Microsoft Partner Summary - November 11th - November 15th, 2024

Hello, Microsoft, Global Partner Community and welcome to this week's Partner Summary for November 11th – November 15th, 2024.

Be sure to check out the Microsoft Ignite 2024 Book of News! - https://news.microsoft.com/ignite-2024-book-of-news/ ?

Microsoft Blog: Microsoft introduces new adapted AI models for industry?

Across every industry, AI is creating a fundamental shift in what’s possible, enabling new use cases and driving business outcomes. While organizations around the world recognize the value and potential of AI, for AI to be truly effective it must be tailored to specific industry needs.?

?Today, we’re announcing adapted AI models, expanding our industry capabilities and enabling organizations to address their unique needs more accurately and effectively. In collaboration with industry partner experts like Bayer, Cerence, Rockwell Automation, Saifr, Siemens Digital Industries Software, Sight Machine and more, we’re making these fine-tuned models, pre-trained using industry-specific data, available to address customers’ top use cases.?

?Underpinning these adapted AI models is the Microsoft Cloud, our platform for industry innovation. By integrating the Microsoft Cloud with our industry-specific capabilities and a robust ecosystem of partners, we provide a secure approach to advancing innovation across industries. This collaboration allows us to create extensive scenarios for customers globally, with embedded AI capabilities — from industry data solutions in Microsoft Fabric to AI agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio to AI models in Azure AI Studio — that enable industries to realize their full potential.?

?Introducing adapted AI models for industry?

We’re pleased to introduce these new partner-enabled models from leading organizations that are leveraging the power of Microsoft’s Phi family of small language models (SLMs). These models will be available through the?Azure AI model catalog,?where customers can access a wide range of AI models to build custom AI solutions in Azure AI Studio, or directly from our partners.?

?Learn more here?

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?Microsoft News:?

• Microsoft introduces new adapted AI models for industry - Link?

• Accenture, Microsoft and Avanade help enterprises reinvent business functions and industries with generative AI and Copilot - Link?

• Microsoft is a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Application Platform - Link?

• IDC’s 2024 AI opportunity study: Top five AI trends to watch - Link?

• From questions to discoveries: NASA’s new Earth Copilot brings Microsoft AI capabilities to democratize access to complex data - Link?

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Microsoft news from around the world:?

• Microsoft Thailand: Microsoft unveils how to use AI to protect enterprise data - Link?

• Microsoft Taiwan: Microsoft 365 data residency offerings now available in Taiwan - Link?

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Microsoft Partner:?

• Adaptive cloud—why it matters to you - Link?

• Americas Partner Skilling News: November 2024 Issue - Link?

• Top Stories: November 12, 2024 - Link?

• Accelerating growth through partners in the era of AI - Link?

• Drive AI transformation by capturing the SAP migration opportunity - Link?

Microsoft Inside Track:?

• The AI Revolution: How Microsoft Digital (IT) is responding with an AI Center of Excellence - Link?

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?Microsoft Industry:?

?Financial Services:?

• Beyond Money20/20 USA: Microsoft partners redefining financial services - Link?

?Government:?

• Empowering defense operations with Microsoft AI - Link?

?Manufacturing and Mobility:??

• Transforming the travel industry through innovation and collaboration: World Aviation Festival 2024 - Link?

Retail:?

• Opportunities to optimize retail operations with AI - Link?

Telecommunications:?

• AI-powered customer care elevates customer satisfaction - Link?

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Microsoft Marketplaces:?

ISV Success: New and expanded benefits for software companies with AI projects - Link?

M365 Developers Update | November 2024 Edition - Link?

Marketplace at Microsoft Ignite 2024! - Link?

Microsoft AppSource Marketplace:?

• New on Microsoft AppSource: October 22-31, 2024 - Link?

• New on Microsoft AppSource: October 10-21, 2024 - Link?

Microsoft Azure Marketplace:?

• New on Azure Marketplace: October 22-31, 2024 - Link?

• New on Azure Marketplace: October 10-21, 2024 - Link?

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Microsoft 365:?

• Microsoft 365 data residency offerings now available in Taiwan - Link?

• Flexible billing for Microsoft 365 Copilot, Pricing updates for annual subscriptions & Teams Phone - Link?

• Using the Microsoft 365 Roadmap - Link?

• M365 Developers Update | November 2024 Edition - Link?

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Microsoft AI – Semantic Kernel:?

• Allow users to talk and listen to your chatbot using Semantic Kernel Python - Link?

Microsoft Azure:?

• Enhance the security and operational capabilities of your Azure Kubernetes Service with Advanced Container Networking Services, now generally available - Link?

Microsoft Bing:?

• The Value of Intent-Driven SEO in AI-Powered Search Engines - Link?

Microsoft Copilot for Sales:?

• What's New in Copilot for Sales - October 2024 - Link?

Microsoft Learn:?

• Level up your Azure skills with essential resources from Microsoft Learn - Link?

• Discover our latest Microsoft Security training on Microsoft Learn - Link?

Microsoft Power BI??

• Important update to Microsoft Power BI pricing - Link?

• Introducing Copilot in Power BI Mobile Apps (Preview) - Link?

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Microsoft Power Platform:?

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• Introducing Git Integration in Power Platform (preview) - Link?

• Creating and explaining formulas with Copilot now even easier - Link?

Microsoft Research:?

• Research Focus: Week of November 11, 2024 - Link?

• GraphRAG: Improving global search via dynamic community selection - Link?

Microsoft Security:?

• Discover our latest Microsoft Security training on Microsoft Learn - Link?

• Microsoft Data Security Index annual report highlights evolving generative AI security needs - Link?

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Microsoft Events:?

• Microsoft Ignite:?

Experience the latest innovations for AI transformation?

Discover solutions that help modernize and manage intelligent apps, safeguard data, and accelerate productivity, while connecting with partners and growing your community or business.??

• In Chicago November 19–22, 2024 Optional Pre-day: Afternoon of November 18, 2024? ?

• Online November 19–21, 2024? ? https://register.ignite.microsoft.com/??

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Microsoft Book Of News:?

• Microsoft Ignite 2024 Book of News - Link?

• Microsoft Build 2024 Book of News - Link?

• Microsoft Ignite 2023 Book of News - Link?

• Microsoft Build 2023 Book of News - Link?

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Microsoft eBooks:?

• The Total Economic Impact? of Microsoft Power Automate - Link?

• Copilot for Microsoft 365 Deployment and Adoption Guide - Link?

• Copilot for Microsoft 365 Deployment and Adoption Guide for executives - Link?

• Microsoft Cyber Signals - Link?

• Digital Operations Signals Interest Form - Link?

• Configure, Adapt, Innovate: Overcoming supply chain challenges with composable solutions – Link?

• 5 Ways a Connected Seller Solution Improves Sales Performance - Link?

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John O'Donnell | LinkedIn?

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