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Unveiling the secrets behind Finland's Microsoft Azure success
Join us to explore how Finland’s public sector leads in cloud adoption. Hear key insights, compare strategies with Sweden, and learn best practices to accelerate progress. Don’t miss this chance to engage with industry experts!
Unveiling the secrets behind Finland's Microsoft Azure success
Workshop summary
Join us for an insightful session where we explore the remarkable journey of the Finnish public sector in adopting and utilizing public cloud technologies. Under the theme "Finland - Sweden score 5-1: How can Finnish public sector have come so far with public cloud adoption and usage," this session will delve into the key drivers behind Finland's cloud adoption, the main challenges faced, and the innovative solutions implemented to overcome them.
Our keynote speakers from Finnish State treasury, Microsoft and Nordcloud will share valuable lessons learned and best practices, while a panel discussion will compare the public cloud strategies of Finland and Sweden. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to Finland's success and how these insights can be applied to enhance cloud adoption in the Swedish public sector. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the experiences of our Finnish counterparts and engage in an interactive Q&A session with industry experts.
Date: April - exact date TBA
Time: TBA
Duration: 1 hour
Speakers: Ville Mäkiranta from Nordcloud, representative from Finnish State Treasury
Moderator: Jessica Räihä from Microsoft
Agenda:
- Welcome and introduction
- Brief introduction of the webcast theme and objectives.
- Overview of the agenda and key topics to be covered.
- Panel discussion: Finland's journey to public cloud adoption
- Discussion on Finland's public sector cloud adoption journey.
- Key milestones, challenges, and successes.
- Lessons learned and best practices.
- Drivers behind the journey to public cloud
- Discussion on the key drivers that motivated the Finnish public sector to adopt public cloud.
- Factors such as increased agility, innovation opportunities, and security enhancements.
- Main challenges and how the Finns have overcome them
- Overview of the main challenges faced by the Finnish public sector during their cloud adoption journey.
- Strategies and solutions implemented to overcome these challenges.
- Microsoft's EU data boundary motion and its impact on cloud adoption
- Explanation of Microsoft's recently launched EU data boundary motion.
- Discussion on how this motion can facilitate the cloud adoption journey for public sector organizations in Sweden and Finland.
- Experiences from the Finnish State Treasury
- Discussion with representatives from the Finnish State Treasury sharing their experiences on moving to Azure.
- Insights on building AI solutions on top of Azure.
- Interactive Q&A session
- Open floor for questions from the audience.
- Panelists and speakers to provide answers and additional insights.
- Closing remarks and next steps
- Summary of key points discussed during the webcast.
- Information on upcoming events and resources for further learning.
- Thank you note and contact information for follow-up questions.
Not on public cloud yet? Learn from Nordcloud’s more than 1000 projects of successful cloud adoptions
Join us for a one-hour workshop on how Nordcloud has guided 1000+ projects to the public cloud. Gain insights into best practices, real success stories, and strategies for seamless cloud migration.
Not on public cloud yet? Learn from Nordcloud’s more than 1000 projects of successful cloud adoptions
Workshop summary
Join us for an engaging one-hour workshop where we will explore how Nordcloud has successfully assisted over 1000 projects in the journey to the public cloud. This session will provide valuable insights into the strategies, best practices, and innovative solutions that Nordcloud has implemented to ensure seamless cloud migrations and transformations. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear real-world success stories, understand the key drivers behind successful cloud adoption, and learn how to overcome common challenges in the cloud migration process.
Duration: 1 hour
Agenda:
- Welcome and introduction
- Brief introduction of the workshop theme and objectives.
- Overview of Nordcloud's experience and expertise in cloud projects.
- Keynote presentation: Nordcloud's cloud journey
- Detailed presentation on Nordcloud's approach to cloud migration and transformation.
- Key milestones, challenges, and successes in over 1000 cloud projects.
- Lessons learned and best practices.
- Case studies: real-world success stories
- Presentation of specific case studies showcasing successful cloud migrations facilitated by Nordcloud.
- Key takeaways and impact on customer businesses.
- Overcoming challenges in cloud migration
- Discussion on common challenges faced during cloud migration.
- Strategies and solutions implemented by Nordcloud to overcome these challenges.
- Interactive Q&A session
- Open floor for questions from the audience.
- Speakers to provide answers and additional insights.
- Closing remarks and next steps
- Summary of key points discussed during the workshop.
- Information on upcoming events and resources for further learning.
- Thank you note and contact information for follow-up questions.
Beyond migration: driving business value in the cloud
Join us for a one-hour workshop on how Nordcloud’s experience from 1000+ cloud projects can help your organization drive business agility, cost optimization, and automation. Gain insights, best practices, and strategies to maximize your cloud investments!
