Azure Releases
Microsoft Azure updates and Terraform AzureRM provider. New features, breaking changes, security advisories and deprecations - each summarised in plain English and updated continuously.
Tracking 420 Azure releases · Updated
- Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Public Preview: Voice sync for avatar support in Voice Live API
Microsoft Foundry's Voice Live API now supports voice synchronization for avatars in public preview. This feature enables more dynamic and engaging avatar-based communication powered by AI. It is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·
Azure Updates AI-powered Discovery Generally Available
Azure Monitor now supports AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates via the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server, helping users stay informed about product and feature changes. This feature, now fully released and production-ready, is available to all Azure customers. Users can subscribe to notifications for continued updates and can access additional resources via the Azure blog and community forums.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure AI Pipelines available in preview
Azure AI pipelines are now available in public preview, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates via Microsoft Release Communications. This feature allows customers to find the latest updates on Azure products and features relevant to their cloud investments. The preview is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing, with a fully released version planned for production.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazuregapreviewengineer ·
Microsoft Discovery for Azure Updates is Generally Available
Microsoft Discovery, an AI-powered service for Azure Updates, has reached General Availability (GA). This feature enables users to discover the latest updates on Azure products and features to support cloud investment needs. It is now fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers. Additional resources include the Microsoft Azure Blog, community support, and a feedback channel.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineerazure-sql ·
Azure SQL integration with Foundry IQ for AI-powered discovery
Azure SQL can now be used as a knowledge source within Foundry IQ, enabling AI-driven discovery of Azure Updates and product information. This feature, currently in public preview, allows users to stay informed about cloud investment needs and access the latest updates on Azure products and features. The integration aims to streamline the process of understanding and leveraging Azure's evolving capabilities for cloud users.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineerazure-openai ·
APIM Support for Foundry Models in Azure AI Search (Preview)
Azure AI Search now supports Foundry models, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates via Microsoft Release Communications. This preview feature allows all Azure customers to use it for non-production testing, enhancing cloud investment decisions. The integration aims to provide more dynamic and intelligent ways to track Azure product updates.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Microsoft Foundry: Public Preview of Tool Search
Microsoft Foundry is now in public preview with a new tool search capability for its toolboxes. This feature enables AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates and helps users stay informed about new products and features. It is currently available for non-production use and testing for all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineerfabric ·
Microsoft Foundry IQ Generally Available on Azure
Microsoft Foundry IQ is now generally available on Azure, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure updates. This feature helps users stay informed about cloud product and feature changes, with different availability stages for development, preview, and full release. It is now production-ready for all Azure customers, offering enhanced cloud investment insights.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineerfabric ·
Microsoft Fabric IQ Ontology Knowledge Source in Public Preview
Microsoft Fabric IQ now offers an Ontology Knowledge Source, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates via its MCP server. This feature allows users to stay informed about the latest Azure product and feature updates, catering to cloud investment needs. It is currently in public preview for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·
Azure AI Search and Foundry Knowledge Bases Now Support Private Connectivity
Microsoft has launched general availability for private connectivity options for Azure AI Search and Foundry Knowledge Bases. This feature enhances security by enabling private endpoint connections, reducing exposure to public networks. It is available to all Azure customers, offering a production-ready solution for secure data discovery.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure AI Search adds content understanding features in preview
Azure AI Search is now offering content understanding features, specifically chunking and image verbalization, in public preview. These capabilities allow for more intelligent discovery of information within Azure Updates and other content, benefiting engineers and architects working with Azure services. The preview is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Microsoft Foundry MAI-Voice-2 available in public preview
Microsoft Foundry's MAI-Voice-2 is now in public preview, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates. This feature allows users to stay informed about Azure product and feature changes, aiding cloud investment strategies. It is currently available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·
Self-serve custom photo avatar creation generally available in Microsoft Foundry
Microsoft Foundry's self-serve custom photo avatar creation feature is now generally available for all Azure customers. This AI-powered capability allows users to generate personalized avatars, enhancing user experience and engagement within Azure services. The feature has moved from limited offering and preview stages to full production readiness.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Agent-to-Agent Support for Prompt and Hosted Agents Now in Preview
Azure is introducing agent-to-agent (A2A) support for Prompt agents and Hosted agents in its Foundry platform, currently available in public preview. This feature enables AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates, helping users stay informed about cloud product and feature changes. This update is primarily for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Microsoft Foundry adds Rubric evaluator in public preview
Microsoft Foundry is introducing a Rubric evaluator, currently in public preview, which enables AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates. This feature aims to help users stay informed about Azure product and feature updates, aiding cloud investment decisions. It is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·
Microsoft Foundry Custom Voice portal now generally available
The Custom Voice portal experience within Microsoft Foundry is now generally available, allowing all Azure customers to leverage AI-powered voice capabilities for production use. This enhancement enables AI-driven discovery of Azure Updates, helping users stay informed about new products and features. While the core Custom Voice portal is production-ready, specific Azure Update features may still be in limited or preview stages for select customers. The update aims to meet evolving cloud investment needs.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure public preview adds domain filter for model catalog discovery
Microsoft Azure has introduced a public preview for a new domain filter feature in the Foundry model catalog, enhancing AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates. This feature enables users to more effectively find relevant information about Azure products and features. It is currently available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Text PII Playground updates in Microsoft Foundry now in public preview
Microsoft Foundry is now offering public preview updates for its TextPII NextGen Playground, powered by AI-driven discovery of Azure Updates. This feature allows users to leverage AI to find relevant Azure product and feature updates, helping them manage their cloud investments effectively. The preview is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing, with a fully released, production-ready version to follow.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Microsoft Foundry: Conversational PII Playground in Public Preview
Microsoft Foundry is launching a new Conversational PII Playground in public preview, powered by AI for discovering Azure Updates. This feature aims to help users stay informed about cloud investments by identifying relevant Azure product and feature updates. It is currently available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazureengineer ·
Azure Confidential Live Migration for Intel TDX VMs in Development
Microsoft is developing Confidential Live Migration for Intel TDX confidential VMs in Azure, allowing AI-powered discovery of Azure updates via the Release Communications MCP server. This feature aims to meet cloud investment needs by keeping customers informed of product and feature updates. It is currently in limited offering for select customers for non-production use and testing.
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