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Microsoft's New CoreAI Division To Focus on Bringing AI Agents to Orgs

Microsoft has spun up a new internal division focused specifically on developing on delivering an "end-to-end Copilot and AI stack."

Data Integration Is a Small(er) Vendor's Game: Report

Despite their dominance in other areas of enterprise tech, the cloud's "Big 3" -- Amazon, Microsoft and Google -- have yet to conquer the data integration market.

Microsoft-Backed Report Makes Business Case for 'Responsible AI'

A new report by research firm IDC commissioned by Microsoft finds "responsible AI" initiatives are more than feel-good marketing; they make good business sense, too.

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Microsoft to Invest $80 Billion in AI Datacenter Expansion

Microsoft has revealed plans to invest $80 billion in AI-powered datacenters during fiscal year 2025, with more than half of the funding allocated to projects within the United States.

To Tackle AI-Based Security Threats, Microsoft Invites Protect AI to Startup Accelerator

Microsoft's invite-only Pegasus Program has a new member: Protect AI, maker of a platform for managing security risks and defending against unique AI security threats.

Microsoft Heightens E-Mail Insights for Orgs with New Exchange Feature

A new feature in Exchange Online that gives admins more complete visibility into e-mails sent to, from and within their organization is now in public preview.

Congress: Harnessing AI Will Take Bipartisan Effort

The bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence recently released its full and final report outlining its recommendations to bolster American leadership in AI.

Microsoft's Datacenter Sustainability Push

Microsoft has introduced a new water-saving datacenter design as part of its commitment to sustainability.

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Microsoft's Windows 11 TPM Requirement Are Here to Stay

With Windows 10 nearing its end of life, Microsoft is urging users to transition to Windows 11.

Copilot Front and Center at Microsoft Ignite 2024

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella kicked off this year's Ignite conference with a keynote speech focused on the company's efforts to evolve Copilot.

Microsoft Extends AI Copyright Protections to Its Partners

Microsoft this week announced several new partner benefits meant to accelerate channel sales amid skyrocketing AI demand.

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Price Increases Coming to Power BI, Microsoft Teams Phone

Microsoft is preparing to implement the first price increases for two standalone products: Power BI and Microsoft Teams Phone.

Dynamics 365 Getting Data Security Boost from Druva

Druva is working to extend its SaaS-based data security platform to support Microsoft's Dynamics 365 Sales and Dynamics 365 Customer Service products.

Microsoft Offers Monthly Billing for Annual Cloud Subscriptions

Microsoft described a new monthly billing option for customers that have signed annual contracts for services like Microsoft 365, Windows 365, Power Platform and others.

Nerdio Hands Microsoft MSPs an Assist with 'Modern Work' Upgrades

Neridio is rolling out new improvements to its Manager for MSP platform aimed at simplifying partner deployment of multiple Microsoft services, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Intune.

Windows Server 2025 Now Generally Available

Microsoft's next-gen server platform, Windows Server 2025, is now ready for production environments, the company announced Monday.

Microsoft Takes Wraps Off 'Modernized' Windows Hello

Windows 11 users will see a new and improved Windows Hello interface, Microsoft said recently.

Is Microsoft 365 Copilot Worth It? SMBs Count the Ways

For organizations using the right Microsoft 365 SKUs, the Copilot add-on costs an additional $30 per user per month. According to a recent Forrester survey of over 250 SMBs worldwide, it's worth it.

Microsoft Readies a Fleet of Copilot AI Agents for Dynamics 365

The ability to create autonomous AI "agents" within Copilot Studio will reach the public preview stage at next month's Microsoft Ignite conference, the company said Monday.

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Microsoft Paints Grim Security Picture: Everyone 'At Risk Anywhere, Anytime'

Microsoft described the cybersecurity outlook as "pessimistic" in its fifth-annual Digital Defense Report released this week.