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Microsoft’s owned GitHub has announced the general availability plans for GitHub Copilot Chat. The company has also unveiled previews of GitHub Copilot Enterprise and new AI-powered security capabilities. GitHub first announced Copilot Chat back in March, and it will become generally available for both individuals and enterprise customers in December. The chatbot is powered by…

Earlier this year, Microsoft launched its new web-based Outlook for Windows client, which combines the functionalities of email and calendar in a unified application. The company has recently outlined a range of upcoming features slated for integration into the new Outlook experience in the next year. Specifically, the new Outlook for Windows will support auto…

Microsoft is reportedly planning to bring its new Copilot AI assistant to Windows 10. According to a new report from Windows Central’s Zac Bowden, an upcoming Windows 10 update is expected to introduce the Copilot button to the taskbar, accompanied by a sidebar experience. Windows 10 currently holds a significant market share with around 1…

Microsoft has announced plans to support the growth of select startups by providing free access to its Azure AI services. This move will enable these companies to access high-end GPU virtual machine clusters, accelerating the training and deployment of large language models (LLMs) and deep learning models (DLMs). Microsoft has updated its startup program to…

Microsoft has announced that enterprise IoT (eIoT) security capabilities are now available for organizations with Microsoft 365 E5/E5 security subscriptions. This release makes it easier for enterprise customers to monitor unmanaged enterprise IoT devices, detect anomalies, and improve security posture. Enterprise IoT (eIoT) security offers visibility and security for internet-connected devices and networks in business…

As Azure Stack HCI becomes more widely deployed in datacenters and at the edge, I would like to highlight some frequently asked questions I have encountered during the last few months on Azure Stack HCI network requirements. Azure Stack HCI Network Requirements This series will focus on frequently asked questions about Azure Stack HCI and…

Microsoft has recently introduced a new feature in its Authenticator app, designed to enhance user security and combat MFA fatigue attacks. The new security configuration was rolled out in September, allowing users to suppress pop-up notifications for potentially suspicious login requests. Previously, users who attempted to log into an account or a service would receive…

Microsoft has announced plans to introduce new Conditional Access policies that will automatically protect customers against potential cyberattacks. Starting next week, the company will begin rolling out the new policies to all eligible commercial customers. “We’ve designed these policies based on our deep knowledge of the current cyberthreat landscape to help our customers strengthen their…

Last week, Microsoft started rolling out the Windows 11 2023 Update, which introduces Windows Copilot and several new features that were released as an optional update on September 26. The company has also shared a list of features that have been deprecated in Windows 11 version 23H2. “Each version of Windows client adds new features…

Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) has disclosed four zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange. The security flaws could enable threat actors to run arbitrary code and disclose sensitive information on victims’ machines. According to ZDI, the critical vulnerabilities were reported to Microsoft in September 2023, with CVSS scores ranging from 7.1 to 7.5. Surprisingly, Microsoft’s…

Microsoft has collaborated with Canonical to simplify Linux OS updates and bolster security for Canonical workloads on Azure. This partnership marks a significant milestone, with Microsoft Azure becoming the first cloud provider to integrate with Canonical’s snapshot service. Microsoft mentioned that deploying security updates on Linux-based operating systems can be challenging for organizations in order…

Microsoft has started rolling out the new version of its Microsoft Teams web client today. The company has posted a new message on the Microsoft 365 admin center to indicate that the new Teams app is available in preview for Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome users. Last month, Microsoft announced the general availability of the…