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Zion China Technology Co. Ltd. is a mobile Internet healthcare company based in Beijing that focuses on improving the health and well-being of its customers through innovative technology. It builds products that can improve the quality of life for patients with chronic diseases by helping them better manage their illnesses on a daily basis. They recently developed a diabetes management mobile app designed to help patients live healthier lives by having on-the-go access to advice and information from health specialists. This E-Follow-up solution uses a device that continuously monitors users’ glucose levels to collect health data such as blood sugar, diet, exercise, and medication and ultimately provides personalized advice to help patients manage their health. Join Jerry Nixon, as welcomes the CEO of Zion China, Vincent Yang, and Microsoft Technical Evangelists, Xi Wang and Shijun Liu to the show as they discuss how they implemented this amazing solution using Azure IoT and Machine Learning which allows them to transmit data faster, optimize analytics, store information securely, and adapt it to multiple devices. [3:27] Tell us a bit about Zion China. What do you do?[9:50] How are patients benefiting from this?[15:40] Do you have examples of some of the results of patients using this?[20:28] Talk to us a little bit about the architecture for this solution?[23:29] Did you encounter any challenges when trying to implement this?[29:12] What's next for Zion China? Get the code and architecture from this project on GitHub, get hands on with IoT labs or start to build your own IoT solution on Azure.

Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (ZPMC) is a leading heavy-duty equipment manufacturer and has product lines which include cranes, ship loader/unloaders, automated container systems, and even offshore platforms. That equipment is a major source of real-time data, which needs to be retrieved, monitored, and analyzed. Join Jerry Nixon, as welcomes the team from ZPMC & Microsoft Sr. Technical Evangelist Warren Zhou in Shanghai, China, to the show as they discuss how Microsoft and ZPMC recently teamed up to implement an Azure IoT solution to help transform their business from traditional manufacturing to a comprehensive service provider and modernize their shipping operations. [2:20] Who is ZPMC and what do they do?[3:20] Can you describe the project that Microsoft and ZPMC worked together on?[10:18] What was the business problem specifically that you were trying to solve?[12:47] There has to be a lot of challenges for a project this large. What were some challenges?[15:49] How did the customer connect with Microsoft?[17:48] Overall what was the final solution?[20:02] How was the solution architected?[23:03] Which technologies were leveraged to enable the solution?[24:37] Were there any challenges along the way?[26:57] What have they seen as a benefit to the business?[28:21] Has it changed any business processes and how the team works together?[30:19] Has it brought any new engagements?Get the code samples and architecture diagrams from this project on GitHub, get hands-on with Azure IoT Hub labs, or start developing a new solution with an Azure trial. .

Cognisess is reinventing the way businesses make decisions about their most valuable asset: people. Cognisess Deep Learn™ is a unique analytics engine which removes unconscious bias by using cognitive neuroscience to throw light on your people processes. This allows organizations to recruit with greater confidence, to identify what ‘best’ looks like for crucial customer-facing roles as well as leads to an increase in performance and productivity in your business. Join David Giard as he welcomes the team from Cognisess as they discuss how they use Microsoft Azure Machine Learning to help deliver this powerful solution. [2:30] What does Cognisess do?[7:30] What are some of the technologies you're using to power this?[13:27] You mentioned that you're using Azure ---are you using the Machine Learning tools that are built into it, are is it all custom built?[16:59] How did you come up with the idea for this business and how has business been?[23:19] How has your relationship been with Microsoft and the BizSpark program?[29:32] Where can people find out more about Cognisess? Follow the conversation @bizspark Become a Fan @ facebook.com/bizspark Join our LinkedIn Group Subscribe to our YouTube videos Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Windows Phone Marketplace or RSS If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: David Giard's BlogLearn more about Cognisess Videos: (Part 1) Women Building the Future – An Interview with Tereza Nemessanyi(Part 2) Women Building the Future – An Interview with Bernadine Brocker, CEO of Vastari(Part 3) Women Building the Future – An Interview with Diana Paredes, CEO of Suade(Part 4) Women Building the Future – An Interview with Jennifer Whaley, CEO of Pose a Pet(Part 5) Women Building the Future – An Interview with Luan Cox, CEO of Crowdnetic(Part 6) Women Building the Future – See how UAE's startup Nabbesh

