The Tech Radar - Issue #04 (June 2025)

By Martin Moyér June 16, 2025
The Tech Radar - Issue #04 (June 2025)

Notice: new technology providers added - OpenAI, Salesforce and SAP 

 

Microsoft announced its recognition as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms. They also introduced Azure Prompt Shields to enhance AI security and launched new features in Microsoft 365 Copilot, including Researcher and Analyst agents.

Google released new G4 VMs powered by NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 for AI workloads and introduced Pub/Sub Single Message Transforms for simplified data processing. They also enhanced security with new capabilities in the Security Command Center. 

AWS unveiled Amazon Aurora DSQL for enhanced database management and introduced new capabilities for Amazon Bedrock, enabling serverless audio summarization. They also launched a Threat Technique Catalog to bolster security.

OpenAI partnered with Mattel to integrate AI into iconic brands and introduced a coordinated vulnerability disclosure policy to enhance security.

Salesforce launched new software bundles for retailers and introduced insights on Agentforce for building trusted AI agents.

SAP announced its partnership with NVIDIA to deliver SAP Business AI locally and was recognized as a leader in Human Capital Management by TrustRadius.

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Microsoft Updates

AI

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Updates on Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Machine Learning, Azure AI Foundry, Azure Cognitive Services, the Copilot ecosystem, agentic AI, and more

Microsoft recognized for second consecutive year as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms

We’re proud to share that Microsoft has once again been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Science and Machine Learning (DSML) Platforms . We believe this recognition reflects our continued commitment to providing organizations with a comprehensive toolchain for building and deploying machine learning models and AI applications, transforming how businesses operate.

Jun 12, 2025 Read more

Enhance AI security with Azure Prompt Shields and Azure AI Content Safety

A strong defense against prompt injection attacks The AI security landscape is constantly changing, with prompt injection attacks emerging as one of the most significant threats to generative AI app builders today. This occurs when an adversary manipulates an LLM’s input to change its behavior or access unauthorized information. According to the Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP), prompt injection is the top threat facing LLMs today 1 .

Jun 5, 2025 Read more

All the Azure news you don’t want to miss from Microsoft Build 2025

At Microsoft Build, we came together to explore the next frontier: how developers will shape an agentic web . What felt different this year was gathering at a time of such exponential technological progress, making the power of community and the exchange of ideas more vital than ever. We’re reminded that in times of rapid change, open collaboration is what drives innovation . ChatGPT from OpenAI stands out as a prime example of the collaboration and innovation Microsoft is becoming known for.

Jun 3, 2025 Read more

Get started with agents for finance: Learnings from 2025 Gartner® CFO & Finance Executive Conference

2025’s Gartner® CFO & Finance Executive Conference featured sessions and hands-on product demonstrations from finance and operations providers covering growth strategies, cost management tools, and of course, AI in finance. I’ve had the pleasure of attending for a few years now, and what struck me this year was the excitement and enthusiasm for not just learning about but applying agents and generative AI to financial processes.

Jun 11, 2025 Read more

Empower your teams to grow their AI skills and boost adoption

AI adoption is rapidly picking up speed—but is your team ready to make the most of it? Organizations around the world are starting to see generative AI as a real game-changer. To stay ahead, many are already aligning their investments toward new AI-powered tools, platforms, and infrastructure. But despite the prospect of big returns, these businesses face a myriad of challenges when it comes to adoption. One of the biggest hurdles?

Jun 10, 2025 Read more

4 ways Microsoft Copilot empowers financial services employees

In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial services, staying ahead of the curve with technological innovation is not simply an advantage—it’s a necessity. That’s why financial services firms have been among the most aggressive of any industry sector to embrace generative AI. When 70% of Microsoft 365 Copilot users report that the integration of generative AI into their everyday applications and tasks makes them more productive, 1 firms can see how AI can fundamentally revolutionize their...

Jun 9, 2025 Read more

On Age UK’s telephone service for lonely seniors, friendships blossom, with safeguards in place

Category: AI June 9, 2025 On Age UK’s telephone service for lonely seniors, friendships blossom, with safeguards in place By Chen May Yee Every Wednesday, the phone rings in the northeast London apartment where Michael, 74, lives alone. It’s his friend Gemma. They talk about all sorts of things, from Agatha Christie murder mysteries to what Gemma’s children and her rescue dog Millie have gotten up to.

