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Supercharge brand content with the Typeface AI app for Microsoft Teams

We are just starting to scratch the surface of what generative AI can do, and yet it’s already beginning to transform the marketing industry. An April 2023 survey of global CMOs revealed that about 70 percent of their organizations use generative AI, w...

25 Aug 2023

Even More New WordPress.com Themes for August 2023

With a heavy does of minimalism and nostalgia, our latest batch of themes is sure to tug at your creative spirit.

25 Aug 2023

Introducing Azure Artifacts support for Rust Crates

Rust is earning its place as a go-to language for developers everywhere. Why? It’s fast, it’s safe, and the community around it is supportive and hands-on. With clear guides and a collective push to help each other out, Rust feels less like just another tool and more like a reliable coding partner for modern programming challenges.
The post Introducing Azure Artifacts support for Rust Crates appeared first on Azure DevOps Blog.

23 Aug 2023

Introducing a new resource for all role-based Microsoft Certification exams

For more than 30 years, Microsoft Certifications have provided proof of world-class technical proficiency. We are focusing on innovative solutions that improve the accessibility and real-world relevance of our certifications. I am pleased to announce t...

23 Aug 2023

Shopify recognized as a Leader in 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™

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22 Aug 2023

Getting a ‘career in tech’ is more approachable than you may think

As our CEO Satya Nadella has said, “in today’s world, every company is a software company.” Not to say that every company makes software, but it’s safe to say that some level of technology is embedded into most experiences we encounter on a daily basis...

17 Aug 2023

3 student projects aiming to solve real-world problems with tech

Announcing the top three winners of this year's GDSC Solution Challenge, as well as the people’s choice award.

11 Aug 2023

August patches for Azure DevOps Server

This month, we are releasing fixes that impact our self-hosted product, Azure DevOps Server.

The following versions of the products have been patched. Check out the links for each version for more details.
Azure DevOps Server 2022.0.1
Azure DevOps Server 2020.1.2
Azure DevOps Server 2020.0.2
Azure DevOps Server 2019.1.2
Azure DevOps Server 2019.0.1
Azure DevOps Server 2022.0.1 Patch 2

Update: If you have Azure DevOps 2022 and installed Patch 4,
The post August patches for Azure DevOps Server appeared first on Azure DevOps Blog.

9 Aug 2023

Follow conversations with ease using Spatial Audio in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft released spatial audio for Teams to improve communication and reduce meeting fatigue in audio and video conferences. Spatial audio aims to mimic an in-person conversation by spatially separating the voices of individual meeting participants, ...

2 Aug 2023

Explore the redesigned Security documentation hub on Microsoft Learn

Announcing the new Security documentation hub on Microsoft Learn! Redesigned for learners to use as a centralized hub to find all Security technical skilling content across Microsoft Learn, with more streamlined sections and content for easy discovery....

28 Jul 2023

How two Googlers showcase their work and passions online

Googlers Dan Valinotti and Noah Rubin share their expertise and passions while establishing their online identities.

27 Jul 2023

Get access to the latest skilling resources on Azure and AI

With an intense focus on AI and the fast pace of innovation, Azure learners are diving into Microsoft Learn’s newly added Azure and AI skilling resources, including new Learning Paths and the Microsoft Cloud Skills Challenges, to develop skills and adv...

27 Jul 2023

Leveraging learning to take control of your own career satisfaction (and growth!)

As a tech professional, you’ve got unique insight into the complex challenges—and exciting opportunities—presented by the rapid evolution of technology. For better or for worse, it’s your job to quickly understand, internalize, and advance how new tool...

26 Jul 2023

What’s New in Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Inspire 2023

Welcome to the July 2023 edition of What’s New in Teams! We are publishing this month’s edition early to cover the announcements made at the Microsoft Inspire conference, in addition to our typical What’s New features. We have a lot to share this month...

25 Jul 2023

Announcing the New Maybelline Beauty App in Microsoft Teams

Regardless of where they are working, employees want to stay engaged and feel empowered when collaborating with their colleagues. The new Maybelline Beauty app in Microsoft Teams from Maybelline New York can help – allowing users to adjust their person...

19 Jul 2023

Microsoft Learn learning rooms drive connection, guidance, and new possibilities

At Microsoft Learn, we’re passionate about helping our community build tech skills that can open doors to new possibilities and empower learning through connection. If you follow the Microsoft Learn Community, you may have already heard about the all-n...

19 Jul 2023

The next wave of Copilot in Microsoft Teams

From the time Microsoft Teams was launched in 2017, we've always had a unique point of view - that communication and collaboration should be seamlessly integrated into a unified experience. From scheduled meetings, to calls, chats, document collaborati...

