18Jul 19
Azure Cloud Adoption Framework
Microsoft intends to supercharge Azure uptake with the introduction of a new framework – The Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF). Microsoft has stated that the purpose of CAF is to provide: "One Microsoft voice for cloud adoption, consolidating and sharing best practices from Microsoft employees, partners, and customers".
14Jul 19
2019 Power Platform Release Wave Two
Microsoft announced the release plans of wave 2 for the Power Platform in June. Early access will be available 2nd August with general availability hitting 1st October.
Microsoft stated: “The Microsoft Power Platform enables users and organizations to analyze, act, and automate on the data to digitally transform their businesses. The Power Platform today is comprised of three products – Power BI, PowerApps, and Flow.”
13Jun 19
Ballard Chalmers Welcomes New Clients – Gallowglass Crewing and Openwork
We are pleased to tell you about two new consultancy clients to come on board in recent months. Expert consulting is a key part of how we are able to help our clients across a range of services. These include Gallowglass Crewing and Openworks.
13Jun 19
Featured Article in Business Edge
Microsoft has recently rolled out a series of changes to make it easier for enterprises to embrace DevOps. Scott Guthrie, executive vice president for AI and cloud at Microsoft, told attendees of Microsoft Build that their focus is on making it easier to build applications that can be deployed in hybrid cloud computing environments anchored around the Azure Cloud.
07Jun 19
The Power Platform – Microsoft’s Next Big Thing
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has driven a five-year stock rally since taking over the helm. Microsoft’s cloud computing, led by Azure and Office 365, is the leading cause of this growth. Building on this achievement, another avenue of business has opened: customization of cloud products, most easily achieved with the Power Platform.
07Jun 19
Azure DevOps New Features
Microsoft has recently rolled out a series of changes to make it easier for enterprises to embrace DevOps. Scott Guthrie, executive vice president for AI and cloud at Microsoft, told attendees of Microsoft Build that their focus is on making it easier to build applications that can be deployed in hybrid cloud computing environments anchored around the Azure Cloud.
06Jun 19
The Announcement of BizTalk 2020
This week saw the leading integration conference, Integrate 2019 take place, which Ballard Chalmers sponsored. The first day saw an unexpected announcement of BizTalk 2020!
06Jun 19
Ballard Chalmers Named “Strong” in the Plimsoll Analysis
We are pleased to share that Ballard Chalmers has been rated as “STRONG” in the Plimsoll Analysis of the largest companies in the UK Software Development industry. We have also been named as one of the fastest growing in the UK market.
22May 19
Ballard Chalmers Welcomes New Clients – The Royal Horticultural Society and Good Energy
Ballard Chalmers is very pleased to have several recent new additions to our portfolio of valued clients. These include The Royal Horticultural Society. Best known for the annual Chelsea Flower Show, The RHS was founded in 1804. Their core objective is to be the world’s leading gardening charity by inspiring passion and excellence in the science, art and practice of horticulture.
17May 19
Azure SQL Data Warehouse New Features
As the storage of data increases and the quantity of queries rises, Azure SQL Data Warehouse continues to enhance its price-performance, flexibility, and security. Igor Stanko announced the newest upgrades last week, where we see new capabilities both in preview and general release.