Jun 9, 2025 Read more

Security

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Security updates, identity protection, compliance tools, and threat intelligence, including Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Security Copilot, Entra and more.

Cyber resilience begins before the crisis

In this blog you will hear directly from Microsoft’s Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Customer Security, Ann Johnson, about the need for proactive planning in cyber incidents, particularly surrounding communications. This blog is part of a new, ongoing series where our Deputy CISOs share their thoughts on what is most important in their respective domains.

Jun 12, 2025 Read more

Connect with us at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit

Security professionals visiting booths scattered around a hall, eager for solutions to today’s top cybersecurity challenges to protect their resources and people. The hum of hundreds of conversations. Presenters in packed sessions sharing expertise, trends, and stories to energize attendees. Few occasions are as thrilling as a cybersecurity event, knowing that all around you are people who understand the frustrating challenges and exciting wins of working in cybersecurity.

Jun 5, 2025 Read more

Meet the Deputy CISOs who help shape Microsoft’s approach to cybersecurity: Part 3

Microsoft launched its Cybersecurity Governance Council in 2024 , and with it, named a group of deputy chief information security officers that ensure comprehensive oversight of the company’s cybersecurity risk, defense, and compliance. These leaders work in tandem with product and engineering leaders across the company to create accountability and advance cybersecurity protection for Microsoft, our customers, and the industry.

Jun 5, 2025 Read more

How Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is redefining endpoint security

Securing your digital estate with endpoint detection and response (EDR) across all platforms, devices, and Internet of Things (IoT) has never been more challenging. A rapidly evolving cyberthreat landscape has seen cyberattacks grow in sophistication, evolving from randomized single domain cyberattacks to targeted and methodical multidomain cyberattacks tailored to the specific vulnerabilities and unique attack surfaces within each organization.

Jun 3, 2025 Read more

Discover how automatic attack disruption protects critical assets while ensuring business continuity

Traditional security solutions often operate in a one-size-fits-all alert model that treats every detection equally, regardless of how important the asset is. But not all assets are equal. Critical assets are systems governing access, identity, or sensitive data. They are essential to an organization’s operations and security, for example, domain controllers, cloud connectivity gateways, key management servers, and others.

Jun 2, 2025 Read more

Announcing a new strategic collaboration to bring clarity to threat actor naming

In today’s cyberthreat landscape, even seconds of delay can mean the difference between stopping a cyberattack or falling victim to ransomware. One major cause of delayed response is understanding threat actor attribution, which is often slowed by inaccurate or incomplete data as well as inconsistencies in naming across platforms. This, in turn, can reduce confidence, complicate analysis, and delay response.

Jun 2, 2025 Read more

Secure Your Data from Day One: Best Practices for Success with Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Policies in Microsoft Fabric

As data volume and complexity soar, protecting sensitive information has become non-negotiable. With the latest enhancements to Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Policies in Microsoft Fabric, organizations now have the power to proactively secure their data in Onelake. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to take your data governance to the next level, following …

Jun 5, 2025 Read more

Secure Mirrored Azure Databricks Data in Fabric with OneLake security 

We’re excited to announce that OneLake security capabilities have been extended to support mirrored data through Azure Mirrored Databricks Catalog. This enhancement brings the full suite of OneLake’s enterprise-grade security features to these mirrored assets, empowering organizations to manage access using table, column, or row level security across all engines. What’s New? With this update, Azure …

Jun 3, 2025 Read more

Microsoft 365

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Updates on Microsoft 365, Copilot & Microsoft 365 Copilot, Teams, Viva, and other productivity and collaboration tools

Dev Proxy v0.28 with LLM usage and costs tracking

We’re thrilled to announce the release of Dev Proxy v0.28. This version introduces a new ability to help you understand language models’ usage and costs in your applications, alongside many improvements to mocking, TypeSpec generation, and plugin flexibility. In this version: New OpenAITelemetryPlugin to track language models’ usage and costs Expanded OpenAI payload support New Dev Proxy extensions for .

