Generally available: Azure Functions Kafka trigger support
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Microsoft is announcing the planned retirement of Azure Dedicated HSM, which will be succeeded by the Azure Cloud HSM service. Microsoft will provide full support for all existing Azure Dedicated HSM customers until July 31, 2028. During this support wind
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