Microsoft Partnering 101


AI Resilience

The ability of intelligent systems to remain robust, secure and adaptable.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The capability of machines to learn from data, reason through complex problems, and support automation.

Agentic AI

AI systems that can autonomously manage complex tasks and workflows.

Active Directory (AD)

A directory service from Microsoft.

Platform as a Service (PaaS)

A managed cloud environment.

Zero Trust

A cybersecurity model that enforces continuous verification of users and devices.

AI Agents

Autonomous systems that use artificial intelligence

Microsoft Adds Direct Copilot Integration to Microsoft 365

Microsoft is integrating its Copilot AI into the core Office apps -- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote -- rather than offering it as a separate add-on.

Microsoft Appoints Althoff as New CEO for Commercial Business

Microsoft CEO and chairman Satya Nadella on Wednesday announced the promotion of Judson Althoff to CEO of the company's commercial business, presenting the move as a response to the dramatic industrywide shifts caused by AI.

Broadcom Revamps VMware Partner Program Again

Broadcom recently announced a significant update regarding its VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) program, coinciding with the release of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0, a key component in Broadcom’s private cloud strategy.

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Microsoft Updates Copilot To Add Context-Sensitive Agents to Teams, SharePoint

Microsoft has rolled out a new public preview for collaborative "always on" agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot, bringing enhanced, context-aware tools into Teams channels, meetings, SharePoint sites, Planner workstreams and Viva Engage communities.

Windows 365 Cloud Apps Now Available for Public Preview

Microsoft announced this week that Windows 365 Cloud Apps are now available for public preview. This aims to allow IT administrators to stream individual Windows applications from the cloud, removing the need to assign Cloud PCs to every user.

Report: Security Initiatives Can't Keep Pace with Cloud, AI Boom

The increasingly fast adoption of hybrid, multicloud, and AI systems is easily outgrowing existing security measures, according to a recent global survey by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) and exposure management firm Tenable.

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Microsoft Taps Nebius in $17B AI Infrastructure Deal To Alleviate Cloud Strain

Microsoft has signed a five-year, $17.4 billion agreement with Amsterdam-based Nebius Group to expand its AI computing capabilities through third-party GPU infrastructure.

Microsoft Brings Copilot AI Into Viva Engage

Microsoft 365 Copilot in Viva Engage is now generally available, extending Copilot's AI-powered assistant capabilities deeper into the Viva platform.