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The keynote for BUILD 2017 Day 1 is above.  There’s so much stuff that was announced that I’m not going to post each item individually.  Instead I’m just going to post snippets of each to condense it all.

• BETA: Azure Cloud Shell
  https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/public-preview-of-azure-cloud-shell/?utm_source=Direct
• RELEASE: Windows Configuration Designer (“Desktop bridge”) Update
  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/windows-configuration-designer/9nblggh4tx22
• RELEASE: Cortana Skills Kit
  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/cortana/cortana-skills/
• RELEASE: Azure IoT Edge
  (a new service that delivers artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced analytics functionalities to edge devices)
  https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/campaigns/iot-edge/
• RELEASE: Azure Cosmos DB
  https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/azure-cosmos-db-microsofts-globally-distributed-multi-model-database-service/
• NEWS: PowerPoint Real-Time Translation
  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/garage/project-details.aspx?project=translator-ppt
• RELEASE: Visual Studio 2017 for Mac
  https://www.visualstudio.com/vs/visual-studio-mac/
• NEWS:
• Azure Database Migration Service for near-zero” downtime migration from Oracle/SQL Serve to Azure SQL
• PostgreSQL as a Service & MySQL as a Service
• Bot Framework has 3 new channels: Skype for Business, Bing and Cortana skills. Also Adaptive Cards introduced, allowing nice looking visual cards during bot conversations.
• 500 million devices are actively running Windows 10
• Windows 10 Fall Creators Update coming in September 2017
• New Microsoft Cognitive Services
• Machine Vision
• AI-driven Search Engine
• Video Indexer
• Fluent Design System coming in Fall Creators Update for cleaner, better looking apps
• Windows Story Remix coming in Fall Creators Update – seqel to Movie Maker
• iOS App Testing on Windows coming through Xamarin Live Player
• OneDrive Files On-Demand
• VR motion controllers coming that pair with Windows Mixed Reality VR headsets
• Cloud-powered clipboard coming to Windows 10 that works across iPhopne, Android
• iTunes is coming to the Windows Store

We are very excited to announce an upcoming opportunity to ‘Ask Microsoft Anything’ (AMA) about Windows 10 deployment!

The AMA will take place on Thursday, June 8, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Pacific Timein the Windows 10 deployment space.

An AMA is a live online event similar to a "YamJam" on Yammer or an "Ask Me Anything" on Reddit. The Windows 10 deployment AMA will give you the opportunity to connect with members of the Windows product teams, who will be on hand to answer your questions and listen to feedback about application compatibility, Windows 10 deployment options, deployment best practices, and more.

Don’t miss this opportunity. Add the event to your calendar. We hope to see you there!

• DATE/TIME:
  June 8th, 2017
  9:00AM PT!
• ADD TO CALENDAR:
  https://aka.ms/deployw10-ama/invite
• LOCATION:
  http://aka.ms/deployW10-ama

On May 23 in Shanghai, Microsoft will show the world what’s next. Check this site for updates and more information.

(Psst. Looks like Panos Panay will be attending.)

• EVENT: Microsoft Event – May 23
  https://news.microsoft.com/microsoft-event-shanghai/

This resource is for first-level help desk agents who support Office 365.

It provides easy access to help topics and KB articles that will help you quickly resolve the most common issues that we’ve found Office 365 users encounter.  You’ll also find tools and resources for additional troubleshooting.

Topics include:

• Sign in issues
• Office 365 Health & Support (“Is it down?)
• Office 365 Email & Calendar
• SharePoint Online & OneDrive for Business
• Office 365 ProPlus Desktop Programs
• Skype for Business Online
• Service Management Toolkit (i.e. “Staying informed about current service status”)
• Advanced Office 365 Troubleshooting Tools
• Tools for IT Administrators
• Useful Scripts

Get the guide from the link below:

• DOWNLOAD: Office 365 Help Desk Troubleshooting Guide
  https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https://fto365dev.blob.core.windows.net:443/media/Default/DocResources/en-us/Resources/Office_365_Troubleshooting_Guide.docx

For additional topics, visit the ONLINE Office 365 Troubleshooting resource:

• SITE: Office 365 Troubleshooting
  http://aka.ms/o365troubleshooting

There’s a spreadsheet posted off of our web site that has as searchable list of all the learning assets we have for Microsoft Office 365 & Office 2016.

It contains:

• 297 Office Product Training Videos & Documents
• 186 Office LinkedIn Learning Videos & Guides

You can search on the list by title, product, asset types, or work place scenarios.  Subjects covered include:

• Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access
• OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online
• Skype for Business, Yammer

To a lesser extent:

• Project, Planner, Sway, Delve, Teams, Publisher, Visio
• Office for Mac Unique Features

This guide is a must-have for anyone driving the adoption of Office 365 ProPlus or Office 2016.  Download it below:

• DOWNLOAD: Office Training Center Bill of Materials
  https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=833352 

Microsoft completed the acquisition of LinkedIn, and in doing so acquired the training company, LinkedIn Learning, aka “Lynda.com”.

