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Microsoft Innovation Podcast

Mark Smith [nz365guy]
Artificial Intelligence
Power Platform
Copilot
Microsoft
Microsoft 365
Dynamics 365
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft Power Platform
Generative AI
AI Adoption
Productivity
Sharepoint
AI Agents
Automation
Cloud Computing
Business Central
Microsoft Teams
Cybersecurity
AI Governance

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Dive into the future of work with the "Microsoft Innovation Podcast," exploring the intersection of People, Business, Technology, and AI. Engage with expert guests—including thought leaders from Microsoft, industry innovators, and community special... more

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AI adoption fails when it stops at access to tools. This episode introduces a practical model that bridges the gap between AI tools like Copilot and measurable business outco... more

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This episode dives into why large CRM and ERP projects keep failing and how AI is reshaping consulting, software delivery, and platform decisions. The core insight is simple... more

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AI is shifting from a tool to an operating system, enabling individuals to move faster, build bespoke solutions, and dramatically increase productivity. The biggest advantag... more

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This episode explores why data governance must come before enabling Microsoft 365 Copilot, with insights from Khurram Hafeez. It breaks down how sensitivity labels, data los... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew S.
Field CISO at Total
Total
Episode: AI Makes Breaches Faster: 30-Minute Data Theft
Chris McNulty
Chief Technology Officer at Syntagere; founder of Synergyr and Polaris, focused on the boundary between business and technology for transformation
Syntagere, Synergyr/Polaris
Episode: Why Copilot Adoption Is Stuck at 3% And Fix It
Balazs Horváth
Visual Labs founder/lead consultant
Visual Labs
Episode: AI Needs Context: Build Your Company “Core” File
Dani Kahil
Dani Kahil, from Mermaid Beach, Power Platform expert
Power Platform/Dynamics 365 practitioner
Episode: Copilot Chaos: A Simple Map of Microsoft's AI
Radhika Dutt
Author of Radical Product Thinking, a visionary voice helping teams stop chasing goals and start building what truly matters.
Episode: Stop Chasing OKRs: Solve the Real Business Puzzle
Andy Sitison
CTO of Share More Stories
Share More Stories
Episode: AI Storytelling That Builds Trust at Scale
Barbara Wittmann
Founder and CEO of Digital Wisdom Collective
Digital Wisdom Collective
Episode: AI That Scales: Mindset Before Machines
Samuel Boulanger
Senior AI Workforce Engineer at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Stop Bolting On AI and Redesign Processes for 4× ROI
James Diekman
Founder and CEO of Accelerate Tech, specializing in Azure and Generative AI
Accelerate Tech
Episode: Here’s How AI Agents Are Transforming Project Management

Host

Mark Smith
Host across multiple Microsoft and tech-focused series with deep involvement in the Microsoft ecosystem; frequently appears as a guide and interviewer.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • Lost me when bagging Enterprise Architecture and yet extolling the power platform as... I dunno, an enterprise mature framework? Host got his knickers in a knot when an EA compared PP to excel. That was an ANALOGY, you know... an abstract concept or thought... Never mind, Come on, the PP is an amazing hodgepodge of technologies and brand names but give me break, if an EA has some caution I'm fine with that, slow and steady, EA is not solutions or technologies.

    Podcast Addict
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    Manofason
    2 years ago
  • Mark is straight to the facts and brings lots of value in his podcasts. Serious while being lite and with a pinch of humour

    Podchaser
    5
    Eric Sauvé
    6 years ago
  • Best PodCast , best thing I learnt from this go with your passion.

    Podchaser
    5
    Venkata Subbarao Polisetty
    6 years ago
  • Mark always has engaging conversations with interesting people from around the globe. His curiosity and good nature make him an enjoyable host and podcaster.

    Podchaser
    5
    Scott Sewell
    6 years ago
  • All the best Mark.

    Podchaser
    5
    Abdul Aziz
    6 years ago

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Guests are described as a who's who from Microsoft and the broader community, with actionable, real-world perspectives.
Show notes and production quality are frequently praised as high impact for listeners who want to implement ideas quickly.

Chart Rankings

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#212
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#42
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#75
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#176
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#196
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#242
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Talking Points

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Adopt vs Adapt: Cut Power Platform Technical Debt
Q: How do Copilot and automation fit into your current and future workflows?
Copilot and agents speed up repetitive tasks and enable more rapid iterations, but they need to mature to fully support SDLC activities like versioning, testing, and deployment across environments.
Adopt vs Adapt: Cut Power Platform Technical Debt
Q: What's your view on moving workloads from Power Platform to Dynamics 365 in terms of debt and governance?
It's about reducing bespoke complexities by leveraging Dynamics 365 as the core, maintaining flexibility through Power Platform where appropriate, and keeping governance front and center to prevent fragmentation and licensing pitfalls.
Make Copilot Safe: Fix Data Governance First
Q: What are the key layers that govern Copilot data access and how do labels, DLP, and Purview interact?
Sensitivity labels define who can read or summarize a file, DLP policies restrict or monitor data usage in Copilot and third-party tools, and Purview provides governance, collection policies, and licensing controls to manage prompts, data flows, and auditing for AI interactions.
Make Copilot Safe: Fix Data Governance First
Q: Tell me about Purview steps or processes you follow when implementing it in an organization.
The process starts with understanding the customer's data estate, then configuring sensitivity labels, aligning with data loss prevention policies, integrating Purview with governance around access, and finally considering network protections and licensing requirements to enable collection policies and prompt/audit capabilities.
How Agentic AI Is Rewriting ERP Workflows
Q: What are the current ERP use cases for agentic experiences and are customers seeing real value?
Use cases include engineering change order management and personalized, context-aware sales follow-ups, with value primarily in reduced operational risk and faster workflows rather than simple cost-cutting; adoption is driven by better data definitions and channel deployments (Teams, SharePoint).

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What is Microsoft Innovation Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A tech-forward program that frequently explores how AI, governance, and collaboration tools reshape work across the Microsoft ecosystem. Episodes center on enterprise Copilot adoption, agentic AI, ERP and Power Platform workflows, change leadership, and practical governance — all with a strong emphasis on real-world deployment, data strategy, and measurable value. Guests range from Microsoft insiders to MVPs and practitioners implementing AI-enabled workflows in finance, marketing, and operations. Listeners are likely professionals responsible for technology adoption, digital transformation, and product/solution delivery, seeking actionable frameworks, governance guidance, and actionable roadmaps. A notable strength is the mix of hands-on e... more

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2. Chris McNulty
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