Build 2019: Microsoft introduces new features in Cortana, Office 365 and Azure 70g5

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Microsoft Build 2019 is Microsoft's annual conference and this year brought news to Cortana, Windows Office 365 and more

Every year, Microsoft presents in Seattle his conference called Build. During the two-day event, the company is expected to provide updates on its voice assistant. Cortana, your internet server rental business Azure and of course the operating system Windows. 3d93e

The event has the participation of CEO Satya Nadella, who made the Microsoft one of the few companies to be valued at more than $1 trillion. We have compiled the main demonstrations of what the company intends to launch to remain strong in the market.

Cortana, Microsoft's Voice Assistant 4p5935

The new technologies for the voice assistant called Cortana was one of the highlights of Microsoft Build 2019. The upgrades, driven in part by the technology the Microsoft acquired for an undisclosed amount last year from the company semantic machines, allows the to schedule appointments, reminders and other similar tasks by voice command.

What's New in Microsoft Build 2019

A Microsoft believes that, in the not too distant future, we will not need “Siri” or “Cortana”. Instead, we'll just ask our assistants what our hours are and whether the right people have been invited to meetings. According to the CEO, the company understands that working with artificial intelligence programs is the future to help people with everyday tasks.

"We are working hard to make this future happen as soon as possible."

Company CEO Satya Nadella during the Build developer conference.

The future of virtual assistants 4g2tf

Although it is just a demonstration, the lecture by Microsoft on the future of voice assistants offers a promising look at the direction of this technology. Therefore, the company is publicizing its advances. Although the voice assistant Cortana be included in the software Windows 10 for PCs, it can also be ed to iPhones and devices Android.

However, it is worth ing that it is not as used as the Crab da Apple , Google Assistant or da Amazon, which demonstrates the company's concern to gain strength in this market niche.

Cortana is already included in Windows 10 software
Cortana voice assistant is already included in Windows 10 software

During the conference, the company also announced the expansion in computer technology creating new chat resources with the Skype or Whatsapp, for example, which aims to offer live captions of what people say and even real-time language translation. What is not clear is when the Microsoft could offer this AI technology. For now, it's all just a demo.

MyAnalytics in Office 365 2eb6e

The resource MyAnalytics was enhanced in Office 365 and aims to encourage people's “digital well-being”.

A Microsoft aims to encourage entrepreneurs to organize and be more aware of the time they use during working hours. The new features, incorporated into the commercial productivity service of Office 365 will also be made available for PCs with Windows, Macs and mobile devices, tracking how people use their computers and displaying information to optimize time.

Informs people of certain tasks
Software will tell people how often they focused on a certain task

For example, the software will tell people how often they focused on a certain task and for how long. In addition, you can set goals for how many times you can have quieter days in relation to the demands of your work.

For Microsoft, these features are part of a broader refinement of the business software Office 365. The suite, which includes access to popular apps Become, Excel, Power point, OneNote e Outlook, is used by 180 million people.

During the conference, it was demonstrated that the collaborative cloud will make Microsoft 365 a more -friendly tool. After all, with computing increasingly present in everyday life, it is essential that it actually facilitates the execution of activities. The company stated that these new features will be available in the coming months.

Microsoft Edge Update 3s6l2s

During Microsoft Build 2019, new version of Microsoft Edge was introduced. With new options, the highlight was the functionality that will allow companies to load sites created for Internet Explorer. Called “IE” mode, the feature allows the to run Internet Explorer directly in a browser tab as a new tab, without needing to click on the browser icon of the Microsoft.

Build 2019: Microsoft introduces new features in Cortana, Office 365 and Azure. Microsoft build 2019 is Microsoft's annual conference and this year brought news for Cortana, Windows Office 365 and more
Microsoft Edge, a fast browser for Windows 10 will have changes

Other highlights were the new privacy options. There will be three different levels: unrestricted, moderate and strict. Depending on the choice made by the , the Edge will adjust how third parties can track you through the websites you visit. It is worth noting that the tool was designed for a business environment and developed to encourage s to use the new version of Edge, based on Chromium, instead of using the Google Chrome and Internet Explorer.

In addition, a version of Microsoft Edge based on Chromium to MacOS will also be made available.

Azure, Microsoft's cloud service j5r5v

Among the 180 skill development sessions ranging from accessibility to AI design, or even creating apps for the HoloLens do Build of 2019, the highlight was the Azure, cloud service from Microsoft.

New features include automated machine learning advancements and an intuitive visual interface with drag-and-drop capabilities. According to the company, this will allow the new generation of hybrid applications to be built with greater productivity.

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Azure offers new features such as automated machine learning advances and intuitive visual interface

This is because the cognitive services of the Azure give connected devices, bots, and apps the ability to see, hear, respond, translate, reason, and so on.

Among the new tools and possibilities of machine learning algorithm with the service, and new cognitive possibilities. This means that the platform can rely on a tool for automatic recognition of elements, such as digital ink, forms and transcription.

O Microsoft Build 2019 takes place between the 6th and 8th of May this year. And we can expect more news until the end of the event.

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