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Microsoft AI, model routing, and the move toward portable workflows

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Oct. 20, 2026

Microsoft AI, model routing, and the move toward portable workflows

Microsoft AI, model routing, and the move toward portable workflows Full Show Notes: https://www.theintelligenceagepodcast.com/845 Mark Smith and Joris de Gruyter, who has spent four years deep in the Microsoft AI ecosystem, discuss where AI has become useful recently and where the rough edges remain. The conversation centers on model choice, vendor lock-in, local versus cloud inference, and how Markdown and open standards are becoming a portability layer for notes, skills, and AI workflows...

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Te Reo Māori, translation, and using AI without losing human meaning

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Oct. 13, 2026

Te Reo Māori, translation, and using AI without losing human meaning

Te Reo Māori, translation, and using AI without losing human meaning Tane Karamaina

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AI, context, and New Zealand’s data center future

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Oct. 6, 2026

AI, context, and New Zealand’s data center future

AI, context, and New Zealand’s data center future Oliver Hartwich

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Reviews

Mark is a connector

I enjoy the way Mark connects the dots along with his guests - from personal journeys to technical strategy and architecture to trends to human experience to community and more... For anyone looking to learn about the people behind Power Platform and Dynamics 365 - at Microsoft and the community - I’d highly recommend subscribing. Cheers.

sameerb
July 5, 2020

Mark is straight to the facts and brings lots of value in his podcasts. Serious while being lite and with a pinch of humour

Eric Sauvé
Sept. 14, 2020

This show offers a fantastic blend of casual and informative chat. Mark's podcast has been a stable in my business apps journey. I've learned from the guests and host, and I even find myself joining in on the chat out loud to myself while on my commute. It helps keep me up to date with what's going on in the business applications and business transformation industry and community. It provides me with a better understanding of modern and proven business and technology concepts.

Paddy Byrne
Sept. 11, 2020

Marks Question - Are shows sh*t ? - No Way.

Excellent content as ever Mark.

John Grace
June 22, 2021

What a great way to learn

I love this podcast. I drive quite a bit and the way the conversation flows makes it very easy to listen to and absorb information. Despite being about technology it actually covers the very human element and challenges associated with technology and change. Love the show I don’t know how you have time to do it all. Cheers Andy

Andy
Sept. 23, 2021

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About the Host

Mark Smith | nz365guy

Mark Smith, known online as nz365guy, hosts The Intelligence Age Podcast. A Microsoft MVP for 15 years and a long-time Microsoft Certified Trainer, he combines technical depth with business strategy, and he has spent his career helping organisations put technology to work.

Today his focus is practical AI: adoption that sticks, governance that holds, and the skills that matter next. Every week he talks with practitioners, leaders, and innovators about thriving in The Intelligence Age, drawing on more than 830 episodes since 2017 and deep roots in the Microsoft ecosystem, including Dynamics 365, the Power Platform, and Copilot. In 2025 he co-authored Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption, a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants.

Mark created the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge to help people reach their full potential with technology. Running since 2018, it has impacted the lives of more than 1,300 people across more than 70 countries. He is the founder of Cloverbase Ltd in New Zealand.