Microsoft announced new capabilities in Azure, designed to unify operations, streamline application development, and consolidate data management across distributed infrastructures to meet the demands of an AI-powered world. With Azure Arc, customers can now connect servers, databases, and Kubernetes clusters directly to Azure, enabling seamless management of cloud and on-premises environments. These new capabilities are crucial for businesses looking to leverage the power of AI while ensuring operational resilience and security across distributed systems. Azure provides comprehensive tools to streamline operations and management of both infrastructure and applications, including configuration management and governance, resiliency and observability, built-in security and control, and universal AI assistants like Copilot in Azure. These features enable businesses to manage workloads that require low latency and robust performance while benefiting from the scalability and resilience of the cloud. Furthermore, Azure simplifies app development and accelerates innovation with Arc-enabled Kubernetes. By addressing developer challenges such as ensuring application reliability even in disconnected or intermittent network scenarios, Azure provides solutions that make it easier for developers to build containerized applications that operate seamlessly across environments. These capabilities allow businesses to fully leverage AI across their distributed estate, delivering AI-powered insights from edge to cloud.