Starting November 2024, Microsoft Azure will implement a new policy to block and delete unused subscriptions. This change impacts various licensing programs, including the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program. What Changed in the Azure Subscription policy? Previously, unused subscriptions were not automatically blocked
On October 16, 2024, Microsoft announced the general availability of Azure Cobalt 100-based Virtual Machines (VMs). These VMs are powered by Microsoft’s custom-designed Cobalt 100 ARM processors, offering significant improvements in performance and efficiency. Azure Cobalt 100-based VMs are available in multiple regions, including
Microsoft has introduced several Azure AI updates to enhance customization and support for new models. These updates, including fine-tuning for GPT-4o and GPT-4o mini are now available for users to leverage in their AI applications. What is Azure AI? Azure AI is
On September 24, 2024, Microsoft announced the introduction of Data Zones in the Azure OpenAI Service. The new Azure Data Zones deployment type will be available in the coming month. This new feature enhances data processing and storage options, providing customers with more flexibility
Effective September 15, 2024, the Entra Admin Center and the Azure Management Portal will no longer serve for license assignments. From now, administrators will only be able to use the Microsoft 365 Admin Center to assign licenses. Reasons for the Change Microsoft wants
On September 12, 2024, OpenAI’s newest models “o1-preview” and “o1-mini” were introduced. Soon, these models will join Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Studio, and GitHub Models. What are OpenAI o1-preview and o1-mini models? The OpenAI o1-preview and o1-mini models are specifically designed
Effective September 5, 2024, Microsoft Azure Standard Public IPs are zone-redundant by default. This means they are automatically created across three zones in a region unless a specific zone is selected during deployment. This comes at no extra cost. What are Azure Public
On August 22, 2024, Microsoft announced the release of the Azure AI Phi model. This new model aims to enhance AI capabilities with improved efficiency and flexibility. It is now available for developers to integrate into their AI solutions. What is Azure
Microsoft and NVIDIA announced a collaboration to help developers build AI-enabled applications using Azure AI and NVIDIA AI. This partnership aims to make advanced AI capabilities more accessible and reduce the complexity and cost of AI development. What are Azure AI and NVIDIA
When adopting new Microsoft technologies, it is critical to make sure that all affected employees have access to, understand and utilize these new technologies. Only by implementing technologies in a way, where everybody is onboard, you can maximize the business value of your newly implemented Microsoft solutions for your business
Effective July 1, 2025, Microsoft will implement price increases for its on-premises server products. The main change involves a 10% price increase for all standalone on-premises server products, including SharePoint Server, Exchange Server, and Skype for Business Server. Additionally, prices for the Core Client Access License (CAL) Suite and Enterprise
Effective July 1, 2025, Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) and Skype for Business Server Subscription Edition (SE) become generally available, which marks a significant licensing shift in Microsoft’s approach to on-premises server products. It aligns them with the modern lifecycle policy and transitions them from a traditional 3-year version cycle