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Dear Techies,
In this week’s newsletter, we’re looking at the new Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6. We’ll also discuss the new Azure AI tools for improved AI security, and show you how to find user’s sign-in locations in Microsoft 365. Off we go! 👇
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✉️ THIS WEEK’S TOP STORIES
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💻 Microsoft Announces Surface Pro 10 & Surface Laptop 6
Microsoft has announced the Surface Pro 10 for Business and Surface Laptop 6 for Business, set to launch on April 9, 2024, in the US and UK.
These devices feature the latest Intel Core Ultra processors, offering a 53% speed boost and up to 19 hours of battery life.
Key highlights include:
A Copilot key on the keyboard.
Anti-glare coating on the screen.
Improved front-facing cameras.
Surface Pro 10 Pricing:
Model | Price | Specs |
|---|---|---|
Entry Level | $1,199 | Intel Core Ultra 5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD |
High-End | $2,799 | Specs: Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, 64GB RAM, 1TB storage |
Surface Laptop 6 Pricing:
Model | Price | Specs |
|---|---|---|
Entry Level | $1,199 | Intel Core Ultra 5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD |
High-End | $2,999 | Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, 64GB RAM, 1TB storage |
🤝 Adobe and Microsoft Team up to Offer New AI Features for Marketers
Last week, Adobe and Microsoft joined forces to integrate Adobe Experience Cloud workflows and insights into Microsoft Copilot.
This collaboration means marketers won't need to juggle between different apps anymore. They'll get all the insights and tools they need right in Microsoft's Copilot.
The integration will streamline everyday tasks for marketers across tools such as Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Word.
Initial capabilities include providing strategic insights, and creating campaign briefs and content with relevant context.
What is Adobe Experience Cloud?
Adobe Experience Cloud is a suite of cloud-based solutions by Adobe for delivering personalized customer experiences across digital channels.
Key features:
Analytics for understanding customer behavior
Targeting for optimizing content
Audience management for targeting specific groups
Campaign orchestration for automating marketing efforts
Content management for managing digital experiences
E-commerce capabilities for online store management
Advertising tools for streamlining ad campaigns
In short, Adobe Experience Cloud helps businesses understand customer behavior, optimize content, automate marketing campaigns, and streamline advertising efforts.
🤖 Microsoft Unveils New Azure AI Tools for Secure Generative AI Applications
Microsoft has introduced new tools in Azure AI to enhance the security and reliability of generative AI applications.
In response to emerging challenges such as prompt injection attacks and concerns over content quality, these tools aim to bolster the integrity of AI systems throughout their lifecycle.
What are prompt injection attacks?
Prompt injection involves creating prompts, often during role-play scenarios, that can potentially buy-pass hardcoded guardrails that prevent AI Models from generating inappropriate content.
Key Enhancements:
Prompt Shields: Detect and block prompt injection attacks.
Groundedness Detection: Identify and mitigate “hallucinations” or inaccuracies in AI-generated responses.
Safety System Messages: Guide chatbot behavior to provide accurate responses and avoid sensitive topics, benefiting companies utilizing AI-powered customer service.
Safety Evaluations: Assess AI Models to find vulnerabilities to prompt injections and the potential of generating inappropriate content.
Risk and Safety Monitoring: Identify which inputs, outputs, and users are causing content filters to be activated. This information can be used to develop strategies to reduce risks.
These innovations empower organizations to confidently scale their generative AI applications, fostering responsible innovation and trust in AI technologies.
💡 THIS WEEK’S TOP TIP
Monitoring sign-in locations can help admins detect suspicious activity. To check where users are signing in from, follow these steps:
Sign into entra.microsoft.com as an admin.
Select “Show More” under “Identity” in the left menu.
Select “Monitoring & Health” > “Sign-in logs.”
Scroll across the list of sign-in events to view “location.”
If you notice that a sign-in status is set to “failure” or “interrupted,” click the sign-in event, then select “Launch the sign-in diagnostic.” This will give you a complete explanation of why the sign-in attempt failed.
For more information, watch the video:
🌟 THIS WEEK’S TECH DEALS
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USB C Adapter for Mac
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🪲 THIS WEEK’S BOTHERSOME BUGS
Following an Office update, some users have reported that their recent files and pinned files lists are empty while using their Microsoft 365 apps. This is likely due to a bug in the update and rolling back can potentially fix the problem.
If this problem is affecting you, and you need to resolve it now, please use the following link for the steps on how to roll back your Office version:
✅ WRAPPING UP!
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