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ArticleApplication Guard to block malicious attachments in Office 365
Microsoft is bringing the Application Guard security container to Office 365 ProPlus, which could limit the threat of malicious Office documents for subscribers. Read Now
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ArticleMicrosoft cybersecurity training to become mandatory for its workers
Microsoft's cybersecurity training program, which uses AI-powered tools to reinforce learning, is mandated for all employees. It will also be launched in a version for customers. Read Now
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ArticleMicrosoft Azure Arc faces cautiously interested user base
The hybrid cloud offering, announced at Ignite, will let users manage across multi-cloud, on-premises and edge environments -- but is it relevant? Customers weigh in. Read Now
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ArticleMicrosoft Power Platform gets AI and RPA updates
At Microsoft Ignite, the tech giant released new updates to ease RPA and AI building across its Power Platform, as well as new capabilities for Cortana within Microsoft 365. Read Now
Editor's note
For Microsoft, it's all cloud, all the time.
No matter the market -- education, developers or enterprise -- the technology giant continues to expand and heavily market its cloud offerings to those groups. And for good reason. Sales related to cloud products continue to go through the roof, totaling $11 billion in a recent earnings release.
It's not all from traditional server workloads running on Azure. Microsoft says it has more than 180 million users on its Office 365 collaboration platform. The company expects its investments in AI, a good portion of which will have its roots in Azure, will pay off in the future.
This guide highlights the company's recent product updates and new offerings announced during the Microsoft Ignite 2019 conference held Nov. 4 to 8 in Orlando, Fla.
1News from Microsoft Ignite 2019
Check this section for stories about new products and upgrades to existing offerings that Microsoft announced during the conference.
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Application Guard to block malicious attachments in Office 365
Microsoft is bringing the Application Guard security container to Office 365 ProPlus, which could limit the threat of malicious Office documents for subscribers. Read Now
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Microsoft quantum development turns toward hardware
Microsoft revealed plans to jump into the quantum hardware business with a chip capable of running quantum software. Read Now
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Microsoft Power Platform adds chatbots; Flow now Power Automate
Microsoft changes name of Flow to Power Automate, adds virtual agents to Power Platform among host of robotic process automation tools in latest release. Read Now
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Microsoft Power Platform gets AI and RPA updates
At Microsoft Ignite, the tech giant released new updates to ease RPA and AI building across its Power Platform, as well as new capabilities for Cortana within Microsoft 365. Read Now
2Cloud capabilities
Learn about the aggressive development on Microsoft's cloud computing platform.
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Mars gains sweet cloud savings with Azure Cost Management
Azure Cost Management, which helps customers track spend on the cloud platform, can provide sweet rewards if used correctly and comprehensively, according to candy maker Mars. Read Now
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Microsoft Azure Arc faces cautiously interested user base
The hybrid cloud offering, announced at Ignite, will let users manage across multi-cloud, on-premises and edge environments -- but is it relevant? Customers weigh in. Read Now
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Microsoft hybrid cloud strategy expands with Azure Arc
Azure Arc will bring Microsoft's public cloud management tools together for use by customers on any type of infrastructure. The move underscores the drive toward hybrid cloud deployments as customer needs evolve. Read Now
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Microsoft launches Azure Synapse Analytics for the cloud
New Microsoft Azure analytics service provides cloud BI and machine learning, enabling users to do analytics on data in various sources, including data warehouses and data lakes. Read Now
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SharePoint, OneDrive cloud migrations get easier
Moving to SharePoint Online and OneDrive may get simpler with new migration tools. Plus, new features in the cloud services aim to entice IT. Read Now
3End-user computing platform updates
Discover how Microsoft is pushing forward with new plans to update its end-user software portfolio.
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Employee engagement necessary for digital transformation projects
With four generations of employees in the workplace and confusion about projects, technology adoption efforts can fall flat. Here's how you can reach your workforce. Read Now
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Microsoft cybersecurity training to become mandatory for its workers
Microsoft's cybersecurity training program, which uses AI-powered tools to reinforce learning, is mandated for all employees. It will also be launched in a version for customers. Read Now
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Microsoft Teams adds private channels, room appliances
After the vendor unexpectedly delayed their launch in September, Microsoft Teams private channels are now rolling out to all customers. Read Now
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New Outlook features appeal to users on the go
At Ignite, Microsoft announced some improvements to its Office app and Outlook for iOS and Android. Learn about how it benefits both IT and end users. Read Now
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New Microsoft Edge browser gets competitive with Chrome
The new version of Microsoft's Edge browser promises new enterprise features and simplified management for Windows admins. Experts say Edge is now competitive with Google Chrome. Read Now
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With robotic process automation, Microsoft Power Automate works with legacy apps
Microsoft continues to work on making it easier for organizations to bridge modern and legacy tools. Read Now
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Microsoft Ignite 2019 news: Intune + SCCM = Endpoint Manager; WVD on Azure Stack Hub and more
Check out a laundry list of all the news Microsoft shared with the media in pre-briefing materials with a bit of context added by the editors of Brian Madden. Read Now