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JumpCloud Expands Identity Security Platform with Breez Acquisition

JumpCloud has acquired identity threat detection startup Breez to strengthen its security offerings. This represents the company’s third acquisition in 2024 as it builds a comprehensive identity security platform.

Strategic Acquisition Enhances Identity Security

JumpCloud has reportedly acquired Breez, a two-year-old startup specializing in identity threat detection and response capabilities, according to company announcements. Sources indicate this acquisition represents JumpCloud’s third strategic purchase this year as the company continues building what it describes as a unified platform for identity security.

by Darren Holt
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Microsoft Expands Windows 11 AI Capabilities with Agentic Copilot Features

Microsoft is rolling out significant AI enhancements to Windows 11 following the end of Windows 10 support. The updates include voice-activated Copilot, file analysis capabilities, and new agentic features that work with local files. Company executives suggest these improvements will make AI more intuitive for the platform’s 1.6 billion users worldwide.

Windows 11 AI Expansion

Microsoft is significantly expanding Windows 11 artificial intelligence capabilities with new agentic features that bring AI beyond Copilot+ PCs, according to reports from the company’s recent announcements. The updates come just days after Microsoft ended support for Windows 10, positioning the newer operating system as the primary vehicle for the company’s AI ambitions.

by Darren Holt