AI

Microsoft now offers Anthropic AI models (the Claude family, including Opus, Sonnet, and Haiku) through Microsoft Online Services. But what does this mean for customers in the European Union (EU) and their data compliance requirements? Well, Microsoft provides details about AI subprocessors in its documentation on Anthropic models in Microsoft Online Services. So Anthropic AI models are currently outside the scope of the Microsoft EU Data Boundary and are disabled by default for customers within the EU Data Boundary. ...

Last week, Microsoft announced the general availability of Copilot Cowork together with a new pricing model. Copilot Cowork acts as a true digital coworker. It not only answers questions, but also executes complex, long-running tasks end-to-end across multiple tools and data sources, delivering completed results. It’s a real assistant that can independently accomplish tasks for you. Copilot Cowork requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot User Subscription License. Additionally, starting July 1, usage is billed separately based on the tasks executed. ...

Are you following the FIFA World Cup 2026? Have you made your predictions yet? What started as a simple idea - a World Cup 2026 prediction game for colleagues at atwork - quickly became a fully functional web app. Using GitHub Copilot and a “vibe coding” approach, our development colleague Andi built a complete solution with dashboard, leaderboard, match tracking, and a prediction interface. See some screenshorts of the World Cup prediction webapp here. ...

Thrive IT Conference 2026 in Slovenia once again delivered an inspiring mix of deep technical sessions, practical insights, and great community exchange. Held from June 9–10, 2026, with a full-day preconference on June 8, the event brought together IT professionals, architects, and developers to explore the latest in AI, Azure, Microsoft 365, and beyond in beautiful Slovenia. Martina and I were excited to contribute with several sessions focused on turning AI into real business value - from governance and platform strategy to automation scenarios with AI. ...

On June 16, 2026, the Global AI Vienna Chapter will host a Microsoft BUILD //localhost event at the Microsoft Office in Vienna, Austria, bringing insights, and innovation of Microsoft Build directly to our local developer and AI community. Microsoft BUILD will take place on June 2-3, 2026 in San Francisco, and online. What is Microsoft BUILD //localhost Microsoft BUILD //localhost is an official event redelivery format powered by Microsoft and the Global AI Community. It enables our local chapter to deliver curated highlights from Microsoft BUILD 2026 without requiring attendees to travel or attend the global conference online. We’ll create a high-quality afternoon experience that combines: ...

This week, Martina and I had the pleasure of speaking at the European Collaboration Summit (ECS) and the European Cloud and AI Summit in Cologne, Germany. With nearly 3,000 attendees, over 200 speakers, and around 300 sessions across multiple parallel tracks, the event once again demonstrated the scale and strength of the Microsoft community. Community at the Core. What makes ECS unique is its community-driven nature. The event is built on openness, collaboration, and real-world experience, offered at a reasonable price compared to many other conferences. ...

On April 29, 2026, the Microsoft AI Tour landed in Zurich, Switzerland, with a big stage and lots of AI. It was a full day at Messe Zürich, with keynotes, breakouts, lightning talks, and a busy expo floor. Basically: AI everywhere, with Microsoft’s latest messaging around it. The Microsoft AI Tour is designed as a one-day deep dive into AI in practice – not just theory. Martina delivered a Lightning Talk about Secure AI Development: Hands-On with Foundry Guardrails during the event with more than 200 attendees. It was packed. ...

From March 30 to April 1, 2026, we had the opportunity to be part of the first Adriatics Tech Summit in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. A new event on the European tech map and a very promising start. The summit brought together professionals across cloud, AI, and modern workplace topics. What stood out was the strong regional community combined with international speakers and perspectives. It didn’t feel like a “first edition.” Well organized, focused topics, and an engaged audience throughout, paired with great hospitality. ...

From April 21–23, 2026, the Microsoft 365 Community Conference returned to Orlando, hosted at the Loews Sapphire Falls and Royal Pacific Resorts. We spent the week on-site, delivering a full-day workshop and a session. A special highlight of the conference was the celebration of 25 years of SharePoint, together with Jeff Teper and parts of the product team. It was a great moment to reflect on how SharePoint has evolved from a document management system to a core platform for collaboration, intranet, and now AI-powered experiences within Microsoft 365. The sessions and the panel combined history, insights, and a forward-looking perspective on where the platform is heading next. ...

YOLO stands for “You Only Live Once.” In Visual Studio Code, YOLO mode is a powerful productivity feature that transforms Copilot from a simple assistant into a more autonomous coding agent. Learn how to enable YOLO mode in Visual Studio Code. Without YOLO mode, developers must explicitly review and confirm every action the agent proposes, such as running terminal commands or invoking tools. While this ensures full control, it can interrupt the workflow and slow down development. ...