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Microsoft Ignite 2016 in Atlanta

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This week I went to Microsoft Ignite in Atlanta. After 8 years of going to VMworld this was my first Microsoft congress ever. Since my visit to Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond November 2015 I’ve been amazed with the transition this company is going through. They seem to really live up to their mission: to empower…

Microsoft Azure Storsimple poster

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A few months back I needed to understand how Microsoft Storsimple is build up. So I made this high level overview which I checked with the guys from Microsoft in Redmond. And I’d like to it share with you. Download the PDF right here. Enjoy.  

Microsoft Cloud OS and Azure pack poster

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A few months back I needed to understand how Microsoft Cloud OS and Azure Pack is build up. So I made this high level overview which I checked with the guys from Microsoft in Redmond. And I’d like to it share with you. Download the PDF right here. Enjoy.    

Nine proven tips on how to survive the IT jungle

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In 2006 virtualization changed my work in IT completely. I adapted (with joy) and created value. Now it’s 2016 and the greatest disruption ever in IT is going on. As people and organizations are struggling more then ever, again I’m adapting. Why? Because what brought me here won’t get me there and I want to…

IT is not a spectator sport for the Business anymore

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The biggest challenge for companies in this decade is to really align business with IT. Organizations not willing to do this will be in trouble sooner or later. We, the IT guys, always talk about that we have to get closer to the business. But the fact is that the business needs to get closer…

Hello world! Hello Synrgize!

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So when people ask me why I started the Synrgize! project I give them three reasons: To have a customer centric approach and bring long lasting value. No constrains from companies out-dated policies, processes and managers. The wish to work together with great profesionals. The kind of people who like this work and want to…