We are thrilled to announce the sixth and final Integration Track session at TUGA IT 2016, taking place on Saturday, the free conference day. The session, “2 Speed IT powered by Microsoft Azure and Minecraft,” will be delivered by Michael Stephenson.
Although the official schedule is not yet available, the session will run on Saturday, May 21. Meanwhile, TUGA IT 2016 takes place from May 19 to 21 at Microsoft Portugal in Lisbon, and the full agenda will be published soon.
This is a free, one‑day event you should not miss. Seats are limited, so make sure you reserve yours early.
📝 One-Minute Brief
Join Michael Stephenson for the grand finale of the TUGA IT 2016 Integration Track. This unique session explores the concept of “2-Speed IT”—balancing stable legacy systems with agile cloud innovation. Using a creative Minecraft-themed demonstration, Michael shows how Microsoft Azure can bridge the gap between traditional enterprise requirements and the need for rapid digital transformation.
2 Speed IT powered by Microsoft Azure and Minecraft
The concept of 2 Speed IT has gained momentum as organizations look for ways to balance agility with enterprise‑grade reliability.
In this session, Michael Stephenson shares real‑world examples that show how Microsoft Azure enables teams to deliver sprint‑style solutions while maintaining marathon‑level stability. Moreover, he explains how organizations use reference architectures to guide solution design.
To make these ideas tangible, Michael demonstrates how Azure and Minecraft can help architects visually model and communicate complex solutions. As a result, teams gain a clearer understanding of what they need to build and how to build it.
By the end of the session, attendees will understand how to apply 2 Speed IT on Azure to real business scenarios.
Speaker: Michael Stephenson
Michael Stephenson is a highly experienced freelance consultant who specializes in architecting and delivering integration solutions using the Microsoft technology stack.
Over the years, he has served as a technical lead on 25+ projects involving BizTalk Server, Microsoft .NET, and Microsoft Azure. In addition, Michael actively contributes to the community through the Microsoft MVP, Advisor, and Azure Insider programs.
He regularly speaks at user groups, blogs about real‑world integration platforms on Azure, and creates popular Pluralsight courses on .NET and RabbitMQ.
Michael also created the BizTalk Maturity Assessment, an initiative that helps organizations measure how effectively they use BizTalk Server. For more information, visit http://biztalkmaturity.com.
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