Pierre Roman interviews Chris Quinn from Fujitsu at Microsoft Ignite 2024. The conversation highlights AI advancements, Linux on Azure, cloud migration, security, automation, and DevOps. Chris shares actionable advice for technology leaders and insights from Fujitsu's Azure-centric cloud journey.

Customer Chats: Chris Quinn from Fujitsu at Microsoft Ignite 2024

Join Pierre Roman as he interviews Chris Quinn from Fujitsu during Microsoft Ignite 2024. In this wide-ranging discussion, Chris shares Fujitsu’s deep experience as a strategic Microsoft partner and discusses:

AI Innovations

• **Key Highlight (00:41)😗* Chris details how Fujitsu is leveraging Microsoft’s latest AI advancements, focusing on practical integration of artificial intelligence into their solutions and services.
• Examples include automation of business processes and improving customer experiences.

Linux on Azure

• **Key Highlight (00:56)😗* The discussion explores supporting Linux environments using Azure’s cloud-native tooling, demonstrating Azure’s flexibility for non-Windows workloads.

Cloud Migration

• **Key Highlight (02:11)😗* Chris shares lessons learned from Fujitsu’s journey to the cloud, discussing migration strategies, overcoming common challenges, and how careful planning aids success.

Security in the Cloud

• **Key Highlight (02:49)😗* Emphasizes the critical importance of building and maintaining strong security practices from the outset. Chris highlights how security is woven into every phase of deployment using Azure’s capabilities and Microsoft Defender security tools.

Advice for Cloud Adoption

• **Key Highlight (03:33)😗* Provides practical guidance for organizations considering or executing a cloud adoption journey, including the importance of automation, utilizing DevOps practices, and leveraging Microsoft Azure’s extensive ecosystem for scalability and security.

Fujitsu’s Strategic Approach

• Fujitsu emphasizes automation and DevOps as pillars for efficient and reliable cloud operations.
• Partnership with Microsoft enables access to cutting-edge innovations in AI, security, and cloud infrastructure.

Further Learning

• Explore Fujitsu’s deeper technical breakout sessions from Ignite at: Ignite Session BRK228

This session is hosted by Pierre Roman at Microsoft Events. For questions or to share your thoughts, leave a comment below.