Jun 5, 2025 Read more

Build like Microsoft: Developer agents in action

Every day, developers tackle complex workflows involving planning, coding, reviewing, testing, securing, and releasing software. These tasks, often scattered across various tools and platforms, create friction that slows us down. At Microsoft, we believe AI can change that. This belief led us to create Athena, an AI-powered collaborative agent for developers, integrated directly into Microsoft Teams.

Jun 4, 2025 Read more

What’s new in Copilot Studio: May 2025

In this edition of our monthly roundup, we're recapping the biggest news from Microsoft Build 2025 and announcing new resources for Copilot Studio adoption and training.

Jun 4, 2025 Read more

Researcher and Analyst are now generally available in Microsoft 365 Copilot

We’re excited to announce the general availability of Researcher and Analyst, two first-of-their-kind reasoning agents designed specifically for work.

Jun 2, 2025 Read more

Teams Town hall and Webinar transform connection at scale

Digital and hybrid events have evolved rapidly, and audiences now expect seamless, engaging experiences –-wherever they’re joining from. To meet and exceed those expectations, we’ve continued to invest in Town hall and Webinar in Teams , as announced last May, with features that help you deliver more meaningful, inclusive and wide-reaching experiences across your organization.

Jun 10, 2025 Read more

Transforming the workplace with AI-driven innovation

The workplace is evolving, and so are the tools that power it. At the heart of this transformation is a shared goal: to create more meaningful connections, spark stronger collaboration, and make smarter use of every space. That’s where AI-driven innovation comes in. This week we are at InfoComm, meeting with many of our partners to talk about advancements in AI-enhanced workplaces.

Jun 11, 2025 Read more

Frontline Fridays Session 2: Driving successful adoption and delivering value for frontline workers

Empowering frontline workers isn’t just a business priority — it’s a strategic imperative. With the rapid acceleration of digital transformation across industries, organizations are reimagining how they connect, support, and elevate experiences for frontline employees. At Microsoft, we’ve had the privilege of working in deep partnership with hundreds of customers and millions of frontline employees in retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and other industries to unlock the full potential of their..

Jun 4, 2025 Read more

Keep your Microsoft Teams in VDI client up to date to ensure the best user experience

In the fast-evolving world of collaboration tools, Microsoft Teams stands as a cornerstone of productivity. But as with any modern software, staying current isn’t just about accessing the latest features—it’s also about ensuring your tenant is up to date on the latest security, performance, and compliance. This is where the concept of Teams sedimentation becomes critical.

Jun 2, 2025 Read more

Introducing Microsoft Frontline Fridays: Your Guide to empowering frontline workers

Are you ready to enhance the way your frontline workforce operates with Microsoft's suite of tools? Join us for Microsoft Frontline Fridays , a series of expert-led sessions designed to help organizations maximize productivity, security, and efficiency for frontline employees. Check out our full series schedule below and register now : Session 1: May 29, 6:00 - 7:30 PM Pacific (UTC-7 ): Overview & Deployment Best Practices and Strategies ( Register Here ) Session 1: May 30, 9:00 - 10:30 AM...

Jun 3, 2025 Read more

Microsoft 365 data residency offerings now available in Malaysia

We are excited to announce that Microsoft 365 and the Microsoft 365 Advanced Data Residency add-on (ADR) are now available for commercial customers in our new cloud region in Malaysia . Microsoft 365 Multi-Geo Capabilities for Malaysia will be available soon. The Advanced Data Residency and Multi-Geo Capabilities add-ons offer customers provisioned in Malaysia greater control over the location of their cloud data.

Jun 4, 2025 Read more

Microsoft 365 data residency offerings now available in Indonesia

We are excited to announce that Microsoft 365 and the Microsoft 365 Advanced Data Residency add-on (ADR) are now available for commercial customers in our new cloud region in Indonesia . Microsoft 365 Multi-Geo Capabilities for Indonesia will be available soon. The Advanced Data Residency and Multi-Geo Capabilities add-ons offer customers provisioned in Indonesia greater control over the location of their cloud data.

