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Insights from Azure Logic Apps Product Team

This episode is a spontaneous yet insightful conversation at with Rohitha from the Microsoft Azure Logic Apps product team! Here's what you'll learn: 00:00:54 - What’s new with Azure Logic Apps 00:02:35 - Behind-the-scenes of building Microsoft workflows 00:07:52 - Real-world use cases and developer tips 00:19:39 - Rohitha's experience working on one of Azure’s most powerful automation tools.

What's really changing in Microsoft Licensing - A real talk with Alexander Golev

In this episode of the FinOps on Azure podcast, host Michael Stephenson is joined by Alexander Golev from SAM Expert for an honest conversation about what's really changing in Microsoft licensing. With decades of experience in software asset management, Alexander breaks down the shift from traditional licensing to more flexible, consumption-based models -highlighting the role of Azure Arc, the growing complexity of AI licensing, and the importance of collaboration across IT, finance, and procurement.

Azure Budget Planning: Simplify Cost Management and Forecasting

The video introduces the new Turbo 360 feature designed to simplify Azure budget planning for teams. It highlights how team managers can easily manage and project costs, input monthly records, and adjust budgets based on upcoming projects, all while minimizing reliance on technical resources. The focus is on enhancing productivity and making financial management more accessible.

How to Automate Azure Cost Reports in Minutes?

Reporting Azure costs to stakeholders doesn't have to be a time-consuming task. In this video, Michael Stephenson - a FinOps certified practitioner, introduces a new feature that helps you generate ready-to-use PowerPoint reports—so you can walk into any meeting with clear insights on your team's Azure cost performance. From cost trends and anomalies to right-sizing recommendations, the Executive Summary Report gives you a complete picture in minutes. It's all about making Azure cost optimization easier, faster, and more actionable.

Azure Cost Optimization Best Practices - you can actually implement

Explore actionable strategies for Azure cost optimization—helping you move from just monitoring to actually reducing spend. Discover how leading teams are embedding FinOps best practices, leveraging automation, and building a cost-aware culture to keep cloud bills under control.