This week at Microsoft Ignite, we're showing you how Windows is empowering employees and IT in the AI-enabled and cloud-powered future.
As an operating system, Windows makes computing accessible to billions. But we're not stopping there. We believe that everyone can use technology to do and achieve more. We think technology should be more intuitive, helpful, and useful for all of us, workers and IT alike. To that end, Windows is unlocking a whole new way of working, making artificial intelligence (AI) available to more people across any device.
Today we unveiled some exciting new features and updates for Microsoft Copilot, Windows 365, and Azure Virtual Desktop. These products are designed to enhance the productivity, security, and flexibility of Windows across different devices and scenarios. Let's take a look at what's new and how you can benefit:
With the release of Windows 11, version 23H2 on October 31, 2023, you can now experience the latest innovations for Windows 11. This update will help you leverage the power of AI to enhance the Windows 11 experience and boost the productivity of your organization.
One of the key features in this update is Copilot in Windows (in preview)[1], which was introduced in Windows 11, version 22H2 and is now enabled by default in Windows 11, version 23H2. Copilot is your everyday AI companion, helping you complete tasks faster and easier by providing contextual suggestions and actions.
Need to equip your business with a familiar Windows experience that brings powerful productivity tools to your team, helping them get up to speed quickly and work securely on any device? Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop are cloud-based solutions that allow you to access your Windows desktop from any device, anywhere. They offer flexibility, security, and scalability for your personal or professional needs.
Today we are announcing new features and enhancements for Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop to create an even better IT admin and employee experience:
You can learn more about these updates at Microsoft Ignite!
This highly anticipated extension of Windows Autopatch for frontline workers will be generally available in late 2023 with the inclusion of Windows Autopatch in the Microsoft 365 F3 subscription.
Windows Autopatch is a service that automates update management for Windows devices, Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Edge. It helps you keep devices more secure and up to date with minimal effort and limits disruption for employees.
In addition to broadening the availability of Windows Autopatch, Microsoft is announcing the unification of Windows Update for Business and Autopatch into a single solution for PC update management. Windows Autopatch will continue to offer a fully automated service that frees IT from managing updates and delivers the highest cost savings. Additionally, you will be able to use Windows Autopatch update intelligence in a self-serve model that gives you the control. We will continue to provide the same great functionality available today with Windows Update for Business under this new unified Windows Autopatch. Our goal is to simplify PC update management without limiting the functionality that exists today. More to come on this, stay tuned!
We are also adding firmware and driver update management granular controls to Windows Autopatch. This sought after capability enters private preview today. We are also exploring adding support for third-party applications in the future.
To learn more about the latest in Windows Autopatch, read What's new in Windows Autopatch: Microsoft Ignite 2023 edition, then check out these sessions at Microsoft Ignite
Universal Print is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the modern workplace. Here are some of the latest updates and features that make Universal Print even better:
To learn more about Universal Print, read What's new for Universal Print at Microsoft Ignite 2023. If a demo is what you are looking for, check out our self-paced guided tour, Get to know Universal Print, and RSVP for our session at the Microsoft Technical Takeoff, How secure is Universal Print?
Arm-powered devices often offer longer battery life while delivering great performance. With Windows on Arm, you can run native Arm apps, as well as many unmodified x86 & x64 apps.
Test Base for Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based service that allows you to test your applications against Windows 11 in a Microsoft-managed test environment. Upload your app packages, select the test scenarios, and get the test results in near real time. You can also view detailed reports and logs to identify and fix any issues with your apps.
Test Base for Microsoft 365 is available for all organizations, but offers special benefits for those with Windows or Microsoft 365 Enterprise plans. Beginning November 15, 2023, Windows Enterprise E3/E5 and Microsoft 365 E3/E5 customers can get 500 hours of Test Base usage without expiration date under their tenant. This means you can use Test Base to validate your business-critical applications against Windows 11 and accelerate your deployment without worrying about the cost. Test Base for Microsoft 365 is constantly evolving to meet your needs. Start testing your apps today and get ready for Windows 11!
To learn more about Test Base for Microsoft 365 and how it can help you with your Windows 11 deployment, read What's new in Test Base for Microsoft 365: Microsoft Ignite 2023 edition and see our technical documentation. For a deeper dive (with demos!), join us at the Microsoft Technical Takeoff for Windows 11 migration and app validation made easy with Test Base for Microsoft 365.
We hope you are excited about these new features and updates for Windows. For a complete guide to all our Windows sessions at Microsoft Ignite, visit https://aka.ms/WindowsAtIgnite.
Ready to skill up? Want to go deeper into the latest capabilities and have a chance to connect with our engineering teams to get answers to your questions? Join us at the Microsoft Technical Takeoff: November 27-30, 2023! This four-day event offers demos, deep dives, and live Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA) sessions—all designed to get you up to speed on the latest features, capabilities, and scenarios for Windows 11, Windows 365, Microsoft Intune, and Azure Virtual Desktop! We'll have experts from across the engineering and product teams standing by to answer your questions during each session, and leave Q&A open all week so you can catch sessions on demand and still get your questions in.
RSVP to save your spot: https://aka.ms/TechnicalTakeoff.
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[1] Copilot is currently available in preview in select global markets. It is our intention to add additional markets over time. Timing of feature delivery and availability varies by market and device.
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