list of updates launched by microsoft cloud solutions to offer better services to its user in 2024?

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Below are the major updates, along with links to the corresponding Microsoft resources.

Microsoft Copilot Enhancements:

Integration Across Services: Microsoft expanded Copilot, its AI-powered assistant, across various platforms, including Microsoft 365, Windows, and Edge. This integration aims to streamline tasks and boost productivity for users.

Copilot Pro Subscription: In January 2024, Microsoft launched Copilot Pro, offering priority access to new features for a monthly fee, enhancing user experience with advanced AI capabilities.

Azure Cloud Innovations:

Custom AI Chips: To meet the growing demand for AI applications, Microsoft introduced custom AI chips, such as the Cobalt 100 processor and AMD's MI300X AI accelerator, in its Azure cloud services. These chips provide alternatives to existing hardware, enhancing performance and efficiency.

AI Partnerships: Collaborations with organizations like Hugging Face and Khan Academy were established to advance AI technologies and educational tools, enriching the Azure ecosystem.

OneDrive Updates:

• Enhanced Search and Interface: In October 2024, Microsoft updated OneDrive with improved search capabilities, colored folders in File Explorer, and a new mobile app for iOS and Android, enhancing user experience and accessibility.

Industry-Specific Cloud Solutions:

Microsoft Cloud for Retail: New features were introduced, including copilot capabilities in Fabric, enabling retailers to transform and analyze data more effectively, leading to improved insights and decision-making.

Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare: Enhancements aimed at improving clinical and operational insights were implemented, ensuring health data accessibility across providers and facilitating advanced analytics.

Partner Program Updates:

• AI Cloud Partner Program Enhancements: Microsoft announced new benefits for partners, including access to over 20 in-demand product licenses and the introduction of AI assistants to streamline membership processes, supporting partners in delivering better services to customers.

Refer below:

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates
https://zcusa.951200.xyz/en-us/partner-center/announcements/2024-december

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