{"id":47825,"date":"2025-11-18T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-03-06T15:21:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T23:21:00","slug":"azure-at-microsoft-ignite-2025-all-the-intelligent-cloud-news-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/azure-at-microsoft-ignite-2025-all-the-intelligent-cloud-news-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Azure at Microsoft Ignite 2025: All the intelligent cloud news explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before joining Microsoft, I spent years helping organizations build and transform. I\u2019ve seen how technology decisions can shape a business\u2019s future. Whether it\u2019s integrating platforms or ensuring your technology strategy stands the test of time, these choices define how a business operates, innovates, and stays ahead of the competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, business leaders everywhere are asking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">How do we use AI and agents to drive real outcomes?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Is our data ready for this shift?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">What risks or opportunities come with AI and agents?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Are we moving fast enough, or will we fall behind?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This week at <a href=\"https:\/\/ignite.microsoft.com\/en-US\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Ignite 2025<\/a>, Azure introduces solutions that address those questions with innovations designed for this very inflection point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s not just about adopting the right tools. It\u2019s about having a platform that gives every organization the confidence to embrace an AI-first approach. <strong>Azure is built for this moment, with bold ambitions to enable businesses of every size.<\/strong> By unifying <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/AgenticFactory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/Ignite-Azure-Data-Blog-25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">data<\/a>, apps, and <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/InfraIgnite25Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infrastructure<\/a>, we\u2019re delivering intelligence at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re still wondering if AI can really deliver ROI, don\u2019t take my word for it; see how Kraft Heinz, The Premier League, and Levi Strauss &amp; Co. are finding success by pairing their unique data with an AI-first approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-msx-ump-embed wp-block-msx-ump-embed\" class=\"wp-block-msxcm-ump-embed\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\t\t<universal-media-player id=\"ump-69d180867f6a5\"><\/universal-media-player>\n\t\t<script type=\"module\">\n\t\t\tconst currentTheme =\n\t\t\t\tlocalStorage.getItem('msxcmCurrentTheme') ||\n\t\t\t\t(window.matchMedia('(prefers-color-scheme: dark)').matches ? 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We have you covered. Otherwise, keep reading for a summary of top innovations from the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"announcements\" class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>If you want to make AI agents smarter with enterprise context\u2026<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#microsoft-fabric-iq-turns-your-data-into-unified-intelligence\">Microsoft Fabric IQ<\/a><\/td><td>Preview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#introducing-foundry-iq-which-enables-agents-to-understand-more-from-your-data\">Microsoft Foundry IQ<\/a><\/td><td>Preview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#introducing-foundry-iq-which-enables-agents-to-understand-more-from-your-data\">Microsoft Foundry new tool catalog<\/a><\/td><td>Preview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>If you want a simple, all-in-one agent experience\u2026<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#agents-simplified-microsoft-agent-factory-powered-by-azure\">Microsoft Agent Factory<\/a><\/td><td>Available now<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>If you want to modernize and extend your data for AI\u2013wherever it lives\u2026<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#get-instant-access-to-trusted-data-with-bi-directional-zero-copy-sharing-through-sap-bdc-connect-for-fabric\">SAP BDC Connect for Microsoft Fabric<\/a><\/td><td>Coming soon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#introducing-azure-horizondb-a-new-fully-managed-postgresql-database-service-for-faster-smarter-apps\">Azure HorizonDB<\/a><\/td><td>Preview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#azure-documentdb-offers-ai-ready-data-open-standards-and-multi-cloud-deployments\">Azure DocumentDB<\/a><\/td><td>Available now<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#sql-server-2025-delivers-ai-innovation-to-one-of-the-world-s-most-widely-used-databases\">SQL Server 2025<\/a><\/td><td>Available now<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>If you want to operate smarter and securely with AI-powered control\u2026<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#unified-observability-helps-keep-agents-secure-compliant-and-under-your-control\">Foundry Control Plane<\/a><\/td><td>Preview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#azure-copilot-turning-cloud-operations-into-intelligent-collaboration\">Azure Copilot with built-in agents<\/a><\/td><td>Preview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#secure-code-to-runtime-with-ai-infused-devsecops\">Native integration for Microsoft Defender for Cloud and GitHub Advanced Security<\/a><\/td><td>Preview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>If