New capabilities in Azure AI Foundry to build advanced agentic applications
Microsoft continues to evolve the technologies it offers to customers and partners so they can push the boundaries of innovation! Here is a summary of just a few announcements for Microsoft’s 50 th anniversary. Check out the blog for more! General availability of agent framework that you can use to simplify the orchestration of multi-agent systems for your customers. See how KPMG is using Semantic Kernel to orchestrate workflows among specialized agents, dramatically reducing development complexity. The advanced observability suite for evaluations, tracing, and A/B testing—giving developers unprecedented visibility into agent behaviors and outcomes. Use the observability suite to build more robust AI systems for your customers. AI Red Teaming Agent (public preview) helps uncover safety risks through comprehensive reports, tracking improvements over time. Mitigate risks in AI so your customers feel more comfortable in investing in AI and in your services. See what Accenture has to say about the AI Red Teaming Agent. With Azure AI Foundry extension for Visual Studio Code (public preview), developers can build, test, and deploy agent-based applications entirely within their Integrated Development Environment (IDE)—no context switching required. Improved developer experience leads to faster development times. And don’t forget to block out May 19-22 on your calendar to join us for Microsoft Build in Seattle!
Excel formula SUMSIF or DATA/MATCH?
I'm trying to write a formula using SUMSIF to pull a total amount from a column based on date, market and eventid -- so three criteria. Two criteria are in vertical columns and one is in a horizontal row. Two sheets within one spreadsheet. It should be easy. The data tab is in columns. This is where I'm trying to insert the formula ... where you see #NAME?. The second table is the data that I'm trying to retrieve in total by month ... What am I doing wrong? Thanks in advance.
Urgent for geography Coursework help (due tonight)
I compared 2 different areas using a visual housing survey and used 4 different categories - including exterior appearance, noise level, cleanliness and house plot size - I want to use statistical test to help my conclusion but i don't know which one and how
How to limit "Forwarding" of a shared Excel Workbook
Hello, I am trying to understand if this is possible so please bear with me. I have shared access to my Workbook with an individual from another agency, which is working well. They in turn shared it to a coworker without my knowledge. Thankfully there is no inherit confidentiality concerns but it presented a problem. I never received an email about the "forwarding" and was only made aware when Individual A informed me they had shared it with their coworker. They did receive an email that it was "shared" but I did not. Can I limit who shares access to the workbook? The only permissions I am able to see that are changeable are "Edit" and "View" When I am using the word "forwarding", I am thinking of how you can forward a scheduled appointment in Outlook, which sends an email to the host, letting them know the meeting was forwarded. Thank you so much for your help.Explore how to secure AI by attending our Learn Live Series
Register to attend Learn Live: Security for AI with Microsoft Purview and Defender for Cloud starting April 15 In this month-long webinar series, IT pros and security practitioners can hone their security skillsets with a deeper understanding of AI-centric challenges, opportunities, and best practices using Microsoft Security solutions. Each session will follow a hosted demo format and cover a Microsoft Learn module (topics listed below). You can ask the SMEs questions via the chat as they show you how to use Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Defender for Cloud to protect your organization in the age of AI. Learn Live dates/topics include: April 15 at 12pm PST – Manage AI Data Security Challenges with Microsoft Purview: Microsoft Purview helps you strengthen data security in AI environments, providing tools to handle challenges from AI technology. Learn to safeguard your data and adapt to evolving security challenges in AI technology. This session will help you: Understand sensitivity labels in Microsoft 365 Copilot Secure against generative AI data exposure with endpoint Data Loss Prevention Detect generative AI usage with Insider Risk Management Dynamically protect sensitive data with Adaptive Protection April 22 at 12pm PST – Manage Compliance with Microsoft Purview with Microsoft 365 Copilot: Use Microsoft Purview for compliance management with Microsoft 365 Copilot. You'll learn how to handle compliance aspects of Copilot's AI functionalities through Purview. This session will teach you how to: Audit Copilot interactions within Microsoft 365 using Microsoft Purview Investigate Copilot interactions using Microsoft Purview eDiscovery Manage Copilot data retention with Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management Monitor and mitigate risks in Copilot interactions using Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance April 29 at 12pm PST – Identify and Mitigate AI Data Security Risks: Microsoft Purview Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for AI helps organizations monitor AI activity, enforce security policies, and prevent unauthorized data exposure. Learn how to configure DSPM for AI, track AI interactions, run data assessments, and apply security controls to reduce risks associated with AI usage. You will learn how to: Explain the purpose and benefits of Microsoft Purview DSPM for AI Set up and configure DSPM for AI to monitor AI interactions Identify