Cloud productivity enters a new era with the announcement that Microsoft Copilot in Azure is now in General Availability (GA). In addition, Microsoft introduces custom agents, new connectors, and advanced management tools that take automation to the next level.
This blog explores how these innovations enhance collaboration between humans and AI, boosting efficiency and reducing management times in multicloud and hybrid environments.
What does it mean that Azure Copilot is in GA?
Now, all companies can access the functionalities of Copilot for Azure, an AI-powered conversational assistant that:
- Responds in natural language about resources, costs, and configurations.
- Recommends security and performance optimizations.
- Automates deployments and integrations with a single prompt.
General Availability ensures support, stability, and global coverage, including regions in Latin America.
Custom Agents in Azure
The most powerful new feature is custom agents, which allow you to:
- Define agents tailored to specific tasks, such as cost management, security auditing, or critical workload monitoring.
- Integrate business rules and policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Connect to external APIs and corporate systems, expanding the scope of automation.
New Connectors and Management Capabilities
Microsoft also strengthens the ecosystem with:
- Expanded connectors to SaaS services, DevOps, and hybrid databases.
- Centralized management dashboards with interaction traceability and actionable recommendations.
- Integrated security with Azure Active Directory and role-based access controls.
Key Benefits for Businesses
- 35% reduction in operational management time.
- Automation of critical tasks with specialized agents.
- Greater governance and security, with traceability in every Copilot action.
- Intuitive experience, with no need for scripting or infrastructure experts.
With the arrival of Azure Copilot in GA and custom agents, Microsoft redefines how organizations manage their cloud infrastructure. Teams can now work with greater agility, security, and control, freeing up time to focus on innovation.
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