Jun 3, 2025 Read more

Licensing and pricing updates for on-premises server products coming July 2025

* Update – June 2025: The price increases for the Core CAL Suite and Enterprise CAL Suite will now take effect on August 1, 2025 , instead of July 1, as originally announced. Standalone server product pricing changes will still take effect on July 1, 2025 . Microsoft 365 suites continue to be the best choice for delivering value to our customers due to their outstanding performance, scalability and security.

Jun 11, 2025 Read more

Dynamics 365 & Power Platform

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Updates on Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, including Project Operations, Supply Chain Management, and other business applications

Explore migration options for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics SL customers

As Microsoft continues innovating and investing in cloud solutions and technologies that help customers enhance productivity and streamline business processes, we are announcing updates to Dynamics GP and Dynamics SL product availability. Migrate your data seamlessly with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Dynamics GP After more than 40 years of availability, in September 2024 we announced that Dynamics GP’s product enhancements , regulatory (tax) updates, and technical support will end on.

Jun 5, 2025 Read more

Unlock the power of record routing with real-time analytics

Running an effective contact center requires real-time insights into key operational metrics. Dynamics 365 Customer Service introduces real-time analytics for record routing, a practical tool that helps supervisors monitor and manage contact center performance as it happens. By providing an up-to-date view of workloads, agent activity, and case progress, this feature ensures your team can quickly adapt to meet customer demands and maintain service excellence.

Jun 4, 2025 Read more

Agentic CRM systems: Learnings from organizations making the switch

CRM systems have come a long way since their inception in the 1990s. What began as digital rolodexes evolved over the decades to accommodate cloud hosting, mobile access, and integrations across an organization’s tech stack. But for many businesses, the core experience of using a CRM system hasn’t kept pace with the evolving expectations of modern customers, or the realities of the people managing those relationships. Legacy CRM systems often rely heavily on manual data entry.

Jun 4, 2025 Read more

Under the Hood: Building an AI-Driven Storefront with Dynamics 365 Commerce

Retail is constantly evolving, shaped by changing consumer behaviors, new technologies, and unpredictable macroeconomic shifts. While digital channels continue to grow, physical retail remains a cornerstone of the shopping experience. As Gartner® puts it, “ Despite the growth in the popularity of digital channels, the physical store remains the most powerful, competitively differentiating touchpoint in unified retail commerce execution.

Jun 3, 2025 Read more

AI-powered proactive engagement and conversational journeys with Microsoft Dynamics 365 in public preview

Customers don’t just want fast service—they expect businesses to stay one step ahead. Today’s customers want companies to anticipate their needs before they even ask, for example: sending a reminder before a payment is late; giving a heads-up when a delivery is delayed, or following up after a dropped call. These aren’t just nice-to-haves—we believe that they’re the new standard for customer experience.

Jun 3, 2025 Read more

Experience the redesigned Copilot hub

Unifying insights, governance, and AI-driven productivity for the modern enterprise We’re excited to announce the new Copilot Hub experience in the Power Platform Admin Center, unveiled at Microsoft Build, which brings a host of improvements based on your feedback. This updated experience provides Power Platform and environment admins with a central place for Copilot management – offering greater transparency on upcoming features, deeper usage and cost insights , and unified settings for easier.

Jun 12, 2025 Read more

Announcing the AI-Powered Search and Summary Components in Power Pages Component Library

We’re excited to announce the addition of AI-powered Search and Summary components to the Power Pages Component Library. These components are designed to significantly accelerate development by enabling makers to easily drag and drop pre-built Generative AI features directly onto their pages. AI-Powered Search Component The new Search component allows users to enter a natural language prompt, which is then interpreted and summarized by the Power Pages search agent.

Jun 11, 2025 Read more

What’s new in Power Apps: May 2025 Feature Update

Summary Welcome to the Power Apps monthly feature update! We will use this blog to share what’s new in Power Apps. A summary of product, community, and learning updates from throughout the month so you can access it in one easy place. Get started with the latest updates today! Jump into Power Apps to try the latest updates, you can use an existing environment or get started for free using the Developer plan.

