Episode 432: AI-Era Consulting Billing for Microsoft Cloud Delivery


Episode 431: Agent Governance Is the
New App Governance

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The next episode of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro podcast has been released!

Artificial intelligence is changing the consulting industry—but not in the way many people expected.

In Episode 432 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast, Ben and Scott discuss how AI is transforming Microsoft 365 and Azure consulting by changing what clients expect from technology partners and how consulting value is measured.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why AI is changing—not replacing—cloud consulting
  • How client expectations are evolving
  • The shift toward value-based consulting engagements
  • What Microsoft 365 and Azure consultants should focus on next

Whether you’re an independent consultant, work in professional services, or lead cloud transformation projects, this conversation offers practical insights into preparing for the next phase of AI-driven consulting.

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The weekly newsletter to accompany our podcast about Microsoft 365 and Azure. Scott and Ben are a couple of IT Pros that with a long history with Microsoft products. Recently Ben focuses primarily on Microsoft 365 but does a fair amount in Azure, and Scott spends most of his time in Azure, but with a history in SharePoint and Microsoft 365 still enjoys that side of things as well. We started this podcast over 5 years ago and continue to enjoy chatting weekly about various topics and technically in Microsoft 365 and Azure, specifically as it relates to IT Pros.

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