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Watch the Virtual Security Summit on demand now to:

• Learn about modern cybercriminals and their evolving tactics
• Hear how cyberwar and cyberterrorism affect you and your organization
• Learn from leading security experts about how they keep their organization safe
• Discover tools you can use to keep your people, platforms and devices secure

Agenda:

• The State of Cybersecurity
  P. W. Singer – Strategist & Senior Fellow, New America Foundation, and author, Cybersecurity and Cyberwar: What Everyone Needs to Know
• Who is the Modern Cybercriminal?
  James Lyne – Global Head of Security Research, Sophos
• Anatomy of a Breach: How Hackers Break In
  Matt Kemelhar – Director, Incident Response & Recovery, Microsoft
  Jim Moeller – Principal Cybersecurity Consultant, Microsoft
• Fighting Cybercrime with the Intelligent Security Graph
  Pete Boden – Cloud & Enterprise Infrastructure Security Services, Microsoft
  Richard Boscovich – Assistant General Counsel, Digital Crimes Unit, Microsoft
• Why You Should Trust the Cloud in These Tumultuous Times
  Dennis Garcia – Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft
• What is the Future of Cybersecurity?
  Paul Edlund – Chief Technologist, Microsoft
• Protecting Your Organization on a Single Security Platform
  Andrew Conway – Sr. Director, Product Marketing, Cloud Platform, Microsoft
  Alym Rayani – Group Product Manager, O365 Security, Microsoft
• Live Demo: Protecting against, Detecting and Responding to Threats
  Julia White – General Manager, Cloud & Enterprise, Microsoft
• Expert Perspective: Microsoft’s CISO on Cybersecurity
  Bret Arsenault – CISO, Microsoft

Visit:

• Microsoft Virtual Security Summit On Demand
  https://vts.inxpo.com/scripts/Server.nxp?LASCmd=AI:4;F:QS!10100&ShowKey=30260

Our Power BI Security web site has been updated to reflect the new Power BI v2 as well as the new Power BI Security whitepaper that we’ve created.

Data Storage Security
Power BI uses two primary repositories for storing and managing data: data that is uploaded from users is typically sent to Azure BLOB storage, and all metadata as well as artifacts for the system itself are stored in Azure SQL Database.

The dotted line in the Back End cluster image, above, clarifies the boundary between the only two components that are accessible by users (left of the dotted line), and roles that are only accessible by the system. When an authenticated user connects to the Power BI Service, the connection and any request by the client is accepted and managed by the Gateway Role (eventually to be handled by Azure API Management), which then interacts on the user’s behalf with the rest of the Power BI Service. For example, when a client attempts to view a dashboard, the Gateway Role accepts that request then separately sends a request to the Presentation Role to retrieve the data needed by the browser to render the dashboard.

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[taken from

https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/powerbi-admin-power-bi-security/]

If you haven’t seen it, you may want to check out our whitepaper on the topic:

• WHITEPAPER: Power BI Security
  http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/8/C/48CFCF8A-2025-4B97-B249-7B505E26E7ED/Power%20BI%20Security%20Whitepaper.docx

If you watched the BUILD 2016 keynote, you know that we announced something called “Bash on Windows”.  And if you were listening, you probably heard a lot of intense cheering and clapping when this was discussed.

For those that missed it, go to the URL below and fast forward to 38:08 where Kevin says the words, “…many devs struggled using Windows as their primary dev box.”

• Bash coming to Windows (38:08)
  https://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Build/2016/C906

This is a Bash shell running over an Ubuntu Subsystem running within Windows. 

For you old school folks, this is kiiiiinda like the old Services for UNIX product where we loaded a POSIX 2-compliant subsystem into Windows to provide the ability to use UNIX shell commands.  The difference is that you needed to cross compile any other tools you wanted.  This Bash shell doesn’t require this.   

To be clear:

• This is not a virtual machine of Ubuntu
• This is not an emulator of Ubuntu
• This does not require cross-compiling your tools

This is an environment which will provide Ubuntu users with traditional Bash commands & the ability to use any other powerful open source command line tools for Ubuntu along with the ability to run native Ubuntu binaries within the shell.