Jun 9, 2025 Read more

Long-Term Retention (LTR): Cost Effective Strategy for Managing Storage and Compliance

Introduction Long-Term Retention (LTR) is one of data management tools that helps enterprises effectively manage their growing data estates while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. By archiving less frequently accessed data, LTR optimizes Dataverse storage usage and reduces costs. Long-Term Retention (LTR) in Dataverse helps organizations retain data that’s no longer actively used but still required for regulatory or business purposes.

Jun 9, 2025 Read more

Dataverse at Build: The Agent Platform Powering the Future of Agentic AI

Here are some of the Dataverse announcements from Microsoft Build. With so many new capabilities, here are all our key sessions in one place. To learn more about these exciting updates, read the full Dataverse Build blog . Microsoft Dataverse is the secure, scalable agent platform that extends agents with enterprise data. As agents evolve to handle more complex, business-critical tasks, they need to be equipped with models , knowledge , tools, and orchestration .

Jun 3, 2025 Read more

Azure

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Updates on Azure cloud services, including Azure compute, networking, storage and hybrid solutions, Arc, Kubernetes, and more

Azure Synapse Runtime for Apache Spark 3.5 (Preview)

We’re thrilled to announce that we have made Azure Synapse Runtime for Apache Spark 3.5 for our Azure Synapse Spark customers in preview, while they get ready and prepare for migrating to Microsoft Fabric Spark. Apache Spark 3.5 You can now create Azure Synapse Runtime for Apache Spark 3.5. The essential changes include features which come from …

Jun 2, 2025 Read more

Microsoft Cost Management updates—May 2025

Whether you’re a new student, a thriving startup, or the largest enterprise, you have financial constraints, and you need to know what you’re spending, where it’s being spent, and how to plan for the future. Nobody wants a surprise when it comes to the bill, and this is where Microsoft Cost Management comes in. Manage your cloud cost with confidence We’re always looking for ways to learn more about your challenges and how Microsoft Cost Management can help you better understand where you’re...

Jun 2, 2025 Read more

The difference between coding agent and agent mode in GitHub Copilot

“ Give a dev a code completion and they’ll merge once. Teach a dev to wield an AI agent and they’ll empty the backlog before the coffee cools. “ GitHub Copilot started life in 2021 as the autocomplete sidekick that kept you in flow. Fast forward to 2025 and it now has two new and very different superpowers: Agent mode : a real‑time collaborator that sits in your editor, works with you, and edits files based on your needs.

Jun 2, 2025 Read more

All the Azure news you don’t want to miss from Microsoft Build 2025

At Microsoft Build, we came together to explore the next frontier: how developers will shape an agentic web . What felt different this year was gathering at a time of such exponential technological progress, making the power of community and the exchange of ideas more vital than ever. We’re reminded that in times of rapid change, open collaboration is what drives innovation . ChatGPT from OpenAI stands out as a prime example of the collaboration and innovation Microsoft is becoming known for.

Jun 3, 2025 Read more

Refresh SQL analytics endpoint Metadata REST API (Preview)

We’re excited to announce that the long-awaited refresh SQL analytics endpoint metadata REST API is now available in preview. You can now programmatically trigger a refresh of your SQL analytics endpoint to keep tables in sync with any changes made in the parent artifact, ensuring that you can keep your data up to date as needed. …

Jun 9, 2025 Read more

How to filter C++ Build Insights by project

Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 comes with quality-of-life improvements to its C++ Build Insights integration that will make it easier for you to navigate large multi-project traces and handle long file names for your build inputs and artifacts. What is C++ Build Insights? C++ Build Insights is a powerful tool that lets you visualize and optimize the build process of your C++ projects.

Jun 5, 2025 Read more

How to create issues and pull requests in record time on GitHub

Software development has always started with a conversation: What problem are we solving, why does it matter, and what does “finished” look like? On GitHub, that conversation crystallizes in an issue . No matter what tools you’re using or who you’re working with, a well-designed issue still sets the agenda for pull requests (PR), reviews, tests, and deploys. That principle hasn’t changed—but how we get from idea to issue to PR is changing fast, with Copilot helping to speed things up.

Jun 5, 2025 Read more

How GitHub engineers tackle platform problems

In my spare time I enjoy building Gundam models, which are model kits to build iconic mechas from the Gundam universe. You might be wondering what this has to do with software engineering. Product engineers can be seen as the engineers who take these kits and build the Gundam itself. They are able to utilize all pieces and build a working product that is fun to collect or even play with!

