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Adding smarts to Azure data lakes with Fabric Data Agents
Enterprise AI needs one thing if it’s to get around the limitations of large language models and deliver the results...
GitHub Advanced Security now offers security campaigns
GitHub has made security campaigns available for GitHub Advanced Security and GitHub Code Security users. Security...
Retirement: Canonical Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Reaching End of Standard Support on May 31, 2025
We’re announcing the upcoming end of standard support for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS on May 31, 2025, as we focus on delivering...
[In preview] Public Preview: Self-serve enablement for all versions and deletes mode in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
You can now enable all versions and deletes change feed mode on your Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL accounts without...
[In preview] Public Preview: Power BI Connector for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB
The new Power BI connector for vCore-based Azure Cosmos DB for MongoDB simplifies integration. You can now connect...
[In preview] Public Preview: Fabric Mirroring for Azure Database for PostgreSQL – flexible server
Experience seamless integration and unparalleled data unification with Microsoft Fabric mirroring for Azure Database...
[Launched] Generally Available: Azure SQL Updates for Early-April 2025
In early-April 2025, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: Convert existing databases in...
What is Kubernetes? Scalable cloud-native applications
Kubernetes is a popular open source platform for container orchestration—that is, for managing applications built from...
Four paradoxes of software development
Civil engineers can rightfully claim that no two bridges are exactly alike. However, bridges share many known...
Five things to consider before you deploy an LLM
If the screwdriver were invented by the tech industry today, then it would be widely deployed for a variety of tasks,...
What misleading Meta Llama 4 benchmark scores show enterprise leaders about evaluating AI performance claims
Benchmarks are critical when evaluating AI — they reveal how well models work, as well as their strengths and...
GitHub Copilot rolls out agent mode in Visual Studio Code
GitHub has rolled out agent mode and MCP (Model Context Protocol) support in GitHub Copilot for all Visual Studio Code...
[Launched] Generally Available: New Enhancements to Carbon Optimization – Expanded API limits, Subscription Reader Access, and Filtering Options
Carbon optimization in Azure now includes new capabilities to improve visibility into cloud emissions data....
[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Front Door WebSocket
Azure Front Door Standard and Premium WebSocket is generally available now. WebSocket is enabled by default without...
[In preview] Public Preview: Azure NetApp Files File Access Logs
Azure NetApp Files file access logs play a critical role in safeguarding sensitive data, detecting anomalies while...
[Launched] Generally Available: Application Gateway as a Private Link Enabled Origin for Front Door Premium
You can now configure Application Gateway resources as Private Link enabled origins in your Front Door Premium...
[In preview] Private Preview: Threat Detection in Azure Backup Powered by MDC
We are excited to announce the Private Preview of an advanced Threat Detection capability in Azure Backup, now...
[Launched] Generally Available: Azure Networking Capabilities for Microsoft Copilot in Azure
Copilot now offers contextual responses and actionable insights based on Microsoft's extensive networking knowledge...
[Launched] Generally Available: Microsoft Copilot in Azure is Now Generally Available
Microsoft Copilot in Azure is now generally available. Microsoft Copilot in Azure is an AI-powered tool to help you do...
Beware these 10 malicious VSCode extensions
Developers using Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code (VSCode) editor are being warned to delete, or at least stay away...