Copilot Studio Agents Become More Integrated, Proactive Teammates
Agents accounts assign human-like credentials to AI, while business process memory carries business context forward without restating requirements.>
Microsoft Maia 300: Could Its New AI Chip Challenge NVIDIA?
Microsoft's Maia 300 announcement reveals ambitious multi-gigawatt Azure deployment plans for 2027, highlighting the company's determination to build a more…>
Avanade AI Chief: Why Transformation Requires Process Redesign, Addressing Technical Debt
AI inference and reasoning capabilities disrupt traditional, linear flowcharts and employees must shift their approach to orchestrating the work of…>
Microsoft Raises the Stakes in AI Model Development
Microsoft claims its MAI-Base-2 AI model outperforms the base model behind OpenAI's GPT-5.6 on selected tests while using 75% less…>
CIO Insight: Why AI Requires Access To Business Knowledge and Processes
Because AI models don't know a company's processes by default, acquiring knowledge of those inner workings is critical to driving…>
Watch a demo of Copilot Studio’s Computer Use feature, highlighting the value of being able to interact with computers and navigate the public web without connectors or APIs.
Acumant’s Senthamil Selvan reviews the architecture of Microsoft Copilot, focusing on prompting, grounding, and output.
In this moment, taken from the session “Copilot Studio: Build Your Own Copilot Connected to Business Central (No PhD Needed!),”…
Microsoft Empowers Business Users with Copilot Agents for App Creation and Workflow Automation
Microsoft has launched new no-code AI agents in 365 Copilot, enabling business users to easily build apps and automate workflows using natural language.
Robust MCP component scanning options identify malicious behavior and isolate known threats before components enter the AI supply chain.
Matt Meyer breaks down the 3 types of input prompts that are required to build and use RAG models.
ALM within the Microsoft AI stack introduces versioning and governance for better visibility, clear ownership, and disciplined development processes.
Armanino’s Gina Montgomery details the levels of AI maturity that many organizations face today.
Mico reacts visually and conversationally in Copilot’s new release, elevating user engagement with adaptive tone and personality.
Crowe LLP’s Jack Fallon walks through elements of Azure architecture with a use case demo showing data storage and Azure Search Service.
HSO’s Jim Bretschneider explains ways that AI agents help organizations navigate challenges with data migration.
Event Moment: Circle of Friends’ Shayna Robinson on How Individuals with Disabilities Can Use AI to Prepare for Interviews
Shayna Robinson explains how Copilot and AI tools can help individuals with disabilities prepare for job interviews and training.
PwC Digital Modernization Leader Explains How AI Impacts People, Finance, and ERP Migrations
Modernization leader cites need for ‘psychological safety’ of employees during AI initiatives, explains how one customer reduced revenue booking time by 75% with AI.
Event Moment: Microsoft’s Dewain Robinson Describes the Possibilities of Copilot Studio
Microsoft’s Dewain Robinson breaks down the difference between Copilot and agents, and debunks Copilot Studio misconceptions.
Community Summit proved AI is not hype. It’s a burgeoning technology that demands intentional learning, trial, and shared knowledge to unlock its full potential.
Event Moment: Two Pillars Advising’s Diane Gardner on Maintaining Balance with Risk and Innovation
Diane Gardner highlights considerations for boards and management teams about company culture, innovation, and talent.
Event Moment: Cloud Wars’ Bob Evans on How the Pace of AI Development Opens Limitless Opportunities
Cloud Wars founder Bob Evans reflects on the early years of AI and how the pace of change has accelerated.
Event Moment: Crowe LLP’s Mitchell Mathews and Jack Fallon on Using Power Automate Flows
Crowe LLP’s Mitchell Mathews and Jack Fallon demonstrate a technical walkthrough to highlight Power Automate flows.
C5 Insights’ Geoff Ables connects people-centric businesses with the ability to apply modern AI to empower better outcomes.
Community Summit’s second day focused on translating Copilot’s promise into measurable outcomes for teams across industries.
Microsoft Presents Roadmap to Integrate Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry at Community Summit NA
Microsoft Copilot Studio now offers enhanced AI agent creation, seamless M365 integration, Azure AI Foundry connectivity, and improved analytics for enterprise solutions.
WalMart’s Deal to Sell Products Through ChatGPT Portends AI-Driven Retail Transformation
WalMart’s embrace of AI chatbot purchases, along with similar moves by Etsy and Shopify, suggest major changes in retailer and consumer shopping practices are on the horizon.
Columbus’ Michael Simms explains the results from AI they have achieved and how it improves accuracy over time.
Event Moment: Argano’s Corey Bakhtiary Highlights the Benefits of Order Status Visibility
Argano’s Corey Bakhtiary breaks down the benefits of having visibility into order statuses for insights and an improved customer experience.
Latest Wave of AI Agents Automate Key Functions In Dynamics 365 Sales, Service, and Contact Center
AI-powered automation tools provide a better handle on the performance of sales and service teams, as well as the AI platforms that are being injected into these core business processes.
Event Moment: PriceSmart’s Wayne Sadin on Key Initiatives of Building Integrated Retail
PriceSmart’s Wayne Sadin highlights elements that organizations should prioritize to build integrated retail.
Event Moment: sa.global’s Stephen James on Bridging the Gap of AI Adoption to Optimize Benefits
sa.global CEO Stephen James provides his two-fold perspective on new technologies — the opportunities they offer and the work yet to be done.
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Avanade AI Chief: Why Transformation Requires Process Redesign, Addressing Technical Debt
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