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Azure VMware Services AVS Cost Optimization with Azure Migrate

Introduction More and more companies are moving their VMware workloads to the cloud. One of the most popular options is Azure VMware Services (AVS). With AVS, organizations can run VMware workloads natively on Azure without changing their existing VMware tools and processes. But here is the challenge: if AVS is not planned correctly, costs can rise quickly. Businesses may allocate more nodes than they really need. This leads to higher monthly bills. The good news is that Azure Migrate makes it possible to right-size workloads before the migration and optimize costs on AVS. In this article, we will explain how to optimize Azure VMware Services (AVS) with Azure Migrate, how to use key parameters like CPU oversubscription and memory overcommit, and how companies can achieve real cost savings. What is Azure VMware Services AVS? Azure VMware Services (AVS) is a Microsoft solution that allows you to run VMware workloads directly in the Azure cloud. With AVS you get: For many businesses, AVS is the fastest way to move to the cloud while still protecting their investment in VMware. Learn More: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-vmware/introduction Why Optimize Azure VMware Services AVS Costs? Running workloads on AVS brings many benefits, but cost control is essential. Every

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Microsoft 365 Copilot Adds Anthropic Claude Models

Big news in the world of workplace AI: Microsoft 365 Copilot is now integrating Anthropic’s Claude models—specifically Claude Sonnet 4 and Claude Opus 4.1. Anthropic announcement Microsoft announcement This is more than just another product update. It’s a strategic milestone that could reshape how enterprises adopt and scale AI inside Microsoft 365. What Anthropic Claude Models Mean for Microsoft 365 Copilot Users Until now, Microsoft 365 Copilot relied mainly on OpenAI’s models. With Anthropic added to the mix, organizations gain: This is especially valuable in Copilot Researcher and Copilot Studio, where teams will be able to experiment with multiple models and optimize outcomes. Claude Sonnet 4 and Claude Opus 4.1 Inside Copilot Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4 and Claude Opus 4.1 are not just incremental updates—they represent state-of-the-art reasoning and creativity. By having access to both, organizations can align AI tools with specific workflows. Microsoft 365 Copilot with Anthropic: Breaking Single-Model Dependency One of the biggest risks enterprises face in AI adoption is vendor lock-in. Depending on a single model means being limited by its strengths, weaknesses, and release cycles. By introducing Anthropic Claude into Copilot, Microsoft is enabling a multi-model strategy that delivers: This marks a strategic turning point in

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