Why I Think AKS Desktop Removes the Final Barrier to Kubernetes Adoption
AKS Desktop gives developers and operators an application-focused view of AKS.
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All posts on Azure Cloud, AI, App Modernisation, Azure Quantum and more.
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My Adventures in Modernisation: The GitHub Copilot Modernization Agent
The GitHub Copilot Modernization Agent Just Helped Me Modernise a .NET Framework Application I'd Given Up On.
AI-Ready Architecture (Part 3): AI Gateway, MCP and Governed Tools
Azure API Management extends its existing gateway with controls for models, agents and MCP tools. Here is where each capability fits.
AI-Ready Architecture (Part 4): Modernise Strategically, Not Dogmatically
You do not need to rebuild the estate before adopting AI. Secure existing capabilities first, then modernise where reliability, changeability and scale justify it.
Microsoft Majorana 2: Reliability, Materials and an Accelerated Quantum Roadmap
Majorana 2 combines a new topological-qubit material stack with AI-assisted scientific discovery—and brings Microsoft's scalable quantum roadmap forward.
Azure Container Apps Express, The Fastest Way From Container to Running App
Azure Container Apps Express entered Public Preview at Microsoft Build 2026. Here's what it is, how it compares to ACI, AKS, and standard ACA, and where it genuinely fits in your architecture.
Welcome to q1tum.cloud
A quick introduction to the blog — what it covers, why it exists, and what to expect.
Azure Regions and Availability Zones — What They Are and Why They Matter
A practical guide to Azure regions, availability zones, and how to use them to design resilient, highly available applications.
Getting Started with Azure OpenAI Service
A practical first look at Azure OpenAI Service — what it is, how it differs from OpenAI direct, and how to make your first API call.
What is Quantum Computing? A Practical Introduction
A ground-up introduction to quantum computing — qubits, superposition, entanglement, and why any of this matters for developers.
From Monolith to Microservices — A Pragmatic Migration Path
A practical guide to decomposing a monolithic application into microservices — patterns, pitfalls, and the Azure services that help.
Azure SQL Managed Instance: Next-gen General Purpose
Next-gen General Purpose changes the performance and scaling model for Azure SQL Managed Instance—but it also introduces important resilience and cost decisions.
Managed Instance on Azure App Service: A Practical Modernisation Bridge
Managed Instance on Azure App Service creates a managed landing zone for Windows web apps that still depend on IIS and OS-level customisation.
AI-Ready Architecture (Part 2): Are Your APIs Ready for Agents?
Agents need predictable contracts, narrow operations and enforceable policy. API Management can mediate legacy services without pretending it fixes their semantics.
AI-Ready Architecture (Part 1): Reduce the Agent Attack Surface
AI agents create a new integration surface. Private connectivity, identity and layered governance can keep enterprise tools off the public internet.