

S5E40 - Microsoft updates November - New features and updates from Ignite 2024
Nov 29, 2024
This week, the hosts dive into the highlights from the Microsoft Ignite event in Chicago. They explore exciting updates like the rebranding of Microsoft 365 Copilot and its innovative AI features. Discussion further reveals enhancements in cloud security and integrated solutions, particularly surrounding Microsoft Defender and Data Loss Prevention. The practicality of the new Windows 365 Thin Client is examined, raising questions about its compatibility for remote work. Exciting advancements in Azure and serverless GPUs for AI workloads are also on the table!
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Ignite Experience
- Alan Armstrong attended Microsoft Ignite in Chicago.
- The event was bigger than last year, with lots of vendors and Microsoft teams.
M365 Copilot Agents
- Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces new AI agents for SharePoint, self-service, and meeting facilitation.
- An interpreter agent translates languages in real-time with the speaker's tone of voice.
Defender for APIs
- Defender for APIs integrates with CSPM, offering free and paid API security recommendations.
- The free tier provides basic recommendations, while the paid tier offers attack path analysis and data classification.