Announcements

In celebration of MSFT’s 50th anniversary, we’re rolling out Agent Mode with MCP support to all VS code users.

Today, AI stands on the brink of a similar leap, evolving from assistants awaiting instruction to agents capable of serving as workplace teammates. At Microsoft’s 50th anniversary, we’re not simply celebrating our history—we’re laying the groundwork for tomorrow’s digital economy with Azure AI Foundry.

Healthcare providers who work with patients every day know that there is nothing more important than getting them the treatment and care they need. Data is critical to this work, as accurate and timely patient data can be key to making the right healthcare decisions.

Azure AI Foundry’s latest innovations empower businesses to optimize AI investments and differentiate in a competitive landscape. New tools like Azure AI Agent Service and Microsoft Fabric data agents enhance operational efficiency, while NVIDIA NIM microservices boost performance and cost optimization.

In this age of AI, securing AI and using it to boost security are crucial for every organization. At Microsoft, we are dedicated to helping organizations secure their future with our AI-first, end-to-end security platform.

In collaboration with Microsoft and NVIDIA, we’ve integrated NVIDIA NIM microservices and NVIDIA AgentIQ toolkit into Azure AI Foundry—unlocking unprecedented efficiency, performance, and cost optimization for your AI projects.

Together, Microsoft and NVIDIA are accelerating some of the most groundbreaking innovations in AI. We are excited to continue innovating with several new announcements from Microsoft and NVIDIA that further enhance our full stack collaboration.

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AI agents are transforming industries by automating workflows, enhancing productivity, and enabling intelligent decision-making. Businesses are leveraging AI agents to process insurance claims, manage IT service desks, optimize supply chain logistics, and even assist healthcare professionals in analyzing medical records.

In 2010, we embarked on a journey to build a cloud platform that would empower organizations globally.

I’m excited to share our recent updates to Azure Elastic SAN—our solution for high-scale cost efficiency in the cloud.

I am happy to share a new MIT Technology Review Insights report that delves into how businesses are leveraging AI customization to stay ahead in the competitive market.