Beyond migration: driving business value in the cloud
Workshop summary
Join us for an insightful one-hour workshop where we will explore how Nordcloud's extensive experience in over 1000 cloud projects can help your organization achieve its intended business outcomes focusing on Business Agility, Cost Optimisation, and Automation. This session will focus on key areas such as business agility, cost optimization, and automation. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the strategies and best practices that Nordcloud has implemented to ensure successful cloud investments. Learn how to leverage Nordcloud's expertise to enhance your organization's cloud journey and drive meaningful results.
Duration: 1 hour
Agenda:
- Welcome and introduction
- Brief introduction of the workshop theme and objectives.
- Overview of Nordcloud's experience and expertise in cloud projects.
- Keynote presentation: securing business outcomes with Nordcloud
- Detailed presentation on how Nordcloud assists organizations in achieving their business outcomes through cloud investments.
- Key strategies and best practices in business agility, cost optimization, and automation.
- Case studies: real-world success stories
- Presentation of specific case studies showcasing successful cloud projects facilitated by Nordcloud.
- Key takeaways and impact on customer businesses.
- Overcoming challenges in cloud investments
- Discussion on common challenges faced during cloud investments.
- Strategies and solutions implemented by Nordcloud to overcome these challenges.
- Interactive Q&A session
- Open floor for questions from the audience.
- Speakers to provide answers and additional insights.
- Closing remarks and next steps
- Summary of key points discussed during the workshop.
- Information on upcoming events and resources for further learning.
- Thank you note and contact information for follow-up questions.
Securing your public cloud estate in the age of Cyber criminality and Geo-political turbulence
Join us for a one-hour workshop on how Nordcloud can help implement a Zero Trust security solution using Microsoft’s cloud security tools. Learn key principles, benefits, and practical steps to strengthen your organization’s security posture.
Securing your public cloud estate in the age of Cyber criminality and Geo-political turbulence
Workshop summary:
Join us for an informative one-hour workshop where we will explore how Nordcloud can help your organization achieve a Zero Trust security solution using Microsoft's cloud security tools. This session will provide valuable insights into the principles of Zero Trust security, the benefits of implementing such a solution, and the practical steps to leverage Microsoft's advanced security tools. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to enhance their organization's security posture and protect critical assets in the cloud.
Duration: 1 hour
Agenda:
- Welcome and introduction
- Brief introduction of the workshop theme and objectives.
- Overview of Nordcloud's experience and expertise in cloud security.
- Keynote presentation: understanding Zero Trust security
- Detailed presentation on the principles and importance of Zero Trust security.
- Key benefits of implementing a Zero Trust security model.
- Leveraging Microsoft's cloud security tools
- Overview of Microsoft's cloud security tools and how they support Zero Trust security.
- Practical steps and best practices for integrating these tools into your organization's security strategy.
- Case studies: successful Zero Trust implementations
- Presentation of specific case studies showcasing successful Zero Trust security implementations facilitated by Nordcloud.
- Key takeaways and impact on customer businesses.
- Interactive Q&A session
- Open floor for questions from the audience.
- Speakers to provide answers and additional insights.
- Closing remarks and next steps
- Summary of key points discussed during the workshop.
- Information on upcoming events and resources for further learning.
- Thank you note and contact information for follow-up questions
Learn how Nordcloud can assist in containing or lowering your VMware costs when leveraging Microsoft Azure
Join us for a one-hour workshop on cost-effective strategies for transitioning VMware to Microsoft Azure. Learn best practices to reduce expenses, optimize your VMware estate, and maximize cloud value with Nordcloud’s expertise.
Learn how Nordcloud can assist in containing or lowering your VMware costs when leveraging Microsoft Azure
Workshop summary:
Join us for an informative one-hour workshop where we will explore how Nordcloud can help your organization contain or lower VMware costs during the transition to Microsoft Azure. This session will provide valuable insights into cost-effective strategies, best practices, and innovative solutions that Nordcloud has implemented to ensure seamless and cost-efficient cloud migrations. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to optimize their VMware estate in Azure, reduce expenses, and maximize the value of their cloud investments.
Request workshopLearn how Nordcloud can assist in lowering your client license costs and improve employee satisfaction when moving to Microsoft Azure virtual desktop
Join us for a one-hour workshop on how Nordcloud can help reduce licensing costs and enhance employee satisfaction with Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop. Learn best practices for optimizing AVD and creating a seamless virtual desktop experience.
Learn how Nordcloud can assist in lowering your client license costs and improve employee satisfaction when moving to Microsoft Azure virtual desktop
Workshop summary:
Join us for an engaging one-hour workshop where we will explore how Nordcloud can help your organization reduce client license costs and enhance employee satisfaction by transitioning to Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). This session will provide valuable insights into cost-saving strategies, best practices for optimizing AVD, and the benefits of a seamless virtual desktop experience. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to leverage Nordcloud and Microsoft’s expertise to achieve a cost-efficient and user-friendly virtual desktop environment.
