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Please take a look at the listing below of our 2024 past events with the link to the recording and any resources shared during the talk. If you are looking for any Tech Talks from 2022 or 2023, please click one of the links below. 

SUNY Tech Talks 2022 – Recordings
SUNY Tech Talks 2023 – Recordings

Questions? Don’t hesitate to get in touch with Kris Lynch, Technical Programs Manager at the SUNY CPD, at 315-214-2428 or krista.lynch@suny.edu


SUNY Tech Talks – September 2024

Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 2:00 – 3:00 PM EDT

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Links from the chat:

Microsoft Security Update – Sentinel and Defender for Cloud

Microsoft Security Specialist, Steve Scholz will discuss the topic of Sentinel and Defender for Cloud. During the call Steve will illustrate opportunities for ways customers can better manage finances and unlock additional savings. Microsoft is now offering pre-purchase options for both Microsoft Defender for Cloud (MDC) and Microsoft Sentinel that will significantly reduce your expenses on Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel.

Sentinel

  • Microsoft Sentinel is a scalable, cloud-native security information and event management (SIEM) solution that provides intelligent security analytics and threat intelligence across your enterprise. It offers a comprehensive solution for security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR). Microsoft Sentinel is a cloud-native SIEM that delivers an intelligent and comprehensive solution for SIEM and SOAR. It provides cyberthreat detection, investigation, response, and proactive hunting, with a bird’s-eye view across your enterprise. It natively incorporates proven Azure services, like Log Analytics and Logic Apps, and enriches your investigation and detection with AI.

Defender for Cloud

  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) designed to secure cloud-based applications from various cyber threats and vulnerabilities. It combines several key capabilities to provide robust security for your cloud environments: From your company
    • DevSecOps Solution: Microsoft Defender for Cloud unifies security management at the code level across multicloud and multiple-pipeline environments. This helps in incorporating good security practices early during the software development process
    • Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM): It surfaces actions that you can take to prevent breaches by identifying and addressing security misconfigurations and vulnerabilities in your cloud environment
    • Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP): It provides specific protections for servers, containers, storage, databases, and other workloads, ensuring comprehensive security coverage
    • Agent-Based and Agentless Approaches: Defender for Cloud combines the breadth and depth of agentless and agent-based approaches, providing instant visibility over critical posture issues and advanced detection, investigation, and response capabilities.
SUNY Tech Talks – August 2024
On July 19th, a critical outage attributed to CrowdStrike led to a widespread disruption of Microsoft services, causing significant operational challenges for businesses reliant on Microsoft technology. This incident highlighted vulnerabilities even within top-tier cybersecurity frameworks. In the face of this disruption, many affected organizations turned to Veeam for its robust backup and recovery solutions.
Veeam’s System Engineer, Christian Latoja, (who many SUNY Campuses have already worked with) will discuss how Veeam’s technology facilitated swift data restoration and continuity for numerous customers, helping them to quickly recover from this/any outage.
SUNY Tech Talks – July 2024

Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 2:00 – 3:00 PM EDT

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Unlocking Energy Efficiency: Leveraging Technology to Meet BuildSmart 2025 Goals at SUNY

Join us for an insightful webinar tailored for SUNY technical staff. As part of New York State’s ambitious energy savings goal of 11 trillion BTUs by 2025, SUNY’s participation is pivotal. This session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to contribute effectively. We’ll introduce e-Magic and our expert speaker, who will provide an overview of the critical components of Executive Order 22 and the BuildSmart 2025 program. You will learn about the transformative role of Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD), autonomous intelligence agents, and digital twins in achieving energy and sustainability targets. We will also discuss the importance of accurate reporting, benchmarking, energy audits, retro-commissioning, and robust operations and maintenance plans, supported by real-world examples and success stories. The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session, offering you the opportunity to engage and ask questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance SUNY’s energy efficiency initiatives.

Background: NY Executive Order 22 on Energy Savings: State agencies are required to achieve 11 trillion BTUs of energy savings by 2025 through the BuildSmart 2025 program. SUNY Chancellor John King, Jr. stated in his first State of the University speech that “With 40% of the state’s public buildings, New York State won’t meet our ambitious net zero targets without SUNY doing our part.

