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🌟 Big Moves in the AI Landscape: Microsoft Reshapes Its Developer Division Around AI! 🌟 In a game-changing announcement, Microsoft has unveiled a new engineering group focused entirely on artificial intelligence. Under the leadership of Jay Parikh, former Meta engineering chief, the CoreAI – Platform and Tools division brings together Microsoft’s Dev Div and AI platform teams to revolutionize how AI is built and used across the board. Here’s what this means for the future of technology: 🚀 AI at the Core Microsoft’s CEO, Satya Nadella, envisions an "AI-first app stack" that will reshape the application landscape, compressing 30 years of innovation into just 3 years. 💡 Transforming Development With tools like Azure AI Foundry, GitHub, and VS Code, Microsoft aims to create a platform that empowers developers and businesses to build AI agents and applications that redefine software as we know it. 🤝 Leadership and Vision Jay Parikh, now EVP of CoreAI, brings over a decade of engineering expertise from Meta and will drive this platform shift alongside other Microsoft leaders, ensuring AI is seamlessly integrated into SaaS and custom applications. 🌐 Implications for Businesses For organisations and developers, this move signals a new era of AI-powered development—transforming how we build, deploy, and utilise applications across industries. At Sonic IT Solutions, we’re excited to see how these advancements in AI infrastructure and tools will shape the future of IT support, development, and innovation. 💻 What are your thoughts on this monumental shift? Let us know in the comments! #ArtificialIntelligence #AITools #AzureAI #GitHub #Microsoft #SaaS #ITSupportLondon #DigitalTransformation #SonicITSolutions

Today I earned my "Transform your business with Microsoft AI" trophy! I’m so proud to be celebrating this achievement and hope this inspires you to start your own @MicrosoftLearn journey! #StudentAmbassadorsTechnicalTraining 1)Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Describe cloud concepts. 2)Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals: AI Overview. 3)Microsoft for Startups: Build an early-stage startup. 4)Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals: Generative AI. 5)Microsoft for Startups: Transform your business with Microsoft AI. 😊 Learning outcomes Technical Training will develop the foundational knowledge required for (1.) building and growing AI-driven solutions with Microsoft cloud technologies and (2.) promoting Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub to startups engaged in the development of software-based products or services.

The capabilities of Microsoft Azure continue to amaze me . Building on my earlier exploration, I’ve started creating more complex workflows using Azure AI Prompt Flow instead of using API"s directly like I did for my previous projects, and it’s been a game-changer. With this tool, you can design end-to-end workflows that integrate Python functions, multiple LLM models, data extraction, formatting, and deployment—all within a single interface. The best part? You don’t need to write the code yourself! Not only does it generate the necessary code files for you, but it also enables seamless deployment. You can even expose an endpoint for your applications to interact directly with the flows you’ve built. The potential here is incredible, making innovation and scalability more accessible than ever. Obviously, Code would be needed to take this to the next level & make Industry level applications, but the ease it provides specially for testing purposes is great. Have you had a chance to explore Azure AI Prompt Flow? I’d love to hear how you're using it in your projects! 🚀

🚀 Microsoft Launches CoreAI Microsoft has recently unveiled CoreAI – Platform and Tools, a new engineering division designed to accelerate AI innovation. CoreAI merges Microsoft’s Developer Division and AI Platform teams to create an “AI-first app stack” for internal and external use. Key highlights: • Development of agentic applications with memory, entitlements, and action spaces. • Enhanced tools like GitHub Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, and VS Code for seamless AI integration. • Aiming to compress 30 years of software evolution into just 3 years! What will be the future of startups creating Agentic applications if coreAI provides seamless integration to Microsoft ecosystem ? #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #TechLeadership #coreAI #AgenticAI

🚀 Exciting News in AI Development! 🚀 At Microsoft, we're thrilled to see Azure AI and GitHub revolutionizing the pace of AI application development. Azure AI's scalable machine learning solutions, combined with GitHub's robust code management, are empowering developers to enhance their productivity and streamline workflows like never before. Companies leveraging these technologies can expect not only an uptick in performance but also significant improvements in their marketing strategies and customer satisfaction levels. It’s a transformative time for businesses ready to harness the power of AI! As we continue to innovate, we recognize the importance of prioritizing data security and mitigating operational risks to ensure sustainable success. Stay updated with more insights and best practices for implementing AI in your business by following Microsoft on LinkedIn. #Microsoft #AzureAI #GitHub #AIdevelopment #MachineLearning #TechNews #Innovation For more details, visit [Microsoft's official website.](https://www.microsoft.com)