We are in the process of making available much of the Microsoft-related training online for general usage as well as for Software Assurance benefits subscribers of Microsoft eLearning.

20+ FREE LINKEDIN TRAINING COURSES FOR OFFICE 2016
In January, we announced that 20+ new online courses on Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint were added to the Office Training Center from LinkedIn Learning.  Additionally, there are specific courses for users of Mac, iPhone & iPad.  Each course consists of 6-12 streaming videos to view.

• Outlook, Word LinkedIn Training: https://blogs.office.com/2016/09/22/new-office-training-courses-from-linkedin-learning/
• Excel, PowerPoint LinkedIn Training: https://blogs.office.com/2017/01/12/more-linkedin-learning-office-training-courses-now-available/

Interested in asking questions about Outlook Customer Manager?

Join us for the Outlook Customer Manager AMA on Tuesday, May 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. PT!

• Date/Time:
  Tuesday, May 9, 2017
  9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. PT
• Add to Calendar:
  https://myeventurl.azurewebsites.net/events/Details/206
• AMA Location:
  https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Outlook-Customer-Manager-AMA/bd-p/OutlookCustomerManagerAMA

Read the original announcement here:

• ANNOUNCEMENT: Outlook Customer Manager AMA – May 9th
  https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Outlook-Customer-Manager-AMA/Announcing-Outlook-Customer-Manager-AMA-on-May-9th/m-p/64444#M1

Interesting. First, Microsoft offers the Samsung Galaxy S8 – Microsoft Edition in its retail stores… then it announces the Harman Kardon “Invoke” Intelligent Speaker in partnership with parent company Samsung Electronics.

“INTELLIGENT SPEAKER”
This voice-activated “intelligent speaker” delivers 360-degree Harman Kardon sound & acts as a personal digital assistant though the use of Microsoft’s Cortana.  Among other things it can:

• Play music you want by interpreting your verbal instruction
• Manage your calendar & activities
• Set reminders verbally and remind you from the speaker, on your phone, from your computer, etc.
• Check traffic & alert you to delays and the time you should leave for your next appointment
• Provide the latest news & notify you of breaking news of your choosing
• Control smart home devices including turning on/off the lights or controlling the temperature

BROAD CLIENT SUPPORT
The Invoke is set up using the Cortana app, and can be managed on Windows 10 PC/Mobile, Android, or iPhone.

SKYPE INTEGRATION
An interesting feature however, is it’s unique integration with Skype.  It an make phone calls.  With its ability to orchestrate communications, combined with the ability manage smart devices, this should be an interesting combination.

AVAILABILITY:
Coming Fall 2017
http://www.harmankardon.com/invoke

For more information about the Harman Kardon “Invoke”, read the following announcement posts:

• BLOG: Harman Kardon Invoke featuring Cortana: Captivating sound meets personal digital assistant
  https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2017/05/08/harman-kardon-invoke-featuring-cortana-captivating-sound-meets-personal-digital-assistant/#2iOPJoPCvgB3yVfRS.97
• PRESS: HARMAN Reveals the Harman Kardon Invoke™ Intelligent Speaker with Cortana from Microsoft
  http://m.news.harman.com/releases/harman-reveals-the-harman-kardon-invokeTM-intelligent-speaker-with-cortana-from-microsoft

Office 365 is a powerful productivity platform that gives your users the freedom to work from anywhere, using any device. With Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS), you can extend and build onto your Office 365 capabilities to securely deliver your Office mobile apps as well as your broader portfolio of cloud-based or cloud-aware applications.

EMS helps execute on your end-user management strategy by delivering three fundamental capabilities

• Secure, streamlined access to all corporate resources
• Managed mobility that empowers users to do more on their devices, while safeguarding organizational assets
• Advanced security that constantly listens & learns from the ever-changing threat landscape so you can anticipate, detect, & respond to threats as they emerge

Download the free ebook to learn how EMS helps to deliver these fundamental capabilities.

• DOWNLOAD: “Extend your Office 365 capabilities with Enterprise Mobility + Security” (1.1MB, .PDF)
  https://info.microsoft.com/Extend-Office-365-security-with-EMS.html

Join us at DEVIntersection to hear from the experts that built ASPdotNET, Azure & Visual Studio, including the following from Microsoft:

• Scott Guthrie – Exec VP, Cloud & Enterprise
• Steve Guggenheimer – Corp VP, Developer Experience
• Scott Hanselman – Principal Program Manager
• Donovan Brown – Principal Cloud Developer Advocate
• Jeffrey Snover – Technical Fellow, father of PowerShell

Note: This is not an official Microsoft event, but rather one that is focused, for the most part, on Microsoft technology, and driven by an independent 3rd party that Microsoft provides support to.

In other words, there are no complimentary passes available nor can Premier hours be consumed to pay for registrations, as is the case with Microsoft Ignite.

• Register now:
  https://www.devintersection.com/