AI is transforming the education industry, changing how administrators, educators, and students operate. Now, more than ever, it’s important for EVERYONE to stay informed about the opportunities and challenges presented by this innovative technology. To explore the industry landscape, I had a great conversation with educational consultant and strategist, Carl Hooker. 

Harnessing AI’s potential in education

Education is undergoing a remarkable transformation thanks to the incredible power of generative AI. Across the globe, educators and students alike are embracing AI to tackle challenges that have long plagued the education system—from productivity bottlenecks to overwhelming workloads. At Microsoft, we believe this dramatic shift is an opportunity to create smarter, more efficient ways of teaching and learning. With partners by our side, we’re exploring innovative solutions that leverage AI to address these challenges head-on!

One thing is clear: AI has the potential to shape the future of education. In fact, the Microsoft 2024 Work Trend Index found that 71 percent of education professionals are already using AI, and they aren’t alone. Students are diving in too, bringing their creativity and curiosity to the table. As AI becomes an integral part of education, it’s essential that schools adopt intentional strategies and AI tools that foster the next generation of digital pioneers. 

Understanding how AI tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot can enhance data security, streamline workflows, and improve accessibility for decision-makers is critical for navigating AI’s role in education. However, it’s not just about technology; it’s about empowering everyone from administrators to teachers and students to effectively use AI, and to elevate the entire educational experience. 

Enhancing productivity and addressing burnout

For far too long, educators have stretched limited resources to meet growing demands. Thankfully, AI can now step in, offering a long-overdue assist. AI is a strategic enabler, helping education professionals do more with less by automating and accelerating tasks that have historically consumed time and energy. Whether modernizing student information systems, coordinating mass communication, or streamlining IT management, AI is freeing up valuable time for educators to focus on what matters most: their students.  

Early results have been impressive! Take the University of Pittsburgh, for example. In partnership with eGroup, they have completely transformed how they handle administrative tasks. With a custom-built AI solution, time-consuming chores like document redaction (to remove sensitive information) now take hours instead of days. This allows administrators to dedicate more time to the human aspects of their roles—where they can truly make an impact. 

Teachers, too, are benefiting. As the heart and soul of any school, educators often face overwhelming workloads, leading to burnout. A 2024 Forrester Study found that one of the biggest challenges they face is the growing volume of nonstudent-related tasks. AI is helping to lighten the load by streamlining repetitive projects and empowering teachers to build lesson plans more efficiently. 

Microsoft partner Anthology is one demonstration of this technology in action. Anthology worked closely with the University of Leeds to develop the AI Design Assistant; a tailored generative AI solution powered by Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service. From assignment rubrics to course design, this platform supports educators at every turn, with 95 percent of instructors recommending it to colleagues. It’s clear that when AI is used thoughtfully, it can make a real difference in education. 

Bolstering data security

Burnout isn’t the only challenge educators face—security is a growing concern as well. And for good reason: Microsoft Threat Intelligence reports that the education sector is the third-most targeted industry for cyber threats. Fortunately, AI is also becoming an invaluable ally in this ongoing battle. Microsoft AI tools, built with multi-layered security, proactively identify vulnerabilities, and automate compliance monitoring, safeguarding student data and institutional intellectual property. Newington College in Australia, for example, worked with Microsoft partner Quorum to improve its security and cloud platform, a vital collaboration that combines technological expertise with deep understanding of education systems and needs. 

The responsible design of AI is critical in education. Without the right tools, teachers and students might turn to systems that aren’t built with safety in mind. That’s why it’s important for administrators to partner with trusted sources like Microsoft, ensuring that the AI solutions they adopt are secure and reliable. To foster this initiative while ensuring valuable student data remains secure (and it’s awesome when people dive into innovation), administrators should search trustworthy sources for AI. Microsoft is committed to ensuring these tools are safe and secure for users and help educational organizations uphold data security when scaling AI solutions. This allows administrators to confidently integrate AI and empower educators to do the same. 

Creating a culture of skilling 

As AI continues to shape the future, we have a responsibility to ensure educators and students are not only protected but also prepared to engage with this technology responsibly. That starts with creating a culture of skilling, at home and in the classroom. 

One innovative approach is integrating AI into systems students already use. Microsoft partner Territorium worked with the University of Texas to create an AI-powered credential wallet that analyzes student data, helping them match their skills to career opportunities. This offers a hands-on, low-stakes way to introduce students to AI. 

