Let's Talk Azure! S6E15 - Microsoft updates May - new products and features released
Jun 13, 2025
Discover the latest buzz from Microsoft as the hosts dive into exciting updates like features from Entra, Intune, and Defender. AI's transformative role in marketing takes center stage, discussing personalized content amidst authenticity concerns. Barclays Bank's adoption of Microsoft's Copilot aims to boost productivity for 100,000 employees. Key enhancements to Microsoft Defender XDR are unveiled, alongside discussions on integrating Azure Purview with third-party services and addressing data security in the generative AI era. Finally, learn about Azure's ongoing evolution with fresh features and improved security management.
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AI Personalized Outreach Anecdote
- Sam Foote shares an AI-generated personalized video he received on LinkedIn that felt too artificial.
- This example highlights how AI is permeating not just marketing, but real personalized outreach efforts.
Large-Scale Copilot Deployment Insight
- Barclays is rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot to 100,000 staff to automate mundane tasks.
- Copilot acts like enhanced search, boosting productivity but licensing cost remains high for large organizations.
Unified Defender XDR Enhancements
- Defender XDR now integrates custom detection rules and analytic rules in one unified hunting interface.
- It supports multi-tenant case management, streamlining SOC workflows across subscriptions and customers.