We did a side session on this exclusively at BUILD 2016:

• Running Bash on Ubuntu on Windows! (17:56)
  https://channel9.msdn.com/Events/Build/2016/P488

For an English language interpretation of this, read Dustin Kirkland’s synopsis.  He’s one of the guys from Canonical that helped make this possible and goes into more detail than what you’ll see in the media… well… cuz he’s the guy that wrote it.

• Ubuntu on Windows — The Ubuntu Userspace for Windows Developers
  http://blog.dustinkirkland.com/2016/03/ubuntu-on-windows.html

For more on this announcement, check out the media coverage:

• ARSTECHNICA: Ubuntu’s Bash and Linux command line coming to Windows 10
  http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2016/03/ubuntus-bash-and-linux-command-line-coming-to-windows-10/
• THE VERGE: Microsoft is adding the Linux command line to Windows 10
  http://www.theverge.com/2016/3/30/11331014/microsoft-windows-linux-ubuntu-bash

The Microsoft Data Insights Summit 2016 from March 22-23 recorded all their keynotes & sessions!

What better way to start the Summit than by reflecting on the past year and, more importantly, discussing the future of modern BI? James Phillips – corporate vice president of Microsoft’s business applications, platform and intelligence organization – will cover the continued evolution of Power BI and the approach that’s shaping the service today and as we look to the future. Compelling technical demonstrations will showcase the potential of data and insights today, as well as offer a glimpse of what’s to come as we collectively continue on the journey to modern BI.

Check out the rest of the recordings here:

• TRAINING: Microsoft Data Insights Summit 2016 (Recordings)
  https://www.youtube.com/user/mspowerbi/playlists?view=50&shelf_id=7&sort=dd
• VIDEOS: Microsoft PowerBI (General)
  https://www.youtube.com/user/mspowerbi

Xbox One Backward Compatibility is here. Now you can play a growing number of your Xbox 360 games on Xbox One at no additional cost. With over 100 titles available now, and hundreds more in the months to come, Xbox One is now the best place to play your Xbox 360 games.  Experience the greatest games lineup in Xbox history—exclusively on Xbox One.

Xbox One Backward Compatibility is easy to use
The digital tiles that you own and are part of the Back Compat game catalog will automatically show up in the “Ready to Install” section on your Xbox One. For disc-based games that are a part of the Back Compat game catalog, insert the disc and the console will begin downloading the game to your hard drive. After the game has downloaded to your hard drive, users will still need to keep the game disc in the drive to play.

• For a living list of Xbox 360 titles that work on Xbox One visit:
  http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/backward-compatibility
• For a text version of the list:
  http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/backward-compatibility/available-games

Looking for an avatar graphic to demonstrate your love of Xbox?  Look no further than this collection, courtesy of Ken Microsoftee (@XboxFloat):

Grab them here!

• DOWNLOAD: Team Xbox Avatar graphics
  https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21ANDYE2qcxhQ0Iqk&id=C10F2A7D7CF351A3%21240819&cid=C10F2A7D7CF351A3

Interested in Microsoft’s vision for the Automotive Industry?  Here’s an excerpt of an article entitled “Cloud Driven: A Revolution in the Automotive Industry” in Atlantic Monthly that talks about just that:

Once thought of mainly as a tool for remote backup, the cloud is transforming global business by providing computing power on demand, and that change is nowhere clearer than in the automotive industry. As a platform for big-data analytics—the ability to find meaning in the undifferentiated data stream from every moving part of the Internet of Things—the cloud has revolutionized everything from design, manufacturing, and supply-chain to dealerships, customer experience, and the future of connected cars.

A great circle of cloud-based communication among cars, dealers, and manufacturers puts the owner-customer at its epicenter, promising highly responsive service, quick-turn design of new features, and hands-free productivity tools that seamlessly integrate the car with home and office. Even now, major auto makers are betting heavily that cars will themselves become an on-demand service, leaving ownership to fleets. The future is being built right now, thanks largely to the cloud.

