MMS 2025 at MOA: Full Schedule

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1:00pm CDT

Cutting Through the Hype: Evaluating the Impact of Copilot+ PCs on Sysadmins

Wednesday May 7, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

Minnetonka BC

Description:
Copilot+ PCs integrate neural processing units (NPUs), unlocking device-local AI capabilities that optimize machine learning and AI applications. Understand the implications for sysadmins, including harnessing NPUs for script development, available admin controls, and detection and monitoring strategies. Compare NPUs across Windows and macOS and explore their impact on sysadmin tasks through live demos, leaving with actionable insights.

What you will learn:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Copilot PCs and NPUs, including their functionalities and how they compare between Windows and macOS systems.
Through live demonstrations, discover whether NPUs can enhance sysadmin tasks like script development and explore practical alternatives when they cannot.
Learn how to manage and monitor NPUs effectively, including administrative controls, inventory detection, and performance monitoring.
Understand the real-world impact of NPUs on sysadmin workflows and leave with actionable insights to apply in your organization.

Speakers

Michael Escamilla

Customer Engineer, Patch My PC

I am a Customer Engineer at Patch My PC helping customers secure their environments by ensuring their third-part applications are patched. I have spent my career working heavily within Microsoft Intune and Configuration Manager focusing on OS Deployment and Application Deployment... Read More →

Frank Lesniak

Sr. Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology Architect, West Monroe

Frank Lesniak leads the Microsoft 365 consulting team at West Monroe, specializing in accelerated, secure corporate M&A (integrations and divestitures). By combining proven processes and purpose-built tools (using PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible, and others), Frank and his team consistently... Read More →

Wednesday May 7, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Minnetonka BC

Windows, Sysadmin Tools

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