Another important strategy is fostering a culture of continual learning to ensure our administrators and teachers are prepared to meet this evolving digital landscape.  

“With a lot of the tools from the past I’d say, ‘Let the kids figure it out; give it to them and get out of the way.’ But this [AI] is different. We must be aware of media literacy, bias, and things inherent in AI tools and platforms. Let’s make sure the adults are well-versed in it,” says Carl Hooker, an educational consultant and author of Learning Evolution: The New Era of AI in the Classroom. “Or at least enough where they can have a conversation with AI. It starts at the top with leadership.” 

As a result, our education leaders will be able to increase productivity, meet ever-shifting security demands, and confidently guide students in safe, responsible ways to use AI tools in their own learning. 

Is it worth the effort? Absolutely. AI offers immense benefits for education, from enhancing learning experiences to accelerating research, and improving literacy rates. It’s a tool that can truly make learning personal and accessible for every student!  

It is time to act

AI is transforming every aspect of education—from administrative processes to student experience. Microsoft and its partners are proud to play a role in empowering educators and institutions to make the most of AI’s potential. 

Now is the time to build a responsible adoption plan that meets your organization’s needs and culture. 

• Watch my discussion with Carl Hooker, educational consultant, strategist, and author of the book Learning Evolution: The New Era of AI in the Classroom, for more insights. 
• Study Microsoft Responsible AI standards. 
• Dive into other Microsoft Education stories. 
• Explore Microsoft resources for educators, leaders, and IT Teams. 
• Get started with Microsoft Copilot resources for Education. 

The retail industry has been through massive changes over the past five or so years, including global supply chain disruptions, shifting priorities for in-person and online shopping, and—no surprise—the integration of cutting-edge technologies like AI. This means BIG CHANGES to the industry! So, what are some of the biggest challenges and opportunities retail is facing? I had a great conversation with retail expert and President of IHL Services, Greg Buzek, to find out.

Omnichannel to unified commerce model

When looking at the state of the industry, we both agreed that one of the major retail trends of 2024 is unified commerce. Right now, many organizations run multichannel operations, meaning customers can access a company both in person and online. This level of access can expand a company’s reach to a wider audience but often leaves data siloed and customer experiences disconnected. Luckily, organizations have the tools to improve this system and shift from multichannel operations to unified commerce.

In essence, this approach connects the silos formed in a multichannel method, providing businesses with a single, overarching view of their operational data and offering a seamless, consistent experience to both employees and customers. Take Lucky Brand as an example, working with Amperity on Microsoft Azure, which utilized this approach to unlock the power of its data. Using Amperity, Lucky Brand uncovered valuable data hidden within 12.7 million records, allowing them to attribute $192 million in lifetime value to 1.5 million previously unknown customers!

The impact of this sort of transition can often be felt across an organization. Simpson Strong-Tie, with the help of Microsoft partner Optimizely, has seen significant benefits from unifying its data for B2B e-commerce. This solution powering sales to big box retailers brought with it a monthly average of $100,000 in sales and an 18% increase in unit sales.

Not only does this approach transform operations end-to-end—from supply chain to fulfillment to the physical storefront—but it also merges the shopping experience for customers across all platforms. It’s why DICK’S Sporting Goods worked with Microsoft to develop a more consistent experience between online shopping and its 850 physical storefronts. Whether a user is ordering from an online shop or checking out in person, unified commerce ensures a consolidated, frictionless transaction. As Greg succinctly put it: “It’s not just e-commerce, it’s just commerce.”

Our partners and customers are turning to unified commerce to empower their employees, delight customers, and prepare for future growth!

Generative AI as part of digital transformation to unified commerce

One of the major technological developments on many retailers’ minds? Generative AI. These solutions can transform retailers from end-to-end, offering everything from increased efficiency to enhanced personalization and operational agility.

When you consider what retailers have been facing the last several years—a pandemic, supply chain delays, and ongoing political unrest across the globe—it’s no surprise that a tool like AI would make it into the toolbox of any organization looking to adapt to whatever 2024 (and beyond) throws at them!

One notable (and previously mentioned) area ripe for AI integration is unified commerce. Since unified commerce is about gathering data in one place for easy access, AI capabilities help exponentially enhance those data sets. You’re basically giving an AI solution access to an “all-you-can-eat” array of data, which provides improved insights across operations.

When considering how to leverage AI, our customers often find it easiest to start with small deployments and thoughtful experimentation, which can go far in the long run. I love Greg’s advice: “When you think through it, you want to start with the best data. You want to start where you can achieve the best bang for your buck.”

