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Multi-source Microsoft Fabric data agents are now Generally Available, introducing an automated routing engine that evaluates incoming plain-English questions and directs them to the correct backend data source before writing queries. By evaluating schema metadata, source descriptions, and example queries prior to execution, the platform eliminates cross-source query errors across lakehouses, warehouses, Power BI semantic models, and KQL databases. For mid-market and enterprise organisations, this provides a reliable conversational interface over complex data estates.

Microsoft 365 Copilot is expanding its reach to mobile devices with a major update for PowerPoint on iPad. The AI assistant now enables users to co-create, draft, and redesign presentation slides directly on their tablets in real time

As AI becomes more deeply embedded in business processes, data security and governance have become critical concerns. Microsoft Fabric's latest enhancements help organizations reduce hidden AI risks by providing stronger controls over data access, lineage, and policy enforcement, creating a safer foundation for enterprise AI initiatives.

Microsoft Fabric Runtime 2.0 is now generally available, bringing Apache Spark 4.1, Python 3.13, and an enhanced Native Execution Engine. Discover how organizations can improve performance, reduce compute costs, and modernize analytics workloads without rewriting existing pipelines.

Microsoft is streamlining the Copilot experience into a single, unified app. Discover what this change means for productivity, AI adoption, and the future of Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Analyze Power BI data directly in Excel with Microsoft Copilot. Access governed semantic models using natural language, perform advanced calculations with familiar Excel formulas, and eliminate the need for manual exports or duplicate spreadsheets. This integration helps organizations scale self-service analytics while keeping data trusted and centralized.

Microsoft Fabric helps organizations lower Spark compute costs and strengthen data governance with Fabric Runtime 2.0, Efficient Scaledown, enhanced security controls, and improved OneLake governance capabilities. These updates deliver better performance, lower infrastructure spend, and greater operational efficiency for enterprise data teams.

Stop searching through dashboards for answers. Microsoft 365 Copilot now connects directly to governed Power BI semantic models, delivering trusted business insights in natural language right where work happens.

Cut storage costs without moving your data. Microsoft Fabric OneLake automatically tiers inactive data to lower-cost storage while keeping it online, accessible, and ready for analytics and AI.