As of May 2026, the Microsoft data ecosystem has evolved beyond simple visualization and reporting. With the introduction of Fabric's 'Data Agents' and Copilot's 'Cowork' autonomous execution ...

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Microsoft is consolidating its Azure generative AI tools into a unified platform named Azure AI Foundry. The company, which announced the new offering at the opening day of its Ignite IT pro ...

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Microsoft has announced Maia 200, its next‑generation, in‑house AI accelerator designed to deliver faster, more reliable, and more energy‑efficient artificial intelligence within the Azure cloud. The ...