As for AI in action, you better BET our partners and customers have been jumping at the chance to harness this phenomenal technology! Recently, Walmart teamed up with Microsoft to integrate generative AI into its search function, helping consumers reduce the time they spend every week managing shopping and general household planning. Meanwhile, the largest pizza company in the world, Dominos, is harnessing solutions like Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to modernize storefronts, empowering employees and customers alike!

As technology rapidly evolves, I’m sure we’ll see even more incredible examples of digital transformation at work in the future.

Making More Possible

Technology is transforming our industry landscape, and customers look to Microsoft and our partners for guidance. I’m proud of the collaboration with our partners to empower clients with AI and cloud solutions to meet their needs across the entire retail process. From boosting efficiency to enhancing user experience, unified commerce really is the retail solution of the future!

Want to learn even more? Explore industry trends and expert insights from some of our influencers, including Brandon Rael, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, Ron Thurston, Incisiv, Cathy Hotka, and more from the wonderful Greg Buzek! You can also follow Shelley Bransten, Corporate Vice President of Global Industry Solutions at Microsoft, for gems like this post on #MSPartner Domino’s, and listen to Ricardo Belmar’s The Retail Razor Show podcast.

Whether you’re just starting your digital transformation journey or are in the middle of development, we’re here with the support and resources to help you reach your goals:

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As organizations continue to grapple with the impact and aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, adaptation to a new reality is a necessary survival skill to ensure business resiliency and accelerate growth. In the financial services industry, the push to modernize infrastructure creates an opportunity to address challenges that have long plagued the industry.

The growing demand for mobile and online banking is making it easier for customers to access financial services from wherever they are. Greater industry regulation intended to protect consumers is another common practice. Additionally, there’s a shift toward consolidation, with larger financial institutions acquiring smaller ones. These directional movements are likely to continue in the coming years, as the industry continues to evolve and adapt to changing market conditions.

The power of cloud computing

Key to keeping up with the pace of change is a move away from legacy and monolithic technology, migrating to cloud architecture to break down data silos and connect disparate systems. The power of cloud computing fuels successful financial industry businesses. Cloud computing provides scalability, reliability, cybersecurity, and the ability to harness insights from data through AI—resulting in an improved customer experience.

Now let’s explore how Microsoft is collaborating with our trusted partners to innovate and challenge the status quo. Together we’re finding ways for financial services companies to modernize, manage their assets, and streamline their systems to improve efficiency, speed, and customer satisfaction.

Partner success stories

Fiserv

When financial services technology leader Fiserv wanted to help clients modernize and transform their payment process infrastructure, they leveraged Azure to achieve their goals.

“Banker’s hours” are a thing of the past. Payment processing used to take days for validation and security checks. Banks also used to rely on on-premises data centers and multiple systems to handle different kinds of payments. Complexity is costly and slow in a world that expects services to be available around the clock. Fiserv offers solutions that simplify and consolidate multiple systems to deliver advanced information and personalization services, with the reliability expected of financial institutions.

By using Azure, Fiserv is now able to provide modern, real-time payment processing, which simplifies payment operations and reduces costs for financial institutions.

Read the customer story.

BECU and Microsoft partner Amperity

BECU is a not-for-profit credit union that places a high value on the customer experience. When working with legacy siloed systems and business units along with significant quantiles of customer data held in different locations, they couldn’t assemble a holistic view of their customer. They wanted a more complete view, a centralized system, and a more automated way to manage data. As a highly regulated industry, they had to meet strict requirements for privacy and security.

BECU turned to Microsoft partner Amperity because of their seamless integration with Azure and other tools in their marketing stack. Amperity gathered customer records from previously siloed systems, delivering a dedicated database for BECU to leverage rich and detailed customer insights, while also saving time on weekly email dashboard reporting and monthly marketing execution.

Read the case study.

BlackRock and Microsoft partner Aladdin

BlackRock is a brand that’s widely recognized because of its stature in the financial services industry. It’s no wonder that Aladdin, the tech platform they built to manage their business, is sought after by hundreds of other companies.

Historically, BlackRock ran Aladdin on-premises from its own corporate datacenters. By owning the datacenters, they had fine-grained access control over all aspects of their infrastructure. But it was expensive, time-consuming, and difficult to respond to spiking demands in periods of market volatility. BlackRock started investigating the option of moving Aladdin’s technology to the cloud for increased scalability and flexibility. When it was time to choose a cloud provider, BlackRock had already established a long-term partnership with Microsoft and migrating to Azure was the clear choice.

