Microsoft Ignite represents the company’s yearly gathering for developers and IT experts where the latest updates on Copilot, Windows, Microsoft 365, and Azure are shared, affecting many of Microsoft’s largest clients. The spotlight at Microsoft Ignite 2023 was on AI, a trend that is set to continue this year.

The Verge will report on all updates from Microsoft Ignite. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is set to commence the primary keynote at 9 AM ET / 6 AM PT on November 19th. The address will be available via livestream on Microsoft’s website and will be followed by various sessions and in-depth analyses of key announcements from the event.

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  • New Microsoft 365 Companions

    New Microsoft 365 Companions

    Microsoft is developing a new companion feature for the Windows 11 taskbar that will make crucial information accessible with a single click. Microsoft 365 Companions will feature contacts, files, or calendar events seamlessly integrated into the Windows 11 taskbar.

    “We are bringing Microsoft 365 People, Files, and Calendar to your taskbar, providing you with easy access to your Graph data,” stated Windows leader Pavan Davuluri on stage during Microsoft Ignite 2024 today.

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  • The icon for the Microsoft 365 app is being updated for some unknown reason.

    Microsoft’s leader for Experiences & Devices, Rajesh Jha, recently announced a curious modification to Microsoft 365 at Ignite.

    “In the coming months, we will transition the Microsoft 365 app icon to match the new Microsoft 365 Copilot design,” Jha explained. This new icon will replicate the Copilot design, replacing the current blue and purple Microsoft 365 icon. Microsoft has been facing challenges with its Copilot branding lately.

    Microsoft executive Rajesh Jha presenting in front of the new multicolor M365 logo.

    Microsoft executive Rajesh Jha presenting in front of the new multicolor M365 logo.

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  • Azure AI Foundry is Microsoft’s newly developed ‘integrated’ AI application platform.

    The purpose of Azure AI Foundry is to assist organizations in managing their AI resources. According to Microsoft’s blog:

    Azure AI Foundry serves as a connector between innovative AI technologies and actionable business applications, enabling organizations to fully exploit AI capabilities efficiently and effectively.

  • Windows in mixed reality set to launch for Meta Quest 3 headsets in December.

    Meta has been enhancing the Windows VR experience with its Quest headsets recently, and Microsoft has announced that full Windows 11 functionalities will be accessible to the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S starting in December. Users will have the capability to create a large, multi-monitor workspace using Quest 3 headsets in public preview next month.

    Details on the availability of Windows Volumetric Apps are still awaited.

  • Illustration of a closed combination lock turning into pixels, implying a data breach or a lack of security.

    Illustration of a closed combination lock turning into pixels, implying a data breach or a lack of security.

    Microsoft is launching an in-person hacking event, named Zero Day Quest, which it claims will be the largest of its type. This event aims to expand upon Microsoft’s existing bug bounty program and encourage investigations into critical security vulnerabilities that could impact the software supporting cloud and AI operations.

    “This new hacking challenge will be the largest of its kind, with an extra $4 million in potential prizes for research aimed at critical areas, specifically cloud and AI,” said Tom Gallagher, VP of engineering at Microsoft’s security response team. “Zero Day Quest offers fresh opportunities for the security community to collaborate with Microsoft engineers and security researchers, uniting top security experts to exchange ideas, learn, and foster community while enhancing safety for everyone.”

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  • Windows security illustration

    Windows security illustration

    The CrowdStrike incident that affected 8.5 million Windows PCs and servers in July has prompted many of Microsoft’s major clients to seek reassurance to prevent a recurrence of such an occurrence. Microsoft has responded with a new Windows Resiliency Initiative aimed at bolstering Windows security and dependability.

    The Windows Resiliency Initiative incorporates fundamental enhancements to Windows intended to facilitate Microsoft’s customers in recovering their Windows-based systems in the event of another similar crisis. Additional updates to the Windows platform will offer greater control over the applications and drivers permitted to operate, while also enabling antivirus processing outside of kernel mode.

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  • Microsoft is simplifying file searches on Copilot Plus PCs significantly.

    An enhanced Windows search will allow users to find documents, images, and various files just by describing them, even while offline. This new AI-powered search feature is slated to be available to Windows Insiders on Copilot Plus PCs early next year.

    An illustration depicting Windows 11’s latest search feature

    An illustration depicting Windows 11’s latest search feature

  • Microsoft plans to unveil a specially designed compact PC for its Windows 365 cloud service in the upcoming year. The Windows 365 Link will cost $349 and functions as a thin client PC that connects to the cloud to stream a Windows 11 experience.

    The Link device is crafted to be a compact, fanless, and user-friendly cloud PC compatible with local monitors and peripherals. It is intended to perfectly complement Microsoft’s Windows 365 service, which enables businesses to transition employees to cloud-based virtual machines that can be accessed securely from multiple devices.

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  • Microsoft Places is introduced to streamline office day planning.

    Microsoft is launching Places, a new app designed to coordinate in-office days with coworkers, widely available today. Microsoft Places utilizes AI and a specific location planning feature that allows users to set and share their office attendance dates while viewing which days colleagues will be present. Microsoft intends to sync this with Copilot in the near future as well.

    A screenshot of the Microsoft Places dashboardA screenshot of the Microsoft Places dashboard

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