New functionality in Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, and GitHub brings major advances in building and managing AI agents while selecting the optimal model for developer flexibility.
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This week’s Build conference featured a new round of AI agent interoperability initiatives from Microsoft, with a particular focus on Model Context Protocol (MCP) and new servers.
Microsoft’s latest announcements boost agentic AI adoption with Copilot Tuning, multi-agent orchestration, and new developer tools for accessible, enterprise-ready AI.
At SAP Sapphire, SAP counters the “apps collapse” narrative by asserting that AI agents will enhance enterprise applications.
Microsoft partners with AI software provider Gong to deliver the latter’s sales intelligence directly into customers’ software ecosystem for higher sales performance.
Security executive Krista Arndt explains how Security Copilot, agents improve response time to security incidents, accelerate training of new security professionals.
Security executive Krista Arndt explains how Security Copilot, agents improve response time to security incidents, accelerate training of new security professionals.
Workday rejects the agentic AI hype, instead emphasizing practical business outcomes with its expanding AI portfolio aimed at delivering measurable impact across functions.
Microsoft outlines its vision for building AI-first companies by integrating agentic AI, Copilot, and human collaboration across its business applications suite.
Adam Lieberman details AI focus at financial software provider Finastra: enterprise efficiency, devleoper productivity, and client commercialization. He also outlines the firm’s work with Microsoft.
Adam Lieberman details AI focus at financial software provider Finastra: enterprise efficiency, devleoper productivity, and client commercialization. He also outlines the firm’s work with Microsoft.
Microsoft’s new “computer use” feature in Copilot Studio allows AI agents to interact with desktop apps and websites through GUIs — paving the way for more powerful, intuitive automation.
Data from security firm Harmonic finds the typical organization has hundreds of AI apps in use, many of them unmanaged, while a majority of firms lack adequate governance strategies.
Advanced Copilot functions include search and notebooks, while new agents deliver on the promise of an integrated human-AI workforce that’s quantified in new research.
Board member and AI leader reveals company has saved 489,000 hours and delivered 11,500% ROI by tapping an AI assistant, whose use is expanding rapidly.
Board member and AI leader reveals company has saved 489,000 hours and delivered 11,500% ROI by tapping an AI assistant, whose use is expanding rapidly.
SAP delivered a standout Q1 performance, with cloud revenue surging 27% and its Cloud ERP suite up 34%, solidifying its lead over enterprise-app rivals.
Business Apps and AI expert explains real-world use cases for MCP, Microsoft’s support for the emerging standard, and how partners can capitalize.
Business Apps and AI expert explains real-world use cases for MCP, Microsoft’s support for the emerging standard, and how partners can capitalize.
AI Agent & Copilot Summit attendee Mason Whitaker weighs in on the event’s agent-focused keynotes, masterclasses, and peer networking opportunities.