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Microsoft has upgraded Security Copilot with 11 AI-powered agents designed to streamline cybersecurity operations. These agents integrate with Microsoft’s security ecosystem—Defender, Entra, Purview, and Intune—to automate threat detection, phishing triage, and vulnerability management. By leveraging AI, Microsoft aims to enhance security teams’ efficiency and accelerate response times against cyber threats. As attacks surge, this AI-driven automation could redefine enterprise cybersecurity strategies.

Major-General Jonathan Shaw, former head of the UK’s Defence Cyber Security Programme, highlights the evolving cyber threat landscape. He emphasizes decentralizing cybersecurity leadership, preparing for inevitable cyberattacks, and securing supply chains. Shaw warns against over-reliance on blockchain and predicts AI-driven geopolitical shifts will reshape digital security. His message is clear: cybersecurity must be proactive, adaptable, and integrated into national defense strategies.

Deep Meadows LLC is pushing to develop a 468-acre data center campus, known as Project Flo, in Indianapolis’ Franklin Township. The company seeks rezoning approval to convert agricultural and residential land into a commercial special district. Plans include four data center buildings, but local officials and residents demand more financial and community impact details. The land remains under option while discussions continue.

Lloyds Banking Group is migrating its databases to Oracle Database@Azure as part of a multi-year deal, leveraging Oracle Cloud Infrastructure within Microsoft Azure’s UK data centers. The bank will also deploy Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer for on-prem operations. This shift aligns with Lloyds’ £4 billion digital transformation strategy, aimed at enhancing innovation, AI adoption, and customer experience while consolidating its data centers and private cloud efforts.

The UK’s Science, Innovation, and Technology Committee is demanding answers from Microsoft regarding sharp price increases for Microsoft 365 and the forced inclusion of Copilot. Lawmakers question why consumers face higher costs while the UK government secured a discount. Microsoft cites inflation and AI integration but dodges key concerns about transparency and consent. The controversy raises regulatory and competition concerns in the AI era.

Broadcom has announced VMware Explore 2025, set to launch on August 25 in Las Vegas before touring key global cities. The event will offer deep-dive sessions, hands-on labs, and expert panels covering cloud, AI, and security. New tiered pass options provide a customized experience, while the global expansion brings exclusive insights to tech hubs in Europe, Asia, and beyond. Registration opens April 29.

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