Individual Software is a leading publisher and developer of award-winning education, business, and personal productivity software and apps for consumers, schools, businesses, and government. Their applications have empowered millions of home, school, and office computer users to excel in their daily lives and has provided essential computer training and career development solutions to thousands of Fortune 500 corporations, colleges and universities, and career centers. Join Jerry Nixon as he welcomes Derek Wade, Chief Software Engineer for Individual Software, to the show as they discuss how they used the Desktop Bridge to bring their apps to the Windows Store. [2:15] Tell us a little bit about Individual Software. What do you do?[4:30] How did the Desktop Bridge change the story for Individual Software?[5:56] From a strategic standpoint, why would a company distribute their application in multiple channels?[9:52] What apps from your catalog have you put in the Windows Store?[16:05] What was your experience like using the Desktop Bridge for your apps? What worked?[32:25] What's next for Individual Software?If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: Jerry Nixon's BlogLearn more about Individual Software hereGet Started Now with the Desktop Bridge! Sign-up here.

The Desktop Bridge enables developers to bring their existing apps and games to the Universal Windows Platform. Through the Windows Store, developers have access to an array of integrated Windows features they can leverage within their application. Join Jerry Nixon, Stefan Wick and Unni Ravindranathan for Part 2 of our special series on the Desktop Bridge, in which they provide us with an in-depth Q&A session on what the Desktop Bridge is, what applications are supported as well as how you can get started leveraging this awesome service. [1:03] How do developers get started with the Desktop Bridge?[3:46] What if I want to put my application in the Windows Store for Business? What do I do then?[9:22] Ok so I've gone through the first few steps of the conversion process, but what's the purpose behind the Windows Image file? Why is this required for conversion?[11:29] After this step, what's next --- testing and then submit to the store?[14:20] What's special about MakeAppx?[21:10] What kind of options do I have if I want to stay in the ide I know and love?[22:42] What's the debug experience like?[25:29] The Windows Store handles licensing of the app automatically correct?[27:12] Can I use Cortana in my Desktop Apps?[28:44] Can a Win32 application take advantage of cool tools like "Project Rome?"[29:12] Will a Wind32 app now run on Windows Phone?[31:13] How do you handle language localization in the Desktop Bridge?[32:44] Can I use Visual Studio Mobile Center / HockeyApp in my Desktop Bridge app?[38:20] Is my .NET Core application supported?[38:50] Around Windows 10 S --- can an application run on Windows 10S with the help of Desktop Bridge?[41:19] What are some other apps you've seen that are taking advantage of the Desktop Bridge?[44:45] What's the future look like for the Desktop Bridge?If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websi

The Desktop Bridge enables developers to bring their existing apps and games to the Universal Windows Platform. Through the Windows Store, developers have access to an array of integrated Windows features they can leverage within their application. Join Jerry Nixon as he welcomes Stefan Wick and Unni Ravindranathan to the show for Part 1 of a special 2 part series, in which they provide us with an in-depth Q&A session on what the Desktop Bridge is, what applications are supported as well as how you can get started leveraging this awesome service. [3:19] What is the Desktop Bridge?[4:40] What kind of app is a good candidate for the Desktop Bridge? What app isn't?[11:35] How about .NET, Visual C ++, Delphi, Unity or Silverlight applications? Are all these supported?[14:08] How about specific application scenarios? Can you give us some examples of what's supported here?[19:25] Let's talk about conversion for a second – how does this work with the Desktop Bridge? What happens to my code when it goes through the conversion process?[26:45] Let's talk about the file system now --- how does the Desktop Bridge deal with ".dll hell" ?[30:10] Talk to us about the lifecycle of a desktop application using the Desktop BridgeIf you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: Jerry Nixon's BlogGet Started Now with the Desktop Bridge! Sign-up here.

