Microsoft Mechanics Podcast
Streamline your workflow and enhance team collaboration with one-click AI agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot. Automate responses, generate detailed documents, and maintain up-to-date content without moving files outside Microsoft 365. Agents utilize your existing content to provide accurate and efficient outputs, saving you time and ensuring consistency. Integrate them into Microsoft Teams to facilitate real-time information sharing and collaboration. CJ Tan, Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive GPM, shares the steps to get started building custom AI agents. ► QUICK LINKS: - Create...
info_outline Build autonomous SQL databases in Microsoft FabricMicrosoft Mechanics Podcast
Spin up SQL databases in seconds with Microsoft Fabric, seamlessly integrating your operational and analytical data across multiple clouds. Use AI to scale, tune, and secure databases, so you can focus on building powerful, data-rich applications without the manual management overhead. Create and host API endpoints directly from your SQL database in one click, enabling seamless interaction with your data using popular frameworks like React. Integrate your database management into your CI/CD pipelines with ease, ensuring high availability and streamlined development processes. Anna Hoffman,...
info_outline Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server - Elastic Clusters, faster disks, and AI updatesMicrosoft Mechanics Podcast
Increase scalability, optimize performance, and integrate advanced AI features with Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server. Scale up with SSD v2 for up to 4x more transactions per second and significantly lower latency. Scale out effortlessly with elastic clusters using Citus, distributing workloads across multiple servers at no extra cost. Optimize performance with Automatic Index Tuning, reducing server utilization and enhancing efficiency. Leverage advanced AI features like DiskANN, semantic reranking, and Graph RAG to build better AI apps. Charles Feddersen, Partner Director of...
info_outline Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), new to Microsoft Purview UnlistedMicrosoft Mechanics Podcast
Stay ahead of evolving risks and mitigate vulnerabilities with Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management (DSPM). Gain prioritized visibility into data security risks, track unprotected sensitive information, and receive actionable insights. With built-in classifiers, automated risk assessments, and AI-powered capabilities like Security Copilot, you can identify and mitigate threats, ensuring a compliant data security environment. Talhah Mir, Microsoft Purview’s Principal Group Product Manager, shows how to transform your data security strategy with automated, intelligent risk...
info_outline Introducing Windows 365 LinkMicrosoft Mechanics Podcast
Windows 365 Link is the first Cloud PC device purpose-built for Windows 365. It can connect to your Cloud PC in seconds with a simple sign-in, accessing a familiar Windows Desktop with high-fidelity performance. Windows 365 Link offers seamless setup and streamlined management through Microsoft Intune, ensuring your IT environment is efficiently maintained alongside other PCs. As a stateless and adminless device, it does not store user profile data or install additional software. Optimize your work experience with passwordless authentication, high-performance video conferencing, and support...
info_outline Windows 365 Frontline updates: New shared modeMicrosoft Mechanics Podcast
Provide tailored Cloud PC experiences for diverse workforce needs with Windows 365 Frontline. With shared mode, offer cost-effective, on-demand Cloud PCs that reset after each session—ideal for frontline and part-time staff needing intermittent access. Dedicated mode delivers a personalized, consistent desktop experience for employees requiring prolonged use, all managed through Microsoft Intune. As an IT admin, set precise access policies, automate session timeouts, and adjust resources based on role requirements. Sam Tulimat, Cloud Endpoints Principal PM Lead, shows how Windows 365...
info_outline Oversharing Control at Enterprise Scale | Updates for Microsoft 365 Copilot in Microsoft PurviewMicrosoft Mechanics Podcast
Minimize risks that come with oversharing and potential data loss. Use Microsoft Purview and its new Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for AI insights, along with new Data Loss Prevention policies for Microsoft 365 Copilot, and SharePoint Advanced Management, which is now included with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Automate site access reviews at scale and add controls to restrict access to sites if they contain highly sensitive information. Erica Toelle, Microsoft Purview Senior PM, shows how to control data visibility, automate site access reviews, and fine-tune permissions with Pilot,...
info_outline How Azure AI Search powers RAG in ChatGPT and global scale appsMicrosoft Mechanics Podcast
Millions of people use Azure AI Search every day without knowing it. You can enable your apps with the same search that enables retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) capabilities when you build Custom GPTs or attach files in your ChatGPT prompts. Pablo Castro, Microsoft CVP and Distinguished Engineer Azure AI Search, joins Jeremy Chapman to share how with Azure AI Search, you can create custom applications that retrieve the most relevant information quickly and accurately, even from billions of records. Manage massive-scale datasets while maintaining high-quality search results with...
info_outline Microsoft 365 Copilot - Small Business Guide to Set Up CopilotMicrosoft Mechanics Podcast
Take a look at how wave two of Microsoft 365 Copilot can specifically help your small business by leveraging the secure application of generative AI with your work data. Use it to author presentations and content, reduce digital debt to focus on what’s important as you engage with customers, and automate everyday tasks and processes. For IT, see how to light up Microsoft 365 Copilot in your tenant, and get tips and resources for onboarding your organization. Mary David Pasch, Principal Product Manager for Microsoft 365 Copilot, joins Jeremy Chapman to share how to use Copilot to save time,...
info_outline AI apps - Control Safety, Privacy & Security - with Mark RussinovichMicrosoft Mechanics Podcast
What are prompt injection attacks and how do you stop them? How do you avoid deceptive responses? Can AI traffic be end-to-end encrypted? We'll answer these questions and more with technical demonstrations to make it real. Mark Russinovich will show you how to develop and deploy AI applications that prioritize safety, privacy, and integrity. Leverage real-time safety guardrails to filter harmful content and proactively prevent misuse, ensuring AI outputs are trustworthy. The integration of confidential inferencing enables users to maintain data privacy by encrypting information during...
info_outlineRedefine personal and business computing by combining powerful AI capabilities with cutting-edge hardware using Copilot+ PCs. Whether you're developing apps that harness the full potential of the NPU or taking advantage of AI experiences like Windows Studio Effects, Copilot+ PCs offer a platform that is both robust and efficient.
Vivek Pradeep, Vice President and Distinguished Engineer at Microsoft, joins Jeremy Chapman to share how Copilot+ PCs provide the tools you need to innovate with confidence. Trust in the highest level of device security, thanks to features like Windows Hello biometric authentication and the Microsoft Pluton security processor. With new hardware options like the OLED touchscreen and Flex Keyboard, you can customize your workspace to match your workflow, all while enjoying enhanced battery life and performance.
► QUICK LINKS:
00:00 - Build next-gen AI apps for Copilot+ PC
00:44 - Personalized experience with Copilot+ PCs
02:28 - Windows Studio Effects
04:47 - AI in Paint using Cocreator
06:37 - Local AI translates speech
07:30 - Lower power consumption
08:14 - Update and deploy models
09:43 - Build apps with local AI on Copilot+ PC
11:31 - Updates to Surface Copilot+ PC devices
12:56 - Secured-core PC
13:42 - What to expect next
14:33 - Wrap up
► Link References
Check out Surface updates at https://surface.com/business
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