Jun 10, 2025 Read more

Introducing upgrades to AI functions for better performance—and lower costs

Earlier this year, we released AI functions in public preview, allowing Fabric customers to apply LLM-powered transformations to OneLake data simply and seamlessly, in a single line of code. Since then, we’ve continued iterating on AI functions in response to your feedback. Let’s explore the latest updates, which make AI functions more powerful, more cost-effective, …

Jun 11, 2025 Read more

Microsoft Fabric Community Conference heads to Vienna

After an unforgettable kickoff in Stockholm last year, the Microsoft Fabric Community Conference is returning to Europe—this time in the musical city of Vienna! From September 15–18, we’re bringing the Fabric community together at the Austria Center for a wealth of learning, connection, and inspiration. Register now Over four days, there will be plenty of opportunities to interact with experts shaping the future of Microsoft Fabric .

Jun 11, 2025 Read more

GitHub Availability Report: May 2025

In May, we experienced three incidents that resulted in degraded performance across GitHub services. May 1 22:09 UTC (lasting 1 hour and 4 minutes) On May 1, 2025, from 22:09 UTC to 23:13 UTC, the Issues service was degraded and users weren’t able to upload attachments. The root cause was identified to be a new feature which added a custom header to all client-side HTTP requests, causing CORS errors when uploading attachments to our provider.

Jun 11, 2025 Read more

AI Genius Challenge: Flex your AI skills and beat the clock!

If you’ve been following along with the AI Genius Series, you already know we’ve been on a journey, one filled with learning, experimentation, and discovery. We’ve explored the power of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), dived into Copilot deployment, and unlocked the potential of Azure’s AI ecosystem. But now, it’s time to take all that knowledge and put it into action. Now, after popular demand, I’m pleased to launch the AI Genius Challenge.

Jun 11, 2025 Read more

Privacy by Design: PII Detection and Anonymization with PySpark on Microsoft Fabric

Introduction Whether you’re building analytics pipelines or conversational AI systems, the risk of exposing sensitive data is real. AI models trained on unfiltered datasets can inadvertently memorize and regurgitate PII, leading to compliance violations and reputational damage. This blog explores how to build scalable, secure, and compliant data workflows using PySpark, Microsoft Presidio, and Faker—covering …

Jun 12, 2025 Read more

Integrating Azure API Management with Fabric API for GraphQL

Introduction Integrating Azure API Management (APIM) with Microsoft Fabric’s API for GraphQL can significantly enhance your API’s capabilities by providing robust scalability and security features such as identity management, rate limiting, and caching. This post will guide you through the process of setting up and configuring these features. You may not be familiar with API …

Jun 12, 2025 Read more

How the GitHub billing team uses the coding agent in GitHub Copilot to continuously burn down technical debt

One of the beautiful things about software is that it’s always evolving. However, each piece carries the weight of past decisions made when it was created. Over time, quick fixes, “temporary” workarounds, and deadline compromises compound into tech debt. Like financial debt, the longer you wait to address it, the more expensive it becomes. It’s challenging to prioritize tech debt fixes when deadlines loom and feature requests keep streaming in.

Jun 12, 2025 Read more

Industry Solutions & Innovation

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Updates and news on research, skilling, as well as tailored solutions and innovations for industries including healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, and more

Driving the future of work: How we’re approaching Microsoft 365 Copilot change management at Microsoft

Editor’s note: This story was created with the help of artificial intelligence. To learn more about how Inside Track is using the power of generative AI to augment our human staff, see our story, Reimagining content creation with our Azure AI-powered Inside Track story bot . Technology is constantly transforming the way we work—and AI is driving that evolution faster than ever. At Microsoft, the launch of Microsoft 365 Copilot is a powerful example of this shift. Engage with our experts!

