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…>
Industry Copilot Delivers Pre-Built Legal Skills, Connectors to Third-Party Data Sources
Microsoft's new Copilot enables legal professionals to perform in-depth work in Word and Cowork, while providing a wide range of…>
Microsoft Advances Conversational AI With New Streaming Transcription Model
Microsoft launches a real-time speech transcription model delivering partial results in just over 100 milliseconds, setting the stage for faster,…>
Community Summit NA: Work IQ and Autopilots Compound Corporate Intelligence
Microsoft leaders, customers, and a major partner outlined high-impact AI use cases in which the Work IQ intelligence layer and…>
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Harnessing AI to Unlock Greater Value From Your Business Applications
AI Agent & Copilot Summit: Microsoft’s Bryan Goode Assesses Impact of AI on Org Structures, Business Metrics, and More
Microsoft Corporate Vice President Bryan Goode looks ahead to a future where agents drive changes in organizational structures, work styles, business performance measures, and more.
Microsoft VP of AI Agents Ray Smith kicked of Day 2 of the AI Agent & Copilot Summit with his opening keynote focused on how agents are redefining the future.
Avanade exec explains how expanding partnership with public university aims to prepare students for STEM careers with real-world opportunities while laying the groundwork for responsbible/ethical AI.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Victor Dantas of Eyedeas on Power Platform, Digital Innovation
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speaker Victor Dantas of Eyedeas previews his session on Power Platform implementation, governance, and planning, with the planning focus squarely on how AI will support a business.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Zach Bernstein and Jack Fallon of Crowe on AI Innovation and Automation
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speakers Jack Fallon and Zach Bernstein will share insights on leveraging AI copilot agents for structured and unstructured data interactions, as well as smart contract automation using AI and Power Platform.
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speaker Maddy Dahl of RSM details her plans to walk users through the ways they can capitalize on AI when using Microsoft Teams for better user experience.
UG Expert Shawn Dorward lists use cases to consider for AI agent and Copilot technologies, challenging it beyond common day-to-day uses.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Mad Engine and Columbus Share Insights on Leveraging GenAI for Speed and Scale
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speakers Miyoshi Tokuno and Michael Simms will present their collaborative GenAI project, discussing how to accelerate speed-to-market and create customized AI solutions for business needs.
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speakers Brent Wodicka and Prashant Bhoyar will share insights on building AI literacy, implementing GenAI, and future trends in agent and copilot adoption at the upcoming event in San Diego.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Bryan Goode of Microsoft on AI-Driven Business Transformation
AI Agent & Copilot Summit keynote speaker and Microsoft exec Bryan Goode explains business transformation opportunities, how partners can support customers’ AI journeys, and vertical-industry AI use cases.
In this final report in our series leading up to AI Agent & Copilot Summit, we analyze the changing nature…
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speaker Tony Uphoff will share insights on implementing AI in modern marketing and best practices for integrating AI technologies into business strategies during the Industry AI panel he’s leading.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Microsoft’s Dewain Robinson and AIS’ Prashant Bhoyar on Building Agents and Copilots
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speakers Dewain Robinson and Prashant Bhoyar previerw their session on How to Build Agents Leveraging the Best of Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry.
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speaker Chris Savage explains how agents and copilots can streamline and improve operationally focused functions including HR processes.
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speaker Eric Overfield describes how AI and automation are taking center stage, reshaping how organizations manage data and productivity.
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speaker Mary Myers provides a sneak peek into her session on leveraging AI inside Power Platform, noting customers need to carefully weigh benefits and costs.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Data Courage Leaders on AI, Business Central, and the Agentic Future
Experts from Data Courage join the AI Agent and Copilot Podcast to discuss their AI-driven solutions for Dynamics 365 Business Central, as well as their upcoming summit sessions.
UG Expert and Microsoft MVP Shawn Dorward shares his experience getting started with Copilot Studio and building a custom agent.
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AI Agent and Copilot Podcast
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Michael Simms on Why AI Projects Need Data Readiness, Strong Governance
Michael Simms discusses the importance of data readiness in the successful adoption and use of AI.