BlackRock is already seeing the results. They can spin up a new client environment in weeks, instead of quarters; they can reach client segments that were previously out of reach; they can bring new solutions to market faster; and they have the ability to provide Aladdin for clients in regions where there wasn’t a local datacenter footprint—while still maintaining fine-grained access control of their infrastructure.

Read the customer story.

Betterment with Helix by Microsoft partner Q2

Betterment is a New York City-based investment firm that seeks to make financial savings and investments simpler and easier for consumers. Their core customers are millennial professionals, who consume financial services online. To meet the demands of their customer base, Betterment wanted a compliant, capable, secure, and robust way to host accounts in the cloud. They selected the Helix technology from Q2, a Microsoft partner. Helix is one of the industry’s only cloud-native banking cores, which was purposely built for finance. It runs on a suite of Azure services that facilitates easy and secure data sharing with cloud-based analytics, along with proactive alerts on balances and transactions.

By using Helix, Betterment was able to support a lighter, cloud-based version of the core banking ledgering system that was both cost-efficient and customizable. The result is a low-cost banking platform that doesn’t compromise security or quality of services. The low-latency services from Helix have helped Betterment increase user counts by more than 100 percent year-over-year (YOY), with no performance latency.

Read the customer story.

Drexel Hamilton with Microsoft partner Xerillion

When Drexel Hamilton was looking for efficiency in their IT spending, they learned that they could eliminate on-premises servers and gain increased functionality and capacity by moving more of their environment to the cloud. The big surprise was that they already had everything they needed through their existing Microsoft 365 subscription. Microsoft partner Xerillion helped Drexel Hamilton see how they could leverage the full advantages of their subscription and compound the value they were already receiving. Since migrating to Microsoft 365, Drexel Hamilton has experienced improved communication and collaboration, increased efficiency and productivity, reduced IT costs, and enhanced cybersecurity.

Read the customer story.

Reimagine your business with these and other Microsoft partners. Learn how:

• PwC is building a multitenant enterprise decision support site and solving more problems, faster.
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• Apex Group is optimizing costs, safeguarding data, and unlocking value through Azure Virtual Desktop.
• Finastra is building an open platform that accelerates collaboration and innovation in financial services to create better experiences for people, businesses, and communities.

Delivering solutions together

Technology is making it easier and more convenient for people to access and manage their finances, while enabling banks to provide better services to their customers. The future of the financial industry includes technological resources that will deliver speed, security, reliability, compliance, and the personalized services that customers expect. The cloud is the fast track to delivering the resources financial services companies need. Azure is the most trusted cloud and our trusted partners are the key to the success of our customers.

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• Azure Data Academy – Intro to Azure Database for MySQL Flexible Server
• Azure Data Academy – PostgreSQL Extensions in Azure Databases
• Modern Analytics Academy Synapse Data Explorer Overview Session
• Azure Data Academy: Introduction to Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server
• Modern Analytics Academy Vignette: Schema Design in SQL Pools
• Sell your SaaS solutions through the Microsoft Marketplace and get Cloud discounts with a MACC
• Introduction to Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC) – Offers UX Demo

Learning news

• New Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 training: May 2022 roundup
• Use Microsoft Certified: Fundamentals to help open new career paths
• The 2-Minute Recap: Everything new with Security, Compliance, and Identity on Microsoft Learn
• Explore technical innovations and skill up at Microsoft Build
• Discover Microsoft Certified: Customer Data Platform Specialty
• The 2-Minute Recap: Everything new with Microsoft 365 on Microsoft Learn
• Unscheduled breaks now available in most exams without requesting in advance
• New Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 training: April 2022 roundup
• The 2-Minute Recap: Everything new with Security, Compliance, and Identity on Microsoft Learn
• Al-Quds University offers a competitive edge with Microsoft Certifications
• The 2-Minute Recap: Everything new with Microsoft 365 on Microsoft Learn
• Exam DP-500 (beta): Prove your skills as an Azure enterprise data analyst
• Skill up on cybersecurity with a White House Summit-inspired collection
• New certification for Exchange Support Engineers
• New certification for Power Automate RPA Developers
• New Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 training: March 2022 roundup
• New certification for Security Architects
• Ready to renew your Microsoft Certification? Get started with our top FAQs.
• Microsoft Power Platform lights up a young learner’s passion for tech

Looking for partner training courses, community calls, and events? Refer to the Events Calendar that’s updated regularly as we learn about new offerings. To stay in touch with us and connect with other partners and Microsoft sales, marketing, and product experts, join our US Partner Community on MPC.

