The Microsoft Frontier Partners podcast brings you inside the transformation happening across the partner ecosystem as organizations evolve into the next generation of Frontier Firms. Each episode explores real stories of reinvention—how leaders are rethinking their operating models, reimagining customer value, and embracing AI to push beyond traditional boundaries.
Through candid conversations with innovators across the industry, we uncover the mindsets, capabilities, and breakthroughs shaping an AI‑first future. Whether it’s navigating new business architectures, experimenting with intelligent agents, or scaling modern go‑to‑market motions, this is where today’s frontier builders share how they’re redefining what’s possible.
If you’re ready to understand the forces reshaping the partner landscape—and hear firsthand from the people leading the way—this is your place to explore the edge of what comes next.
Join the conversation on our LinkedIn community at https://aka.ms/AmericasPartnerLinkedIn.
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The Microsoft Frontier Partners podcast brings you inside the transformation happening across the partner ecosystem as organizations evolve into the next generation of Frontier Firms. Each episode explores real stories of reinvention—how leaders are rethinking their operating models, reimagining customer value, and embracing AI to push beyond traditional boundaries.
Through candid conversations with innovators across the industry, we uncover the mindsets, capabilities, and breakthroughs shaping an AI‑first future. Whether it’s navigating new business architectures, experimenting with intelligent agents, or scaling modern go‑to‑market motions, this is where today’s frontier builders share how they’re redefining what’s possible.
If you’re ready to understand the forces reshaping the partner landscape—and hear firsthand from the people leading the way—this is your place to explore the edge of what comes next.
Join the conversation on our LinkedIn community at https://aka.ms/AmericasPartnerLinkedIn.
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On this episode of No Slides Attached, Helane Cohen and Fede Pacheco are joined by Derek McCoy from Rescale, a leader in cloud manufacturing solutions and a partner in Microsoft’s manufacturing cloud. Derek shares insights on the shift toward digital testing in manufacturing, a trend that reduces costs and expands testing possibilities. He notes that as companies prioritize digital over physical testing, they need a robust technological infrastructure to ensure safety and reliability. Afterwards, Helane and Fede speak with Rochelle Fleming, a manufacturing expert from the go-to-market team with over 20 years of marketing experience. Rochelle highlights the need for manufacturers to focus on resilient supply chains and smart factories, addressing challenges like material shortages and labor issues through advanced technologies like AI and IoT.
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