18 Jul 2023

Defend the Earth in a new immersive SPACE INVADERS game

Google and TAITO partner to release SPACE INVADERS: World Defense, a new immersive AR game that turns the world into a playground.

18 Jul 2023

Business leaders: Take a 90-minute cloud journey, with Azure training created just for you

Like you, professionals around the world know that the cloud is transforming the business landscape for the better, while offering unparalleled opportunities for innovation and growth. As you look to the cloud to do more with less and to help support y...

14 Jul 2023

AI helps Microsoft Teams Phone deliver clear, distraction-free calling

Hi everyone! Pete Daderko here, Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft Teams Phone, and I’m coming to you live from One Esterra on the Microsoft campus, still looking for practical ways to make life a little easier. As a product marketer, I want t...

12 Jul 2023

Pros of Dropshipping 2023

All The advantages of the dropshipping business model Introduction Fantastic! You’re ready to embark on the exciting journey of starting your own dropshipping store. If you’re new to this business model, fear not – in this article, we...

12 Jul 2023

8 tips to maximize your Azure experience

If you’re looking to make the most of your Azure experience, check out these practical tips, powerful tools, and helpful resources. Whether you're just venturing into the world of Azure or you’re a seasoned administrator seeking to optimize your cloud...

11 Jul 2023

What’s New in Microsoft Teams | June 2023

Welcome to the June 2023 edition of What’s New in Teams! Following a month of great announcements from Microsoft Build 2023, we are not slowing down by bringing you 45 new features for the month of June.

We have a great line-up of new features t...

8 Jul 2023

Four tips for opening new career opportunities with Microsoft business applications

As the need for digital transformation becomes increasingly evident, organizations are looking for technical talent to develop new lines of business applications as well as integrate and extend existing applications seamlessly through intelligent busin...

30 Jun 2023

The value of skilling goes far beyond learning

There are more benefits to maintaining and advancing the skills of everyone in your organization than you might think. Keeping your workforce on top of changing technology isn’t always easy, but ensuring their skills stay current is a great way to buil...

29 Jun 2023

Preparing the next generation of tech professionals with the skills they need to succeed

Over the past few months, Microsoft Learn has published a series of blogs showcasing the latest trends in the tech industry and the increasing demand for tech skills. This series has highlighted in-depth LinkedIn data showing that preparing talent...

28 Jun 2023

Introducing profanity filtering control and customization for captions in Microsoft Teams meetings

We’ve recently rolled out two features that enhance the captions experience in Microsoft Teams meetings. We’ve added the ability to toggle profanity filtering for Live Captions and Live Transcription, and support for customizing your captions experien...

27 Jun 2023

Explore our new Google for Education App Hub

We’re announcing new Google for Education updates at ISTE, North America’s biggest edtech conference.

22 Jun 2023

Break out of your comfort zone, and start learning new skills

When we’re kids, we explore our interests and abilities, adopting what we like and leaving what we don’t. In this way, we create our comfort zone, where we find less stress, increased efficiency, and improved confidence. But given today’s fast-paced wo...

22 Jun 2023

Skill up on Modern Work: Quarterly recap

Welcome to our quarterly blog series designed to help you skill up on Modern Work technologies. This is your quarterly one stop shop for Modern Work technical skilling updates, resources, and opportunities.

5 ways to skill up on Modern Work tech...

16 Jun 2023

Advice from the community

Microsoft Learn is passionate about helping you build your skills and achieve your goals. This is easier to do when you have a community of support to guide you during your learning journey. Hearing from others just like you, encouraging them to share ...

14 Jun 2023

How To Find Dropship Suppliers

How To Find Dropship Suppliers? Dropshipping is fast becoming the default product supply method for Ecommerce retailers of all sizes. Dropshipping for those new to the term, allows the retailer to advertise and sell products they don’t hold in st...

24 May 2023

The global machine learning training program born out of South Korea

1,600 learners across 7 countries have participated in the Google Machine Learning Bootcamp.

20 May 2023

AI-powered coding, free of charge with Colab

Colab will soon add AI coding features like code completions, natural language to code generation and even a code-assisting chatbot.

18 May 2023

The global impact of Women Techmakers Ambassadors

Women Techmakers Ambassadors hosted events that give new tools to their communities of women in tech.

17 May 2023

100 things we announced at I/O 2023

Google I/O 2023 was filled with news and launches — here are 100 things announced at I/O.

11 May 2023

Play I/O FLIP, our AI-designed card game

Just in time for Google I/O 2023, try out I/O FLIP, an online card game built with generative AI.

11 May 2023