New posts on the US Partner Community blog

• What you need to know about the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program
• Before Inspire: Brush up on Microsoft Cloud for Industry Solutions
• Empowering Partners through the Small Business Digital Alliance
• Healthcare trends & key takeaways from HIMMS 2022
• See what’s new on the Azure Hub for ISVs
• May 2022 Hot Sheet partner training schedule
• How to solve business challenges and grow through Azure Marketplace
• #BuildFor2030: Accelerating solutions for a sustainable future
• New Commerce in CSP: What’s in it for me?
• PwC helps farming co-op streamline finance operations with Dynamics 365
• Skill-up your sales team via the Microsoft Cloud Sales Bootcamp series
• “Get to yes” with the new Partner Sales Acceleration Program
• April 2022 Hot Sheet partner training schedule
• Urgent hybrid work challenge is opportunity for partners
• Women in Cloud: Creating a global network for economic access
• How we can save the planet while empowering everyone to achieve more
• Microsoft Defender for Business: Security designed for SMBs now included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium
• Evolving the Microsoft Partner Network

Upcoming community calls, events, and webcasts

Microsoft Partner Network news

• Explore Microsoft virtualization options during DISRUPT on Tour 2022
• Evolving the Microsoft Partner Network programs
• Counter cyber threats as a Solutions partner for Security
• This year’s Microsoft Build introduced additional ISV partner opportunities
• Accessibility enables greater innovation for everyone
• Drive cloud transformation with Azure-related solutions partner designations
• Next steps for Rodney Clark
• Small business: the opportunity for business transformation
• Evolving the Microsoft Partner Network programs
• Unlock new opportunities in security with Microsoft Defender for Business
• Azure Cloud Week offers new skills and benefits for Microsoft partners
• Discover how to transform project management in hybrid work environments
• What’s new for Microsoft partners: April 2022 edition
• Becoming a Solutions partner for Modern Work
• Attaining the new Solutions partner designation for Business Applications
• Learn to sell the Microsoft Cloud and drive business transformation with Sales Bootcamps
• Creating a security mindset with Microsoft partner technical workshops: Secure All the Things!
• Learn to sell the Microsoft Cloud and drive business transformation with Sales Bootcamps
• Guiding successful sales conversations across the Microsoft cloud portfolio

Featured videos

• Modern Analytics Academy Vignette: Securing Synapse Pipelines with Azure Key Vault
• Modern Analytics Academy Vignette: Power BI Deployment Pipelines
• Azure Data Academy – Intro to Azure Database for MySQL Flexible Server
• Azure Data Academy – PostgreSQL Extensions in Azure Databases
• Modern Analytics Academy Synapse Data Explorer Overview Session
• Azure Data Academy: Introduction to Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server
• Modern Analytics Academy Vignette: Schema Design in SQL Pools
• Sell your SaaS solutions through the Microsoft Marketplace and get Cloud discounts with a MACC
• Introduction to Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC) – Offers UX Demo
• Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC) – ACM UX Demo

Learning news

• Use Microsoft Certified: Fundamentals to help open new career paths
• The 2-Minute Recap: Everything new with Security, Compliance, and Identity on Microsoft Learn
• Explore technical innovations and skill up at Microsoft Build
• Discover Microsoft Certified: Customer Data Platform Specialty
• The 2-Minute Recap: Everything new with Microsoft 365 on Microsoft Learn
• Unscheduled breaks now available in most exams without requesting in advance
• New Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 training: April 2022 roundup
• The 2-Minute Recap: Everything new with Security, Compliance, and Identity on Microsoft Learn
• Al-Quds University offers a competitive edge with Microsoft Certifications
• The 2-Minute Recap: Everything new with Microsoft 365 on Microsoft Learn
• Exam DP-500 (beta): Prove your skills as an Azure enterprise data analyst
• Skill up on cybersecurity with a White House Summit-inspired collection
• New certification for Exchange Support Engineers
• New certification for Power Automate RPA Developers
• New Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 training: March 2022 roundup
• New certification for Security Architects
• Ready to renew your Microsoft Certification? Get started with our top FAQs.
• Microsoft Power Platform lights up a young learner’s passion for tech
• Exam AZ-720 (beta): Prove your skills as an Azure support engineer for connectivity

Looking for partner training courses, community calls, and events? Refer to the Events Calendar that’s updated regularly as we learn about new offerings. To stay in touch with us and connect with other partners and Microsoft sales, marketing, and product experts, join our US Partner Community on MPC.

