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  1. Data resiliency is no longer optional—it is the foundation that keeps mission‑critical applications running, teams productive, and compliance intact. Organizations must ensure continuous data availability and zero data loss to meet stringent regulatory and audit standards.

    The post Enhanced storage resiliency with Azure NetApp Files Elastic zone-redundant service  appeared first on Microsoft Azure Blog.

  2. From GitHub Copilot AI assistance to built-in model management, Azure is helping devs and enterprises unlock the full potential of PostgreSQL.

    The post PostgreSQL on Azure supercharged for AI appeared first on Microsoft Azure Blog.

  3. Today, we’re proud to introduce Maia 200, a breakthrough inference accelerator engineered to dramatically improve the economics of AI token generation.

    The post Maia 200: The AI accelerator built for inference appeared first on Microsoft Azure Blog.

  4. 2025 was a pivotal year in Azure Storage, and we’re heading into 2026 with a clear focus on helping customers turn AI into real impact.

    The post Beyond boundaries: The future of Azure Storage in 2026 appeared first on Microsoft Azure Blog.

  5. A new category of organization is emerging that embeds AI across every layer of their operations—accelerating delivery, scaling efficiently, and unlocking new business potential.

    The post Chart your AI and agent strategy with Microsoft Marketplace appeared first on Microsoft Azure Blog.

  6. Microsoft is honored to be named a Leader in the 2025–2026 IDC MarketScape for Unified AI Governance Platforms, highlighting our commitment to making AI innovation safe, responsible, and enterprise-ready.

    The post Microsoft named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Unified AI Governance Platforms appeared first on Microsoft Azure Blog.

  7. We’re excited to announce that Anthropic has added new tools, connectors, and skills that allow Claude in Microsoft Foundry to bring advanced reasoning, agentic workflows, and model intelligence purpose built for healthcare and life sciences industries.

    The post Bridging the gap between AI and medicine: Claude in Microsoft Foundry advances capabilities for healthcare and life sciences customers appeared first on Microsoft Azure Blog.

  8. CES 2026 showcases the arrival of the NVIDIA Rubin Platform, along with Azure’s proven readiness for deployment.

    The post Microsoft’s strategic AI datacenter planning enables seamless, large-scale NVIDIA Rubin deployments appeared first on Microsoft Azure Blog.

  9. We believe this recognition shows our commitment to pioneering agent frameworks, orchestration, and enterprise-grade governance.

    The post Microsoft named a Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for AI Application Development Platforms appeared first on Microsoft Azure Blog.

  10. Organizations leading in AI make it foundational. They rethink processes and integrate new technologies from the start to improve efficiency.

    The post Azure updates for partners: December 2025 appeared first on Microsoft Azure Blog.