{"id":1453,"date":"2023-10-30T07:57:57","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T13:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calgaryitpro.org\/?p=1453"},"modified":"2024-02-11T19:10:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T02:10:27","slug":"nov-21-2023-the-ai-powered-revolution-michael-lamontagne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/calgaryitpro.org\/nov-21-2023-the-ai-powered-revolution-michael-lamontagne\/","title":{"rendered":"Nov. 21, 2023 &#8211; The AI-Powered Revolution for IT Pros! With MVP Michael LaMontagne"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">ABOUT OUR EVENT<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlock the true potential of Microsoft 365 management with our game-changing session! Join us as we embark on a thrilling journey into the cutting-edge realm of AI-driven solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Discover how to harness the full power of Microsoft Graph, PowerShell and Visual Studio Code to streamline and supercharge your Microsoft 365 services. We&#8217;ll explore the latest tools and techniques that will redefine the way you manage your organization&#8217;s digital ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve, revolutionize your workflows, and take your IT prowess to the next level!<\/p>\n<p>Join us and embrace the future of Microsoft 365 management in an unmissable, adrenaline-pumping session!<\/p>\n<p>From this session, you will gain a clear understanding of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The power of AI to enhance the productivity of the M365 administrator<\/li>\n<li>When and where to use what tools<\/li>\n<li>And 101 on prompt engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Register before 5:00 pm Friday June 15 to be eligible for the $50 Early-Bird draw.<\/p>\n<p>Registration closes at 5:00 pm on Monday, June 19 .<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\">ABOUT OUR PRESENTERS<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1083 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/calgaryitpro.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Michael_LaMontagne.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/calgaryitpro.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Michael_LaMontagne.jpg 225w, https:\/\/calgaryitpro.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Michael_LaMontagne-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/calgaryitpro.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Michael_LaMontagne-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>Michael LaMontagne<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Michael LaMontagne is an Independent Microsoft Teams Principal Architect and a 10-time awarded Microsoft MVP for Office Apps and Services.<\/p>\n<p>Michael is a member of the O365Eh! Podcast (https:\/\/o365eh.com).<\/p>\n<p>Twitter: @realtimeuc<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mlamontagne\/<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">EVENT DETAILS<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To encourage members and guests to register for this event, we\u2019re offering an <strong>Early-Bird Registration Incentive Door Prize Draw.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The<strong> Door Prize Draw <\/strong>is for a <strong>$50 VISA Gift Card, donated by True North Group.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To qualify for this Early-Bird Registration Incentive, you must register via Eventbrite by<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> <strong>5:00 pm MT on Friday Nov 17 2023 <\/strong><\/span>and be in attendance for the duration of the event.<\/p>\n<p>Registration links for the virtual event will only be sent to those registered. <strong><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Event Registration closes 5 pm MT Monday, Nov 20th<\/span>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: Tuesday, Nov 21, 2022<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time<\/strong>: All times shown are Mountain Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>5:00 PM &#8211; 8:00 PM <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>5:00 PM &#8211; 5:30 PM Open Doors<\/p>\n<p>5:30 PM Sessions Starts<\/p>\n<p>6:45 PM &#8211; Break<\/p>\n<p>7:30-7:45 Sessions Ends , Q&amp;A starts<\/p>\n<p>8:00 Event Ends<\/p>\n<p><strong>Place<\/strong>: 110 9 Ave SW Floor 7 Suit #710, Calgary, AB T2P 0T1 (Microsoft Canada Inc.) &amp; Online<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost<\/strong>: Current CIC Members: FREE; Guests &amp; Future CIC Members: $20+GST<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/the-ai-powered-revolution-for-it-pros-with-mvp-michael-lamontagne-tickets-747811102137\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600; background-color: black;\">Please register here with Eventbrite<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #008000;\">ABOUT OUR SPONSORS<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2>Platinum Sponsor<\/h2>\n<h3>Microsoft Canada<\/h3>\n<p>Established in 1985, Microsoft Canada Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq &#8220;MSFT&#8221;), the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.<\/p>\n<p>Recognized as one of Canada&#8217;s Great Places to Work, Microsoft Canada Inc. provides nationwide sales, marketing, consulting and local support services. Headquartered in Mississauga, Microsoft Canada has nine regional offices across the country dedicated to empowering people through great software. Microsoft Canada is a creative workplace which attracts the best and brightest talent in the IT industry who bring an ever evolving vision of the future to reality.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft software helps businesses and consumers to reach their full potential, however they define it. Woven throughout daily life, whether it be work or play, Microsoft technologies flourish when they get into the hands of millions of Canadian partners and customers enabling innovation often in new ways.