At Microsoft Azure, we are unwavering in our commitment to providing robust and reliable networking solutions for our customers. In today’s dynamic digital landscape, seamless connectivity, uncompromising security, and optimal performance are non-negotiable. As cyber threats have grown more frequent and severe, the demand for security in the cloud has increased drastically. As a response […]
Archives for May 2024
IT trends show customers need computing power to take advantage of AI
This is part of a larger series on the new infrastructure of the era of AI, highlighting emerging technology and trends in large-scale compute. This month, we’re sharing the Tech Pulse: March 2024 to help businesses harness the power of AI now. IT professionals today are focused on generative AI and its potential benefits, but […]
Azure Maps: Reimagining location services with cloud and AI innovation
I’m thrilled to share news about the evolution of our enterprise mapping software development kit (SDK) and API offerings. Today, we’re announcing the unification of our enterprise maps offerings under Microsoft Azure Maps.1 We are combining the technologies and data in Bing Maps for Enterprise with Azure Maps and retiring Bing Maps for Enterprise. This […]
Intuit Reports Strong Third Quarter Results and Raises Full Year Guidance
CEO Melancon, ‘passionate advocate’ for the profession, to retire
AICPA & CIMA leader’s tenure includes the creation of the CGMA designation and creation of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.
From code to production: New ways Azure helps you build transformational AI experiences
We’re witnessing a critical turning point in the market as AI moves from the drawing boards of innovation into the concrete realities of everyday life. The leap from potential to practical application marks a pivotal chapter, and you, as developers, are key to bringing it to bear. The news at Build is focused on the […]
Uber Migrates 1 Trillion Records from DynamoDB to LedgerStore to Save $6 Million Annually
Uber migrated all its payment transaction data from DynamoDB and blob storage into a new long-term solution, a purpose-built data store named LedgerStore. The company was looking for cost savings and had previously reduced the use of DynamoDB to store hot data (12 weeks old). The move resulted in significant savings and simplified the storage […]
Trump lawyer yells at Michael Cohen in cross-examination over call about Stormy Daniels
Donald Trump is charged in the case with falsifying business records related to a hush money payment Michael Cohen made to porn star Stormy Daniels.
Accelerate AI innovation with the Microsoft commercial marketplace
With Microsoft Build 2024 right around the corner, I am excited to share how the Microsoft commercial marketplace is extending innovation. As we enter the era of AI, I’m seeing developers utilize the marketplace to use cutting-edge AI tools that accelerate adoption of next-generation solutions for their organizations. At the same time, more customers than ever […]
Introducing GPT-4o: OpenAI’s new flagship multimodal model now in preview on Azure
Microsoft is thrilled to announce the launch of GPT-4o, OpenAI’s new flagship model on Azure AI. This groundbreaking multimodal model integrates text, vision, and audio capabilities, setting a new standard for generative and conversational AI experiences. GPT-4o is available now in Azure OpenAI Service, to try in preview, with support for text and image. Azure […]