and technologists alike.
Furthermore, the panel will shed light on the strategic use of low-code solutions within ecosystem architectures, demonstrating their potential in accelerating development, fostering innovation, and enhancing adaptability in the face of evolving technological landscapes. By focusing on practical applications and real-world examples, we aim to show how low-code platforms can be seamlessly integrated into your architectural strategy, making your organization more agile and responsive to change.
Join us to gain a deeper understanding of the current trends and the future direction of Microsoft technologies that are capturing everyone's attention. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in the world of cloud ecosystems, this panel will provide valuable insights and perspectives to help you navigate the ever-changing tech landscape.
Five strategies for integrating Power Platform and the Azure Data Platform
Presented by:
Andrew Welch, CTO + Founder @ Cloud Lighthouse
Ana Welch, Sr. Solutions Director @ Kerv Digital
Convergence and integration of technical services are coupling with modern organizational models for accelerating rapid application development to create more and more scenarios where Power Platform and the Azure Data Platform are inextricably linked. Put another way, the data platform has grown ever more sophisticated whilst at the same time solutions developed in Power Platform demand access to more and more enterprise data. This session explores five strategies for integrating these two technology sets in the Microsoft Cloud: Point to Point, Direct to Master Data, Master Data Node, Data Landing Zone, and Modern Data Platform. We’ll consider ideal scenarios, advantages, and disadvantages of each before concluding with real-world examples of organizations who have done this in practice across several industries.
Ask the Experts: Power Platform
Moderated by Chris Huntingford, Director of Innovation @ ANS Group
Join our panel of experts to get all your questions about the Power Platform answered including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, and Power Virtual Agents.
What's more important than a CoE?
Presented by Mark Smith, Power Platform Strategist @ Cloverbase
Organizations establishing a Centre of Excellence has generally stifled innovation and adoption of the Power Platform, not to mention consumption; there needs to be a change in mindset.
