Azure Files Entra-Only identities: Advancing cloud-native identity and security
We are excited to announce the general availability (GA) of Entra-Only identities for Azure Files SMB.
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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. -
Scaling cloud and AI: Microsoft Azure’s commitment to Europe’s digital future
As demand for cloud and AI grows, Microsoft is expanding Azure across Europe to deliver scalable, resilient infrastructure that supports innovation, compliance, and performance. -
Enforcing trust and transparency: Open-sourcing the Azure Integrated HSM
As cloud workloads become more agentic and AI systems handle increasingly sensitive data, trust must be engineered directly into infrastructure. -
Microsoft named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide API Management 2026 Vendor Assessment
Azure API Management provides a single, Azure-native platform to govern everything from traditional APIs to AI models, tools, and agents. -
OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 in Microsoft Foundry: Frontier intelligence on an enterprise ready platform
OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 will be generally available in Microsoft Foundry, bringing OpenAI’s latest frontier model to Azure and the enterprise teams building agents for real production work. -
Microsoft Discovery: Advancing agentic R&D at scale
Expanded preview access for Microsoft Discovery brings new enterprise-grade, agentic AI capabilities for research and development teams. -
Introducing Azure Accelerate for Databases: Modernize your data for AI with experts and investments
Azure Accelerate for Databases helps organizations modernize their databases and build AI-ready capabilities. -
Cloud Cost Optimization: Principles that still matter
Discover how cloud cost optimization adapts in the age of AI, with best practices for managing spend, improving efficiency, and maximizing value. -
Optimize object storage costs automatically with smart tier—now generally available
By continuously optimizing data placement, smart tier ensures your storage costs are aligned with actual usage. -
Microsoft named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™ for Sovereign Cloud Platforms
Microsoft is named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™ for Sovereign Cloud Platforms, recognizing Microsoft Sovereign Cloud leadership in evolving sovereignty needs. -
Cloud Cost Optimization: How to maximize ROI from AI, manage costs, and unlock real business value
Get practical strategies and best practices to help you plan, design, and manage AI investments for sustainable value and efficiency.
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