Zachary Hester

New Capabilities, Broader Audience, and Variable Cost: Copilot Pro’s Evolution

It seems like every time I turn on the TV, I get hit with a Matthew McConaughey ad explaining to me how AI is the new Wild West. It’s so ubiquitous at this point, that I’m hearing about “gen AI” at family gatherings, from friends who work in education, and even when stuffing my face …

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Azure Boost: It Goes to 11

Spinal Tap reference aside… Microsoft Azure is introducing a substantial infrastructure upgrade — Azure Boost. This new feature offloads components from the virtualization hypervisor and underlying host to purpose-built systems designed for networking, storage, and specialized processors. This strategic optimization not only enhances security measures but also significantly boosts overall performance. As the host system …

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Microsoft Fabric: Into the Datasphere

Try to contain yourself for these next six words: Microsoft Fabric is now generally available. Embarking on their transformative data-journey, Microsoft has announced Microsoft Fabric, its cutting-edge SaaS-based data platform. This initiative represents a significant overhaul of the data platform landscape, seamlessly integrating past services like Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Store, Azure Synapse, …

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Microsoft Ignite

Access the Ignite Big Book of News for a Comprehensive Overview Microsoft’s Ignite 2023 event marked the unveiling of over 100 new features and capabilities, shaping the future landscape of technology. Highlights included expanded Azure OpenAI Service models like GPT-4 Turbo, Microsoft’s new AI and ARM processors, branding updates to Microsoft Copilot, and offerings like …

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Microsoft Unveils SharePoint Premium for Enhanced Content Experiences

Breaking ground in the realm of content management, Microsoft introduces SharePoint Premium, an advanced offering that brings a host of new services under one unified umbrella. This premium extension to SharePoint in Microsoft 365 is meticulously crafted to cater specifically to Copilot and AI services, seamlessly connecting content into these dynamic platforms. The SharePoint Premium …

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Microsoft Finalizes Acquisition of Activision Blizzard King

In the spirit of the holidays and the giving and receiving of gifts, we’ve pivoted a bit to focus on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard King. With this move, Microsoft has successfully concluded its most significant acquisition to date, nearly 22 months since the initial announcement in January 2022. This positions Microsoft as the world’s …

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Microsoft Offers a Boon to its Viva Platform

As we approach the end of the year, Microsoft is unveiling two impactful additions to its Viva platform that should offer significant changes for the workplace experience. Well-suited for the annual employee review season, the debut of Viva Amplify and Skills arrives as a strategic advantage for organizations aiming to bolster communication strategies and refine …

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Microsoft Advances Sustainability Reporting with Cloud Updates

In a bid to fortify its commitment to sustainability, Microsoft introduces notable updates to the Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability. This cloud service is tailored to assist organizations in consolidating, aligning, and reporting on their sustainability data, goals, and status. The platform not only aids in meeting regulatory reporting requirements but also introduces new capabilities to …

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