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Microsoft has announced its latest rebranding project, causing confusion and curiosity throughout the tech community. Get ready ladies and gentlemen, because Azure AD has shed its old identity and has become the powerful “Microsoft Entra-ID”! The name Azure AD was unwieldy, but established. The name change has drawn mixed reactions from industry experts. Some have lauded Microsoft for its bravery, claiming that the name “Microsoft Entra-ID” (ME-ID ?) captures the essence of identity management in a way no other name ever could. Others, however, raised skeptical eyebrows, wondering if the marketing team was too creative to change an established name during the brainstorming session. But from the ashes of Azure AD, Entra-ID rises like a phoenix and promises to be the ultimate custodian of your digital identity. ...

Hey, developers! Need a tool to test API calls, and to simulate errors to improve your apps? Here we go! Test out the new Microsoft 365 Developer Proxy (formerly known as Microsoft Graph Developer Proxy)! The main idea of the tool is to check if your apps properly handle API errors. But, there are some really cool features in the latest version, such as “Detect over-consented apps that use Microsoft Graph”. ...

In a world where gender diversity and equality (fortunately) are becoming more important, we are very proud that our CEO Martina Grom was honored with the Microsoft Power Women in Tech Award for Austria! Congratulations! The Microsoft Power Women in Tech Awards was created to recognize and support remarkable women in the Microsoft Partner Network in Western Europe who are proven champions of promoting diversity and inclusion. The objective of the award is to enhance the visibility of these remarkable leaders and serve as a source of inspiration for women across all stages of their careers in the field. By shining a spotlight on their achievements, the award seeks to encourage and motivate women, showcasing possibilities and potential for success in their chosen domains. It aims to foster a supportive environment where women feel empowered to pursue their passions and break through any barriers they may encounter, ultimately driving greater gender diversity and representation in the industry. ...

Commsverse is a dedicated Microsoft Teams community conference focused on improving the use of Microsoft Teams and Viva technologies in the workplace. The conference took place from 21-22 June 2023 in the Brooklands motor racing circuit in Weybridge, Surrey, UK. We are very proud that we could be part of the conference for the second time. We enjoyed the Commsverse conference held at Mercedes-Benz World at the historic Brooklands racetrack in Weybridge, Surrey, UK as a memorable and exciting experience. The combination of a first-class conference and the history of automotive technology and a prestigious venue created an atmosphere that was nothing short of impressive. Upon entering the world of Mercedes-Benz, participants were greeted by a fascinating environment that perfectly combined history and innovation. The venue’s rich heritage as the birthplace of British motorsport adds additional excitement to the conference. The exhibition of past racing legends and the elegant modernity of the facility created an impressive and very interesting environment. There was a lot to learn and a lot to see. To get an impression, see the Commsverse video recap June 2022 Weybridge England from Alexander Eggers. ...

The 365 EduCon Conference’s multi-city format encapsulates the spirit of collaboration, growth, and innovation in education across the United States. Martina and I had the privilege of attending the 365 EduCon in the busy city of Washington, D.C. in mid-June to speak there about Microsoft 365 technologies and solutions. 365 EduCon DC, a Microsoft 365 Conference, brings to you the world’s leading experts in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform, Microsoft Teams and Azure. The conference took place from June 12 to 16, 2023, in the Washington Downtown in the Walter E Washington Convention Center. The location was perfect, right in the center of downtown. We took advantage of this and went for a run every morning. ...

Azure AD provides several benefits for managing applications, including Single sign-on (SSO) for users, application management and provisioning, security and conditional access, reporting and monitoring, B2B and B2C collaboration and many more. For organizations, restricting access to an Azure AD application as an administrator is important for a number of reasons, such as increased security, compliance, following the principle of least privilege and last but not least application performance. See here how to allow applications only for certain users. ## Use applications in the Azure AD tenant ...

Global Azure is an annual event that brings together developers, IT professionals, and cloud enthusiasts from all around the world. Taking place as a a free, virtual event on Friday 12th May 2023, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a wide range of sessions for all skill levels. As in previous years, we are proud to be part of Global Azure Austria. If you’re looking to learn more about the latest Azure technologies, network with other Azure enthusiasts, or simply brush up on your skills, then Global Azure is the perfect event for you. With a variety of sessions to choose from, you’ll be able to tailor your experience to your specific interests and needs in this virtual event on Friday, May 12, 2023. So if you’re looking to stay up-to-date with the latest Azure technologies and trends, expand your knowledge and skills, and connect with other individuals working with Azure , then join us at Global Azure. We look forward to seeing you there! The Austrian edition of Global Azure 2023 provided by the Coding Club Linz. See the details at GlobalAzure.at. ...

We were excited to be a part of the Spring 2023 edition of M365Conf, held April 30th - May 5th in Las Vegas. The M365Conf event was a major success, featuring a wide range of sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities that provided attendees with valuable insights and knowledge about the latest developments in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. And of course Microsoft Copilot was a big part of the announcements alongside the many helpful updates in the M365 services. ...

Did you miss the latest Microsoft’s AI announcements? We’ve got you covered with updates from Microsoft AI services here with the links to the relevant articles. (Picture generated with Microsoft Designer) Jack Rowbotham, Microsoft Product Marketing Manager for the Power Platform and Conversational AI, created several LinkedIn posts containing articles that detailed the AI announcements across various Microsoft services. Thx Jack! We copied the links from the posts as a summary here and added links to the Microsoft announcements and added some more useful links. Here we go: ...

Today Microsoft announced Microsoft 365 Copilot at a LinkedIn Live event. Microsoft describes the service as an “AI-powered tool that boosts productivity and creativity in the Microsoft 365 world”. Microsoft 365 Copilot integrates with popular Microsoft apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, but also with Power Apps, Power Automate and the Microsoft Graph API. The new business chat feature streamlines work across data and apps in Microsoft Teams. See some first impressions and features here. ...