Low Code Approach
Microsoft
As organizations accelerate their adoption of generative AI and intelligent agents to transform how they build and manage solutions, IT professionals and developers are expanding their expertise to design, deploy, and govern AI-powered systems—leveraging Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry to integrate collaboration tools, enforce enterprise-grade compliance, and support both low-code and pro-code development. With built-in security frameworks, governance controls, and seamless integration with Microsoft Security, Entra, and Purview, these platforms empower teams to innovate responsibly while maintaining visibility, control, and trust across the AI lifecycle. Learn from Microsoft MVPs, product team members, and industry practitioners how they’ve built secure, collaborative, and compliant AI applications and agents using Microsoft’s trusted AI ecosystem.
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Feb 18, 2025 • 32min
Episode 79: Dataverse Starts with Data (w/ Oleg and Prithvi)
Join Oleg Ovanesyan, a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft Dataverse, and Prithvi Khosla, a Product Manager for Microsoft Power Platform, as they explore the groundbreaking Data Workspace feature. Discover how AI-assisted mapping reshapes data management and simplifies migration processes. They discuss integrating external data sources without traditional ETL methods, enhancing security measures, and empowering user experience through feedback. Oleg and Prithvi also compare AI's impact to electricity, elevating creativity while ensuring human control in decision-making.
Feb 11, 2025 • 29min
Episode 78: We're Gonna Need a Bigger Cube (w/ Guy in a Cube)
In this exciting episode of the Low Code Approach, Sean, Ken, and Jocelyn are joined by special guests Patrick and Adam from Guy in a Cube. Together, they dive deep into all the latest and greatest news about Microsoft Fabric from Ignite and European FabricCon. Tune in to hear Patrick and Adam share their insights and expertise on the newest features, updates, and innovations in Microsoft Fabric.
Read up on all the Ignite highlights here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-fabric/blog/2024/11/19/accelerate-app-innovation-with-an-ai-powered-data-platform/
Jan 28, 2025 • 36min
Episode 77: To Build or To Buy (w/ Ryan Cunningham)
2024 was a big year for Microsoft Power Platform and the story is even bigger in 2025. Who better to shepherd us into the new year than Ryan Cunningham, VP Power Platform Applications, to answer all of our questions on how agents are changing the landscape of low code solutions, how do organizations approach governance at the pace of innovation, and what was the news that may have been missed pertaining to governance licensing!
Check out Ryan and Clay's session at Microsoft Ignite here: https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/BRK171?source=sessions
Jan 21, 2025 • 28min
Episode 76: Microsoft Purview and Power Platform (w/ Scott Magee)
Microsoft Power Platform has incredible security features, but it only gets better when the rest of the Microsoft Security stack gets included. In this example, Scott Magee joins the podcast to go over why Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Power Platform is a better together story to reduce risk and increase security.
Learn more about protecting your data with Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Power Platform: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/release-plan/2023wave2/power-platform-governance-administration/monitor-protect-data-purview
Jan 14, 2025 • 20min
Episode 75: AI is Everything (w/ Richard Riley)
Agents are everywhere and so is Microsoft Copilot, but what does that actually mean? Luckily, Richard Riley, GM Product Marketing for Business Applications, joins the podcast to talk the difference between agents and Copilot, who gets the most out of agents, and what's next for agents. This episode is jam packed with information and value and we're excited to hear how Richard helps shape your thoughts on what's possible with Microsoft Copilot and agents.
Jan 7, 2025 • 34min
Episode 74: Customer Success (w/ Nick Miller)
Customer success is a big topic and there are many paths to success for organizations using Microsoft Power Platform. In the first episode of the new year, Nick Miller, Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft talks about how to build proofs of concept, modernizing solutions, and incorporating agents and Microsoft Copilot into Power Platform solutions.
Nick gives some great examples of what's possible with Microsoft Power Platform and provides tips on how to get successful solutions built quickly!
Dec 17, 2024 • 29min
Episode 73: Managed Hub in PPAC (w/ Mik Ferland)
At Microsoft Ignite 2024 we announced managed security, managed governance, and managed operations. These three pillars show the breadth of governance and security features available across Microsoft Power Platform. Let's take a dive into the new experience with Mik Ferland, who joins us again to get us ready to utilize all these amazing new features!
Dec 10, 2024 • 35min
Episode 72: The State of Power Platform Governance (w/ Ryan Jones)
Ignite brought a bunch of great news around Microsoft Power Platform and a huge part of that was through managed security, managed governance, and managed operations. So why were these announcements so important? Hear it from the man leading the charge, Ryan Jones, Partner PM Director, Scale, at Microsoft who will go over the state of Power Platform governance, how integrated governance is across the Microsoft-stack, and how do we graduate makers from building personal productivity to enterprise-grade.
Unlock innovation through governance!
Watch Ryan and Shawn Nandi's Ignite session here: https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/BRK180?source=sessions
Dec 3, 2024 • 29min
Episode 71: Growing a Power Platform Community (w/ Uday Adhikari)
With Microsoft Power Platform, there is strength in numbers. To get the most out of Power Platform, organizations need to build a community of champions, educators, and innovators. But how do you do this and where do you start? Uday Adhikari, Microsoft MVP, drops by the podcast to discuss his experiences and how to grow a successful Power Platform community in your organization.
Nov 20, 2024 • 29min
Episode 70: Dataverse at Ignite 2024 (w/ Mike Bassani)
At Ignite 2024, the latest enhancements in Microsoft Dataverse take center stage. Discover how AI and data management are reshaping enterprise search and integration within the Power Platform. Learn about the exciting new features aimed at improving knowledge integration for developers. Data security is also a hot topic, showcasing Microsoft's robust 'secure by default' approach. Plus, get insights on governance tools in the Power Platform Admin Center, leading into future sessions at the Ignite event.
