Virtual Suckerball

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Inside a dimly lit high-tech Command & Conquer war room, shot with J.J. Abrams–style anamorphic lenses and bold blue lens flares streaking across polished metal surfaces, a stressed military general leans over a holographic tactical table. The camera pushes in with rapid precision as he SLAMS his fist on the glowing battlefield map, causing the digital unit icons—tiny tanks, infantry, and aircraft— to EXPLODE into motion like startled creatures. Use whip-pan transitions as the icons ripple outward across the table, morphing into stylized retro pixel athletes with exaggerated 16-bit animations. The holographic grid warps and folds, transforming seamlessly into a top-down Sensible Soccer pitch. Cut to an Abrams-style dramatic REVEAL: the camera whips downward through a flare blast into a gritty locker room where the pixelated players now materialize as real athletes—sweaty, focused, lit with harsh overhead fluorescents and flickering holographic overlays that echo their pixel origins. They pull on retro kits with military-style insignia. A coach slaps a chalkboard—dust and lens flares bloom—revealing the same tactical map from the war room, now converted into a goofy 16-bit soccer formation. End on a fast dolly-in toward the team captain, who snaps his head up toward camera; his eyes flash with a subtle Tiberium glow as the EVA shows: ‘Mission… kick-off.’ Final micro-flare, smash cut to white

A Milestone for Me, a Starting Point for You: AI Exploration

This is not a full blog post but a digital breadcrumb to pin a milestone I’m proud of.

We talk a lot about AI. But when the cameras stop rolling or the boardroom door closes, the real questions begin:

Are we ready?
Can we do this safely?
Where do we even start?

As product manager Data & AI at Previder, I’ve been listening to those questions. So we built AI Exploration—a practical, secure, and scalable way to help organizations take that very first step. Whether it’s just dipping a toe in or diving into Copilot readiness, the goal is always the same: help people work smarter without overwhelming them.

This short video (yes, that’s me talking) explains our approach:
🎯 Get Inspired with an M365 Copilot session
🛠️ Get Started in a safe test setup
🔐 Get Ready with a thorough IT & security check

It’s not a one-size-fits-all roadmap. It’s a menu with practical onramps to real AI adoption. No hype. Just help.

And if you’re one of the curious ones wondering how to make AI work for people, not just around them then let’s talk.

Mike’s new podcast show: Techpot

I’m thrilled to announce Techpot!

Techpot is a new podcast show that’ll bring you weekly technology updates:

  • every Tuesday a fresh episode online
  • always under 10 minutes long (or short)
  • in mobile video format on YouTube

In each episode, we cover Microsoft and (Open)AI news alongside other updates about big tech companies and emerging technologies. Check out the first episode:

Also available at archive.today (#XzOvv)
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Mike on the AI war between Google vs. Microsoft

In our latest podcast episode, my co-host Ronald and I delve deep into what’s been labeled the “Great AI War,” a titanic struggle for dominance in the cutting-edge field of artificial intelligence. This conflict pits tech giants against each other, with Google and Microsoft at the forefront, engaged in a fierce battle that has significant implications for the future of technology.

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