{"version":"1.0.0","segments":[{"startTime":0.32,"endTime":3.96,"body":"Welcome to techbrood. With your host Greg Doig, we dive deep into the"},{"startTime":3.96,"endTime":6.96,"body":"latest tech trends, innovations and conversations that matter."},{"startTime":7.52,"endTime":11.24,"body":"Whether you're a tech enthusiast, industry professional, or just curious"},{"startTime":11.24,"endTime":14.96,"body":"about how technology is shaping our world, you found the right place."},{"startTime":15.28,"endTime":18.92,"body":"So grab your favorite drink, settle in and let's explore the fascinating"},{"startTime":18.92,"endTime":22.52,"body":"world of technology together. Welcome back everyone to the podcast"},{"startTime":22.52,"endTime":26.28,"body":"where we break down the latest in innovation, development and everything in"},{"startTime":26.28,"endTime":30.03,"body":"between. Greg I'm your host Greg Doig and today we're"},{"startTime":30.03,"endTime":33.59,"body":"diving into the best of Microsoft Build 2025."},{"startTime":34.23,"endTime":37.95,"body":"This year's build was packed with groundbreaking announcements, hands"},{"startTime":37.95,"endTime":41.67,"body":"on experiences and a clear message. AI"},{"startTime":41.67,"endTime":44.71,"body":"is no longer the future, it's the now."},{"startTime":45.27,"endTime":48.95,"body":"So let's unpack the highlights the tech and what it all means for us"},{"startTime":48.95,"endTime":52.47,"body":"as developers, engineers and tech enthusiasts."},{"startTime":52.8,"endTime":56.0,"body":"Microsoft Build 2025 was a powerhouse of innovation."},{"startTime":56.4,"endTime":59.84,"body":"From AI agents to data platforms and developer tools."},{"startTime":60.0,"endTime":63.72,"body":"The event showcased how Microsoft is weaving intelligence into"},{"startTime":63.72,"endTime":67.44,"body":"every layer of its ecosystem. Microsoft is building"},{"startTime":67.52,"endTime":70.8,"body":"tools not just for today's problems, but for"},{"startTime":71.04,"endTime":74.72,"body":"tomorrow's possibilities. Build wasn't just about"},{"startTime":74.72,"endTime":78.44,"body":"announcements, it was about connection. The hub area"},{"startTime":78.44,"endTime":82.12,"body":"was buzzing, a space where you could walk up to Microsoft engineers"},{"startTime":82.12,"endTime":85.76,"body":"and product managers, ask real world questions. No"},{"startTime":85.76,"endTime":89.36,"body":"gatekeeping, just knowledge sharing. Lab sessions were"},{"startTime":89.36,"endTime":93.04,"body":"hands on, fast paced and exclusive. In under two hours, you"},{"startTime":93.04,"endTime":96.52,"body":"could dive into AI workflows or secure container deployments,"},{"startTime":96.76,"endTime":100.52,"body":"all based on real enterprise scenarios. Community"},{"startTime":100.76,"endTime":104.6,"body":"tables brought people together to talk certifications, swap"},{"startTime":104.6,"endTime":108.4,"body":"tips and build networks. And yes, free certification exams"},{"startTime":108.4,"endTime":112.17,"body":"were on offer, including for GitHub Copilot, a"},{"startTime":112.17,"endTime":115.93,"body":"great way to validate your skills on the spot. So"},{"startTime":115.93,"endTime":119.09,"body":"let's talk AI because build 2025 made it clear"},{"startTime":119.49,"endTime":123.21,"body":"Microsoft is all in Azure AI foundry got a"},{"startTime":123.21,"endTime":127.01,"body":"major upgrade with a new model leaderboard. Think of it like a comparison"},{"startTime":127.01,"endTime":130.45,"body":"engine for AI models. Filter by cost, quality,"},{"startTime":130.45,"endTime":134.25,"body":"throughput and find the best fit for your use case. The"},{"startTime":134.25,"endTime":137.65,"body":"new model router can automatically pick the best model for a"},{"startTime":137.65,"endTime":141.25,"body":"task currently limited to Azure OpenAI models"},{"startTime":141.41,"endTime":144.97,"body":"but likely to expand. AI agents were a huge"},{"startTime":144.97,"endTime":148.53,"body":"focus. People saw voice enabled agents, a catalog of"},{"startTime":148.53,"endTime":152.21,"body":"pre built agents, and the standout, the SRE"},{"startTime":152.37,"endTime":155.89,"body":"Agent, a production ready tool for monitoring and troubleshooting"},{"startTime":155.89,"endTime":159.65,"body":"Azure apps. Microsoft also expanded knowledge"},{"startTime":159.65,"endTime":163.45,"body":"source integration. Now agents can pull data from fabric,"},{"startTime":163.45,"endTime":167.22,"body":"Snowflake, Bing, Search, SharePoint and more. And then there's"},{"startTime":167.22,"endTime":170.78,"body":"the GitHub Copilot coding agent, a cloud based assistant"},{"startTime":171.02,"endTime":174.46,"body":"that can take on tasks, generate code, write docs,"},{"startTime":174.62,"endTime":177.82,"body":"even translate, all with minimal human input."},{"startTime":178.46,"endTime":181.74,"body":"And data wasn't left behind. In fact, it was supercharged"},{"startTime":182.219,"endTime":185.5,"body":"SQL Server 2025 is now in public preview."},{"startTime":185.98,"endTime":189.66,"body":"It comes with Built in AI CoPilot for T SQL and"},{"startTime":189.66,"endTime":193.39,"body":"smart indexing suggestions. It also integrates directly"},{"startTime":193.39,"endTime":196.91,"body":"with Microsoft Fabric. Cosmos DB now connects"},{"startTime":196.91,"endTime":200.75,"body":"seamlessly with Fabric, removing the need for complex integration"},{"startTime":200.75,"endTime":204.55,"body":"layers. Translitical capabilities let you write back to"},{"startTime":204.55,"endTime":208.35,"body":"databases from reports using Python, a game changer for"},{"startTime":208.35,"endTime":212.15,"body":"real time analytics and the new Digital Twin Builder in"},{"startTime":212.15,"endTime":215.47,"body":"Fabric lets you model real world systems with data"},{"startTime":215.47,"endTime":219.23,"body":"relationships that behave like the real thing. Every"},{"startTime":219.23,"endTime":222.99,"body":"data experience in Fabric now has its own copilot, helping"},{"startTime":222.99,"endTime":226.63,"body":"users translate between languages like T SQL and Python"},{"startTime":226.87,"endTime":230.47,"body":"and explaining complex code. Microsoft"},{"startTime":230.47,"endTime":233.95,"body":"didn't forget about us developers. Microsoft Reactor"},{"startTime":233.95,"endTime":237.75,"body":"continues to be a hub for community events and learning. Microsoft"},{"startTime":237.75,"endTime":241.51,"body":"learn and GitHub are packed with free resources from AI for beginners"},{"startTime":241.51,"endTime":244.95,"body":"courses to certification prep in multiple languages."},{"startTime":245.39,"endTime":249.11,"body":"The Microsoft Developer program offers a 60 day free subscription to"},{"startTime":249.11,"endTime":252.79,"body":"try out tools like Fabric. And for Those using Azure DevOps,"},{"startTime":252.79,"endTime":256.63,"body":"there's now MCP integration with Copilot to streamline"},{"startTime":256.63,"endTime":259.79,"body":"your workflows. Learning is evolving too."},{"startTime":259.79,"endTime":263.59,"body":"Certifications are now role based, not product based, so"},{"startTime":263.59,"endTime":267.39,"body":"whether you're an Azure developer or a fabric developer, there's a clear path for"},{"startTime":267.39,"endTime":270.95,"body":"you. MVPs are leading community Learning series"},{"startTime":270.95,"endTime":274.69,"body":"in English, Portuguese, Greek, Spanish, and more. There's"},{"startTime":274.69,"endTime":278.49,"body":"even a Women in AI series focused on helping folks prepare for the"},{"startTime":278.49,"endTime":282.21,"body":"AI 900 certification. And if you're looking for"},{"startTime":282.21,"endTime":285.93,"body":"community support, the AI Foundry Discord is the place"},{"startTime":285.93,"endTime":289.77,"body":"to be with language specific channels and weekly community"},{"startTime":289.93,"endTime":293.69,"body":"hours. So what's the big Picture? Microsoft"},{"startTime":293.69,"endTime":297.41,"body":"Build 2025 showed us that AI isn't just a feature, it's"},{"startTime":297.41,"endTime":301.13,"body":"a foundation. From agents to data platforms to developer"},{"startTime":301.13,"endTime":304.76,"body":"tools, Microsoft is building an ecosystem where intelligence"},{"startTime":304.76,"endTime":308.56,"body":"is embedded, accessible and adaptable. But"},{"startTime":308.56,"endTime":312.4,"body":"here's the kicker. Human oversight still matters. These tools are"},{"startTime":312.4,"endTime":316.12,"body":"powerful, but they're designed to work with us, not replace us."},{"startTime":316.68,"endTime":320.32,"body":"So whether you're building apps, managing data, or just starting your tech"},{"startTime":320.32,"endTime":323.96,"body":"journey, now's the time to lean in, learn and lead."},{"startTime":324.68,"endTime":328.52,"body":"And that's it for today's episode. If you enjoyed this breakdown of Microsoft"},{"startTime":328.52,"endTime":332.35,"body":"Build 2025, be sure to subscribe, leave a"},{"startTime":332.35,"endTime":336.03,"body":"review, and share it with your fellow techies. Until next"},{"startTime":336.03,"endTime":339.39,"body":"time, keep building, keep learning, and stay curious."},{"startTime":342.83,"endTime":346.63,"body":"Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Tech Brood. If you enjoyed"},{"startTime":346.63,"endTime":350.35,"body":"today's discussion, don't forget to subscribe. Wherever you get your podcasts,"},{"startTime":350.67,"endTime":354.51,"body":"have questions or suggestions for future topics, reach out on our"},{"startTime":354.51,"endTime":358.16,"body":"website or social media channels. Until next time. Greg"},{"startTime":358.16,"endTime":361.76,"body":"asked me to remind you that the future of tech is brewing right now, and"},{"startTime":361.76,"endTime":365.44,"body":"we're all part of that journey. Stay curious, stay connected, and"},{"startTime":365.44,"endTime":367.36,"body":"we will catch you on our next episode."}]}