Agolo, is a New York-based startup that’s setting out to help companies fight information overload through AI-powered summarizations. They are the world’s most advanced summarization software as they allow users to connect to news, documents and cloud storage to create summaries in real-time. Join David Giard as he welcomes CEO and Co-Founder of Agolo, Sage Wohns, to the show as they discuss how they leverage an array of Microsoft Azure’s powerful tools and resources to help deliver their solution. [0:55] What does Agolo do?[3:56] Who is this service intended for?[4:41] What kind of technology is behind this and how are you utilizing Azure?[6:35] How has your experience been with the BizSpark program?[7:17] Besides Microsoft who else have you partnered with?[8:46] How are you capturing and managing your data and what insights have come from this?[11:49] How’s business so far and what’s next for Agolo? Follow the conversation @bizspark Become a Fan @ facebook.com/bizspark Join our LinkedIn Group Subscribe to our YouTube videos Subscribe to our podcast via iTunes, Windows Phone Marketplace or RSS If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: David Giard's BlogLearn more about AgoloVideos: (Part 1) Women Building the Future – An Interview with Tereza Nemessanyi(Part 2) Women Building the Future – An Interview with Bernadine Brocker, CEO of Vastari(Part 3) Women Building the Future – An Interview with Diana Paredes, CEO of Suade(Part 4) Women Building the Future – An Interview with Jennifer Whaley, CEO of Pose a Pet(Part 5) Women Building the Future – An Interview with Luan Cox, CEO of Crowdnetic(Part 6) Women Building the Future – See how UAE's startup Nabbesh gives opportunities to women freelancers.

GoodbyeWorld Games is the Los Angeles-based studio behind “Close Your,” a first-person interactive short story. In the game, you live an entire life from birth to death and make decisions big and small that shape the outcome of that life. The catch is that each scene lasts only as long as you can keep your eyes open. The game uses your webcam to track your eyes in real life, so every time you blink, you skip forward: could be five seconds or five years. Life literally flashes before your eyes as you try desperately to hold onto each fleeting moment. Join Jerry Nixon, Jennelle Crothers and Tobia Zarlez as they discuss how they helped GoodbyeWorld Games create a new, automated build and release pipeline. What used to take five hours of work with a seven-day lead time now happens automatically in minutes through DevOps practices. [1:00] Tell us a little bit about the background for this project. Who is GoodbyeWorld Games and what do they do?[5:42] What is a "Build Process" exactly?[9:25] How does a conversation like this start without feelings get hurt or something like that?[10:39] So how does an organization get started with Value stream Mapping?[15:51] What's special about introducing a build process and DevOps mindset to game development?[18:36] How does Azure fit into this conversation?[20:07] Does Unity have a service like this already? Why would I want to think about a customized process instead?[25:14] How does Azure compare to Amazon AWS in this scenario? What are the pluses and minuses here?[26:05] Can you list off a couple of more tools that I can use for this?[27:16] About how much time does a process like this take to build? If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: Jerry Nixon's BlogTobiah Zarlez on TwitterJennelle Crothers on TwitterLearn how to build your own custom Unity Cloud BuildsLearn more about

Ingenu is building the first wireless Machine Network, the world’s largest IoT network dedicated to connectivity for machines. Operating on a universal spectrum, the company’s RPMA® technology is a proven standard for connecting Internet of Things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) devices around the world, with more than 35 networks deployed over seven years. Igenu recently teamed up with Microsoft to create a solution that Ingenu’s customers could use to move data from devices on Ingenu’s RPMA-based “Machine Network” into Azure. Join Jerry Nixon and Bret Stateham as they welcome Joshua Builta, VP of Product Management at Ingenu, as they discuss how they pulled the data in Azure IoT Hub using Node.js code running in an Azure Function and then used Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Event Hubs, and Azure SQL Database to report on the data. [5:15] Tell us a bit about Ingenu. What do you do?[8:58] How did this project get started?[11:54] How does Azure fit into Ingenu's RPMA system?[16:20] Can you describe the RPMA to Azure Architecture and how this works exactly?[27:43] What about power consumption?[31:04] Are there any latency issues with this solution?.[35:33] What's next for Ingenu?If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: Jerry Nixon's BlogBret Stateham on TwitterLearn more about Ingenu