3 Innovative Ways Developers Are Building with AI. AI is reshaping industries and unlocking new opportunities for startups and enterprises to grow. Azure AI is at the forefront of this transformation, offering a comprehensive suite of tools that empowers you to build, manage, and deploy AI applications at scale. Programs like Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub which include access to Azure AI models and tools enable founders to turn innovative ideas into reality.   This past April, Microsoft hosted a multimodal themed Generative AI Hackathon on Devpost, where developers showcased their projects built with Azure AI. Participants of... #techcommunity #azure #microsoft https://lnkd.in/gVbFEGbu

🚀 Microsoft Launches CoreAI Division to Drive AI Innovation In a strategic move to consolidate and advance its artificial intelligence initiatives, Microsoft has announced the formation of a new engineering division: CoreAI – Platform and Tools. 🧑💼 Leadership and Structure: Jay Parikh, former engineering chief at Meta, will lead the CoreAI division as Executive Vice President. The division integrates Microsoft's Developer Division (Dev Div), AI Platform teams, and key groups from the Office of the CTO, including AI Supercomputer, AI Agentic Runtimes, and Engineering Thrive. 🎯 Strategic Objectives: AI-First Application Stack: Microsoft aims to develop an AI-first app stack, impacting every layer of the application stack and reshaping all application categories. Azure as AI Infrastructure: Positioning Azure as the foundational infrastructure for AI, supporting the development and deployment of AI applications and agents. 🔧 Developer Empowerment: The CoreAI division will enhance tools like GitHub Copilot and VS Code, providing developers with advanced resources to build AI-powered applications. 📊 Industry Impact: Analysts view this reorganization as an evolution of Microsoft's AI strategy, emphasizing Azure's central role in integrating generative and agentic AI. The consolidation aims to address previous fragmentation in Microsoft's AI solutions, streamlining efforts to deliver cohesive AI platforms and tools. This strategic initiative underscores Microsoft's commitment to leading the AI revolution, providing robust platforms and tools for both internal development and customer applications. #Microsoft #CoreAI #ArtificialIntelligence #Azure #TechInnovation #AIPlatform

Applications are now open for the Microsoft GenAI Accelerator, a collaboration with NVIDIA, GitHub, and WeTransact! This unique accelerator offers UK software companies an incredible opportunity to innovate and scale with the best in AI and cloud go-to-market. The selected cohort will have access too: 🧠 Advanced AI Expertise: Work alongside Microsoft AI Blackbelts, NVIDIA, and GitHub experts to shape your solutions with the latest AI capabilities. 🚀 🚀 Go-To-Market Acceleration: Dedicated opportunities will help drive your solutions to new markets, accelerate revenue, and expand your customer base, with support from WeTransact. 💰 Access to promotional cloud credits, cutting-edge AI models, and the latest tooling to power your growth. Don’t miss this opportunity – apply now and join us in transforming the future of AI - https://lnkd.in/ewUFMVve #MicrosoftUK #ISVSuccess #AI #MicrosoftForStartups #GenAIAccelerator

🚀 Excited to share some fantastic news! Our StartUp has been awarded $150,000 in cloud service credits from Microsoft through the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub program. 💡 This support will enable us to accelerate the development of our AI solutions, while also unlocking new opportunities for scaling and innovation. Thanks to partnerships like this one with Microsoft, we’ll be able to offer even more efficient and advanced cloud-based products to our clients. Thank you, Microsoft, for the trust! Together, we continue to shape the future of technology! 🌐 I’d like to remind my friends on LinkedIn that I help companies integrate autonomous AI solutions into their business processes. These solutions take on specific digital roles, such as a salesperson, consultant, or compliance manager, among others. We’ve had several successful implementations, and I believe this could be of interest to you, especially if your business handles repetitive tasks frequently. As for language models, it’s as simple as setting them up and using them—for duplicating video materials or providing real-time translation for Zoom or Google Meet meetings. Try it now 👇👇👇 https://lnkd.in/dsQtfwA8 #Azure #Microsoft #Ai #Innovation #TechStartups #CloudSolutions #Growth

There’s a certain thrill that comes with being part of an era where the impossible becomes possible right before our eyes. With the launch of Open AI's o1-preview and o1-mini models on Azure, we’re introducing advanced AI solutions that will take innovation to unprecedented levels. These models empower developers and enterprises alike with sophisticated tools for complex coding, problem-solving, and nuanced data analysis, allowing them to tackle challenges with precision and speed. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮? From enhanced workflows to deeper insights, these models are tailored to boost productivity across industries, revolutionizing the way we solve problems. Through tools like Azure AI Studio, GitHub Models, and Microsoft Fabric, we’re setting a new standard for how developers work with AI, managing complex workflows, and driving real impact in their industries. At Microsoft Israel, we’re just getting started, and I’m more excited than ever for what lies ahead as we push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI.