Chris Paoli

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Associate Editor at Redmond Magazine

Associate Web Editor for 1105 Media, Inc. Hiking enthusiast. Dog owner. Baseball lover. Devourer of pizza and beer.

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Microsoft's MCP Server Preview for Azure PostgreSQL To Streamline AI Integration

6 days ago | redmondmag.com | Chris Paoli

News Microsoft on Thursday introduced a public preview of its new Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for Azure Database for PostgreSQL, aimed at simplifying the process for AI models to interact with enterprise data. The MCP Server supports integration between large language models and business data stored in Azure's PostgreSQL Flexible Server.
Microsoft Introduces 'Computer Use' Automation in Copilot Studio

1 week ago | redmondmag.com | Chris Paoli

News Microsoft has announced a new AI-powered feature called "computer use" for its Copilot Studio platform that allows agents to directly interact with Web sites and desktop applications using simulated mouse clicks, menu selections and text inputs.
Microsoft Partners with UiPath on AI Automation

1 week ago | redmondmag.com | Chris Paoli

News Microsoft and UiPath have announced a partnership in enterprise automation with the launch of integration between Microsoft Copilot Studio and UiPath Studio. The partnership allows developers to embed UiPath agents and automations directly into Microsoft Copilot Studio, while also enabling Microsoft Copilot agents to be used within UiPath Studio. The integration is aimed at streamlining automation across disparate platforms and technologies.
April Patch Tuesday: 1 Zero-Day in Large Batch of Flaws

2 weeks ago | redmondmag.com | Chris Paoli

News Microsoft's April security update arrived Tuesday, featuring fixes for 121 vulnerabilities – the biggest patch load for the year. While the number of bulletins may be high, Microsoft bounced back from last month's seven zero-day flaw fixes with just one this month. As always it should be the top patching priority for IT. CVE-2025-29824 addresses an elevation of privilege flaw in the Windows Common Log File System.
Q&A: Practical AI Strategies for IT Pros

2 weeks ago | redmondmag.com | Chris Paoli

Q&A AI expert Ana Inés Urrutia shares how IT pros can harness AI today to streamline operations, enhance decision-making and prepare for the future of work. As gen AI continues to reshape the IT landscape, professionals are under increasing pressure to understand not just what AI can do, but how to harness its power for practical, real-world outcomes.
Microsoft Announces Azure AI with Copilot GA and Meta Llama 4 Integration

2 weeks ago | redmondmag.com | Chris Paoli

News Microsoft has announced the general availability (GA) of Copilot in Azure and the addition of Meta's new Llama 4 models to Azure AI Foundry and Azure Databricks. Copilot in Azure has officially reached GA, with Microsoft confirming that its current capabilities will continue to be available at no additional cost. Initially launched in public preview in May 2024, Microsoft said Copilot has been widely adopted across enterprises of all sizes.
Microsoft Launches Windows 365 Link Cloud PC Device

2 weeks ago | rcpmag.com | Chris Paoli

News Microsoft's first cloud PC device, aimed at desk-based and frontline workers in shared environments, is now generally available. Windows 365 Link is a purpose-built cloud PC device that securely connects to Windows 365 within seconds. Designed for rapid setup and simplified management via Microsoft Intune, the device allows users to sign in quickly and work securely, leaving no local data behind when they log out.
Security Researchers Identify Generative AI 'Vishing' Attack

2 weeks ago | thejournal.com | Chris Paoli

A new report from researchers at Ontinue's Cyber Defense Center has identified a complex, multi-stage cyber attack that leveraged social engineering, remote access tools, and signed binaries to infiltrate and persist within a target network. The campaign began with a vishing (voice phishing) attempt, where the threat actor exploited Microsoft Teams' external messaging capabilities to deliver a malicious PowerShell payload.
Microsoft Unveils New AI Features to Personalize Copilot Experience

2 weeks ago | redmondmag.com | Chris Paoli

News Microsoft on Friday unveiled a sweeping set of updates to its Copilot platform, marking a new phase in its effort to deliver what it calls a "true AI companion" that adapts to individual users' needs, preferences and routines. The announcements were made during a Microsoft 50th anniversary livestream that had all three Microsoft CEOs -- Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer and Satya Nadella -- in attendance.
Microsoft's New Cloud PC Designed for Windows 365 Now Available

3 weeks ago | redmondmag.com | Chris Paoli

News Microsoft on Wednesday announced Windows 365 Link -- the first cloud PC device from the company -- is now generally available. Windows 365 Link, unveiled at Microsoft Ignite 2024, is a purpose-built cloud PC device that securely connects to Windows 365 within seconds. Designed for rapid setup and simplified management via Microsoft Intune, the device caters to desk-based and frontline workers in shared environments.