TypeScript is becoming increasingly popular in the JavaScript community. Since Azure Functions runs Node.js, and TypeScript compiles to JavaScript, motivated users already could get TypeScript code up and running in Azure Functions. However, the experience wasn’t seamless, and things like our default folder structure made getting started a bit tricky. Today we’re pleased to announce […]
Archives for 2019
Announcing the general availability of Java support in Azure Functions
Azure Functions provides a productive programming model based on triggers and bindings for accelerated development and serverless hosting of event-driven applications. It enables developers to build apps using the programming languages and tools of their choice, with an end-to-end developer experience that spans from building and debugging locally, to deploying and monitoring in the cloud. […]
Arm and Vodafone Commit to Work Together to Simplify Internet of Things (IoT) Deployment
Agreement combines iSIM, IoT software and network services to dramatically reduce complexity and enable fully open, remote provisioning of IoT devices. Arm and Vodafone today announced a strategic agreement that will significantly reduce complexity and costs faced by organisations when implementing IoT solutions. Expanding on the companies’ previous collaboration around integrated SIM (iSIM) technology, this […]
What To Know About AI In Healthcare And How To Help Your Users Trust It
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a generic phrase used to describe computer systems that can analyze their environment. These systems can learn and act in reaction to what they are recognizing. It is predicted that 20% of healthcare organizations will experience 15-20% productivity gains by 2021 through the use of AI technologies. Machine intelligence has a […]
Announcing Azure Spatial Anchors for collaborative, cross-platform mixed reality apps
It’s amazing to look back at everything we’ve learned from our customers since we first released HoloLens. Across manufacturing, education, retail, gaming, and many other industries, developers and businesses are using mixed reality in their daily workflows and giving us feedback on what they’d like to see next. When we look across all the mixed […]
Sierra Wireless Unveils Industry’s First 5G M.2 Module Sample with mmWave Support
5G connectorized module based on Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X55 5G modem and RF Front-End solutions demonstrates Sierra Wireless’ continued leadership in enabling future IoT applications. Sierra Wireless today announced that the industry’s first 5G mechanical module sample will be on display at Mobile World Congress. Based on the M.2 form factor, the connectorized AirPrime® module will […]
Azure.Source – Volume 71
Now in preview Preview: Distributed tracing support for IoT Hub Announcing distributed tracing support for IoT Hub now in public preview. As with most IoT solutions, including our Azure IoT reference architecture, an IoT message travels from a device through a dozen or more services before it is stored or visualized. It can be very […]
MWC 2019: Azure IoT customers, partners accelerate innovation from cloud to edge
The Internet of Things (IoT) has expanded the world of computing far beyond mobile and PC, bringing a new and ever-growing class of cloud-connected devices that is on track to reach 20 billion devices by 2020. This year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) programming reflects this profound shift, where IoT is transforming industries from agriculture to […]
Microsoft and SAP extend partnership to Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming mainstream. Companies are seeing market-making benefits from IoT and deploying at scale – from transforming operations and logistics, remote monitoring, and predictive maintenance at the edge to new consumer experiences powered by connected devices. In all of these solutions, IoT data and AI are producing powerful insights that […]
Global Certification Forum announces 23% year-on-year increase in cellular device certifications
Record number of devices in the GCF 2018 certification programme. Manufacturers increasing complexity of devices, with ‘average device’ now incorporating 17.3 bands and 2.6 bearer technologies Increase dominated by IoT modules 5G certifications began January 2019 – but GCF forecasts certifications to be low in number during 2019; and no mmWave devices The Global Certification […]