# Microsoft Azure Blog āļø
- by Kristin GallagherWe are highlighting four companies who have strategically adopted Azure OpenAI Service to create more dynamic, efficient, and personalized communication methods for customers and employees alike. The post AI-powered dialogues: Global telecommunications with Azure OpenAI Service appeared first on Microsoft […]
- by Jordan DavisIn the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) isnāt a futuristic vision: Itās a present reality. Azure OpenAI Service is transforming the way care is delivered and experienced by patients and providers alike. As healthcare […]
- by Jordan DavisWhile innovation is often associated with monumental breakthroughs or flashy advancements, I found that in Japan, innovation thrives in the simplest forms. Itās a philosophy woven into the Japanese way of lifeāa reverence for simplicity, mindfulness, and the intrinsic value […]
- by Kristin GallagherWe are excited to introduce Phi-3, a family of small open models with the capability of 10 times larger models, developed by Microsoft and optimized for Azure AI. The post Introducing Phi-3: Redefining whatās possible with SLMs appeared first on […]
- by Kristin GallagherMicrosoft recently launched two accelerators for industrial transformation: Azureās adaptive cloud approach and Azure IoT Operations. These accelerators will be on display at Hannover Messe 2024 from April 22 to April 26, 2024. The post Azure IoTās industrial transformation strategy […]
- by agiamalisToday, weāll build on our resilience blog post series by going further in sharing how workload identities gain resilience from the regionally isolated authentication endpoints as well as from the backup authentication system. The post Microsoft Entra resilience update: Workload […]
- by Jordan DavisMicrosoft has put together several resources to help you get started. Whether you are ready to build your own copilot or youāre at the very beginning of your learning journey, read on to find the best and free resources from […]
- by Kristin GallagherProduct level simulation models are routinely used in day-to-day decision making on design, reliability, and product features. Microsoft Azure HPC plays a vital role in enabling this vision for the Microsoft Surface team. The post Azure high-performance computing leads to […]
# Azure Infrastructure Blog šļø
- by ankitankitTable of Contents Ā Overview – Azure AI Services Kind of Azure AI Services Responsible AI Services Limited Access Features Cognitive Account ā Open AI IaC Deployment ā Terraform Cognitive Account Purge Important Links Overview – Azure AI Services Ā […]
- by SanjeevKumarThis article walks you through the steps to setup a centralized architecture to resolve DNS names, including private DNS zones across your Azure network and on-premises DNS using an Azure DNS private Resolver in a hub and spoke VNet topology. […]
- by qureshiaquibIāve come across a scenario where one of my customer using Azure SQL DB wanted to share their Database with other customer who was also hosted on Azure. They were struggling to establish site-to-site connectivity so that Customer B could […]
- by umurugesanĀ Introduction In the world of managing infrastructure, things are always changing. People really want solutions that work, can handle big tasks, and won't let them down. Now, as more companies switch to using cloud-based systems and start using Infrastructure […]
- by souravberaNetwork Security Groups (NSGs) are a fundamental aspect of Azure networking, providing a layer of security to control traffic flow within virtual networks. However, managing NSG rules across multiple NSGs can be a daunting task, especially when done manually. This […]
- by OsamaSheikhIntroduction: Azure Managed HSM is an FIPS 140 Level 3 validatedĀ device, using it customers gain exclusive control over all operations within their key store solution. This ensures that cloud providers have absolutely no access to customer keys in any manner, […]
- by PrachiTrivediThis blog discussesĀ ISV connectivity patterns for a customer who wants to exchange data with an Azure SaaS provider. Ā Contoso Corporation (Customer) Contoso CorporationĀ wants to access a SaaS application hosted on Azure from his on-premises data centres.Ā The customerĀ […]
- by PrachiTrivediWe have come across customers who are looking for a starting pointĀ or a guideline on assessing their on-premises storage for migration or optimizations.Ā This document has been created as a beginners guide to start the process.Ā Ā Storage Assessment Guideline […]
# Azure Security Updates š
- Protect the sensitive data getting stored in your Web Application Firewall (WAF) using log scrubbing on Azureās global Web Application Firewall running on Azure Front Door.
- Azure Front Door supports capturing URL path and URL case transformation in rules set and server variable.
- Designed for customers, especially developers or small enterprises who are looking for a cost-effective Application Load Balancer solution and donāt require high scalability and the advanced features.
- The Bastion Developer SKU represents a novel, cost-effective, and streamlined version of the Bastion service.
- Azure Front Door supports removing sensitive data from Azure Front Door access log.
- Azureās regional Web Application Firewall (WAF) running on Application Gateway now supports greater control over request body inspection, and maximum size limits for request bodies and file uploads.
- Migrate to Azure Front Door Standard or Premium by 31 March 2027, when Front Door (classic) will be retired.
- Microsoft Actions and Compliance offerings, two regulatory compliance features in public preview, will no longer be available through the Defender for Cloud portal pages starting September 30, 2025.
# Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Updates š„ļø
- Customization enables developers to efficiently configure workstations to their exact project requirements, within guardrails set by admins that enforce governance and security policies.
- Azure Stack HCI is the Microsoft Azure Arc-enabled infrastructure. Now, customers who have an Azure Stack HCI subscription can download the latest feature release for their infrastructure.Ā This new Azure Stack HCI release is the version of the product required to […]
- Microsoft Dev Box is introducing new capabilities to support greater customization and simplify Dev Box setup for development teams.
- Microsoft Dev Box is generally available now. Dev Box is a virtualized solution that empowers developers to quickly spin up self-service workstations preconfigured for their tasks while maintaining centralized management to maximize security and compliance.
- Public preview of Azure Virtual Desktop Insights Powered by Azure Monitor Agent feature in Azure Virtual Desktop
- Users can now specify an AMD SEV-SNP based confidential VM for their Windows 11 Azure Virtual Desktop, allowing the execution of sensitive desktop workloads by protecting data in use.
- New Azure Virtual Desktop feature for creating custom VM images now in public preview!
- New capabilities recently released that improve storage, enhance configuration, deliver exceptional endpoint security, and more.