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Last week, we welcomed around 50 AI enthusiasts at Microsoft Österreich for AI Community Day Vienna for an afternoon of exploring the latest Microsoft AI innovations, real-world use cases, networking, and inspiring discussions. The Global AI Community is a worldwide network of AI enthusiasts, professionals, and organizations dedicated to sharing knowledge, learning, and building innovative solutions. Through local chapters and global events, it connects people passionate about artificial intelligence, offering opportunities for collaboration, education, and growth. The AI Community Day Vienna was organized by the Global AI Chapter Vienna. ...

Starting today, Microsoft Copilot Studio users can harness the power of GPT-5, the most advanced generative AI model from OpenAI, to build smarter, faster, and more capable custom copilots. This release marks a major milestone in enterprise AI, bringing enhanced reasoning, dynamic orchestration, and real-time model routing directly into the hands of developers and organizations. Users can now integrate OpenAI’s most advanced generative model GPT-5 ****into their custom agents. The model can be selected in agents´s Settings. ...

Im Podcast “Konstante Veränderung” sprechen Daniel Hager und Andrej Salnik mit Martina Grom über die neuesten Entwicklungen und Herausforderungen in der digitalen Transformation und über unser IT-Unternehmen atwork. Jetzt reinhören! KV039 - Mut zu Veränderung mit Martina Grom ~ Konstante Veränderung Podcast Kurzzusammenfassung In einem kürzlich aufgenommenen Podcast diskutierten Daniel Hager, Andrej Salnik und unsere Geschäftsführerin, Martina Grom, über die verschiedene Aspekte der Technologie und deren Auswirkungen auf Unternehmen und Gesellschaft und über unser IT-Unternehmen atwork. Die drei Podcaster sprachen über Erfahrungen und die Bedeutung der digitalen Transformation in der heutigen Geschäftswelt und die Perspektiven auf die neuesten Trends und Entwicklungen in der Cloud-Computing-Branche. ...

Mit Almdudler verbindet uns von atwork nicht nur der Mut zur Innovation, sondern auch ein gemeinsames Verständnis: Technologie soll den Menschen stärken und unterstützen. Wir sind stolz auf die gemeinsame Microsoft 365 Copilot Referenz mit Almdudler und Microsoft. Wir freuen uns das bekannte und traditionsreiche Unternehmen Almdudler - DER Limonade-Klassiker in Österreich - beim Einsatz von Microsoft 365 Copilot zu unterstützen und Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) Lösungen in den Arbeitsalltag zu integrieren. Wir bedanken uns auch besonders bei Sabine Ruso, Leitung People & Culture bei Almdudler, die die Digitalisierung und den Einsatz von KI im Unternehmen vorantreibt. ...

Im Podcast “Konstante Veränderung” sprechen Daniel Hager und Andrej Salnik mit Martina Grom über Karrierewege in der Technologiebranche sowie über das Microsoft MVP- und Regional Director-Programm. Jetzt reinhören! KV038 - Das MVP & RD Programm mit Martina Grom ~ Konstante Veränderung Podcast Kurzzusammenfassung In einem kürzlich aufgenommenen Podcast haben sich Daniel Hager, Andrej Salnik und unsere Geschäftsführerin von atwork, Martina Grom, über eine Karriere in der Technologiebranche unterhalten. Gemeinsam sprachen sie über den Weg zur Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), was es bedeutet, wie man diesen Titel erlangt und welche Herausforderungen und Erfolge Martina auf ihrem Weg erlebt hat. Martina teilt ihre Einblicke und gibt Tipps für alle, die ebenfalls eine Karriere in der Technologiebranche anstreben. Sie sprach über die Bedeutung von kontinuierlichem Lernen, Netzwerken und der Bereitschaft, neue Herausforderungen anzunehmen. ...

On April 4, 2025, Microsoft marked its 50th anniversary, celebrating half a century of technological innovation and global impact. By leveraging Microsoft’s cutting-edge technologies, we at atwork can provide our customers with modern and transformative solutions. Over the past five decades, Microsoft has continually reinvented itself to stay relevant in the ever-evolving tech landscape. From pioneering personal computing to leading advancements in cloud computing and artificial intelligence, Microsoft has consistently driven technological progress. ...

Being named a Microsoft MVP is a special honor that recognizes community leaders who are passionate, knowledgeable, and skilled in Microsoft products. As in past years, attending the MVP Summit 2025 at the Microsoft campus in Redmond at the end of March was a great experience. This year, the MVP Summit brought together about 1800 MVPs from around the world in person, and even more online, to celebrate, learn, and collaborate. Microsoft is celebrating Azure’s 15-year anniversary, which was a momentous occasion to reflect on the incredible growth and impact of Azure over the years. The summit included various sessions on cloud computing, AI, cybersecurity, and tech trends. Led by Microsoft product teams, these sessions gave MVPs valuable insights and the latest updates on Microsoft’s advancements. ...

On March 18, 2025, we had the pleasure to organize and enjoy the Global AI Bootcamp Vienna. About 70 tech-savvy individuals gathered to dive into the world of artificial intelligence with Microsoft Azure AI Services, in two tracks, at the Microsoft Austria office. You can find the details of the event here. Martina and I were thrilled to organize the Global AI Bootcamp in Vienna for the first time and to attract so many attendees and great speakers even at such short notice. The enthusiasm and participation we witnessed were truly inspiring and we enjoyed networking. We see this event as the beginning of a new chapter for our group, with great potential for growth in Austria, and we hope to continue this series with even more interested people in the future (as we experienced with our cloudusergroup more than a decade ago). ...

Back in 2022, I began celebrating Women’s History Month, which takes place every March, by highlighting women in technology who inspired me. March 8th is celebrated worldwide as International Women’s Day. At the end of March 2022, it became clear that I wanted to continue the series because we are many. Every woman makes an impact in the industry, and I want all of them to shine. Each of these women has made significant contributions to the tech industry, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations. ...

Great news for developers! GitHub Copilot, the AI-powered coding assistant, is now available for free in Visual Studio Code (VSCode). This new plan, announced on December 18, 2024, allows anyone with a GitHub account to access Copilot without any trial, subscription, or credit card requirements. ## What Does the GitHub Copilot Free Plan Include? With the free plan, users get: 2000 code completions per month: That’s about 80 completions per working day, which is quite substantial. 50 chat requests per month: This includes access to advanced models like GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet. These features make it easier for developers to leverage AI in their coding workflows, enhancing productivity and efficiency. ## New Features and Capabilities ...