you want to build on an AI-ready foundation\u2026<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#azure-boost-delivers-speed-and-security-for-your-most-demanding-workloads\">Azure Boost<\/a><\/td><td>Available now<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"#azure-cobalt-200-redefining-performance-for-the-agentic-era\">Azure Cobalt 200<\/a><\/td><td>Coming soon<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"your-ai-and-agent-factory-expanded-microsoft-foundry-adds-anthropic-claude-and-cohere-models-for-ultimate-model-choice-and-flexibility\">Your AI and agent factory,&nbsp;expanded: Microsoft Foundry&nbsp;adds Anthropic Claude and Cohere models for ultimate model choice and flexibility&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier this year, we brought Anthropic models to Microsoft 365 Copilot, GitHub Copilot, and Copilot Studio. Today,&nbsp;we\u2019re&nbsp;taking the next natural step:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/ClaudeAzureblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Claude Sonnet 4.5, Opus 4.1, and Haiku 4.5 are now part of Microsoft Foundry<\/a>, advancing our mission to give customers choice across the industry\u2019s leading frontier models\u2014and making Azure the only cloud offering both OpenAI and Anthropic models.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This expansion underscores our commitment to an open, interoperable Microsoft AI ecosystem\u2014bringing Anthropic\u2019s reasoning-first intelligence into the tools, platforms, and workflows organizations depend on every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/ClaudeAzureblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more about this announcement<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This week,&nbsp;Cohere\u2019s&nbsp;leading models join Foundry\u2019s first-party model lineup, enabling organizations to build high-performance retrieval, classification, and generation workflows at enterprise scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/IgniteFoundryModels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">these additions to Foundry\u2019s 11,000+-model ecosystem<\/a>\u2014alongside innovations from OpenAI,&nbsp;xAI, Meta, Mistral AI, Black Forest Labs, and Microsoft Research\u2014developers can build smarter agents that reason, adapt, and integrate seamlessly with their data and applications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"make-ai-agents-smarter-with-enterprise-context\">Make AI agents smarter with enterprise context<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the agentic era, context is everything because the most useful agents don\u2019t just reason, they\u2019re capable of understanding your unique business. Microsoft Azure brings enterprise context to the forefront, so you can connect agents to the right data and systems\u2014securely, consistently, and at scale. This set of announcements makes that real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker-container\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker wp-block-msx-kicker--align-right\" data-bi-an=\"Kicker Right\">\n\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__title\">GPT\u20115.1 in Foundry<\/p>\n\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__cta btn btn-link\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/blog\/azure-ai-foundry-blog\/gpt%E2%80%915-1-in-foundry-a-workhorse-for-reasoning-coding-and-chat\/4469067\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span> <span class=\"glyph-append glyph-append-xsmall wp-block-msx-kicker__glyph glyph-append-go\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"microsoft-fabric-iq-turns-your-data-into-unified-intelligence\">Microsoft Fabric IQ turns your data into unified intelligence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fabric IQ organizes enterprise data around business concepts\u2014not tables\u2014so decision-makers and AI agents can act in real time. Now in preview, <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/Fabric-IQ-Hero\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Fabric IQ<\/strong><\/a> unifies analytics, time-series, and operational data under a semantic framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because all data resides in OneLake, either natively or via shortcuts and mirroring, organizations can realize these benefits across on-premises, hybrid, and multicloud environments. This speeds up answering new questions and building processes, making Fabric the unified intelligence system for how enterprises see, decide, and operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/Fabric-Ignite-Blog-25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover how Fabric IQ can support your business<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"introducing-foundry-iq-which-enables-agents-to-understand-more-from-your-data\">Introducing Foundry IQ, which enables agents to understand more from your data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now in preview, <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/FoundryIQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Foundry IQ<\/strong><\/a> makes it easier for businesses to connect AI agents to the right data, without the usual complexity. Powered by Azure AI Search, it streamlines how agents access and reason over both public and private sources, like SharePoint, Fabric IQ, and the web. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of building custom RAG pipelines, developers get pre-configured knowledge bases and agentic retrieval in a single API that just works\u2014all while also respecting user permissions. The outcome is agents that understand more, respond better, and help your apps perform with greater precision and context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"cta-block cta-block--align-left cta-block--has-image wp-block-msx-cta has-background has-primary-brand-gradient-background\" data-bi-an=\"CTA Block\">\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1086170_Azure_T1-NewsAmp_Ignite_BlogHeaders_Blog_1A_1260x708-1.png\" class=\"cta-block__image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1086170_Azure_T1-NewsAmp_Ignite_BlogHeaders_Blog_1A_1260x708-1.webp 716w, https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1086170_Azure_T1-NewsAmp_Ignite_BlogHeaders_Blog_1A_1260x708-1-300x297.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__body\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"cta-block__headline\">Build and control task forces of agents at cloud scale<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-block__text\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/AgenticFactory\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn cta-block__link btn-link\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRead Asha&#039;s blog\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker-container\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker wp-block-msx-kicker--align-left\" data-bi-an=\"Kicker Left\">\n\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__title\">  <\/p>\n\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__cta btn btn-link\"\n\t\t\thref=\"#announcements\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span>Back to the top<\/span> <span class=\"glyph-append glyph-append-xsmall wp-block-msx-kicker__glyph glyph-append-go\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"agents-simplified-microsoft-agent-factory-powered-by-azure\">Agents, simplified: Microsoft Agent Factory, powered by Azure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This week, we\u2019re introducing <a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/MAF-Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Microsoft Agent Factory<\/strong><\/a>\u2014a program that brings Work IQ, Fabric IQ, and Foundry IQ together to help organizations build agents with confidence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a single metered plan, organizations can use Microsoft Foundry and Copilot Studio to build with IQ. This means you can deploy agents anywhere, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, without upfront licensing or provisioning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker-container\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker wp-block-msx-kicker--align-right\" data-bi-an=\"Kicker Right\">\n\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__title\">Azure delivers large scale cluster<\/p>\n\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__cta btn btn-link\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/microsoft-azure-delivers-the-first-large-scale-cluster-with-nvidia-gb300-nvl72-for-openai-workloads\/\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span> <span class=\"glyph-append glyph-append-xsmall wp-block-msx-kicker__glyph glyph-append-chevron-right\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible organizations can also tap into hands-on support from top AI Forward Deployed Engineers and access tailored, role-based training to boost AI fluency across teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/MAF-Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Confidently build agents with Microsoft Agent Factory<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"modernize-and-extend-your-data-for-ai-wherever-it-lives\">Modernize and extend your data for AI\u2014wherever it lives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Great AI starts with great data. To succeed, organizations need a foundation that\u2019s fast, flexible, and intelligent. This week, we introduced new capabilities to help make that possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"introducing-azure-horizondb-a-new-fully-managed-postgresql-database-service-for-faster-smarter-apps\">Introducing Azure HorizonDB, a new fully managed PostgreSQL database service for faster, smarter apps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now in preview, <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/PostgreSQL_Reimagined\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HorizonDB<\/strong><\/a> is a cloud database service built for speed, scale, and resilience. It runs up to three times faster than open-source PostgreSQL and grows to handle demanding storage requirements with up to 15 replicas running on auto-scaling shared storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether building new AI apps or modernizing core systems, HorizonDB delivers enterprise-grade security and natively integrated AI models to help you scale confidently and create smarter experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"azure-documentdb-offers-ai-ready-data-open-standards-and-multi-cloud-deployments\">Azure DocumentDB offers AI-ready data, open standards, and multi-cloud deployments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now generally available, <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/ignite25\/documentdb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Azure DocumentDB<\/strong><\/a> is a fully managed NoSQL service built on open-source tech and designed for hybrid and multicloud flexibility. It supports advanced search and vector embeddings for more accurate results and is compatible with popular open-source MongoDB drivers and tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker-container\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker wp-block-msx-kicker--align-right\" data-bi-an=\"Kicker Right\">\n\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__title\">sovereign cloud