and analyze AI security risks using reports and insights Run and review AI data assessments to detect oversharing risks Apply security policies, such as DLP and sensitivity labels, to protect AI-referenced data May 13 at 10am PST – Enable Advanced Protection for AI Workloads with Microsoft Defender for Cloud: As organizations use and develop AI applications, they need to address new and amplified security risks. Prepare your environment for secure AI adoption to safeguard your data and identify threats to your AI. This session will help you: Understand how Defender for Cloud can protect AI workloads Enable threat protection workloads for AI Gain application and end user context for AI alerts Register today for these new sessions. We look forward to seeing you! If you’re unable to attend a session, don’t worry—the recordings will be made available on-demand via YouTube.Level Up Your App Governance With Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps Workshop Series
Over the past two years, there has been a significant increase in nation-state attacks leveraging OAuth apps. These attacks often serve as entry points for privilege escalation, lateral movement, and damage. To effectively mitigate these risks, security teams need visibility and control over SaaS apps including GenAI apps to ensure that only trusted and compliant apps are in use. Join one of these workshops to learn: Real-world examples of OAuth attacks New pre-built templates and custom rules to simplify app governance How to quickly identify and mitigate risks from high-risk or suspicious apps Best practices for operationalizing app governance to improve your security posture These workshops are designed to accommodate global participation, with flexible date and time options. Who Should Attend: This training is ideal for anyone interested in securing OAuth apps and improving their organization’s overall SaaS security. Date Time Registration Link April 22 8:30-9:30am UTC (1:30-2:30am PST) Register April 23 6-7pm UTC (11am-12pm PST) Register April 30 10am-11am UTC (3-4am PST) Register May 1 3:30-4:30pm UTC (8:30-9:30am PST) Register May 8 1-2pm UTC (6-7am PST) Register More about app governance App governance in Defender for Cloud Apps is a set of security and policy management capabilities designed for OAuth-enabled apps registered on Microsoft Entra ID, Google, and Salesforce. App governance delivers visibility, remediation, and governance into how these apps and their users access, use, and share sensitive data in Microsoft 365 and other cloud platforms through actionable insights and automated policy alerts and actions. App governance also enables you to see which user-installed OAuth applications have access to data on Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Salesforce. It tells you what permissions the apps have, and which users have granted access to their accounts. Getting started with App governance View the App Governance> Overview tab in the Microsoft Defender Portal. Your sign-in account must have one of the administrator roles to view any app governance data. For more information, see Turn on app governance for Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. Questions? Please post below.ICYMI: Why Most ISVs Miss Out on Co-Sell Revenue: Insights from Episode 1 of Co-Sell Coaching
Co-selling with Microsoft can be one of the most powerful ways to accelerate your business – but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Many ISVs struggle to turn their Microsoft partnership into real value, leaving opportunities (and revenue) on the table. Too many ISVs dive into co-sell expecting Microsoft sellers to drive deals for them right out of the gates. Spoiler alert: that’s not how it works. The good news is that success isn’t about luck – it’s about strategy. And we’re here to share how to build a strategy that drives real results. On April 2 nd , 2025, at 9:00AM PDT, Carve is teaming up with the Microsoft Marketplace team on a live Ask-me-Anything (AMA) session for the first episode in the new Co-sell Coaching Program, where we’ll break down the key ingredients for co-sell success. If you’ve ever wondered what high-performing ISVs are doing differently, then this session is for you. Continue reading and register here
Digital Training: CSP Practice build on Threat Protection & Data Security with ME5
Join Microsoft subject matter experts for an exclusive two-day, virtual event focused on developing security and compliance sales strategies geared towards Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) sellers. In this workshop, you’ll gain insights into Microsoft 365 E5 subscription and develop real-world strategies for selling Microsoft security and compliance solutions to SMB & SMC audiences. Engage with Microsoft experts and come away with the tools to design impactful demonstrations, create compelling offers, and sell effectively to your audience. Who should attend: This event is recommended for sales professionals looking to expand their security and compliance selling and L200 Technical capabilities, including but not limited to sales executives, sales and pre-sales specialists, practice leads, and business development managers. Registration: Secure your spot promptly by registering for the session. What to expect: Join Microsoft subject matter experts for an exclusive two-day, virtual event focused on developing security and compliance sales strategies geared towards Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) sellers. When: Tuesday 8th April 2025, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm (GMT) and Wednesday 9th April 2025, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm (GMT) Where: Digital It's not too late to join: Register here!
