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Azure Bicep is a great way to implement Infrastructure as a Code to automate the provisioning of Azure resources. In this post, I’ll get you started by describing how Bicep language works as well as key differences and similarities between Bicep and ARM Templates.
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The log4j vulnerability is affecting many Apache systems. Learn how Lunavi is responding to this ongoing threat.
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Azure Security Center can help you strengthen your security posture by providing “at a glance” security updates via Secure Score, leveraging Azure policies behind the scenes, and keeping you compliant. In addition, Security Center recommendations can help you rapidly rectify any security concerns in your environment.
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For prospective clients and partners, the history, ethos, and capabilities of a vendor are paramount. HostingAdvice.com recently profiled Lunavi to explore our approach.
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Automation can instill confidence to release software and improve the team’s ability to create high-quality applications in the fastest and most efficient way possible. Essentially, it eliminates the need to compromise or choose one set of priorities over another. Instead, it allows teams to strike a balance between confidence/coverage and speed/efficiency. But automation isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution.
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This first area of focus establishes your cloud policy, or the way your organization consumes and manages cloud resources. Learn how to establish proper scope and mitigate tangible risks through corporate policy and standards.
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Buildertrend provides the leading residential construction management software platform for homebuilders and remodelers. When one of their top initiatives required extending their SaaS platform to bring construction company users and suppliers together, they brought Lunavi on as a consulting partner.
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The private cloud solution made the organization much more efficient as equipment maintenance and cloud management issues went away. Because the entire system is CJIS compliant, verification and reporting were transferred to Lunavi.
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i-Function sought a long-term partner who could help modernize the FUNSAT platform to take advantage of cloud and coach the company through Agile adoption to test and improve product iterations throughout development and delivery.
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Over 1,800 clubs serving more than two million members worldwide trust Clubessential to provide a unified software suite designed to enhance, automate, and facilitate operations, including public websites, accounting, point-of-sale, Customer Relationship Management, and reservations software.
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Frontsteps moves to the Lunavi cloud for increased performance, more responsive support, and better scalability.
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Azure Expert MSP helps enterprises create secure cloud foundation to reduce risk, modernize critical applications, and expand into future deployments
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Lunavi earns select partner distinction for leading Azure expertise, consistently demonstrating exceptional technical skills, services capabilities, and customer support around cloud adoption and enablement.
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Economic development effort in Upton, WY made possible by Wyoming Renewable Energy Credit Program purchases.
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Green House Data, a leading provider of digital transformation consulting and managed IT services, is rebranding to unify its recently acquired companies and nine locations throughout North America under one brand name – Lunavi.
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Discover the real-world benefits of AI for your institution to evaluate your ROI, learn the Microsoft Ecosystem, and how to responsibly navigate the privacy and security concerns of implementing AI. Watch our on-demand webinar, presented by President Shawn Mills and SVP of Digital Transformation Mike Douglas.
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Presented by Lunavi Founder and President Shawn Mills, join us to unlock the transformative power of generative AI in our on-demand webinar. You'll gain valuable insights and practical guidance on incorporating artificial intelligence into your organization's innovation landscape.
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Presented by Alec Harrison, Lunavi Solution Consultant & Microsoft Azure MVP, Learn How to Build Azure Open AI & ChatGPT Services into Your Existing Azure Applications. Watch the recorded webinar on-demand!
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In this webinar recording, Director of Delivery Engineering Mike Douglas discusses essential practice areas to foster shared responsibility of the cloud and how to implement best practices of FinOps and CAF through a cloud enablement team.
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Lunavi consultant Aman Sharma teamed up with Eric from longtime client Eversource Energy to expand your Microsoft Azure knowledge. Each hour-long session digs into such diverse topics as Azure architecture, cloud security, or DevOps.
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In Episode 2 of the Navigating What's Next Podcast, hear from Lunavi's information security team on top trends, threats, priorities, tools, and more.
