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Author: Abou Conde

Building a Recommended Label Taxonomy with Microsoft Purview

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on September 6, 2025September 6, 2025
  • Security

In today’s data-driven world, information protection is no longer optional—it’s a business imperative. Organizations must safeguard sensitive information while ensuring employees can still collaborate effectively. One of the most effective ways to achieve this balance […]

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Understanding Microsoft Purview Billing Models: Per-User vs Pay-As-You-Go

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on September 1, 2025September 1, 2025
  • Security

Microsoft Purview has become a cornerstone for organizations seeking to protect sensitive data, ensure regulatory compliance, and gain deeper visibility across multi-cloud and on-premises environments. However, as Purview’s capabilities expand, understanding its billing models has […]

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PDQ Deploy vs. Microsoft Endpoint Manager: Choosing the Right IT Management Solution

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on January 27, 2025January 27, 2025
  • Intune

Regarding IT management solutions for deploying software, patching systems, and managing inventory, organizations often compare PDQ Deploy & PDQ Inventory with Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune + SCCM). While both tools provide potent capabilities, they cater […]

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Understanding Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence Landscape

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on January 14, 2025January 14, 2025
  • Security

In today’s dynamic cybersecurity landscape, staying ahead of emerging threats is crucial for protecting digital assets. Microsoft’s threat intelligence platform provides a powerful, data-driven approach to identifying and mitigating cyber threats. By processing immense amounts […]

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Windows Autopatch vs Windows Update for Business Deployment Service: Which One is Right for Your Organization?

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on December 23, 2024December 23, 2024
  • Azure

As organizations strive to streamline their IT operations, updating and maintaining systems has become a critical yet time-consuming task. Microsoft offers two distinct solutions to simplify Windows update management: Windows Autopatch and Windows Update for […]

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Endpoint Privilege Management vs Just-in-Time Access: Enhancing Security and Reducing Risks

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on December 15, 2024December 15, 2024
  • Azure

In today’s complex IT environments, balancing security and productivity is critical. Organizations are increasingly adopting security strategies like Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) and Just-in-Time (JIT) Access to limit attack surfaces, prevent privilege abuse, and comply […]

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Windows 365 vs. Azure Virtual Desktop: Which Cloud Solution is Right for Your Business?

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on December 10, 2024December 10, 2024
  • Azure

In today’s hybrid work environment, businesses need flexible and scalable solutions to ensure employees can work from anywhere while maintaining productivity. Microsoft’s Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) are robust cloud-based desktop solutions that […]

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Unlocking the Power of the Cloud Management Gateway (CMG) in Microsoft Configuration Manager

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on November 29, 2024December 10, 2024
  • Azure

In today’s era of hybrid and remote work, managing devices effectively—both inside and outside the corporate network—has become essential. Enter the Cloud Management Gateway (CMG), a powerful feature in Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM) that bridges […]

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Exploring Windows Content Delivery: BranchCache, Peer Cache, and Delivery Optimization

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on November 15, 2024November 15, 2024
  • Microsoft 365

In today’s IT environment, managing content distribution efficiently across multiple devices and locations is crucial. Microsoft offers three powerful solutions for distributing content with minimal bandwidth consumption and high efficiency: BranchCache, Peer Cache, and Delivery […]

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Packaging vs. Repackaging: Understanding the Key Differences in Software Deployment

  • by Abou Conde
  • Posted on November 8, 2024November 8, 2024
  • Azure

In the world of enterprise IT, efficient software deployment is crucial to ensuring smooth workflows and minimizing disruptions. Two concepts that frequently come up in the context of software deployment are packaging and repackaging. While […]

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Abou Conde

Abou Conde

Abou is a highly experienced IT professional with over 13 years in the industry. He is a Senior Cloud & Infra Security Consultant in Paris and previously worked in Ghana. He is certified in Microsoft Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure Security, and Microsoft 365 Security. Abou was the first Microsoft MVP in Ghana and the first Microsoft Azure MVP in sub-Saharan Africa. He has expertise in cloud solutions architecture, migrations/deployments, systems administration, and virtualization. He is also a community leader, speaker, and blogger. He regularly speaks and organizes events on Microsoft Azure, Cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, and Windows Server.

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