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Here’s an index of topics covered:

• The Future of Sales, Showrooms, and Customer Experience
• Assembly Line and Automotive Value Chain
• The Connected Car
• The Great Data Loop
• Looking Ahead

Read more here:

• ATLANTIC: Microsoft excerpt: “Cloud Driven: A Revolution in the Automotive Industry”
  http://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/microsoft-2016/a-revolution-in-the-automotive-industry/849/

Ready to learn how Microsoft Visio can help you simplify your work and visualize your data more effectively? Register now to attend our series of free Visio Webcasts!

Microsoft Visio webcasts will occur on the first Tuesday of each month, from 12:30pm – 2:00pm EDT / 9:30am – 11:00am PDT.

Upcoming topics include:

• Solving Real Business Problems with Containers and Lists
• Hidden in the Corners – Visio Diagrams you never knew you could make
• Is your Diagram Correct?
• Moving from Visio "user" to "Power user"
• …

Visit the following sites for more information and registration:

• UPCOMING WEBCAST TOPICS/AGENDAS:
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• REGISTRATION:
  https://vts.inxpo.com/scripts/Server.nxp?LASCmd=AI:4;F:QS!10100&ShowKey=26805&AffiliateData=AprilTwitter3.25

Quick reminder:

We’re thrilled to announce our second annual Microsoft Edge Web Summit, coming to San Francisco on April 4^th, 2016! Free registration opens soon – watch this space for more details.

Last year, we had a blast hosting developers from around the world, representing over 100 organizations, for a first look at Microsoft Edge and our plans for the future. This year, we’ll be in town immediately after Build 2016 for a one-day conference packed to the gills with short, focused, technical talks covering everything from in-depth performance analysis to the tools we use to measure and improve interoperability across the web.

Come learn what’s under the hood of our newly open-sourced JavaScript engine, powerful techniques for building accessible sites, and what’s on our roadmap for the year ahead – not to mention a few surprises!

This is a unique opportunity to learn from the engineers who build Microsoft’s browser, rendering engine, and developer tools, and for us to learn from you in breakout sessions, Q&As, workshops, and lots of opportunities to socialize! There’s no better place to make your mark on the future of EdgeHTML.

From the registration announcement:

Registration is now open for Microsoft Edge Web Summit 2016. Space is limited and reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis, so book your seat today! Sessions run all day on April 4th, just after Build and a short hop away at Dogpatch Studios. We’ll also be streaming live on Channel 9 and recording each session, so it’s easy to join in even if you won’t be in town.

Read more below:

• ANNOUCNEMENT: Save the Date: Microsoft Edge Web Summit returns on April 4th in San Francisco
  https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2016/01/19/save-the-date-edge-summit-2016/
• REGISTRATION: Register now for Microsoft Edge Web Summit 2016
  https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2016/02/11/register-now-edge-summit-2016/

[taken from the Surface Hub announcement blog post]

Surface Hub has begun shipping to business customers. We are excited to see how Surface Hub will bring people together to work, create and learn in new ways.

We are not just releasing a powerful device. We are releasing a team-empowering solution that will make meetings more productive, modernize workflows, and let people engage with data much better. We designed Surface Hub from the ground up for ink and touch, and harnessed the best collaboration and security features of Windows 10, Skype for Business, Office, OneNote and Universal Windows apps. We’ve seen how businesses and disciplines like healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, consulting, defense, finance, education, and design can bring Surface Hub into workspaces to bring a new level of innovation and efficiency to their teams. They can reduce costs and improve effectiveness, compared to legacy AV and presentation technology.

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REPORT ON COST SAVINGS:
In a recent Total Economic Impact study commissioned by Microsoft, Forrester Consulting* worked with five Surface Hub early adopter customers to outline the costs, benefits and risks for implementing Surface Hub in a business environment. This resulted in benefits of more than $850,000 (3 year NPV**) based on savings in device deployment and management costs, avoided printing and device purchase costs, and improved sales. Download the study from Forrester here:

FORRESTER: Surface Hub Total Economic Impact Study
http://aka.ms/surfacehubtei

PURCHASES:
If you are interested in purchasing Surface Hub for your business and for more details about Surface Hub, please visit https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-surface-hub.

• BLOG: Microsoft Surface Hub has begun shipping to business customers
  https://blogs.windows.com/devices/2016/03/25/microsoft-surface-hub-has-begun-shipping-to-business-customers/