Sunburned Games is an independent studio, which develops its own line of PC games. Their vision is to create hand-crafted gaming experiences with historical authenticity and strong narratives. Join Jerry Nixon as he welcomes Joachim Sammer, CEO & Co-Founder of Sunburned Games, as they discuss their first official release – “The Great Whale Road” – and share with us the inspiration for the game, how they developed its narrative, graphics, and soundtrack – as well as the reasoning behind their decision to use Unity, and much, much more! [4:34] How did you get the idea for this game, "The Great Whale Road"?[5:15] How much work was involved getting this game to be historically accurate?[7:09] Can you describe what this game is?[12:46] This is such a beautifully designed game --- how did you decide on the creative direction for this game?[14:08] The soundtrack for this so game is so awesome and intense --- who composed this?[15:56] This game was written on Unity correct?[18:00] How did you come up with the name "The Great Whale Road" --- what does it mean?[18:54] What platform is the game currently on and why?[20:00] How has user feedback been incorporated in the game?[21:07] Now this game can also be found in the Windows Store. What was the decision process there?[22:18] Usually the apps in the store are UWP apps --- but yours isn't. Why did you use the Desktop Bridge method?[25:33] What's next for “The Great Whale Road” and Sunburned Games?If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: Jerry Nixon's BlogLearn more about Sunburned GamesTry out “The Great Whale Road” here!

The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) works to prevent and end homelessness by transforming policy and programs to eliminate the root causes of homelessness in Connecticut. CCEH recently partnered with Microsoft and its IT partner Nutmeg Consulting to develop “We Count”, a mobile cross-platform application for iOS, Android, and Windows devices that volunteers used to conduct the Point-in-Time Count, a major national one-night survey of homeless persons. Join Jerry Nixon and Nick Landry as they welcome Brian Roccapriore from CCEH, Adam Yarnott from Nutmeg Consulting and Omar Kouatly from Microsoft’s Premier Services team as they discuss how they built this app using Xamarin.Forms with an ASP.NET Web API back end written in C# and hosted using Azure App Service. [1:21] Tell us a little bit about the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness. What do you do?[12:46] What were guys trying to solve and how did CCEH and Microsoft team up to solve it?[15:55] How did you implement this? What technologies did you use?[21:48] How did you overcome the time constraint to get this project done so quickly?[25:26] Can you customize a Xamarin.forms app?[28:45] Describe the back end supporting this app.[30:27] What about data storage?[40:14] Where can people go if they want to get involved in their local community outreach programs?If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: Jerry Nixon's BlogNick Landry on TwitterLearn more about the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness

FishAngler is a startup based in South Florida that has a cross-platform mobile app for fishermen to log and share their catches. The app seeks to increase the angler’s overall experience with the rollout of features that enable anglers to record, forecast, and increase their fishing skill level. The collection and segmentation of fishing data will pave the way for anglers to accurately target species like a pro. Join Jerry Nixon and Joe Raio as they welcome Jonas Stawski, CTO of FishAngler, as they discuss how they replaced existing worker roles with Azure Functions to speed up development, reduce costs and simplify scalability while extended the apps existing functionality. [5:50] What does FishAngler do?[14:00] Talk to us a little bit about the project and what you guys teamed up to do?[16:23] This seems like a lot of moving parts --- how sophisticated and complicated is this to run?[18:10] How scalable is this solution? Is this fairly affordable?[20:04] Tell us a bit about how you're using DocumentDB with your data. How does this work?[28:50] How do Azure Functions fit into all this?If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: Jerry Nixon's BlogJoe Raio ‎@joescarsJonas Stawski @jstawskiLearn more about FishAngler

