Welcome to the Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners podcast, where we explore the latest opportunities to enhance your profitability and prepare for the future with AI. Join our hosts, <a href="https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2Ffede&data=05%7C02%7Cv-ropetrillo%40microsoft.com%7Cd6060083c0ea4ea1f48d08dca06deac3%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C638561641158853776%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=g9AgHk9H1SXy0tr43UfAZ5BZGYGlyXTrJODzzt6%2B8og%3D&reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fede Pacheco</a> and <a href="https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fadamdburke%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cv-ropetrillo%40microsoft.com%7Cd6060083c0ea4ea1f48d08dca06deac3%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C638561641158862921%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qvRfxSpHN%2FGuaoN24i54GCJvX0nIFXRHPv0UsvHKKRo%3D&reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adam Burke</a>, as they delve into inspiring stories from industry peers and innovative solutions for scaling your business profitably. With decades of experience supporting partners, our team is dedicated to guiding you through the evolving landscape of hybrid cloud. Optimize your strategy and stay competitive by tapping into our insights. For exclusive resources and to become part of our community, visit <a href="https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdco.microsoft.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cv-ropetrillo%40microsoft.com%7Cd6060083c0ea4ea1f48d08dca06deac3%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C638561641158870082%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6m8QSjRfN%2BH5t%2B1AK%2BSLC%2FqOQoohppwQCKiEJPp2PKg%3D&reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">dco.microsoft.com</a>.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Welcome to the Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners podcast, where we explore the latest opportunities to enhance your profitability and prepare for the future with AI. Join our hosts, <a href="https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2Ffede&data=05%7C02%7Cv-ropetrillo%40microsoft.com%7Cd6060083c0ea4ea1f48d08dca06deac3%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C638561641158853776%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=g9AgHk9H1SXy0tr43UfAZ5BZGYGlyXTrJODzzt6%2B8og%3D&reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fede Pacheco</a> and <a href="https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fadamdburke%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cv-ropetrillo%40microsoft.com%7Cd6060083c0ea4ea1f48d08dca06deac3%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C638561641158862921%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qvRfxSpHN%2FGuaoN24i54GCJvX0nIFXRHPv0UsvHKKRo%3D&reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adam Burke</a>, as they delve into inspiring stories from industry peers and innovative solutions for scaling your business profitably. With decades of experience supporting partners, our team is dedicated to guiding you through the evolving landscape of hybrid cloud. Optimize your strategy and stay competitive by tapping into our insights. For exclusive resources and to become part of our community, visit <a href="https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdco.microsoft.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cv-ropetrillo%40microsoft.com%7Cd6060083c0ea4ea1f48d08dca06deac3%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C638561641158870082%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6m8QSjRfN%2BH5t%2B1AK%2BSLC%2FqOQoohppwQCKiEJPp2PKg%3D&reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">dco.microsoft.com</a>.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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June 4, 2026
Adaptive Cloud in Action: Lumen’s Azure Local Innovations
<p>On today's episode of The Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamdburke/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adam Burke</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-hartmann-sea/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mike Hartman</a> are joined by Marco Rota and Mike La Torre from Lumen Technologies. The conversation explores Lumen’s transformation from a traditional telecom provider into a platform enabling enterprise cloud and edge computing powerhouse, and how its network infrastructure supports Microsoft’s Adaptive Cloud strategy, with Azure Local at the core. Together, they break down how combining fiber networks, edge compute, and Azure Local enables low-latency, AI-driven use cases across industries, from retail and supply chain to real-time global production environments, while also sharing lessons from Lumen’s own internal cloud and AI transformation. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>In this episode you’ll learn</strong>: </p><ul><li>Key lessons from Lumen’s own AI and cloud transformation that apply to enterprise customers </li><li>Why low-latency networks are critical for AI and real-time data processing </li><li>How Lumen Technologies is transforming from a traditional telecom into a cloud and edge platform </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Some questions we ask:</strong> </p><ul><li>Where does Lumen fit into Microsoft’s adaptive cloud model? </li><li>How has Lumen’s internal transformation influenced how you serve customers? </li><li>What should customers consider when building an AI and infrastructure strategy? </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Resources:</strong> </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/reachrota/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View Marco Rota on LinkedIn</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-la-torre-389080b/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View Mike La Torre on LinkedIn</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamdburke/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View Adam Burke on LinkedIn</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-hartmann-sea/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View Mike Hartman on LinkedIn</a> </p><br><p><a href="https://marketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/product/centurylink.azure_local?tab=Overview" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lumen Azure Local Offer</a> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Related Microsoft Podcasts: </strong> </p><p><strong> </strong> </p><ul><li><a href="https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/no-slides-attached/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">No Slides Attached Podcast</a> </li><li><a href="https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/microsoft-threat-intelligence" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast</a> </li><li><a href="https://bluehatpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The BlueHat Podcast</a> </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong> </strong> </p><p>Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at<a href="https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> microsoft.com/podcasts</a> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
