Microsoft Events hosts this Microsoft Ignite 2025 session featuring Matt McSpirit and Rohit Tatachar, where they explore Dell and Microsoft’s partnership to deliver secure and scalable hybrid and private cloud solutions with Azure integration.

Cloud without Compromise: Redefining Private and Hybrid Cloud

Presented by: Matt McSpirit, Rohit Tatachar
Event: Microsoft Ignite 2025 (Session BRKSP467)
Level: Intermediate (200)

Overview

Explore how Dell Technologies and Microsoft collaborate to drive efficiency, innovation, and cyber resilience in private and hybrid cloud architectures. The session focuses on the integration of Dell’s reimagined private cloud with Azure Local, streamlined operations, and the latest in high-performance cloud file storage using Dell PowerScale for Azure.

Key Topics

  • Azure Storage & Protection Innovations: New approaches to storage and security within Azure-powered hybrid and private clouds.
  • Dell–Microsoft Partnership: Review the history and benefits of collaboration, ensuring continuous reliability and operational support.
  • End-to-End Reliability: Continuous testing between Dell and Microsoft builds guarantees robust, reliable infrastructure for customers.
  • Global 24/7 Support: Joint global support capabilities streamline issue resolution and reduce downtime.
  • PowerScale in Azure: Learn about deployment options for Dell PowerScale, purpose-built for high-performance workloads, with scalability and built-in security.
  • AI-Ready Workloads: Storage and infrastructure designed to support the demands of AI-driven applications.
  • Security & Governance: Built-in security features and governance for protection and compliance.
  • AI Ops Monitoring: Tools and techniques for enhanced operational monitoring and proactive management.

Agenda Highlights

  • Introduction & Welcome (00:00)
  • Azure Storage and Protection Innovations (00:01:14)
  • Dell–Microsoft Partnership Overview (00:06:00)
  • Reliability of Dell-Microsoft Builds (00:08:58)
  • Global Support (00:09:50)
  • PowerScale Deployment on Azure (00:19:33)
  • AI Workloads and Performance (00:24:03)
  • Regional Expansion, Security, Governance (00:25:01)
  • Support Access and AI Ops (00:31:44)

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Speakers

  • Matt McSpirit
  • Rohit Tatachar

Who Should Watch

  • Cloud architects
  • IT infrastructure engineers
  • Security and compliance leads
  • Operations managers focused on hybrid cloud

Key Takeaways

  • Dell and Microsoft enable organizations to build hybrid/private cloud platforms with enterprise reliability and efficient operations.
  • Dell PowerScale for Azure offers scalable, high-performance file storage with robust security.
  • Automated, integrated solutions reduce operational complexity and support modern AI-driven workloads.