Jun 12, 2025 Read more

A ‘room in a box:’ Upgrading our small meeting rooms with Express Install for Microsoft Teams Rooms

Microsoft Teams Rooms is a conference room tech solution for today’s AI-powered workplace. It features modernized Microsoft Teams technologies optimized for hybrid work environments, and it has had a positive impact on productivity since being installed in thousands of conference rooms across Microsoft’s campuses. When Teams Rooms was initially deployed in 2019, the focus was on modernizing meeting rooms with Teams-integrated features to meet today’s virtual and hybrid workplace needs.

Jun 12, 2025 Read more

Responsible AI: Why it matters and how we’re infusing it into our internal AI projects at Microsoft

Like the computer itself and electricity before it, AI is a transformational technology. It’s providing never-before-seen opportunities to reimagine productivity, address major social challenges, and democratize access to technology and knowledge. As AI reshapes how we work and live, it brings with it both transformative potential and complex challenges. Across the industry, concerns about bias, safety, and transparency are growing.

Jun 5, 2025 Read more

Ten tips to unlock Microsoft 365 Copilot for your engineers

Savvy engineers are always on the lookout for ways to enhance their productivity and improve their collaboration. The introduction of Microsoft 365 Copilot has brought about a significant transformation in the way our engineers work here at Microsoft. Tools like GitHub Copilot and Copilot Studio have become essential for streamlining coding tasks, but the real revolution has been the arrival of Copilot.

Jun 5, 2025 Read more

Get help preparing for your Microsoft Certification exam with Course videos

According to the LinkedIn Learning Workplace Learning Report 2024 , “Tomorrow’s success requires skills agility —harnessing the right skills at the right time for the right work.” And if you’re aiming to earn a Microsoft Certification, you’re building and validating just that—your skills agility. Earning a Microsoft Certification not only helps you stay current with the latest technology but can also equip you with the skills and best practices to effectively tackle real-world challenges in...

Jun 4, 2025 Read more

Drasi accepted into CNCF sandbox for change-driven solutions

The Azure Incubations team is proud to share that Drasi , an open-source data change processing platform released under the Apache 2.0 license , has officially been accepted into the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) Sandbox . Drasi’s acceptance places it alongside a respected cohort of forward-looking cloud-native projects and affirms its role as a platform purpose-built for enabling near-real-time, change-driven data processing at scale.

Jun 10, 2025 Read more

Microsoft and F5 join forces on OpenTelemetry with Apache Arrow in Rust

Microsoft and F5 are collaborating on Phase 2 of the OpenTelemetry with Apache Arrow project. This project is developing a high-performance telemetry pipeline integrated with the Apache Arrow ecosystem, with a range of applications for small- and large-scale uses. We are creating new telemetry pipeline libraries in the Rust language, and we aim to deliver this functionality through integration with the OpenTelemetry Collector.

Jun 9, 2025 Read more

Powering the future of telecom: Microsoft brings agentic AI to life at TM Forum DTW

Telecommunications has always advanced in waves —analog to digital, 3G to 5G, copper to cloud. Today, a new swell is forming at the intersection of TM Forum’s Open Digital Architecture (ODA) and agentic AI. TM Forum’s ODA gives operators a modular, standards-based foundation; agentic AI layers on the autonomous decision support that transform those modules into living, self-optimizing systems. Together, they move the industry from reactive operations to proactive, closed-loop experiences.

Jun 12, 2025 Read more

Chart your course as a Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer with curated skilling and certifications

Organizations are constantly seeking more efficient ways to manage, analyze, and derive insights from their ever-growing data assets. With a unified analytics platform like Microsoft Fabric , they’re able to streamline their data processes—from collection to analysis—to make their data AI-ready and maintain a competitive edge. Central to this ecosystem are Fabric Data Engineers who design and manage advanced data solutions, ensuring that businesses can leverage their data effectively.

Jun 4, 2025 Read more

Cloud Academy: Unlock Your Azure Skills and Accelerate Your Career

When we launched the Cloud Academy benefit for Visual Studio Professional and Enterprise subscribers back in March 2025, our goal was simple: give you the hands-on, practical learning experience you need to confidently master Azure and cloud technologies — without spending a dime beyond your subscription. Why? Because in today’s fast-changing tech world, knowing theory isn’t enough. You need to do — to experiment, build, troubleshoot, and grow your skills in a real environment.

Jun 3, 2025 Read more
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