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In anticipation of Microsoft Build Sweden

We all know #Microsoft loves changing product names. But to change their company name to #Copilot? Wow! 😲 Inspired by the many photos posted by fellow Microsoft MVPs from the legendary sign at the Redmond campus. I'm happy for everyone that gets the opportunity to experience what it's like at the MSFT mothership. A place like no other. You have to be there to really understand how big and impactful this software ecossytem we work with everyday is to the world. If you only sit at your Windows laptop, you can't see BEHIND the software. The way things are going, and have been going for the past ~1 year - at some point this AI generated version could even become the reality. Because of generative AI and what that means to how software is able to impact the world. It's about soooo much more than just the in-product Copilots. But so far they are the most visible manifestation of this new era when it comes to mainstream computing. 2024 will be the last #MicrosoftMVP Summit that I will (virtually) attend, for the foreseeable future. My 11 year journey in the program will come to an end by July 1st. Reflecting back on what has happened during that time, it's hard to even put it into words right now. One cannot comprehend it if you never take a step back and intentionally study it from a higher perspective. That's what I'm sort of trying to do right now. If there's anything I've learned about how the world works, in both tech and business, I would summarize it like this: "Hardly anything changes in a year. Almost everything will change in a decade." Here's to the next decade of the Copilot company. Live long and prosper. 🖖

For the past 4 weeks, I have been immersed in an intellectually stimulating challenge alongside Microsoft through The Knowledge Society (TKS). 💡 During this year's TKS spring challenge, we had the opportunity to select from three prominent companies: Microsoft, TikTok, and the World Economic Forum. My team - comprised of Nitish Manocha, Pratyush Badrinath, and Elif Hangül - chose to collaborate with Microsoft on a critical issue: "As AI continues to expand, necessitating additional data centers, chip manufacturing, and energy consumption, how can we sustainably foster the accelerated growth of AI while prioritizing environmental conservation and cost optimization?" 🌱💾 After conducting thorough research, participating in workshops, and engaging with industry experts, we identified that a significant cost driver for the company lies in cooling.💦 Instead of opting for a conventional approach of proposing a more cost-effective cooling method, we delved into first principles to address the root cause - reducing heat dissipation from the chips. 🔍🔧 While it is true that heat is a byproduct of server power consumption, our exploration revealed that heat tends to accumulate in specific areas referred to as hot spots due to factors like uneven airflow patterns, clustering of high-power equipment, and poor thermal management. 🔥 To tackle this challenge, we proposed the integration of thermal transistors - devices that leverage electric fields to regulate heat within the chip. By incorporating these transistors into the new Maia 100 chips, heat dispersion within the chip could be enhanced, delaying the onset of overheating. 🔄 This solution not only safeguards the chip from heat-related damages but also minimizes the need for extensive cooling, thereby reducing operational costs. Furthermore, the mitigation of heat accumulation enhances server capacity, enabling it to handle increased power loads. 💻⚡ Our proposal estimates potential cost savings ranging from thousands to millions of dollars for Microsoft. For a detailed overview, please refer to our comprehensive slide deck. 📊💰- https://lnkd.in/dDWwmpMn I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my dedicated teammates for their unwavering support throughout this challenge. It has been a remarkable experience collaborating with each of you, and I am truly appreciative of our collective journey. I also extend my thanks to Pranav Menon, Andrés R. M. Velarde, Aatik Chopra, Damian Matheson, and Lyn Chen for their invaluable feedback, which significantly contributed to the refinement of our presentation. 🙏👏

🚀🎉🎂Happy 49th Birthday Microsoft 🎂🎉🚀 In the digital realm's vast expanse, A giant stands, not left to chance. Forty-nine years of code and screen, Microsoft's journey, a tech dream. From humble roots in '75, To global reach, it's come alive. Through windows of opportunity, It shaped the world, for you and me. With every update, every build, A future vision is fulfilled. Innovation's heart, it beats so bold, A story of progress, proudly told. So here's to Microsoft, sincere, A toast to its forty-ninth year. May it continue to lead and inspire, With every byte, it takes us higher. 🎉🎂🥳 Copilot was used to create the poem and Microsoft Designer to create the image. #Microsoft #birthday #celebration #AI #Copilot #GenAI