January 28, 2026
Sovereign, Secure, and Scalable: Arxus’ Hybrid Cloud Playbook
<p>On today's episode of The Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamdburke/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adam Burke</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-hartmann-sea/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mike Hartman</a> are joined by leaders from Belgian-based managed services provider Arxus to discuss the company’s evolution into a full hybrid cloud MSP. The conversation explores how Arxus differentiates through deep Microsoft expertise, long-term managed services, and a flexible customer engagement model, as well as how Azure Arc enables unified management across on-premises, private, and public cloud environments. The guests also share how Arxus uses AI internally to modernize operations, strengthen security, and improve customer experience, while helping organizations navigate AI readiness and data sovereignty challenges across Europe. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>In this episode you’ll learn</strong>: </p><ul><li>How Arxus evolved from a Microsoft hosting provider into a full hybrid cloud MSP </li><li>Why Azure Arc plays a central role in managing hybrid and multi-cloud environments </li><li>What technologies support sovereign cloud strategies, including confidential computing. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Some questions we ask:</strong> </p><ul><li>What differentiates Arxus in the marketplace, and why do customers choose you? </li><li>How are you using AI within your managed services today? </li><li>What impact does the Azure Belgium region have for your customers? </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Resources:</strong> </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamdburke/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View Adam Burke on LinkedIn</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-hartmann-sea/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View Mike Hartman on LinkedIn</a> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Related Microsoft Podcasts: </strong> </p><p><strong> </strong> </p><ul><li><a href="https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/no-slides-attached/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">No Slides Attached Podcast</a> </li><li><a href="https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/microsoft-threat-intelligence" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast</a> </li><li><a href="https://bluehatpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The BlueHat Podcast</a> </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong> </strong> </p><p>Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at<a href="https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> microsoft.com/podcasts</a> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
December 11, 2025
Ignite Update: Virtualization Changes and New Horizons for Hosters
<p>On today's episode of The Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamdburke/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adam Burke</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-hartmann-sea/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mike Hartman</a> are joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-peoples-6880628/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fernando Peoples</a> for a fast-paced recap of key insights from Microsoft Ignite. They discuss how Broadcom’s VMware licensing changes are pushing partners to seek a clear modernization roadmap and how Microsoft’s adaptive cloud approach across Azure Native, Azure Local, and Azure Arc supports that journey. The conversation highlights opportunities to move from SPLA to CSP, unlock value through Cloud Ascent, and leverage Azure migration investments, all framed through the Three Horizons model that helps partners strengthen current offerings, adopt AI and Copilot, and build toward long-term cloud-focused growth. </p><p> </p><p><strong>In this episode you’ll learn</strong>: </p><ul><li>How partners are responding to Broadcom’s VMware licensing changes </li><li>Why becoming customer zero for AI and Copilot strengthens partner capabilities </li><li>How hybrid cloud providers can position themselves for long-term success in Azure </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Some questions we ask:</strong> </p><ul><li>What are the major Broadcom licensing changes partners need to understand? </li><li>How does the Cloud Accelerate Factory help with migrations? </li><li>What incentives and investments are available for partners in CSP? </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Resources:</strong> </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-peoples-6880628/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View Fernando Peoples on LinkedIn</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamdburke/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View Adam Burke on LinkedIn</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-hartmann-sea/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View Mike Hartman on LinkedIn</a> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Related Microsoft Podcasts: </strong> </p><p><strong> </strong> </p><ul><li><a href="https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/no-slides-attached/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">No Slides Attached Podcast</a> </li><li><a href="https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/microsoft-threat-intelligence" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast</a> </li><li><a href="https://bluehatpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The BlueHat Podcast</a> </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong> </strong> </p><p>Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at<a href="https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> microsoft.com/podcasts</a> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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