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The Cloud Architects Podcast

The Cloud Architects
Cybersecurity
Zero Trust
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Microsoft
Generative AI
Risk Management
Active Directory
Penetration Testing
Phishing
Cybersecurity Frameworks
Application Security
Zero Trust Framework
Powersync Pro
Copilot AI
MGM Breach
Micro Segmentation
Data Breaches
Protect Surface
Cloud Technologies
Microsoft 365

A podcast about best practice, guidance, news and cutting edge Microsoft cloud technologies. Interviews with passionate people in the cloud space, hosted by MVPs Nicolas Blank (twitter.com/nicolasblank), Warren du Toit (twitter.com/warrendt) and Chris Goosen (twitter.com/chrisgoosen)

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In Episode 101 of the Cloud Architects Podcast, we welcome Microsoft AI MVP James Westall for a candid “state of the nation” discussion on AI in 2026. Moving beyond the LLM hype of 2024 and the agent frenzy of 2025, the conversation explores what’s a... more

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In this milestone 100th episode, we sit down with Daniel Brown, a Microsoft MVP based in Adelaide, to explore how AI is transforming the rugged world of opal mining. Daniel shares the fascinating story of how he developed Opal AI, a computer vision s... more

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In this episode we are joined by guest Kirsty McGrath, a Microsoft MVP and adoption expert, for an insightful conversation on working smarter in today’s AI-driven workplace. Kirsty shares her extensive experience leading adoption programs across Aust... more

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In this episode we are joined by guests Ernie Anderson and Darrell Switzer from TBDCyber to discuss the critical topic of incident response (IR). Ernie and Darrell share their insights and experiences in IR. They highlight the importance of having a ... more

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Recent Guests

James Westall
AI MVP by Microsoft, focusing on AI adoption in the ANZ market
Microsoft
Episode: Episode 101: The State of AI in 2026
Daniel Brown
Microsoft MVP in M365 and opal mining enthusiast
Archon Mining
Episode: Episode 100: Opal AI
Kirsty McGrath
Consultant and Microsoft MVP specializing in user adoption in Microsoft 365
OnPoint Solutions
Episode: Episode 99: Working Smarter
Darrell Switzer
Leads the cyber resilience and incident response practice at TBDCyber
TBDCyber
Episode: Episode 98: Incident Responders
Ernie Anderson
Cybersecurity consultant and previously with another firm before starting TBDCyber
TBDCyber
Episode: Episode 98: Incident Responders
Anthony Bartolo
Episode: Episode 97: Reinvent
Antonio Maio
Expert in Microsoft technologies and cloud consulting.
Protiviti
Episode: Episode 96: Copilot in the real world
Darren Robinson
Identity and Access Management Expert with over 30 years of experience
Episode: Episode 95: Passkeys & Verifiable Creds
Saaim Khan
Founder of a cybersecurity consulting company
Cybermatters
Episode: Episode 94: Clown Car!

Hosts

Nicolas Blank
Host and co-host with extensive expertise in Microsoft cloud technologies.
Warren du Toit
Host and co-host with a strong focus on cloud solutions and Microsoft technologies.
Chris Goosen
Host and co-host known for insights into cloud technology from a practical perspective.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Incredible!

    The Cloud Architects is the perfect combo of informative and entertaining. I always learn something new when I listen! The dynamic amongst the co-hosts keeps every episode extremely engaging and they have fantastic guests on. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan1777999877
    United States3 years ago
  • Take a load off and enjoy fresh cloud content!

    Great podcast for getting up to speed on all things in and around the blue cloud

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    doggonewater672
    Finland4 years ago
  • Azure weaknesses at a glance

    Very unbalanced podcast with high focus on Azure and Philosophizing about Microsoft’s mistakes...”it’s a Microsoft world”...no, we are the customers ...

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bihfcssh
    Germany6 years ago
  • Fantastic Podcast

    Amazing content and fantastic people. Definitely worth a listen if you work with the cloud.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LindaCard
    South Africa7 years ago
  • Valuable insights, audio needs improvement

    Very informative!

    Audio, especially when hosts are speaking is at a significantly lower level.

    Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Samir Dautović
    United States7 years ago

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Many value the expert insights offered in discussions, particularly regarding cloud technology and AI applications.
However, some criticisms have emerged about the show's focus being too heavily skewed towards specific technologies, such as Azure.
Listeners appreciate the informative and engaging content, frequently highlighting the dynamic interactions among co-hosts.

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Episode 101: The State of AI in 2026
Q: What do you think has been the adoption of AI tools among general information workers?
James reflects that there are both excited adopters and those who resist change, suggesting language used when introducing AI tools greatly influences acceptance.
Episode 101: The State of AI in 2026
Q: Is there anything that you want to plug?
James invites listeners to connect via LinkedIn, sharing he is happy to chat and discuss topics of the day.
Episode 93: Things that go bang!
Q: What skills do you think or would you say that I'd need to be looking at and considering and acquiring to dip my toe in this space?
There's a need for cross-functional teams that combine enterprise security experience with process engineering and controls engineering expertise.
Episode 80: Cyber Security Awareness
Q: Where do you even start when needing to care about security?
Start with a foundational understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and the basics of managing risk in your business context.
Episode 82: All bad things happen inside the allow rule
Q: Do you think the lack of awareness or the lack of adoption is more of a confusion issue or lack of funding?
John mentions the fear of blame for failures, the challenge of changing long-standing practices, and how misinformation prevents effective adoption of Zero Trust principles.

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