capabilities<\/p>\n\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__cta btn btn-link\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/microsoft-strengthens-sovereign-cloud-capabilities-with-new-services\/\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span> <span class=\"glyph-append glyph-append-xsmall wp-block-msx-kicker__glyph glyph-append-chevron-right\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sql-server-2025-delivers-ai-innovation-to-one-of-the-world-s-most-widely-used-databases\">SQL Server 2025 delivers AI innovation to one of the world\u2019s most widely used databases <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decades-long foundation of innovation continues with the availability of <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/sqlserver2025blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SQL Server 2025<\/strong><\/a>. This release helps developers build modern, AI-powered apps using familiar T-SQL\u2014securely and at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With built-in tools for advanced search, near real-time insights via OneLake, and simplified data handling, businesses can finally unlock more value from the data they already have. SQL Server 2025 is a future-ready platform that combines performance, security, and AI to help teams move faster and work smarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/sqlserver2025blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start exploring SQL Server 2025<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fabric-goes-further\">Fabric goes further<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/Fabric-databases-GA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SQL database and Cosmos DB in Fabric<\/strong><\/a> are also available this week. These databases are natively integrated into Fabric, so you can run transactional and NoSQL workloads side-by-side, all in one environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-instant-access-to-trusted-data-with-bi-directional-zero-copy-sharing-through-sap-bdc-connect-for-fabric\">Get instant access to trusted data with bi-directional, zero copy sharing through SAP BDC Connect for Fabric<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fabric now enables zero-copy data sharing with <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/SAPBDCConnect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SAP Business Data Cloud<\/strong><\/a>, enabling customers to combine trusted business data with Fabric\u2019s advanced analytics and AI\u2014without duplication or added complexity. This breakthrough gives you instant access to trusted, business-ready insights for advanced analytics and AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We offer these world-class database options so you can build once and deploy at the edge, as platform as a service (PaaS), or even as software as a service (SaaS).And because our entire portfolio is either Fabric-connected or Fabric-native, Fabric serves as a unified hub for your entire data estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"cta-block cta-block--align-left cta-block--has-image wp-block-msx-cta has-background has-primary-brand-gradient-background\" data-bi-an=\"CTA Block\">\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"688\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1086170_Azure_T1-NewsAmp_Ignite_BlogHeaders_Blog_3A_1260x708-2.png\" class=\"cta-block__image\" alt=\"Employees on a phone headset.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1086170_Azure_T1-NewsAmp_Ignite_BlogHeaders_Blog_3A_1260x708-2.webp 688w, https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1086170_Azure_T1-NewsAmp_Ignite_BlogHeaders_Blog_3A_1260x708-2-292x300.webp 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__body\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"cta-block__headline\">Strengthen the databases at the heart of your data estate<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-block__text\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/Ignite-Azure-Data-Blog-25\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn cta-block__link btn-link\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRead Arun&#039;s blog\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker-container\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker wp-block-msx-kicker--align-left\" data-bi-an=\"Kicker Left\">\n\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__title\">  <\/p>\n\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__cta btn btn-link\"\n\t\t\thref=\"#announcements\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span>Back to the top<\/span> <span class=\"glyph-append glyph-append-xsmall wp-block-msx-kicker__glyph glyph-append-go\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"operate-smarter-and-more-securely-with-ai-powered-control\">Operate smarter and more securely with AI-powered control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We believe trust is the foundation of transformation. In an AI-powered world, businesses need confidence, control, and clarity. Azure provides that with built-in security, governance, and observability, so you can innovate boldly without compromise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With capabilities that protect your data, keep your operations transparent, and make environments resilient, we announced updates this week to strengthen trust at every layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"unified-observability-helps-keep-agents-secure-compliant-and-under-your-control\">Unified observability helps keep agents secure, compliant, and under your control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One highlight from today\u2019s announcements is the new <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/IgniteFoundryControlPlane\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Foundry Control Plane<\/strong><\/a>. It gives teams real-time security, lifecycle management, and visibility across agent platforms. Foundry Control Plane integrates signals from the entire Microsoft Cloud, including Agent 365 and the Microsoft security suite, so builders can optimize performance, apply agent controls, and maintain compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New hosted agents and multi-agent workflows let agents collaborate across frameworks or clouds without sacrificing enterprise-grade visibility, governance, and identity controls. With Entra Agent ID, Defender runtime protection, and Purview data governance, you can scale AI responsibly with guardrails in place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"azure-copilot-turning-cloud-operations-into-intelligent-collaboration\">Azure Copilot: Turning cloud operations into intelligent collaboration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aka.ms\/Ignite25\/AzureCopilotBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Azure Copilot<\/strong><\/a> is a new agentic interface that orchestrates specialized agents across the cloud management lifecycle.\u202fIt\u202fembeds\u202fagents directly\u202fwhere\u202fyou work\u2014chat,\u202fconsole,\u202for\u202fcommand line\u2014for a\u202fpersonalized\u202fexperience that connects action,\u202fcontext,\u202fand governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are introducing new agents\u202fthat simplify how you run on the cloud\u2014from\u202fmigration\u202fand deployment to\u202foperations\u202fand\u202foptimization\u2014so\u202feach action aligns with enterprise policy.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Migration and modernization<\/strong> agents deliver smarter, automated workflows, using AI-powered discovery to handle most of the heavy lifting. This shift moves IT teams and developers beyond repetitive classification work so they can focus on building new apps and agents that drive innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Similarly, the\u202f<strong>deployment<\/strong> agent streamlines infrastructure planning with guidance rooted in Azure Well-Architected Framework best practices, while the\u202f<strong>operations<\/strong> and <strong>optimization<\/strong> agents accelerate issue resolution, improve resiliency, and uncover cost savings opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aka.ms\/Ignite25\/AzureCopilotBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about these agents in the Azure Copilot blog<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"secure-code-to-runtime-with-ai-infused-devsecops\">Secure code to runtime with AI-infused DevSecOps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft and GitHub are transforming app security with native integration for <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/SecureCodeToCloudBlog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Microsoft Defender for Cloud and GitHub Advanced Security<\/strong><\/a>. Now in preview, this integration helps protect cloud-native applications across the full app lifecycle, from code to cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker-container\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker wp-block-msx-kicker--align-right\" data-bi-an=\"Kicker Right\">\n\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__title\">GitHub Universe 2025<\/p>\n\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__cta btn btn-link\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/github-universe-2025-where-developer-innovation-took-center-stage\/\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span> <span class=\"glyph-append glyph-append-xsmall wp-block-msx-kicker__glyph glyph-append-chevron-right\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This enables developers and security teams to collaborate seamlessly, allowing organizations to stay within the tools they use every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"cta-block cta-block--align-left cta-block--has-image wp-block-msx-cta has-background has-primary-brand-gradient-background\" data-bi-an=\"CTA Block\">\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1086170_Azure_T1-NewsAmp_Ignite_BlogHeaders_Blog_2A_1260x708-2.png\" class=\"cta-block__image\" alt=\"Blue abstract images and letters.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1086170_Azure_T1-NewsAmp_Ignite_BlogHeaders_Blog_2A_1260x708-2.webp 660w, https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1086170_Azure_T1-NewsAmp_Ignite_BlogHeaders_Blog_2A_1260x708-2-280x300.webp 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__body\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"cta-block__headline\">Streamline cloud operations and reimagine the datacenter<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-block__text\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/InfraIgnite25Blog\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn cta-block__link btn-link\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRead Jeremy&#039;s blog\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"build-on-an-ai-ready-foundation\">Build on an AI-ready foundation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Azure infrastructure is transforming how we deliver intelligence at scale\u2014both for our own services and for customers building the next generation of applications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the center of this evolution are new AI datacenters, designed as &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/source\/features\/ai\/from-wisconsin-to-atlanta-microsoft-connects-datacenters-to-build-its-first-ai-superfactory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI