Step into the private journal of Mr. Razvan Burz — visionary founder of Burzcast. Here, reflections on technology, strategy, and the art of innovation unfold with the perspective of over 27 years of mastery. Reserved for those who appreciate depth over noise.

 

Artificial Intelligence in the Age of GPT-5: What It Is, Where It Came From, and Why It Matters

Artificial Intelligence has moved from science fiction to everyday reality — powering our phones, workplaces, and even the latest breakthroughs like GPT-5. In this first article of our AI series, we explain what AI really is, where it began, how it works, and the different types of models available today. From Large Language Models to vision and speech AI, discover how these technologies can be used in your personal life or business, and why understanding them is the key to using AI with confidence.


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Trust, Transparency, and Why Perplexity’s Crawling Practices Matter

As AI bots flood the web, trust and transparency matter more than ever. At Burzcast, we stand with Cloudflare in defending publisher rights and web integrity. Perplexity’s stealth crawling and disregard for robots.txt show a troubling lack of respect, not just for websites, but for the open internet itself. If OpenAI can follow the rules, why can’t Perplexity?


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The Myth of “Vibe Coding”: Why Real Software Demands Architecture, Not Babysitting

“Vibe coding” may look good in social media reels, but it’s not how real software is built. In this post, we unpack the myth behind vibe coding, showing how it often masks poor architectural understanding or code babysitting, and why real engineering requires clarity, structure, and responsibility.


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Securing Your Data on Azure: Features and Best Practices

Discover how to safeguard your sensitive data in the cloud using Microsoft Azure’s powerful suite of security tools. From encryption and identity management to advanced threat detection and compliance best practices, this guide provides a deep dive into securing your data at every layer of your Azure environment.


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Developing .NET Applications on Azure: Benefits and Best Practices

While AWS and GCP dominate tech conversations, Microsoft Azure is quietly winning the enterprise cloud game by offering stability, security, and seamless support for both .NET and open-source stacks. In this article, I share why Azure deserves more love from developers, bust some common myths, and walk through best practices for building .NET applications on Azure\u2014with a bit of personal perspective from years of experience working across both Azure and AWS environments.


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Exploring Key Azure Services: Compute, Storage, and Networking (and How AI is Rewriting the Playbook)

Microsoft Azure continues to lead the way in cloud innovation by offering a powerful combination of compute, storage, and networking services—now supercharged with cutting-edge AI capabilities. In this article, we explore Azure’s core infrastructure offerings alongside its transformative AI tools like Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, and Azure AI Studio, showing how they work together to enable smarter, faster, and more scalable solutions across every industry. Whether you’re modernizing legacy systems or building the next generation of intelligent apps, Azure has everything you need to thrive in the cloud era.


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Starting your journey with Microsoft Azure doesn’t have to be intimidating. In this beginner’s guide, I walk through how to create your first Azure account, explain core cloud concepts, and highlight the powerful capabilities that make Azure a foundation for digital transformation. From scalable infrastructure and ready-to-use AI services to hybrid cloud flexibility and built-in compliance, Azure has it all—and we’ve built our public sites and major projects like Cluj Plus right on top of it.


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In this article, I break down what Microsoft Azure really is, why cloud computing is transforming industries, and how Azure empowers businesses—from aerospace to healthcare—to scale securely and affordably. With built-in tools like Azure Copilot, low-cost entry points, and unmatched scalability, Azure isn’t just a platform—it’s a game-changer for companies ready to innovate.


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Creating clear communication channels for vulnerability reporting is essential for modern web security. A security.txt file serves as a simple yet effective solution to guide ethical hackers and researchers while minimizing distractions from invalid bug bounties. Learn how to implement and manage this critical file and handle reports professionally to protect your digital assets.


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Microsoft’s 365 Copilot Chat introduces a game-changing, consumption-based AI solution that empowers businesses to streamline workflows, automate tasks with customizable agents, and enhance productivity—all while offering flexible pricing that scales with usage, making enterprise-grade AI accessible to organizations of any size.


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