Thomas Maurer is an EMEA Global Black Belt at Microsoft specializing in Azure Sovereign Cloud, hybrid and multicloud solutions, and cloud & AI platforms, advising enterprises on trusted cloud architectures.
29 articles from this blog
Overview of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) on bare metal, covering benefits, use cases, and deployment for edge and hybrid scenarios.
Guide to deploying Azure Local Small Form Factor (SFF) for edge computing, bringing Azure-managed infrastructure to compact, distributed environments.
Azure Local Simplified Machine Provisioning enables edge infrastructure deployment with minimal on-site interaction using Azure for centralized control.
Thomas Maurer speaks at Microsoft Digital Sovereignty Day in Zurich, covering sovereign private cloud with Azure Local for data compliance.
Overview of Azure Local multi-rack deployments for scaling hybrid infrastructure in datacenters, including video demo.
LAPS for Azure Arc extends local admin password security across hybrid environments, enabling centralized policy enforcement and compliance auditing.
Thomas Maurer announces his Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) status for 2026, sharing his passion for teaching Microsoft technologies and helping others grow.
Explores how Cireson Tikit simplifies ITSM for Microsoft Azure, enabling self-service deployments, governance, and workflow automation.
Thomas Maurer announces his speaking session at Microsoft Sovereignty Day Lisbon, covering sovereign cloud and AI architecture.
A minimal yet powerful video, streaming, and Teams meeting setup using Sony ZV-1 II, Elgato Cam Link, RØDE mic, and Key Light.
Thomas Maurer announces his speaking session on Sovereign Private Cloud with Azure Local at Microsoft Sovereignty Day Madrid 2026.
Explores Azure Local Disconnected Operations for sovereign cloud, productivity, and AI in air-gapped environments.
Commvault expands Microsoft Security integration with Sentinel and Security Copilot for AI-driven threat detection and recovery.
Video discussion on Azure Hybrid Networking for Sovereign Cloud, covering ExpressRoute, VPN, and Azure Arc connectivity.
Microsoft Azure integrates CIS Benchmarks for security compliance in hybrid and regulated cloud environments.
A guide to evaluating Azure Local through sandboxed cloud environments or local HomeLab setups for hybrid and sovereign cloud strategies.
Announcing a talk on Microsoft Sovereign Private Cloud with Azure Local, covering data sovereignty, compliance, and hybrid cloud for regulated industries.
Introducing the Azure Local LENS Workbook, an Azure Monitor tool for fleet-level health, compliance, and trend monitoring of large-scale Azure Local deployments.
Microsoft releases a hands-on Sovereign Cloud MicroHack workshop for engineers to learn and implement technical controls for sovereign cloud architectures.
Explains Microsoft Azure Sovereign Landing Zones (SLZ), a framework for building compliant, controlled cloud foundations for regulated and sovereign workloads.
