Microsoft Events hosts a session at Ignite 2025 featuring Randy Holloway and colleagues, guiding partners through Azure migration, AI-driven modernization, and security practices for sustained growth.

Migration & Modernization—Unlocking the Next Wave of Partner Growth

Speakers: Randy Holloway, David Miller, Ananthanarayan Sundaram, Roger Whitehead

Introduction to Frontier Firms and Modern Cloud Foundations

Learn how leading enterprises are reshaping their operations using Azure’s modern cloud infrastructure. The session begins by exploring pivotal shifts toward cloud-driven business transformation.

Key Technical Challenges

Technical Debt: Identifying and addressing legacy system constraints
Grunt Work: Streamlining repetitive tasks through automation
Skill Gaps: Practical approaches to upskill and reskill teams for cloud-first strategies

Overcoming Migration Barriers

Leveraging automation tools and human-agent collaboration to simplify and accelerate migration
Broad applicability of agentic capabilities across workloads

AI Transformation and Data Foundations

Building data-centric architectures as a foundation for AI adoption in Azure environments
Understanding how migration and modernization interface with AI strategies for long-term value

VMware Environment Modernization

Best practices for migrating and modernizing workloads from VMware to Azure

Security & Compliance

Security considerations for cloud migration, including regulatory compliance, risk management, and Microsoft security tooling

Connecting IT and Business Teams

Techniques for aligning technical functions with business objectives, fostering collaborative delivery of solutions

Real-World Modernization Goals

Case studies and practical examples, such as modernizing a 25-year-old bespoke system

Further Resources

View this session and others on-demand at Microsoft Ignite

Session Code: PBRK152 (Intermediate | Windows Server Breakout) Related: PBRK151