Top 5 Announcements from Microsoft Inspire 2021
Windows 365 Cloud PC

Azure SQL Enabled by Azure Arc
Azure Arc integrates with Azure Lighthouse so that partners can manage resources among multiple customers, whether in datacenters, edge, or multicloud environments. Starting on July 30, Azure SQL enabled by Azure Arc will be generally available. This means that Azure SQL will be together with Windows Server, Linux, and Kubernetes as resources that managed service providers can use for any on-premises or cloud environment according to customer needs. Azure Lighthouse users will enjoy additional control and agility with this new availability.New Pricing Option for Azure Virtual Desktop
Organizations can now use Azure Virtual Desktop to deliver apps from the cloud to users outside the organization, such as partners or clients. This is great news for independent software vendors who want to expand their software as a service (SaaS) offerings. A new per-user pricing option will facilitate this: starting January 1, 2022, pricing for external users will be $5.50/user/month for apps alone, or $10/user/month for both apps and desktops. (This pricing for external users is in addition to regular Azure subscription costs.) Even better in the meantime: you can try it this year for free.New Collaborative Apps in Teams

MCAS App Governance Add-in Now in Preview
There's a new add-in capability for Microsoft Cloud App Security (MCAS) called App Governance. It can be used to monitor Microsoft 365 apps and quickly identify, alert and prevent any risky behavior straight from the compliance center. It provides deeper visibility into apps as well as comprehensive detection & remediation powered with machine learning and automation. It also allows for governing in a policy-driven way---you can define and enforce appropriate app behavior based on your security and compliance needs. App Governance is available in preview for now.Bonus: Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability

Microsoft Inspire 2021: Speaking of Partners
For more details on announcements from Microsoft Inspire 2021, see the official Book of News. And speaking of partners, stay tuned for winner announcements for Microsoft's Partner of the Year and Microsoft US Partner Awards.Stay connected. Join the Infused Innovations email list!
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