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…>
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Armanino’s Gina Montgomery on Change Management, Selecting Users Judiciously
Welcome to the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast, analyzing the latest AI Copilot and agent developments from Microsoft and its…
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Khushhal Garg of Microsoft on Data Readiness When Using AI in Dynamics 365
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speaker Khushhal Garg of Microsoft details his upcoming session on activating analytics and AI within Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Senthamil Selvan of Acumant on Using AI With Power Platform, Microsoft’s Ecosystem
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speaker Corey Bakhtiary of Argano discusses the application of AI and agents for supply chain and demand planning use cases.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Senthamil Selvan of Acumant on Using AI With Power Platform, Microsoft’s Ecosystem
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speaker Senthamil Selvan explains his two upcoming sessions at AI Agent & Copilot Summit on unlocking business transformation and leveraging Azure AI.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: C5 Insight’s Geoff Ables on Copilot-Driven Transformations, Need to Embrace Agents
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speaker Geoff Ables previews three separate sessions he’s leading on transformation case studies, Copilot centers of excellence, and the agentic AI future.
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speakers Nathan Bensch and Corey Hlavacek explain the cybersecurity opportunities made possible with AI, and the need for policies and governance in AI implementations.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: BDO’s Kirstie Tiernan on Governance, Transparent Communication With Employees
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speaker Kirstie Tiernan of BDO explains the importance of governance and communication to employees of all levels when rolling out AI initiatives.
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speaker Scott LeFante of Ludia Consulting previews his session on use of AI and Copilots in field-service use cases and the importance of data quality.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: sa.global’s Stephen James on Transformative AI, Business Alignment
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speaker Stephen James, CEO of sa.global, explains the need for transformative business impact with AI, an industry focus, and senior leadership buy-in to projects.
AI Data Readiness and Modernization: Tech and Organizational Strategies to Optimize Data For AI Use Cases
This report synthesizes a range of data readiness analyses, presentations, and case studies to make clear that data readiness is…
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speakers Nancie Calder and Will Hawkins detail the value of a central repository where data from various sources can be integrated in a common format.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Career Coach Shayna Robinson on ‘Hidden’ Neurodivergent Workers
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speaker Shayna Robinson previews her inclusion-focused Fireside Chat, and explains why individuals with intellectual disabilities are “hidden” workers that can benefit businesses.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: HSO’s Asad Mahmood on Leveraging Microsoft Fabric in Customer Retention
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speaker Asad Mahmood of HSO discusses benefits of predictive analytics, and how GenAI can accelerate often challenging ERP migrations.
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speaker AJ Ansari previews his sessions that will delve into building copilots connected to Business Central, and various options for building a chatbot.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Bobby Hunnicutt and Lucas Diaz Explain Keys to Successful AI Use Cases, Agentic Future
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speakers Bobby Hunnicutt and Lucas Diaz discuss a methodology for successful AI project execution, and where agents will add value in the future.
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speakers Cole Haddock and Sebastian Sieber discuss data governance and protection with Copilots, and pitfalls to avoid in AI initiatives.
UG Expert and Microsoft MVP Shawn Dorward unpacks Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in the latest episode of the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Marie Wiese of Marketing Copilot on Responsible AI, Sales and Marketing Use Cases
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speaker Marie Wiese gives a sneek peak into her AI Agent & Copilot Summit sessions on responsible AI and how AI revolutionizes sales and marketing.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: CIO Perspective on DOGE Use of AI To Scrutinize Government Spending
CIO and Cloud Wars analyst Kenny Mullican weighs in on use of AI models to analyze spending in the Department of Education, highlighting the need for responsible usage and safeguards.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Diane Gardner on Presenting an AI Business Case to Boards and C-Suites
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speaker Diane Gardner talks about presenting AI business cases to boards and executives, focusing on realistic plans, risk communication, and ROI measurement.
AI Agent & Copilot Summit speaker discusses how she advises Copilot users and clients to move from experimentation phase to regular, ongoing use of copilot technology.
Financial services leaders take an aggressive posture on AI, agents, and copilots, detailing expansive rollouts spanning business and development use cases, while emphasizing the criticality of data management.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Innovation Professor Marshall Toplansky on AI in Education, Business
AI Agent & Copilot Summit Fireside Chat speaker previews his session on AI in learning and the business of education. He weighs in on AI agents improving both student engagement and instructors’ ability to monitor performace.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: UN’s Lambert Hogenhout Says AI Requires Rethinking Workforce, Skills
AI Agent & Copilot Summit keynote speaker discusses the UN’s current approach to AI, opportunities presented by copilots, and the need for businesses to reinvent themselves to remain competitive.
Microsoft MVP Brad Prendergast joins the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast to share his impressions and applications of artificial intelligence and specifically, Microsoft Copilot.
As AI reshapes how we work, organizations face a crucial decision: What is the optimal tool to build AI agents…
AI Agent & Copilot Summit programming committee member discusses a strategic partner that’s using Copilot technology to streamline meetings.
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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.


