Zachary Hester

Microsoft Unveils Drasi: A Boon for Event-Driven Systems

Let’s start with the basics: Drasi is designed to bring greater intelligence and efficiency to complex business systems. Drasi simplifies change detection and reaction, making it easier for organizations to respond to real-time events. So, what is Drasi? Drasi is built on three foundational layers: Sources These represent the origin of data, such as logs, …

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Autonomous Agents Transform Copilot Experiences

Microsoft is taking automation to the next level with the introduction of Autonomous Agents—also known as Agentic Agents—in Copilot experiences. These advanced tools enable seamless automation across multiple systems, performing tasks on behalf of users with minimal intervention. Built on Microsoft Copilot Studio’s foundation, these agents are accessible in two ways: through the comprehensive Copilot …

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GitHub Unveils New AI Tools to Simplify App Development on Azure

In a significant stride for developers, GitHub has unveiled a series of AI-driven features at its GitHub Universe event, particularly aimed at simplifying application development on the Azure platform. The latest updates include two standout tools: Copilot Chat with Azure integration and AI App Templates, both designed to save developers time and optimize workflows. Copilot …

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Oracle Database@Azure: Expanded AI and Deeper Integration for Enhanced Cloud Solutions

In today’s fast-evolving cloud environment, businesses constantly seek ways to bring their data, AI, and analytics together on a single platform. Oracle and Microsoft are responding to this demand with significant advancements to Oracle Database@Azure, a collaboration that unites Oracle’s database solutions with Microsoft’s trusted Azure cloud. Expanded Reach: Oracle Database@Azure’s Regional Growth Since its …

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Introducing Data Zones in Azure: Enhanced Data Protection for AI Solutions

Microsoft Azure is stepping up its game in data protection for AI with a new feature: Data Zones. Part of the Azure OpenAI Service, Data Zones offers organizations three deployment zone options for managing data processing in AI models. This feature is specifically designed to give companies better control over where their data is processed, …

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Power Platform Gains New Capabilities

Microsoft is updating Power Platform with new AI features and tighter integrations with other Microsoft services. Announced at the Power Platform Community Conference, these updates aim to help businesses create more efficient processes, automate tasks faster, and integrate their solutions seamlessly with tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot, GitHub, and Microsoft Fabric. From enhanced automation features …

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Microsoft Announces Breakthrough with Largest Number of Entangled Qubits in Quantum Computing

Quantum computing is inching closer to a transformative milestone. Microsoft, in collaboration with Quantinuum and Atom Computing, has announced a significant achievement: the largest number of entangled qubits ever recorded. This breakthrough marks a step toward achieving the elusive 50 to 100 qubits needed to outperform classical computers—a goal that the tech industry has long …

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Phi-3 Fine-Tuning and New AI Models Now Available in Azure

Exciting updates for AI developers and businesses: the fine-tuning of Phi-3 mini and medium models is now available in Azure, making AI even more customizable and accessible. Phi-3, a Small Language Model (SLM), offers the power and flexibility of an LLM (Large Language Model) but can run on mobile devices and within applications, providing similar …

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Microsoft Entra Suite: Simplified Zero Trust Security

What Is the Entra Suite? Microsoft’s Entra Suite is for organizations seeking robust security solutions. Released recently, it brings together a comprehensive set of tools and services designed to implement Zero Trust principles. But what exactly does that mean? Let’s break it down: Unified Policy Engine: The Entra Suite covers identity, endpoints, and both public …

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