As Microsoft Security Partner of the Year, our team was excited to attend Microsoft Inspire 2023, where we had the opportunity to learn about the latest trends and technologies in the industry. This year’s event did not disappoint, with Microsoft making several exciting announcements and showcasing some of its newest products.  
 

Here are the top 5 takeaways from Microsoft Inspire 2023: 
 

1. Security remains a top priority for Microsoft 

With the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber attacks, security has become a top priority for businesses of all sizes. At Inspire 2023, Microsoft demonstrated its continued commitment to security, announcing several new security features for its products, including new tools to help businesses protect their data and detect and respond to security threats. As Microsoft Security Partners, we are excited to help our clients take advantage of these new features to improve their security posture. 
 

2. AI is driving innovation across all Microsoft products 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we work and interact with technology, and Microsoft is at the forefront of this transformation. At Inspire 2023, Microsoft showcased several new AI-powered tools and services, including a new language model that can understand multiple languages at once and a new AI-powered customer service platform. As Microsoft Data & AI Solution partners, BDO Digital is well-equipped to help determine where you are in your AI journey, so you can have more valuable conversations related to your business needs.  
 

3. Microsoft is doubling down on cloud services 

Microsoft has been investing heavily in cloud services for the past few years, and this year’s Inspire event showed that the company has no plans of slowing down. Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s CEO, announced that the company is committing to becoming carbon negative by 2030, and that it will continue to expand its data centers around the world to support its growing cloud services.  
 

4. Compliance is becoming increasingly important 

With the growing number of regulations and compliance requirements, compliance has become a key concern for businesses of all sizes. At Inspire 2023, Microsoft announced several new compliance features for its products, including new tools to help businesses meet their regulatory requirements and manage their compliance posture. As Microsoft Security Partners, we are excited to help our clients navigate these complex compliance requirements and implement best practices to ensure compliance. 
 

5. Collaboration is key 

Collaboration is essential to effective security operations, and Microsoft is making it easier than ever to collaborate across teams and organizations. At Inspire 2023, Microsoft announced several new features for Microsoft Teams, including new integrations with third-party apps and the ability to create custom apps within Teams. As Microsoft App Innovation Solution Partners, we are excited to help our clients take advantage of these new collaboration features to improve their operations to work more effectively with their teams and partners. 
 

Overall, Microsoft Inspire 2023 was an exciting event that showcased Microsoft’s continued commitment to innovation, collaboration, and security. With its focus on cloud services, AI, and collaboration, Microsoft is well-positioned to continue leading the industry in the years to come.