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Azure Functions GA: Supports Hosting MCP Apps for AI-Powered Updates
Azure Functions is now generally available for hosting MCP Apps, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates via Microsoft Release Communications. This feature allows users to receive the latest information on Azure products and features to optimize cloud investments. The functionality is now fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates azurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Functions adds managed connectors for system integration (preview)
Azure Functions is now in public preview with managed connectors to integrate with over 1400 systems. This feature aims to simplify cloud investment needs by enabling easier integration with popular services. It is currently available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing. The update also mentions AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates via the Microsoft Release Communications server.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Functions serverless agents runtime enters public preview
Azure Functions is now offering a serverless agents runtime in public preview, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure updates through Microsoft Release Communications MCP server. This feature aims to help users stay informed about Azure product and feature changes, particularly those seeking to optimize cloud investments. It is currently available for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Updates support AI-powered discovery and notifications
Azure Updates now leverages AI via Microsoft Release Communications MCP server to help users discover the latest product and feature information. This enhancement allows customers to subscribe to notifications, ensuring they stay informed about their cloud investment needs. The feature is currently in preview for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·
Azure Functions: Built-in Grafana Dashboards Now Generally Available
Grafana dashboards for Azure Functions are now generally available, offering AI-powered discovery of Azure updates. This feature helps users stay informed about Azure product changes relevant to their cloud investments. The release is production-ready for all Azure customers, with prior limited and preview offerings available for testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates azurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Functions adds Go language preview support
Azure Functions now offers Go language support, currently in public preview. This feature enables developers to build and deploy serverless applications using Go, potentially improving development efficiency for AI and other workloads. This is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates azuregaengineer ·
Azure Functions now support scale rule overrides on Container Apps
Azure Functions deployed on Azure Container Apps can now override default scale rules, offering more granular control for engineers. This feature, now generally available, allows for better resource management and cost optimization by tuning scale behavior to specific workloads. It is available to all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·
Azure Updates now supports AI-powered discovery via Release Communications
Microsoft Azure has launched a new capability allowing AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates through its Release Communications MCP server. This enhancement aims to help users manage their cloud investments by staying informed about new products and features. The feature is now fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers, with prior limited offerings for non-production testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazuregaengineer ·
Azure Container Apps supports Confidential Computing
Azure Container Apps now offers Generally Available support for Confidential Computing, enabling enhanced data protection for sensitive workloads. This feature is now production-ready and available to all Azure customers. It allows users to run confidential workloads within isolated enclaves on Azure Container Apps.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazurepreviewengineer ·
Microsoft Defender for Cloud adds Azure Container Apps preview support
Microsoft Defender for Cloud now offers AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates for Azure Container Apps in public preview. This enhancement helps users stay informed about product and feature updates to optimize cloud investments. The feature is currently available for non-production testing for all Azure customers, with a general availability launch planned for the future. This aims to provide enhanced security posture management for serverless container workloads.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·
Azure Cosmos DB Linux emulator now generally available
The Azure Cosmos DB Linux emulator has reached general availability, offering a production-ready tool for local development and testing. This launch allows all Azure customers to leverage the emulator for their cloud investment needs. The announcement also highlights other Azure update mechanisms and resources.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Updates: AI-powered discovery and OmniVec embedding toolkit announced
Microsoft is integrating AI-powered discovery for Azure Updates via its Release Communications MCP server, enhancing cloud investment insights. A new open-source embedding toolkit, OmniVec, is also entering public preview for non-production use. These updates aim to improve how users track and leverage Azure product information and build AI applications. OmniVec is available for all Azure customers in preview, while AI-powered discovery is in limited development for select customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL adds integrated embeddings (preview)
Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL is introducing integrated embeddings for NoSQL, enabling AI-powered discovery and integration of data. This feature will enhance how users can leverage their data within Cosmos DB, particularly for AI-driven applications. It is currently available in public preview for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates securityazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Cosmos DB Safe Key Rotation in Public Preview
Azure Cosmos DB is now offering safe key rotation in public preview, allowing for AI-powered discovery of Azure updates and subscription notifications. This feature is available for non-production use and testing for all Azure customers. It aims to enhance cloud investment needs by keeping users informed about Azure product and feature updates.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Updates now powered by AI for discovery
Azure Updates can now be discovered using AI-powered tools, specifically a Microsoft Release Communications MCP server. This feature aims to help users stay informed about Azure product and feature changes to meet their cloud investment needs. It is currently available in preview for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers. The goal is to enhance how users find and stay up-to-date with the rapidly evolving Azure platform.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Cosmos DB adds semantic reranker in preview
Azure Cosmos DB is introducing a semantic reranker feature in public preview, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates. This enhancement aims to help users meet their cloud investment needs by staying informed about Azure products and features. The preview is available to all Azure customers for non-production use and testing.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurepreviewengineer ·
Azure Cosmos DB Agentic Retrieval Toolkit enters public preview
Microsoft has released the Agentic Retrieval Toolkit for Azure Cosmos DB in public preview, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates. This feature aims to help users stay informed about Azure product and feature updates. It is currently available for non-production use and testing by all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazurega ·
Azure Cosmos DB Global Secondary Indexes Now Generally Available
Azure Cosmos DB global secondary indexes are now generally available, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure updates. This feature aims to help cloud customers stay informed about product and feature changes. It is now fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers.
feature announcement - Azure Updates aiazuregaengineer ·
Azure API Management adds Agent-to-Agent API support
Azure API Management now supports Agent-to-Agent (A2A) APIs, enabling AI-powered discovery of Azure Updates via the Microsoft Release Communications MCP server. This feature aims to help users track cloud investment needs by providing timely information on Azure products and features. It is now Generally Available to all Azure customers for production use.
feature announcement - Azure Updates infraazuregaengineer ·
Azure API Management Workspaces GA with Built-in Gateway
Azure API Management workspaces are now generally available, featuring support for the built-in gateway. This enhances discoverability and management of Azure updates for cloud investments. The feature is fully released and production-ready for all Azure customers.
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