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft Canada is equally passionate about committing to Canadian communities. Since its inception, Microsoft Canada has had a corporate giving philosophy that goes beyond financial donations to champion inventive forms of philanthropy. For more information on how Microsoft Canada has joined forces with organizations across Canada to make a difference and invest in local communities visit microsoft.ca\/citizenship.<\/p>\n<p>As a registered not-for-profit association, CIC has met the qualification requirements for discounted and donated Microsoft software distributed through TechSoup Canada. Microsoft has donated 10 Office 365 Business Premium subscriptions plus 25 Office 365 E1 subscriptions for CIC&#8217;s internal use. This software is used by CIC for operational and administrative purposes.<\/p>\n<h3>CyberFOX<\/h3>\n<p>CyberFOX is a global cybersecurity solutions provider focused on identity access management (IAM) for managed service providers (MSPs). Our two flagship products \u2013 Password Boss for password management and AutoElevate for privilege access management \u2013 supply two critical elements of a comprehensive IAM security strategy. This ability to monitor, manage and mitigate risks by controlling user access to critical information ensures MSPs are able to tighten security defenses for themselves and their customers.<\/p>\n<p>Built for the unique needs of today\u2019s MSPs and their customers, CyberFOX solutions simplify and improve the end user experience by providing affordable, practicable security. With over 140 years of MSP and IT channel ecosystem experience from ownership to development, CyberFOX has MSP in our DNA. CyberFOX helps protect MSPs and businesses in more than 175 countries and thousands of MSPs and their clients.<\/p>\n<h2>Silver Sponsors<\/h2>\n<h3>iTech Calgary Conference<\/h3>\n<p>iTech is Canada\u2019s leading portfolio of IT technology conferences and exhibitions focusing on Infrastructure, Cloud, Security, Data Centre, Virtualization &amp; Mobility.<\/p>\n<p>At iTech you will have the opportunity to; discover new cutting edge products &amp; services, network &amp; meet new people in the industry, stay up-to-date on the latest technology trends, see technology in action through live demonstrations, attend conference seminar sessions, research information to enhance your IT strategy, enjoy this Local event right in your backyard!<\/p>\n<p>CIC Members are eligible to receive free VIP conference registrations valued at $99.<\/p>\n<h3>True North Group Inc<\/h3>\n<p>True North Group Inc. provides Canadian integrated cloud, managed IT and security services as well as professional IT consulting services to small and mid-market enterprises.<\/p>\n<p>True North Group provides door prizes at many events as well as contributions toward CIC\u2019s operational funding.<\/p>\n<h3>IBM Canada<\/h3>\n<p>In 2017, IBM was 100 years old in Canada. This century has been driven by innovation that matters to our clients, our people, our country and the world. We are proud to be part of a company that has dedicated a century to finding solutions to contemporary challenges with a vision of the future. Innovation, transformation, and pioneering have always been part of our culture. This second century of IBM will continue to change the world.<\/p>\n<p>IBM provides CIC with free meeting space for our monthly in-person events.<\/p>\n<h3>Datto<\/h3>\n<p>At Datto, we believe there is no limit to what small and medium businesses can achieve with the right technology.<\/p>\n<p>As the world\u2019s leading provider of cloud-based software and security solutions purpose-built for delivery by managed service providers (MSPs), Datto&#8217;s proven Unified Continuity, Networking, and Business Management solutions drive cyber resilience, efficiency, and growth for MSPs. Delivered via an integrated platform, Datto&#8217;s solutions help its global ecosystem of MSP partners serve over one million businesses around the world. From proactive dynamic detection and prevention to fast, flexible recovery from cyber incidents, Datto\u2019s solutions defend against costly downtime and data loss in servers, virtual machines, cloud applications, or anywhere data resides. Datto has won awards for its rapid growth, product excellence, superior technical support, and for fostering an outstanding workplace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us as we embark on a thrilling journey into the cutting-edge realm of AI-driven solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1491,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[85,83,53,84],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/calgaryitpro.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1453"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/calgaryitpro.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/calgaryitpro.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/calgaryitpro.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/calgaryitpro.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1453"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/calgaryitpro.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1453\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1490,"href":"https:\/\/calgaryitpro.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1453\/revisions\/1490"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/calgaryitpro.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1491"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/calgaryitpro.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1453"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/calgaryitpro.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1453"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/calgaryitpro.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1453"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}