Marius Sandbu is a Norwegian cloud architect and technology evangelist, best known for his long-running blog msandbu.org, where he’s been sharing in-depth insights on cloud infrastructure, security, and end-user computing since 2012. He currently works as a Nordics Lead Cloud Architect at Sopra Steria, helping enterprises design and secure complex multi-cloud environments across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. A long-time Microsoft MVP (Azure) and conference speaker, Marius is also the author of several books on topics such as Citrix NetScaler and cloud security. Through his blog, talks, and the Cloudfirst podcast, he bridges the gap between enterprise IT and real-world implementation, offering clear, experience-driven guidance for cloud professionals who value depth over hype.
10 articles from this blog
Explores integration methods between Microsoft Copilot and ServiceNow, covering Copilot 365, Copilot Studio agents, and MCP servers.
A technical guide on configuring Microsoft Copilot Studio Agents with MCP servers using Azure Logic Apps, including deployment steps and JSON examples.
A public speaking guide detailing common mistakes to avoid, from managing nerves to presentation structure and delivery.
Explains the security risks of community-developed MCP servers and how to centrally manage and secure them using an MCP Gateway.
A guide on preparing data for Generative AI using RAG, covering data embedding, chunking, and building effective data pipelines.
Explores how Agentic AI is transforming IT operations (ITOps) by moving beyond traditional AIOps to automate tasks like service desk and knowledge management.
Compares how major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle) are addressing European data sovereignty concerns with new sovereign cloud solutions.
A recap of major Generative AI developments in summer 2025, covering new models from Google, xAI, and Chinese firms, plus policy and security news.
The article argues for creating an AI Center of Excellence to manage the rapid proliferation of AI tools and use-cases within organizations.
Microsoft's App Attach for Azure Virtual Desktop now supports MSIX, App-V, and AppX packages, with key updates on support and delivery mechanisms.