Agenda:

  • Introduction (5 minutes)
  • EO22 and BuildSmart 2025 (5 minutes)
  • Technology in Building Management (5 minutes)
  • Reporting and Benchmarking (7 minutes)
  • Retro-commissioning (7 minutes)
  • Energy Audits and Master Planning (7 minutes)
  • Operations and Maintenance (7 minutes)
  • Submetering (7 minutes)
  • Conclusion and Q&A (5 minutes)

SUNY Tech Talks – May 2024

Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 2:00 – 3:00 PM EDT

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Copilot for Security and Copilot for M365

Join us for an enlightening presentation on the cutting-edge Copilot for security and Copilot for M365, tailored specifically for Higher Education use cases. Discover how these innovative solutions can transform your institution’s security and productivity landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in educational technology and security. Block your calendar and be part of the conversation shaping the future of higher education.  

Presentation Overview:

  • What is Copilot for security? (Forsyte – Jeremy & Shihan)
    • Explore the robust capabilities of Copilot for security, designed to safeguard your educational environment.
      • Security Experiences: Delve into real-world applications and the impact of enhanced security measures on educational institutions.
      • Integration and Value: Learn about seamless integration options and the unparalleled value Copilot brings to your institution.
      • Licensing: Gain clarity on licensing processes with insights from industry expert. (Steve Scholz) 
  • Copilot for M365: A quick overview of its capabilities and how it can revolutionize your institution’s approach to productivity and collaboration. (Renata Ruiz)
  • How to Secure Copilot for M365: An in-depth look at primary areas to secure, including Information Protection, Sensitivity Labeling, Data Loss Prevention Policies, and more. (Forsyte & Steve Scholz)
  • A3 vs A5: Understand the differences and benefits of each plan to make an informed decision for your institution. (Forsyte and Microsoft)
  • Next Steps: Chart a course for the future with actionable steps to elevate your institution’s Ai journey.
  • Open Discussion – Q&A

SUNY Tech Talks – March 2024

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 2:00 – 3:00 PM EDT

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Leveraging SQL on Azure

Dive into the world of cloud-based database management with our upcoming Tech Talk on SQL on Azure. Discover how this powerful platform can revolutionize the way you handle student data, optimize your IT infrastructure, and seamlessly integrate with your existing systems. Join us for an engaging 50 min presentation filled with insights and practical applications that will empower you to elevate your institution’s IT capabilities. Whether you’re new to Azure or looking to expand your skills, this session is your gateway to unlocking the full potential of SQL in the cloud. 

Agenda

  • Introduction
  • Understanding SQL on Azure
  • Setting Up SQL on Azure
  • Advanced Features and Tools
  • Best Practices and Recommendations
  • Q&A and Discussion

SUNY Tech Talks – February 2024

Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST

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Teams Unified Communications with AudioCodes – SUNY Digital Transformation Funding and Participating Institution Agreement (PIA) 

Presented by: 

  • System Admin CTO – Kevin Stillman
  • Microsoft Specialist – Jessie Morgan
  • AudioCodes Customer Business Director – Jack Turner

SUNY Teams Calling Program: The program is intended to provide SUNY campuses with an opportunity to pilot the use of Teams Calling as an employee’s phone for a select group of campus users (to be determined by each participating campus.) The program will leverage the SUNY-hosted AudioCodes Session Border Controller (SBCs) to enable the Microsoft Teams environments at multiple SUNY campuses to share the infrastructure and services to place and receive phone calls from Teams to the public switched telephone network (PSTN).

Note: For additional information about the SUNY Teams Calling Program please see the Digital Transformation Project website at http://dtp.suny.edu

Agenda

  • Overview of Teams Unified Communications Solution with AudioCodes
  • Overview of the Services that AudioCodes and Microsoft can offer to assist campuses on their Teams Voice journey.
  • Process of applying for DT Funding
  • Open Q&A

SUNY Tech Talks – January 2024

Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST

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Links from the chat: If you or your team has any interest to collectively work with Pragmatic Works on a Power Platform Hackathon, please contact Mike Barbato via email. 

Power Platform Co-pilot and AI Builder 

Do you want to learn how to create and interact with apps using natural language? Join us for this webinar where we will show you how Power Platform co-pilot and AI Builder can help you transform low-code development and data analysis with conversational AI. You will see how you can: 

  • Build apps by describing your needs with Copilot in Power Apps.
  • Add conversational insights to your apps.
  • Automate smarter with AI Builder in Power Automate.
  • Generate text with Azure OpenAI in AI Builder.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see the next generation of AI technology in action and learn how you can use it to boost your productivity and creativity. Register now and get ready to build and use apps with natural language!

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