Azure ML Seaborn Module Not Found

I was doing some testing in Azure Machine Learning Notebooks and ran into a problem where the module I was looking to use was not working properly. The error I recieved was “ModuleNotFoundError: No module named ‘seaborn'”. The code I used which resulted in this was: This was relatively easy to correct by opening a […]

by Nathan Lasnoski Mar 15, 2021

Windows 10 Universal Print Not Showing Up

The team at Concurrency had made the transition to Zero Trust a couple years ago, with all laptops running Windows 10, Azure AD join, Intune managed, guest network joined, etc. The other day I had a reason to print a document, something that I haven’t done professionally in well over five years. Unfortunately, when searching […]

by Nathan Lasnoski Mar 12, 2021

Building a Manageable AI Framework on Azure

Had a great conversation with Jeff Lipkowitz and Swami Venkatesh on building an AI Framework on Azure. We talked about what an AI Landing Zone looks like and how we ensure the right practices are accomplished.

by Nathan Lasnoski Jan 6, 2021

The Data Lake vs. The Data Warehouse

Both a Data Lake and a Data Warehouse are options for storing data. While traditionally data warehouses have been the preferred storage method of organizations, recent advancements and cloud computing have seen a rise in data lakes. While both storage systems, one is not a replacement of the other, and both have their place in the modern data framework. 

by Steve Campbell Nov 23, 2020

Azure Function Published with Azure DevOps has Extra Folder at Root

I was deploying an Azure Function with Azure DevOps and was running into a problem where an extra folder was created at the root of the Files directory when deploying. It looked like this: I discovered that in the deployment file the root directory was being included in the deployed zip file and needed to […]

by Nathan Lasnoski Oct 29, 2020

Deploying a Python Azure Function in Azure DevOps Error: Directory ‘D:\a\1\a’ is empty. Nothing will be added to build artifact ‘drop’.

I was having challenge with deploying an Azure Function through Azure DevOps where the default channel was failing to capture the output of the build and deploy it to the target. I wanted to post a template for this, as there were a lot of people trying to solve the same problem, but no clear […]

by Nathan Lasnoski Oct 29, 2020

Cybersecurity Month - The Basics

Security is not always easy to talk about, but it is a necessity when you want to make sure that your organization's hard earned dollars and intellectual property are protected.

by Laura Spence Oct 12, 2020

Managed Services Evolved with Concurrency Digital Operations

Now more than ever, the opportunity to automate, digitize and mobilize the workforce is critical to business growth and survival across industries. Implementing new technology and transformative change within your organization does not stop on "go live day", rather it evolves as your team and organization work to embrace the new technology in new ways over the weeks, months and years following a successful launch or implementation.  

by Kurt Spitzner Oct 12, 2020

Azure Kubernetes and Containers

I recorded a discussion on Azure Kubernetes and Containers with Brian Haydin and John Hubert. We talked about what containers are, why you’d use them, and how to leverage Azure Kubernetes Services.

by Nathan Lasnoski Oct 6, 2020

Azure Kubernetes and Containers

Concurrency's CTO Nathan Lasnoski was recently joined by Managing Architect Brian Haydin and Senior Systems Engineer John Hubert to discuss the advantages of Azure Kubernetes and Containers. Running your organization's applications are just as important as streamlining your workflows and protecting your data.

by Stephanie Siewert Sep 28, 2020

10 Ways Manufacturers Can Do More with Less in 2023 - Part 1

As we enter the new year, manufacturers are assertively focusing on how they optimize their business during uncertain economic conditions.  The goal of most manufacturers is to do more with less, or at minimum optimize their ability to execute their mission for their customers.  Working with many manufacturers, I am seeing a variety of ways that companies can leverage technology to do more with less year. 

Part 1 of this series outlines the first five ways that manufacturers can do more with less.

by Nathan Lasnoski Jan 17, 2023

10 Ways Manufacturers Can Do More with Less in 2023 - Part 2

As we enter the new year, manufacturers are assertively focusing on how they optimize their business during uncertain economic conditions.  The goal of most manufacturers is to do more with less, or at minimum optimize their ability to execute their mission for their customers.  Working with many manufacturers, I am seeing a variety of ways that companies can leverage technology to do more with less year. 

Part 2 of this series outlines the second five ways that manufacturers can do more with less.

by Nathan Lasnoski Jan 25, 2023

Driving Efficiency from Cloud Investments

I’m asked frequently, “how do I know if there is waste in my cloud environment?” or “how do I know if my cloud environment is following best practices?”.  In response, I have six initial tests to evaluate the state of an already deployed cloud environment.  These tests can also be used in reverse to think about the critical tests for a cloud environment you are deploying new.  In this article I’ll walk through each of those six tests and how to evaluate them. 

by Nathan Lasnoski Feb 22, 2023

10 Optimizations for Your Azure Environment - Part 1

As we enter the new year, I’d like to challenge every company with an Azure environment to “do more with less” by raising the operational maturity of their cloud environment.  Successful companies look at the cloud as a financial advantage to their businesses because of the opportunity to apply optimizations across each spending area.  The unsuccessful companies deploy services and are ineffective at applying spend to improvement, likely leaving it as they initially provisioned it.   

by Nathan Lasnoski Feb 8, 2023

Cost Savings Ideas for Your Azure Environment

I’ve seen that 20% – 40% of cloud spend is waste!  In this post I’ll cover cost savings ideas for your Azure environment that will help you “get more with less” from your cloud spend.  

by Nathan Lasnoski Mar 14, 2023

10 Optimizations for Your Azure Environment - Part 2

As we enter the new year, I’d like to challenge every company with an Azure environment to “do more with less” by raising the operational maturity of their cloud environment.  Successful companies look at the cloud as a financial advantage to their businesses because of the opportunity to apply optimizations across each spending area.  The unsuccessful companies deploy services and are ineffective at applying spend to improvement, likely leaving it as they initially provisioned it.   

by Nathan Lasnoski Feb 10, 2023