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3 things leaders need to know from Microsoft Build 2026
At Microsoft Build 2026, AI moved from experimentation to execution—shifting from isolated tools to connected systems grounded in business data.
New Azure Cobalt 200 VMs deliver 50% performance improvement, fully optimized for modern agentic AI workloads
We are announcing the early access preview for Azure Cobalt 200 Arm-based Virtual Machines (VMs), designed for Linux-based agentic AI workloads.
AI alone won’t change your business. The system running it will.
We are building a comprehensive agent platform: one that supports many models, is open, and gives you flexibility at every layer of the stack.
Announcing Microsoft Discovery general availability and Microsoft Discovery app preview
At Microsoft Build, we are announcing that Microsoft Discovery is now generally available for all organizations, providing a comprehensive platform for building and governing agentic AI workflows.
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Azure Files Entra-Only identities: Advancing cloud-native identity and security
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Advancing enterprise AI: New SAP on Azure announcements from SAP Sapphire 2026
Together, Microsoft and SAP are helping enterprises transform operations, decision-making, and innovation at scale on Azure.
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