New week, and starting to get really excited for Directions for Partners in Lyon 🇫🇷 I'm sure it will be a blast and hopefully this year 🤩 #DirectionsforPartners #DirectionsEMEA2023 #Microsoft #dynamics365 #Dynamics #PowerPlatform #businesscentral

Jensen Huang on the partnership between his company NVIDIA and Microsoft: "But one of the things that I really, really love is the fact that we partner on advancing fundamental computer science like confidential computing and generative AI and all the infrastructure that we build together. I love that we're inventing new technologies together, but I really love that you're hosting our native stack right there in Azure. And as a result, we're ecosystem partners." https://lnkd.in/eJvEZKcV #openinnovation #ecosystemmanagement #ecosystembuilding #cocreation #innovationpartnership

Be part of the new wave: NVIDIA Omniverse & Azure Cloud in Munich! The collaboration of #NVIDIA Omniverse and #Azure redefines the Industrial Metaverse. This powerful blend of cutting-edge technology is not just a tech marvel; it's a gateway to real-world applications. Combining this with the power of #GenAI, we are helping to accelerate your journey to the future. https://lnkd.in/eCNfXvmy We're hosting an exclusive event at our #Microsoft Office in Munich on 01/31/2024. A heartfelt shoutout to Nicolas Savides and Horst Urlberger for orchestrating this! 🔥 Exciting teaser: we've lined up insightful sessions with industry pioneers like Jens Mueller from Ascon Systems, Max Morwind from SoftServe, Bernd Lüdemann-Ravit and Marco Ullrich from IPI Institut für Produktion und Informatik (TTZ Sonthofen), Michael Baling from MHP – A Porsche Company and many more. As keynote speakers: Timo Kistner from NVIDIA and Dr. Inga von Bibra. And, of course, technical sessions by proven experts like Stefanie Grois from NVIDIA, Veronika Zellner, and many others. Don't miss out – seats are limited, and they're filling up fast! Register now to secure your spot at this groundbreaking event. It's early, but it's perfect timing to kickstart your year with innovation and insights. See you there! A side note: The website is still developing, but our idea was to get this information out ASAP to be faster than the vacation period :-). #azurecloud #nvidiaomniverse #genai #industrialmetaverse #innovation #neverstoplearning

Jacob H. Marquez discusses decoding the customer journey with graph node embeddings. How to use graph networks and algorithms to derive insights from the #customerjourney #neo4j #graphdatascience #machinelearning #machinelearningalgorithms #datascientist #customer360

Checkout this session on Microsoft Fabric next week if you're interested in learning the latest and greatest data platform service.

🌟 Unveiling the Untold Power: Bill Gates' Masterstroke 🌟 In the whirlwind world of tech, where every idea fights for the spotlight, one visionary stood tall: Bill Gates. Reflecting on a pivotal moment three decades past, Gates shared a tale of triumph that resonates even now. Picture this: Microsoft, pioneering the CD-ROM, faced skepticism. How to prove its potential? Gates had the answer: a dazzling visual showcase. This wasn't mere talk—it was a spectacle that etched the CD-ROM's promise into hearts and minds. Today, in a sea of choices, standing out is crucial. Enter testimonials and demos—the unsung heroes of marketing. They're not just words; they're proof, instilling trust like nothing else. In the age of social sway, testimonials reign supreme. People trust peers over pitches. Gates knew this, leveraging testimonials to shape Microsoft's narrative. And let's not forget the magic of visuals. Microsoft didn't just tell; they showed the world the boundless possibilities of the CD-ROM. In the realm of investors and partners, proof is currency. Show success, and doors swing open. In essence, Gates' CD-ROM saga holds a timeless truth: in a world craving authenticity, demonstrating success isn't just a strategy—it's the heart of triumph. 🚀 #microsoft #successstory #billgates #techtales