superfactories<\/a>,&#8221; and silicon innovations that enable Azure to provide unmatched flexibility and performance across every AI scenario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker-container\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker wp-block-msx-kicker--align-right\" data-bi-an=\"Kicker Right\">\n\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__title\">THE first AI superfactory<\/p>\n\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__cta btn btn-link\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/source\/features\/ai\/from-wisconsin-to-atlanta-microsoft-connects-datacenters-to-build-its-first-ai-superfactory\/\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span> <span class=\"glyph-append glyph-append-xsmall wp-block-msx-kicker__glyph glyph-append-go\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"azure-boost-delivers-speed-and-security-for-your-most-demanding-workloads\">Azure Boost delivers speed and security for your most demanding workloads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re announcing our latest generation of <a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/Boost-IG2025\"><strong>Azure Boost<\/strong><\/a> with remote storage throughput of up to 20 GBps, up to 1 million remote storage IOPS, and network bandwidth of up to 400 Gbps. These advancements significantly improve performance for future Azure VM series. Azure Boost is a purpose-built subsystem that offloads virtualization processes from the hypervisor and host operating system, accelerating storage and network-intensive workloads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"azure-cobalt-200-redefining-performance-for-the-agentic-era\">Azure Cobalt 200: Redefining performance for the agentic era<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/Cobalt200\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Azure Cobalt 200<\/strong><\/a> is our next-generation ARM-based server, designed to deliver efficiency, performance, and security for modern workloads. It\u2019s built to handle AI and data-intensive applications while maintaining strong confidentiality and reliability standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By optimizing compute and networking at scale, Cobalt 200 helps you run your most critical workloads more cost-effectively and with greater resilience. It&#8217;s infrastructure designed for today\u2019s demands\u2014and ready for what\u2019s next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/Cobalt200\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See what Azure Cobalt 200 has to offer <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keeping-you-at-the-frontier-with-continuous-innovation\">Keeping you at the frontier with continuous innovation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re delivering continuous innovation in AI, apps, data, security, and cloud. When you choose Azure, you get an intelligent cloud built on decades of experience and partnerships that push boundaries. And as we\u2019ve just shown this week, the pace of innovation isn\u2019t slowing down anytime soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker-container\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker wp-block-msx-kicker--align-left\" data-bi-an=\"Kicker Left\">\n\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__title\">  <\/p>\n\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__cta btn btn-link\"\n\t\t\thref=\"#announcements\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span>Back to the top<\/span> <span class=\"glyph-append glyph-append-xsmall wp-block-msx-kicker__glyph glyph-append-go\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"agentic-enterprise-unlocked-start-now-on-microsoft-azure\">Agentic enterprise, unlocked: Start now on Microsoft Azure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hope Ignite\u2014and our broader wave of innovation\u2014sparked new ideas for you. The era of the agentic cloud isn\u2019t on the horizon; it\u2019s here right now. Azure brings together AI, data, and cloud capabilities to help you move faster, adapt smarter, and innovate confidently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I invite you to imagine what&#8217;s possible\u2014and consider these questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">What challenges could you solve with a more connected, intelligent cloud foundation?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">What could you build if your data, AI, and cloud worked seamlessly together?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">How could your teams work differently with more time to innovate and less to maintain?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">How can you stay ahead in a world where change is the only constant?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Want to go deeper into the news? Check out these blogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"http:\/\/aka.ms\/AgenticFactory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Foundry: Scale innovation on a modular, interoperable, secure agent stack<\/a> by Asha Sharma.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/Ignite-Azure-Data-Blog-25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azure Databases + Microsoft Fabric: Your unified and AI-powered data estate<\/a> by Arun Ulagaratchagan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/InfraIgnite25Blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Announcing Azure Copilot agents and AI infrastructure innovations<\/a> by Jeremy Winter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ready to take the next step?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Explore technology methodologies and 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