Your Microsoft Cloud News from a couple of IT Pros
Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Ben Stegink, Scott Hoag
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June 18, 2026
Episode 430: Scouting out Microsoft Scout
<p>Welcome to Episode 430 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast, where Scott and Ben dig into Microsoft Scout, the new desktop AI application announced at Microsoft Build. They walk through the real onboarding experience on both Mac and Windows, the licensing maze and admin controls needed to activate it, and how Scout’s architecture ties together models, automations, and integrations like MCP, GitHub Copilot, and Work IQ. Along the way they cover the model selector and personality options (everything from professional to sarcastic teenager), the automations and heartbeats that run on schedules to update you on industry news, monitor workflows, and manage meetings, and the limitations and workarounds around skills, session management, and local file access. They also sort out where Scout overlaps with and differs from Microsoft 365 Copilot and GitHub Copilot, how to rationalize all three for ROI, and what token-based, consumption-based pricing means for enterprise AI strategy.</p> <p>Whether you’re a pilot user or just AI-curious, this episode cuts through the hype to show why Scout’s local-first approach is a game-changer for MCP workflows, custom skills, and offline automation, and what it actually takes to adopt Scout as your desktop AI hub. Hosted by Scott and Ben, two industry veterans passionate about AI and automation, it delivers practical, actionable insights for technical leaders, developers, and productivity enthusiasts. Join us as we unravel Scout’s potential to redefine your desktop AI experience, because knowing how to navigate its complexities now can save you time and money tomorrow.</p> <p><!-- ====== SHOW NOTES (swap per episode) ====== --></p> <p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2026/06/02/introducing-microsoft-scout-your-always-on-personal-agent/">Introducing Microsoft Scout: Your always-on personal agent</a></li> <li><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-scout/?WT.mc_id=5005104">Microsoft Scout (Frontier) documentation</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2026/06/02/announcing-the-new-work-iq-apis/">Announcing the new Work IQ APIs</a></li> <li><a href="https://devblogs.microsoft.com/microsoft365dev/work-iq-production-ready-intelligence-for-every-agent/">Work IQ: Production‑ready intelligence for every agent</a></li> <li><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-scout/get-started?WT.mc_id=5005104">Get started with Microsoft Scout</a></li> <li><a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-scout/admin-access-overview?WT.mc_id=5005104">Admin access overview for Microsoft Scout</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.aguidetocloud.com/blog/microsoft-scout-automations-memory-heartbeats/?WT.mc_id=5005104">Microsoft Scout — Automations, Memory, Heartbeats</a></li> </ul> <p><!-- ====== SPONSORS (typically stays the same) ====== --></p> <p><strong>Sponsors</strong></p> <table width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="320"><a href="https://www.trustedtechteam.com/"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.msclouditpropodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/TT_Logo_Secondary_RGB-300x73.png" alt="TrustedTech logo" width="300" height="73" /></a></td> <td valign="top"><strong><a href="https://www.trustedtechteam.com/">TrustedTech</a></strong> is a leading Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) specializing in Microsoft Cloud services, Microsoft perpetual licensing, and Microsoft Support Services for medium and enterprise-sized businesses. Their robust team of in-house, U.S.-based Microsoft architects and engineers are certified in all 6/6 Microsoft Solutions Partner Designations in the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.trustedtechteam.com/pages/microsoft-365-licensing-optimization?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=MSCloudITPro&utm_campaign=M365LC">M365 Licensing Consultation</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.trustedtechteam.com/products/microsoft-365-tenant-assessment?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=MSCloudITPro&utm_campaign=M365LC">M365 Tenant Assessment</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.trustedtechteam.com/products/microsoft-copilot-readiness-assessment?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=MSCloudITPro&utm_campaign=M365LC">Copilot Readiness Assessment</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="320"><a href="https://sharegate.com/"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.msclouditpropodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Logo-SG_reversed.png" alt="ShareGate logo" width="300" height="73" /></a></td> <td valign="top"><strong><a href="https://sharegate.com/">ShareGate</a></strong> is your migration and governance solution for Microsoft 365. ShareGate helps your teams simplify tenant migrations, get Copilot-ready, and take control of Microsoft 365 governance.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="320"><a href="https://www.nasuni.com/?utm_source=intelligink-llc-campaign&utm_medium=paid-podcast&utm_campaign=ms-it-pro-podcast"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" src="https://www.msclouditpropodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Nasuni_Inline_White_Gradient-300x169.png" alt="Nasuni logo" width="300" height="169" /></a></td> <td valign="top"><strong><a href="https://www.nasuni.com/roi-calculator/?utm_source=intelligink-llc-campaign&utm_medium=paid-podcast&utm_content=show-notes">Nasuni</a></strong> is a leading unstructured data platform for enterprises where file data is mission-critical for both people and AI. Nasuni powers the operational file layer where work happens — helping organizations manage, protect, and activate data so teams can work smarter, reduce costs, and operate securely without limits.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="320"><a href="https://www.intelligink.com/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://www.msclouditpropodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Intelligink-Logo-01-e1562032712776-300x218.png" alt="Intelligink logo" width="226" height="164" /></a></td> <td valign="top"><strong><a href="https://www.intelligink.com/">Intelligink</a></strong> — Would you like to become the irreplaceable Microsoft 365 resource for your organization? <a href="mailto:bstegink@intelligink.com?subject=Irreplaceable%20Microsoft%20365%20resource&body=Yes%2C%20I%20would%20love%20to%20become%20that%20resource!">Let us know!</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
June 4, 2026
Episode 429: Getting started with LLM Wikis
Scott and Ben explore building personal LLM wikis with Obsidian and AI tools, offering insights into knowledge management and workflow automation.
May 21, 2026
Episode 428: Migrating Group Policy to Microsoft Intune
Ben and Scott guide IT pros through migrating Group Policy to Microsoft Intune, offering practical strategies for modernizing cloud management.
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