Date: 19th November 2025Location: VirtualTopic: Building Scalable Voice Solutions with Azure Communication Services (ACS)Speaker: Fabrizio Volpe, Senior Consultant at Exponentially A Warm Welcome to the Community The Welsh Azure User Group wrapped up its final event of 2025 with an engaging virtual session focused on Azure Communication Services (ACS). Hosted by John Lunn and Matthew …
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n 23rd September 2025, the Welsh Azure User Group marked a major milestone—its 5th anniversary—with a vibrant virtual meetup that blended community spirit, technical innovation, and a healthy dose of nostalgia. Hosted by long-time organisers John Lunn and Matthew Fortunka, the event brought together Azure enthusiasts from across the UK to reflect on the journey …
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The Welsh Azure User Group’s August virtual meetup was a whirlwind tour through the future of urban living, enterprise data, and—of course—the ever-popular community quiz. Hosted by the dynamic duo John and Matthew, the event welcomed a global audience (no Welsh passport required!) and kicked off with the usual housekeeping: be courteous, stay on mute, …
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Welcome and Community Spirit This month’s Welsh Azure User Group session opened with a warm welcome from John, who celebrated the group’s nearly five-year journey. He emphasized the importance of community, encouraged idea sharing, and thanked sponsors Servant and Creditsafe for their ongoing support. 1 Mastering Azure Exams: Insights from Jake Walsh & Steve Brown Jake …
The enterprise AI landscape has undergone a seismic shift over the past 12 months. What began as cautious experimentation has evolved into strategic transformation, with AI spending surging to $13.8 billion in 2024, more than 6x the $2.3 billion spent in 2023. For C-suite executives, this isn't just about keeping pace with innovation—it's about unlocking …
Imagine a software company with a product loved by many, but built on aging technology held together by patches and prayers. Every new customer demo comes with silent dread: Will the system hold up this time? I’ve met countless ISVs in this exact predicament. They are battling a legacy tech-debt dragon that threatens to scare off customers. Outages, security scares, and …
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Microsoft Azure stands out as one of the most lucrative career domains, offering promising career growth, immense job satisfaction, and global recognition. In this blog, I have narrowed down the list of the top 5 highest paying Microsoft Azure Certifications in 2024 that will maximize your earning potential. These certifications are globally recognized and provide …
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