Securing DeepSeek and other AI systems with Microsoft Security

By Dustin Ward

A successful AI transformation starts with a strong security foundation. With a rapid increase in AI development and adoption, organizations need visibility into their emerging AI apps and tools. Microsoft Security provides threat protection, posture management, data security, compliance, and governance to secure AI applications that you build and use. These capabilities can also be…

AWS CloudTrail network activity events for VPC endpoints now generally available

By Dustin Ward

Today, I’m happy to announce the general availability of network activity events for Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) endpoints in AWS CloudTrail. This feature helps you to record and monitor AWS API activity traversing your VPC endpoints, helping you strengthen your data perimeter and implement better detective controls. Previously, it was hard to detect…

Azure for mission-critical workloads in healthcare: EHR and beyond

By Dustin Ward

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, digital transformation is no longer a luxury but a necessity. One of the most critical components of this transformation is the electronic health record (EHR) system, which plays a pivotal role in healthcare operations and care delivery. Organizations are actively exploring alternatives for their traditional on-premises infrastructures to overcome…

Microsoft Cost Management updates—February 2025

By Dustin Ward

Whether you’re a new student, a thriving startup, or the largest enterprise, you have financial constraints, and you need to know what you’re spending, where it’s being spent, and how to plan for the future. Nobody wants a surprise when it comes to the bill, and this is where Microsoft Cost Management comes in. We’re always looking…

AI agents at work: The new frontier in business automation

By Dustin Ward

Microsoft’s AI agents are at the forefront of a significant transformation in modern business operations. These intelligent agents automate routine tasks, helping employees by freeing up valuable time to be more efficient, productive, and empowered to drive business—and industries are discovering their value. Across sectors such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing, AI agents handle tasks…