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Do most with the cloud without sacrificing time, cost, or security. Our guide will explain what a CCoE is, its benefits, and how to create one without fumbling through pitfalls and costly errors that affect organization performance and business value.
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This guide addresses four common challenges executives face when building software teams and implementing Agile software and delivery solutions. Learn how to address these challenges on your innovation journey in order to build next-generation IT solutions.
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42% of IT leaders have already deployed DaaS as of 2021. A further 30% plan to invest in DaaS by mid-2023. Learn why Desktop as a Service options like Azure Virtual Desktop have become an increasingly popular option for modern computing in our latest infographic.
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By 2023, 65% of the world’s population will have its personal information covered under modern privacy regulations, up from 10% today. Read our infographic to understand the most compliance standards most commonly encountered in the IT world.
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Guide decision making around hybrid cloud with these examples from Lunavi clients, including the reasons for selecting various cloud technologies, the business drivers behind the migration, and how to assess and plan for a successful hybrid cloud project.
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Do your previous technologies and systems still apply in a remote world? This infographic paints a clearer picture of what data threats are on the rise in a post-pandemic world. Read on to see the facts, figures, and key considerations that can get you back on track to data security.
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It's no secret that Microsoft is making waves in AI technology with significant investments in OpenAI, one of the world's leading Artificial Intelligence companies. Everyone is curious about AI abilities, but how can you use AI in your Azure space? One of Lunavi's lead developers will take you through the journey of implementing AI platforms like ChatGPT into your Azure environment.
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By implementing a Cloud Center of Excellence and FinOps approach, businesses can drive down cloud expenditures, improve security, and gain greater visibility and control over their cloud investments. In addition, by using essential tools within Microsoft Azure, businesses can take a data-driven approach to cloud resource management and make informed decisions that lead to better business outcomes.
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The NCE offers new subscription terms including 12-month and 36-month plans priced lower than monthly contracts. In addition, it is easier to add seats, cancellation policies are more consistent, and there are two promotional options to lock in a better rate for your current renewal. However, the mandatory new plans do include price adjustments.
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Azure Bicep is a great way to implement Infrastructure as a Code to automate the provisioning of Azure resources. In this post, I’ll get you started by describing how Bicep language works as well as key differences and similarities between Bicep and ARM Templates.
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The log4j vulnerability is affecting many Apache systems. Learn how Lunavi is responding to this ongoing threat.
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Azure Security Center can help you strengthen your security posture by providing “at a glance” security updates via Secure Score, leveraging Azure policies behind the scenes, and keeping you compliant. In addition, Security Center recommendations can help you rapidly rectify any security concerns in your environment.
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For prospective clients and partners, the history, ethos, and capabilities of a vendor are paramount. HostingAdvice.com recently profiled Lunavi to explore our approach.
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Automation can instill confidence to release software and improve the team’s ability to create high-quality applications in the fastest and most efficient way possible. Essentially, it eliminates the need to compromise or choose one set of priorities over another. Instead, it allows teams to strike a balance between confidence/coverage and speed/efficiency. But automation isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution.
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This first area of focus establishes your cloud policy, or the way your organization consumes and manages cloud resources. Learn how to establish proper scope and mitigate tangible risks through corporate policy and standards.
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Buildertrend provides the leading residential construction management software platform for homebuilders and remodelers. When one of their top initiatives required extending their SaaS platform to bring construction company users and suppliers together, they brought Lunavi on as a consulting partner.
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The private cloud solution made the organization much more efficient as equipment maintenance and cloud management issues went away. Because the entire system is CJIS compliant, verification and reporting were transferred to Lunavi.
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i-Function sought a long-term partner who could help modernize the FUNSAT platform to take advantage of cloud and coach the company through Agile adoption to test and improve product iterations throughout development and delivery.
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Over 1,800 clubs serving more than two million members worldwide trust Clubessential to provide a unified software suite designed to enhance, automate, and facilitate operations, including public websites, accounting, point-of-sale, Customer Relationship Management, and reservations software.
