In Episode S7E17 of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, we explore how organizations can successfully navigate modernization within the Microsoft ecosystem. Host Steven Bowcut is joined by Julian Hamood, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of TrustedTech. With nearly 20 years of experience in IT solutions and enterprise security, Julian has helped countless organizations simplify licensing, strengthen security, and responsibly adopt AI.
Summary
Julian shares how TrustedTech evolved from a licensing provider into a full-service technology partner, now among the elite group of Microsoft Managed Partners. He explains what that designation means in practical terms for clients—access to Microsoft’s best resources, faster deployments, and optimized outcomes.
The conversation highlights strategies for cutting through IT and security complexity, from consolidating platforms to shifting teams from firefighting to innovation. Julian also discusses the opportunities and risks of integrating AI, stressing the importance of governance, access controls, and continuous monitoring.
Security-first modernization takes center stage as Julian outlines how enterprises should approach cloud migration and hybrid infrastructures, with zero trust as the foundation. He emphasizes the value of offering disaster recovery, cybersecurity, and third-party solutions that provide tailored, holistic protection.
Looking ahead, Julian predicts the top challenges organizations will face: AI-powered threats, identity-based risks, and the escalating complexity and cost of Microsoft ecosystems. His key advice? Don’t navigate modernization alone—leverage trusted partners and fresh perspectives to turn modernization into a growth driver, rather than a burden.
About Our Guest
Julian Hamood is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of TrustedTech, a Microsoft Managed Partner and full-service technology provider. With nearly two decades of experience in IT solutions, Microsoft licensing, and enterprise security, Julian has built a reputation as a trusted advisor for organizations navigating modernization. Since founding TrustedTech in 2017, he has guided enterprises through licensing clarity, managed services, security enhancements, and AI adoption strategies. Under his leadership, the company has grown into one of the top 1% of Microsoft partners worldwide.
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Steven Bowcut is an award-winning journalist covering cyber and physical security. He is an editor and writer for Brilliance Security Magazine as well as other security and non-security online publications. Follow and connect with Steve on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.