Bridging Language Gaps in Teams Calls

Welcome to Episode 389 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. In this special episode, we recap the game-changing announcements from Microsoft Ignite, Microsoft’s premier conference unveiling innovations across Microsoft 365 and Azure.We explore advancements in Agentic AI and multi-modal models that seamlessly accept and produce text, voice, and graphics. Discover how Copilot is evolving with features like reasoning over on-screen content (coming to Teams in CY25) and enhanced capabilities in tools like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel—bringing automated summaries, dynamic graphics, and effortless data analysis to the forefront. Learn how Copilot Pages enable collaborative editing, while Copilot Extensibility and Agents allow businesses to create customized AI-powered helpers with ease. Imagine every SharePoint site having a built-in agent by default, making tasks more intuitive than ever. We also cover new updates in edge AI—a “distributed computing fabric” blending Azure Local bare-metal solutions and Windows 365 Link thin clients. Innovations in AI-ready silicon underpin these transformative changes. Like what you hear and want to support the show? Check out our membership options. Show Notes Microsoft Ignite 2024 Book of News Introducing Copilot Actions, new agents, and tools to empower IT teams Redefine development: AI-first innovation with agents and Microsoft Copilot in Power Platform What’s new in Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint at Ignite 2024 Copilot in Excel: Transforming Data Analysis What’s new and coming to Microsoft Outlook – Ignite 2024 Microsoft Ignite 2024 | Microsoft 365 Copilot Innovation in Your Go-To Apps Ignite 2024 - What's new for Microsoft 365 and Copilot admins Introducing Copilot Analytics to measure AI impact on your business New Copilot Prompt Gallery helps you discover, save, and share your favorite prompts Introducing the AI-Powered Workplace: Technology solutions for flexible work About the sponsors Would you like to become the irreplaceable Microsoft 365 resource for your organization? Let us know!