Since 1976, US defense, civilian, and intelligence agencies have partnered with CGI Federal to support their mission-essential needs at every stage of the program, product, and business lifecycle. These partnerships fuel CGI’s deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing its clients and inform the development of solutions to help them improve outcomes and maximize results. CGI Federal wanted to investigate DevOps practices to improve the way it develops solutions. First, it wanted the team to fully understand the current development lifecycle, and then work with Microsoft on some areas of improvement. Join Jerry Nixon as he welcomes the team from CGI Federal – Brandon McBride and David Layman – as well as Kevin Remde and Brent Stineman from Microsoft as they discuss how they worked together to find ways to help streamline CGI’s software lifecycle by applying a DevOps mindset to its traditional processes. [3:50] What does CGI Federal do?[7:16] How did this project get started and how does VSM (Value Stream Mapping) fit into this equation?[13:09] What's the experience like to be in a Value Stream Mapping meeting? Is it stressful? How insightful is this exercise?[17:50] If I were to compare various VSMs across companies would they all have the same pain points? Are there any similarities?[21:35] How do decide between "Good" and "Good Enough" – where do you draw the line?[23:16] How frequent do you want to go through a VSM experience?[24:35] How does a VSM conversation start? How does DevOps and Infrastructure as Code fit into this?[32:50] What would you say to someone who was interested in VSM, but wanted to push it off until later?If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: Jerry Nixon's BlogKevin Remde on TwitterBrent Stineman’s BlogLearn more about CGI Federal

Plas.md is a startup specializing in health solutions. They leverage next-generation technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), wearable devices, and artificial intelligence to solve some of the hardest problems in healthcare and education. The company’s goal is to create targeted applications and experiences that enhance wellness, improve performance, and enable individuals across the world to attain the highest quality of life. Microsoft recently teamed up with Plas.md to help prototype an IoT solution for their exercise and physical therapy application, BioNautica. Join Jerry Nixon as he welcomes CEO & Founder of Plas.md Vance Souders and Technical Evangelist Amanda Lange to the show as they discuss how they used Universal Windows Platform (UWP), Unity 3D, Azure IoT Hub, Android Wear 2.0, and Microsoft Band 2 into their vision. [6:14] What does Plas.md do?[10:01] What are some of the unique services Plas.md offers customers?[11:42] How did this project get started?[17:11] How important are Hackathons? What are the benefits of attending one?[22:03] Where are you pushing BioNautica to?[27:03] What's so exciting about wearables? Why is this so attractive for consumers?[31:58] How did UWP fit into the mix for this project?[35:08] How approachable is this technology? Can any developer pick this up and apply it to their own project?If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: Jerry Nixon's BlogAmanda Lange on TwitterLearn more about Plas.md

The Microsoft Azure IP Advantage program provides comprehensive protection against intellectual property (IP) risks with uncapped indemnification and access to a portfolio of thousands of Microsoft patents. With Azure IP Advantage, developers can focus on writing code without worrying about companies that sue developers, and customers can grow their business with confidence. Join David Giard as he welcomes CVP Erich Andersen and Director of Marketing for Azure Tanuj Bansal to the show as they give us an overview of the program as well as how developers and organization can benefit from it. [1:18] How is Azure doing these days?[3:03] What are some of the challenges people are facing today with their move to the cloud?[8:10] Are you providing legal assistance to customers? What is the Azure IP Advantage Program?[11:45] How's the customer response been so far?[16:14] How does this service compare to other cloud providers?[19:09] Where do people go to learn more about this program?If you're interested in learning more about the products or solutions discussed in this episode, click on any of the below links for free, in-depth information: Websites & Blogs: David Giard's BlogLearn more about the Microsoft Azure IP Advantage program