Christopher Lochhead explains how AI is accelerating category-level shifts that create entirely new kinds of jobs while rapidly reshaping the future of work.
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James Oleinik explains how Microsoft’s agentic system of work positions Copilot as the central interface while autonomous AI agents execute enterprise workflows at scale.
Microsoft provides three distinct patterns — orchestrator/specialist, MCP-based connected agents, and browser session use — for agent development; discover recommended use cases for each.
AI agents are driving a shift from product-focused organizations to autonomous, end-to-end process excellence across the enterprise.
AI and Microsoft expert Paul Swider details a personal health assistant he’s built called Tula that unifies all of a patient’s data and aims to level the healthcare playing field.
Microsoft’s James Oleinik explains how enterprise software is shifting from app-centric workflows to AI agent-driven systems where intent replaces manual navigation.
At Paragon Films, MCP is enabling AI agents to do everything from managing approval workflows to pinpointing invoice discrepancies to making employee knowledge ‘immortal.’
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint integrations, plus Copilot Cowork, bring AI-driven actions to the fore and make Copilot worth another look for those who were disappointed.
Sachin Gandhi explains how Copilot is evolving into the enterprise interface, enabling agentic workflows that automate processes and turn business data into real-time knowledge.
Microsoft’s James Oleinik explains how enterprise AI is shifting from a human-driven assistant to systems that independently execute work on behalf of users.
Skills codify workflow details that are too often managed as ‘institutional knowledge,’ making those instructions accessible and reusable for agentic AI automation.
Microsoft’s Dona Sarkar compares today’s AI moment to the early mobile phone era, arguing that even limited capabilities signal a transformational shift toward greater freedom and mobility through AI.
New feature rollout includes support for tapping — or building — reusable skills that Cowork can invoke to complete a task or workflow on a user’s behalf.
The amended partnership shows both companies are evolving; it’s not a falling out. The question for organizations is whether they are ready to make similar strategic shifts to focus on governance and outcomes.
Companies need to apply their philosophy to AI initiatives to drive success; optimal use of the Microsoft stack can create a strong philosophical foundation.
At the AI Agent & Copilot Summit, Truvio’s Jorgen Bach explains how unified platforms and AI agents are helping enterprises close the ERP value gap and operationalize AI adoption.
Voice-agent templates enable introduction of real-time voice into Dynamics 365 Contact Center for better customer experiences, agent productivity in core workflows.
HSO explains how embedding AI agents into ERP and business workflows is accelerating implementations, improving data transformation, and driving real user adoption through industry-specific automation.
Deloitte partner says most organizations are still in the transition phase of tapping AI in their ERP environments, but the technology can improve data consistency and improve financial compliance.
Leaders have a choice with AI; get really fast at fixing things or start building systems that don’t require you in the first place.