Microsoft Ignite 2024 Book of News
Introduction
Microsoft Ignite 2024 features new products and key updates across Microsoft Copilot, Copilot + AI stack, developer tools, and AI-powered devices. The event includes over 800 sessions, demos, and expert-led labs.
Key Announcements
AI at Work
- New out-of-the-box agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot for specialized roles
- Copilot Studio introduces autonomous agentic capabilities and agent library
- Microsoft 365 Copilot Actions for delegating repetitive tasks
- Updates to Copilot in Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
Azure
- Azure AI Foundry for designing, customizing, and managing AI apps
- New collaborations for end-to-end model customization
- Azure AI updates for governance, risk, and compliance workflows
- Azure AI model catalog adds partner models
Security
- Microsoft Security Exposure Management generally available
- Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management updates for GenAI apps
- New controls in Microsoft 365 Copilot to prevent data oversharing
- Security Copilot updates for identity and security operations
Windows
- Windows 365 Link, a new device for secure Windows 365 access
- Improved Windows search with AI-powered features
- New Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop features
- Enhanced security and resiliency improvements
Additional Resources
- Microsoft Ignite Keynote
- Breakout sessions on various topics
- Download visual assets
- Contact Microsoft Media and Analyst Events Team for more information
