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Privacy-Preserving AI on Azure: Innovate Without Compromising Sensitive Data
**Context** AI can accelerate diagnostics, fraud detection and personalised services, yet data privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, FCA)...
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4 hours ago2 min read


Cloud Cost Optimisation on Azure: Gain Control Before the Budget Bleeds
**The problem** Many regulated start‑ups sign up for Azure thinking the cloud will automatically save them money. In reality, costs...
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Aug 193 min read


Fractional CTO leadership: A strategic advantage for regulated start-ups
Founder frustrations - Hiring a seasoned CTO full‑time early in a company’s life is expensive and rarely justified. - Outsourcing...
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Aug 193 min read


Your AI agent could be your next security breach and you might not even know it.
AIs are increasingly doing more for you with new agent based features shipped faster than ever. But behind every “smart assistant” or...
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Aug 52 min read


How Founders Can Lead Technical Teams Without Developer Speak
You don’t need to learn to code. But you do need to lead tech. If you’re a start-up founder building something technical AI, a SaaS...
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Aug 22 min read


What Azure Start-ups Need to Know About Microsoft Entra for SOC 2
When startups think about SOC 2, they often jump straight to logging, firewalls, or backup policies. But if your identity setup is...
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Jul 302 min read


SOC 2 vs ISO 27001: Which One Does Your Start-up Need?
If you're building on Azure and selling into regulated industries, you’ve probably heard the question: “Are you SOC 2 compliant or ISO...
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Jul 303 min read


Deploying IaC Securely: What DevOps Teams Miss in Compliance Audits
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has become the backbone of scalable cloud deployments. Azure Bicep offers a cleaner syntax and tighter...
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Jul 302 min read


How to Structure Azure Resource Groups for Cost and Compliance Clarity
Azure Resource Groups (RGs) seem simple. They're a way to group related resources. But for start-ups aiming at SOC 2, GDPR, or HIPAA...
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Jul 302 min read


Why Azure Policy Exceptions Can Kill Your SOC 2 Audit
Most startups think defining policies in Azure is enough for compliance. But unless you understand the difference between an exception...
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Jul 292 min read


Why Start-ups Fail SOC 2 on Azure (and How to Avoid It)
SOC 2 isn't a security checklist — it's a business risk filter. And most startups building on Azure don’t realise their cloud...
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Jul 162 min read


Azure Subscriptions and Management Groups
Azure Subscriptions and Management Groups are key tools for resource organisation. Subscriptions group your resource groups , making them...
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Mar 153 min read


Azure Resource Groups and How to Use Them
Azure Resource Groups are a fundamental component in Microsoft's cloud platform. They're logical containers, similar to folders on your...
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Feb 195 min read


Right tools for the Job
Do we let developers enjoy their craft or leverage tools to do the task? Balancing art and efficiency in app development—what's your take?
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Sep 2, 20242 min read


Mastering the Essentials: A Comprehensive Guide to Azure DevOps and Deploy Bicep
In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, mastering key tools and methodologies is critical to stay ahead. Today, Azure...
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Jun 16, 202315 min read


Azure Functions and Azure Durable Functions: Everything Your Serverless Computing Needs
Explore the differences between Azure Functions and Azure Durable Functions. Discover the features to decide which suits your serverless app
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May 25, 20234 min read


Deciphering Azure Policy Exceptions and Exemptions
Explore the key differences between Azure Policy exceptions and exemptions. Understand their use cases, how they effect reporting.
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May 21, 20235 min read


Cloud Governance: Exploring Solutions from Leading Cloud Providers
Discover importance of cloud governance for leading cloud providers' solutions, AWS, Azure, and GCP, to optimize usage and enhance security
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May 8, 20233 min read


Design Patterns: Understanding Different Types and Their Uses
Discover the different types of design patterns, including architectural patterns, and learn how to choose the right ones for your project.
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May 8, 20233 min read


A Comprehensive Guide to Azure Database Services
Discover the comprehensive guide to Azure database services, covering native, open-source, Dynamics DataVerse, Data warehouse
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May 2, 20234 min read
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