Microsoft MVP and MCT, Walter Calcagno Lucares, talks about Microsoft Azure and OpenAI

As data drives businesses forward, having the right tools to manage and interpret that data becomes increasingly important. That's where Power BI comes in - a powerful data visualization and analysis tool that has become a staple for many businesses.

At DynamicsSmartz, we invite leading industry professionals to speak on Microsoft Business Solutions, and current technological trends for our segment, "Influencer Insights."

Today, we have with us Walter Calcagno Lucares to shed light on Microsoft Azure and OpenAI.

Let Us Quickly Get To Our Expert’s Point Of View.

Question 1- What, according to you, are some of the top Microsoft technology trends to watch out for in 2023?

This year, Microsoft has announced an impressive lineup of exciting releases for 2023 that have left many people, including me, eagerly anticipating their arrival. Among the most anticipated releases are the collaborative efforts between Microsoft's Azure and OpenAI, which promise to deliver innovative, cutting-edge solutions that will transform our lives and work. Additionally, the upcoming collaboration between BING and OpenAI is set to revolutionize the search engine landscape, providing more accurate and personalized search results to users worldwide.

Question 2: What are some opportunities you would be looking at this year?

As the technology landscape evolves rapidly, the industry is presented with new and exciting opportunities yearly to create innovative data solutions. In particular, the development of large-scale data lakehouses, which provide a unified platform for storing and processing data, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into data visualizations, have emerged as two of the most promising areas for growth. Leveraging these capabilities can help organizations gain deeper insights into their data and unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation.

Question 3: Would you like to share some tips on Microsoft 365 implementation?

It's crucial to make a perfect setup in Azure Active Directory using the security groups for a good administration of the licenses. If you don't have a profile authorized by the government in the tenant, many problems can occur.

Question 4: What is the potential for Microsoft Partners in the USA?

If you're looking to switch your relational databases to columnar serverless and promote migrations, you're in luck, as many databases are on the way. It's important to stay ahead using multi-cloud data architectures and understand the difference between data analytics and other software services. Though they may seem similar, they are very different.

Question 5: A piece of advice that you'd like to share with our readers?

Take advantage of AI integrations with regular tools. GPT is challenging people with no deep knowledge and skills, so it is essential to reinforce the study of the basis of our science. In the following months, many AI Integrations will be released to the market, and we have to be prepared to get these new tools and do a great job with less effort.

Get to Know Our Influencer

What is the best event that you attended recently? What were your key takeaways?

The best event I attended was Power BI Summit. It was a global event where people with a lot of knowledge shared what they knew with others and experts.

What's your success mantra?

When it comes to achieving success, I firmly believe there are no shortcuts or magic formulas. While some may turn to mantras, gods, or superpowers for inspiration, the reality is that success ultimately comes down to two fundamental elements: hard work and self-learning.