Microsoft unveils 80 new AI and security features at Ignite 2024 along with Cloud PC device

Microsoft unveiled 80 new AI and security features at Ignite 2024, focusing on enhancing productivity and protecting against threats. The updates include improved tools in Microsoft 365 Copilot and new AI assistants for document retrieval and language translation. The company highlighted significant time savings for businesses using AI tools, with examples like McKinsey reducing onboarding times by 90%. Microsoft also emphasized its commitment to security through the Secure Future Initiative, which includes hiring 34,000 engineers and launching a $4 million security competition. Additionally, Microsoft introduced the Windows 365 Link, a new Cloud PC device priced at $349. This compact device connects users to a secure virtual desktop, ensuring no local data storage, making it suitable for remote work.