Microsoft Unveils Agentic AI Push Across D365, Power Platform and M365 Copilot in 2026 Release Wave 1
Microsoft’s 2026 Release Wave 1 introduces deeper Copilot integration, expanded agentic AI experiences, and new governance and automation capabilities across…>
Microsoft 365 Copilot Updates Advance Governance, Productivity App Automations
New metrics provide visibility into usage patterns, while expanded controls improve governance over content sources in Purview platform.>
Microsoft Links ERP Success to AI with Business Central Insights
With 209% ROI and six-month payback, Business Central is helping organizations streamline finance operations while enabling AI-powered insights through unified…>
Reducing Fraud with AI Agents in Accounts Payable
Mason Siefert explains how autonomous agents are transforming finance teams by replacing manual reconciliation and accounts payable tasks with intelligent,…>
Microsoft Refines Research Agent’s Depth, Quality By Tapping Anthropic and OpenAI Models
New features enhance research quality by using multiple models to produce outputs while comparing and refining results, as well as…>
The company’s first Autonomous Workforce deliverable is a Level 1 Service Desk AI Specialist that diagnoses and resolves common, low-priority IT support requests.
Explore how Model Context Protocol (MCP) is transforming enterprise AI from isolated pilots into scalable, governed operations through this masterclass.
Microsoft AI CEO Predicts Human-Level Automation of White-Collar Jobs Within 18 Months
Mustafa Suleyman predicts AI will achieve human-level performance across most professional tasks within 18 months, signaling massive disruption — and opportunity — for white-collar workers.
In this AI Agent & Copilot Minute, Mason Siefert details the impact of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) on making AI assistants a trusted source.
CIOs need secure foundations, enterprise agreements, and clear data classification policies when it comes to AI tools. The solution: deliberate paths for specialization.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Christopher Lochhead on Creator Capitalists and the Future of Work
Christopher Lochhead outlines why those who cling to execution and efficiency risk obsolescence, while those who design new categories, solve new problems, and build capital flywheels will define the next era of business.
New products deliver visibility, governance, and data protection controls over agents built internally as well as those from Microsoft and third parties.
Microsoft researchers uncover AI memory poisoning attacks that embed hidden instructions in “Summarize with AI” buttons, potentially biasing enterprise AI recommendations.
Microsoft’s new AI agent protocols, MCP, ACP, and PTP, are shaping the future of retail by enabling secure automation, smarter coordination, and seamless transactions.
In today’s adoption ‘gray zone,’ Microsoft partners need to consider AI’s impact on work and roles, expanding their focus beyond technology.
Mason Siefert details the four sessions that make up the Agentic Strategy masterclass, taking place on March 19 during the AI Agent & Copilot Summit.
AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Stoneridge Software CEO Eric Newell on Building Secure AI Strategies
Stoneridge Software CEO Eric Newell details his session at the upcoming AI Agent & Copilot Summit, which will cover how to build a secure and productive AI strategy.
Agentic Workflows Bring New Levels of Automation to GitHub for Code Documentation, Quality
One example workflow is a daily status report for developers that maintain repositories; the coding agent will interact with developers to confirm their specific needs and intent, check validity.
Scaling AI agents in 2026 requires autonomy, orchestration, and strong governance — not just building more bots.
Discover how M365 and Work IQ help organizations operationalize Copilot, strengthen governance, and turn everyday work signals into measurable business impact.
Many companies are offering only surface-level reskilling, with few providing a long-term vision for human roles in AI-driven businesses.
Security Dashboard for AI is built to rein in AI sprawl with Defender, Entra, and Purview integration as well as inventory functions that span Microsoft and widely used third-party AI software.
AI Agent and Copilot Podcast: Microsoft AI Model ‘Self Sufficiency’ Requires Customers to Hedge Bets
Healthcare leader says AI and multi-cloud underpin customers’ mission-critical systems so they must be prepared for potential model changes.
Fighting Fire With Fire: Why the Rise in Deepfakes Requires AI-Powered Fraud Detection
AI models can classify and analyze content to assess whether it is likely to be machine-generated, aiding in detection at scale. The Microsoft stack support a fraud-resistant-by-design security posture.
Mason Siefert defines the impact that the general availability of the Sentinel MCP Server has on enterprises and security teams in this AI Agent & Copilot Minute.
Get a look at the four sessions that make up the M365 & Work IQ masterclass at AI Agent & Copilot Summit NA 2026.
The Publisher Content Marketplace aims to solve both monetization and credibility challenges in AI by enabling structured licensing agreements between publishers and AI developers.
Across four focused sessions, the following masterclass will outline how to connect people, processes, and data so agentic systems scale reliably and improve customer outcomes.
Industries such as healthcare can benefits from OneDrive agents grounded in internal policies, procurement, and workflows, thereby supporting entire teams at scale.
AI Agent and Copilot Podcast: Cisco Engineering Leader on AI’s Impact in Product Support
Product architect Nik Kale explains how bringing AI and human intelligence directly into a product ensures customers receive targeted remediation content and guidance.
Mason Siefert previews an AI Agent & Copilot Summit masterclass on Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, showing how businesses can adopt MCP to securely integrate AI agents into real-world workflows.
Microsoft Embraces Anthropic’s Latest Claude AI Innovations in Foundry, Copilot Studio, and GitHub
Microsoft makes good on its commitment to give access the broadest range of AI models while expanding customer-centric collaboration with Anthropic, whose models excel in enterprise applications.
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Microsoft Refines Research Agent’s Depth, Quality By Tapping Anthropic and OpenAI Models
New features enhance research quality by using multiple models to produce outputs while comparing and refining results, as well as optimizing presentation of research results.









