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Microsoft Azure AI, data, and application innovations help turn your AI ambitions into reality

Welcome to Microsoft Ignite 2023! The past year has been one of true transformation. Companies are seeing real benefits today and are eager to explore what’s next—including how they can do more with their data investments, build intelligent applications, and uncover what AI can do for their business. We recently commissioned a study through IDC …

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Evolving Microsoft Azure Data Manager for Agriculture to transform data into intuitive insights

The quiet revolution of data and analytics in agriculture  As AGRITECHNICA 2023—the world’s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery—makes a triumphant return after nearly four years, over 450,000 attendees from 130 countries will come together to witness the latest and greatest agriculture innovations firsthand. However, not all of these breakthrough innovations take up large exhibition …

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Azure sets a scale record in large language model training

Azure empowers intelligent services like Microsoft Copilot, Bing, and Azure OpenAI Service that have captured our imagination in recent days. These services, facilitating various applications like Microsoft Office 365, chatbots, and search engines with generative AI, owe their magic to large language models (LLMs). While the latest LLMs are transcendental, bringing a generational change in …

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Come build with us: Microsoft and OpenAI partnership unveils new AI opportunities

At OpenAI’s first DevDay Conference on November 6, 2023, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella made a surprise appearance during OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s keynote to deliver a powerful message: “Our job number one is to build the best systems, so you can build the best models and deliver those to developers.” This was a testament to …

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Protect your web apps from modern threats with Microsoft Defender for Cloud

This blog was co-written with Loren Lachapelle, Dotan Patrich, and Assaf Berenson. In this era of AI-driven competition, enterprises of all sizes have prioritized the value of migrating their app development from on-premises to the cloud. As developers rapidly publish new cloud applications, bad actors are equally relentless in seeking new ways to exploit misconfigured …

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Introducing Azure Bastion Developer: Secure and cost-effective access to your Azure Virtual Machines

Microsoft Azure is constantly evolving to meet the needs of its growing user base. In response to the feedback and requirements of developers, we have announced a new SKU for Azure Bastion: Bastion Developer. This service, now in public preview, will be a game-changer for developers seeking secure, cost-effective, and hassle-free connectivity to their Azure …

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Project Flash update: Advancing Azure Virtual Machine availability monitoring

Flash, as the project is internally known, derives its name from our steadfast commitment to building a robust, reliable, and rapid mechanism for customers to monitor virtual machine (VM) health. Our primary objective is to ensure customers can reliably access actionable and precise telemetry, promptly receive alerts on changes, and periodically monitor data at scale. …

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Unlock the power of Azure Data Manager for Energy with partners 

The energy industry is evolving. With the transition to more sustainable practices and preparation for immense growth in energy usage, energy companies are increasingly relying on data to gain the insights needed to increase efficiency, support growth, and modernize infrastructure. Energy companies around the world are using Microsoft technologies, including Azure Data Manager for Energy as …

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Prompts are key in 2023: Twenty-five tips to help you unlock the potential of generative AI

In the last few years, generative AI has seen exponential growth. Language models like GPT-3.5-Turbo and GPT-4 on Azure OpenAI Service can automate content generation and conversational experiences, making it easier and more efficient to communicate with customers and end users. AI input prompts defined A prompt, in the context of AI, particularly in large language models, …

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Boost efficiency and cost savings with new sustainability guidance in the Cloud Adoption Framework

Sustainability in a cloud estate can help ensure long-term operational efficiency, cost savings, and alignment with increasing global eco-regulatory requirements. By aligning to sound sustainability practices, businesses can significantly lower environmental impact, future-proof operations, and derive competitive advantages in an eco-conscious marketplace. In October 2022, we published new guidance on sustainability and cloud efficiency through …

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