Request workshopExpedite your secure AI development with Nordcloud’s Azure App foundation
Join our webinar to explore Nordcloud AppFoundation, a powerful solution that speeds up cloud-native development, reduces time-to-market, and minimizes technical debt. Learn key features, benefits, and best practices to boost development efficiency.
Expedite your secure AI development with Nordcloud’s Azure App foundation
Workshop summary:
Join us for an insightful webinar where we will introduce Nordcloud AppFoundation, a powerful solution designed to streamline and accelerate the initial steps in cloud-native application development. Discover how AppFoundation can help your organization reduce time-to-market, minimize technical debt, and enhance development efficiency. Learn about the key features, benefits, and best practices that make AppFoundation an essential tool for modern software development.
Agenda:
- Introduction to Nordcloud AppFoundation
- Overview of AppFoundation
- The need for a streamlined development process
- Key features and benefits
- Rapid time-to-market
- Reduced technical debt
- Automated CI/CD pipelines
- Scalable infrastructure
- Technical deep dive
- Architecture and components
- Integration with existing environments
- Demo: setting up a project with AppFoundation
- Use cases and success stories
- Real-world examples of AppFoundation in action
- Customer testimonials and case studies
- Interactive Q&A session
- Open floor for questions from the audience
- Addressing common challenges and solutions
- Closing remarks and next steps
- Recap of key points
- How to get started with AppFoundation
- Contact information and resources
Learn How Nordcloud Can Assist in Creating a Hybrid Solution on Azure
Join our one-hour workshop to learn how Azure, Azure Arc, VMware, and Kubernetes can run seamlessly across Azure and your datacenter. Discover best practices, key benefits, and expert strategies for hybrid cloud success.
Learn How Nordcloud Can Assist in Creating a Hybrid Solution on Azure
Workshop summary:
Join us for an informative one-hour workshop where we will explore how Nordcloud can help your organization create a robust hybrid solution on Azure. This session will cover key topics such as Azure, Azure Arc, Azure local, VMware, and Kubernetes running in a hybrid way on Azure and your Datacenter. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the benefits of hybrid cloud solutions, best practices for implementation, and how to leverage Nordcloud's expertise to achieve seamless integration and management of hybrid environments.
Agenda:
Duration: 1 hour
- Welcome and introduction
- Brief introduction of the workshop theme and objectives.
- Overview of Nordcloud's experience and expertise in hybrid cloud solutions.
- Keynote presentation: creating a hybrid solution on Azure
- Detailed presentation on the benefits and key components of a hybrid solution on Azure.
- Introduction to Azure, Azure Arc, Azure local, VMware, and Kubernetes.
- Leveraging Azure Arc for hybrid management
- Overview of Azure Arc and its role in managing hybrid environments.
- Practical steps and best practices for integrating Azure Arc into your hybrid solution.
- Integrating VMware and Kubernetes in a hybrid solution
- Discussion on how to integrate VMware and Kubernetes into your hybrid solution on Azure.
- Real-world examples and success stories of hybrid implementations facilitated by Nordcloud.
- Interactive Q&A session
- Open floor for questions from the audience.
- Speakers to provide answers and additional insights.
- Closing remarks and next steps
- Summary of key points discussed during the workshop.
- Information on upcoming events and resources for further learning.
- Thank you note and contact information for follow-up questions.
Tech driven cloud transformation: NIBC Bank`s journey from a solid cloud fundament towards a secure AI platform
Join us for an exclusive, tech-driven half day at the online and at the Microsoft Schiphol office, where NIBC Bank, Nordcloud and Microsoft will share their technical expertise in building a robust Cloud environment.
Tech driven cloud transformation: NIBC Bank`s journey from a solid cloud fundament towards a secure AI platform
Workshop summary:
- Join us for an exclusive, tech-driven half day at the Microsoft Schiphol office, where NIBC Bank, Nordcloud and Microsoft will share their technical expertise in building a robust cloud environment.
The event is free of charge, but registration is required due to limited seating. We look forward to welcoming you to this informative and engaging event. Nordcloud. Technical Specialist – Microsoft.
Speakers: Mauro Meeuws - NIBC, Aron Jose Francis Amaldoss and, Ashutosh Kumar - Nordcloud. Technical Specialist – Microsoft.
Event Highlights:
- Building a Robust Cloud Foundation: Learn how NIBC Bank established a secure, compliant, and standardized cloud infrastructure using Azure technology, ensuring a solid foundation for future business initiatives.
- Secure AI platform: Experience a live demonstration of a secure AI platform, enabling developers to create and test their own AI use cases.
What you'll gain:
- Insights into building a solid foundation that meets all requirements and aligns with business demands.
- Practical knowledge from industry leaders to enable your organization, define key responsibilities and get the best out of your cloud center of excellence.
For more information and to register, please register through the register form.
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