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Frontsteps moves to the Lunavi cloud for increased performance, more responsive support, and better scalability.
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A healthcare organization focused on creating provider solutions was looking for ways to help patients find the most cost effective healthcare services in their area.
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A construction engineering company that provides building services to customers in a wide variety of market segments was challenged with integrating new releases of software. They are working with a subsidiary company that is developing construction management software that needs to integrated with several core line of business applications.
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A claims processing organization who provides several key outsourced business functions to their customers found themselves supporting many legacy applications that needed to be modernized. Their customers were becoming frustrated with their inability to quickly implement new capabilities within their applications.
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Green House Data, a leading provider of digital transformation consulting and managed IT services, is rebranding to unify its recently acquired companies and nine locations throughout North America under one brand name – Lunavi.
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Presented by Lunavi Founder and President Shawn Mills, join us to unlock the transformative power of generative AI in our on-demand webinar. You'll gain valuable insights and practical guidance on incorporating artificial intelligence into your organization's innovation landscape.
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Discover the real-world benefits of AI for your institution to evaluate your ROI, learn the Microsoft Ecosystem, and how to responsibly navigate the privacy and security concerns of implementing AI. Watch our on-demand webinar, presented by President Shawn Mills and SVP of Digital Transformation Mike Douglas.
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In this webinar recording, Director of Delivery Engineering Mike Douglas discusses essential practice areas to foster shared responsibility of the cloud and how to implement best practices of FinOps and CAF through a cloud enablement team.
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Presented by Alec Harrison, Lunavi Solution Consultant & Microsoft Azure MVP, Learn How to Build Azure Open AI & ChatGPT Services into Your Existing Azure Applications. Watch the recorded webinar on-demand!
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Microsoft Azure MVP Aman Sharma presents this webinar series covering backup, automation, networking, security, and architecture. Cloud services in Azure are constantly evolving. Stay on top of the latest and learn new skills in this series from an Azure Expert MSP. Each one-hour session covers a different topic area within Azure including demos and Q&A.
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In this webinar recording, Director of Delivery Engineering Mike Douglas introduces Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), a powerful platform for building and integrating containers and microservices within your Azure environment.
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In Episode 2 of the Navigating What's Next Podcast, hear from Lunavi's information security team on top trends, threats, priorities, tools, and more.
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Lunavi consultant Aman Sharma teamed up with Eric from longtime client Eversource Energy to expand your Microsoft Azure knowledge. Each hour-long session digs into such diverse topics as Azure architecture, cloud security, or DevOps.
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In this episode of the I Love Data Centers Podcast, Open Spectrum's Sean Tario interviews Lunavi CEO Shawn Mills about what “green” means to him within the data center industry, how he’s evolved as an executive, and how the documentary “The Social Dilemma” has changed the conversation around social media.
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Learn the key ingredients to digital transformation success in our latest eBook. From planning with purpose to ensuring the right people, processes, and communications are in place, discover the top metrics and advice from IT leaders who are winning the transformation race.
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Discover how to best manage current circumstances while also preparing for the future with this inforgraphic.
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Discover how business continuity can enhance and even speed up your digital transformation with this ebook.
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Guide decision making around hybrid cloud with these examples from Lunavi clients, including the reasons for selecting various cloud technologies, the business drivers behind the migration, and how to assess and plan for a successful hybrid cloud project.
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Learn what IT professionals think about the benefits of Agile, the most popular Agile frameworks, and the primary roadblocks organizations face as they transition to an Agile mindset.
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Learn what's needed to build a strong and effective Azure cloud foundation.
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By planning ahead and making informed choices, you can proactively tackle hybrid cloud challenges. Start by asking these 20 essential planning questions.
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Take a look at challenges ahead. 8 out of 10 executives are pursuing digital transformation. Discover the top reasons why these digital transformation efforts are failing.
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By 2023, 65% of the world’s population will have its personal information covered under modern privacy regulations, up from 10% today. Read our infographic to understand the most compliance standards most commonly encountered in the IT world.
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