New posts on the US Partner Community blog

• What you need to know about the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program
• Before Inspire: Brush up on Microsoft Cloud for Industry Solutions
• Empowering Partners through the Small Business Digital Alliance
• Healthcare trends & key takeaways from HIMMS 2022
• See what’s new on the Azure Hub for ISVs
• May 2022 Hot Sheet partner training schedule
• How to solve business challenges and grow through Azure Marketplace
• #BuildFor2030: Accelerating solutions for a sustainable future
• New Commerce in CSP: What’s in it for me?
• PwC helps farming co-op streamline finance operations with Dynamics 365
• Skill-up your sales team via the Microsoft Cloud Sales Bootcamp series
• “Get to yes” with the new Partner Sales Acceleration Program
• April 2022 Hot Sheet partner training schedule
• Urgent hybrid work challenge is opportunity for partners
• Women in Cloud: Creating a global network for economic access
• How we can save the planet while empowering everyone to achieve more
• Microsoft Defender for Business: Security designed for SMBs now included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium
• Evolving the Microsoft Partner Network

Upcoming community calls, events, and webcasts

Microsoft Partner Network news

• Evolving the Microsoft Partner Network programs
• Counter cyber threats as a Solutions partner for Security
• This year’s Microsoft Build introduced additional ISV partner opportunities
• Accessibility enables greater innovation for everyone
• Drive cloud transformation with Azure-related solutions partner designations
• Next steps for Rodney Clark
• Small business: the opportunity for business transformation
• Evolving the Microsoft Partner Network programs
• Unlock new opportunities in security with Microsoft Defender for Business
• Azure Cloud Week offers new skills and benefits for Microsoft partners
• Discover how to transform project management in hybrid work environments
• What’s new for Microsoft partners: April 2022 edition
• Becoming a Solutions partner for Modern Work
• Attaining the new Solutions partner designation for Business Applications
• Learn to sell the Microsoft Cloud and drive business transformation with Sales Bootcamps
• Creating a security mindset with Microsoft partner technical workshops: Secure All the Things!
• Learn to sell the Microsoft Cloud and drive business transformation with Sales Bootcamps
• Guiding successful sales conversations across the Microsoft cloud portfolio
• Evolving the Microsoft Partner Network programs

Featured videos

• Modern Analytics Academy Vignette: Power BI Deployment Pipelines
• Azure Data Academy – Intro to Azure Database for MySQL Flexible Server
• Azure Data Academy – PostgreSQL Extensions in Azure Databases
• Modern Analytics Academy Synapse Data Explorer Overview Session
• Azure Data Academy: Introduction to Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server
• Modern Analytics Academy Vignette: Schema Design in SQL Pools
• Sell your SaaS solutions through the Microsoft Marketplace and get Cloud discounts with a MACC
• Introduction to Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC) – Offers UX Demo
• Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC) – ACM UX Demo
• Introduction to Microsoft Private Azure Marketplace

Learning news

• Use Microsoft Certified: Fundamentals to help open new career paths
• The 2-Minute Recap: Everything new with Security, Compliance, and Identity on Microsoft Learn
• Explore technical innovations and skill up at Microsoft Build
• Discover Microsoft Certified: Customer Data Platform Specialty
• The 2-Minute Recap: Everything new with Microsoft 365 on Microsoft Learn
• Unscheduled breaks now available in most exams without requesting in advance
• New Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 training: April 2022 roundup
• The 2-Minute Recap: Everything new with Security, Compliance, and Identity on Microsoft Learn
• Al-Quds University offers a competitive edge with Microsoft Certifications
• The 2-Minute Recap: Everything new with Microsoft 365 on Microsoft Learn
• Exam DP-500 (beta): Prove your skills as an Azure enterprise data analyst
• Skill up on cybersecurity with a White House Summit-inspired collection
• New certification for Exchange Support Engineers
• New certification for Power Automate RPA Developers
• New Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 training: March 2022 roundup
• New certification for Security Architects
• Ready to renew your Microsoft Certification? Get started with our top FAQs.
• Microsoft Power Platform lights up a young learner’s passion for tech
• Exam AZ-720 (beta): Prove your skills as an Azure support engineer for connectivity