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Microsoft Launches Agent 365, a Control Plane to Manage and Govern AI Workers at Scale
Microsoft is unveiling a new platform called Agent 365 that will integrate identity and governance into all AI agents, eliminating the need for it to be done as an afterthought. It extends the infrastructure IT departments use to manage employee access to agents. The first agent powered by this product is Microsoft’s new Sales Development […]
Microsoft Brings Agent Mode to PowerPoint and Expands AI in Word and Excel
Microsoft is bringing its “vibe working” vision to PowerPoint, delivering on a promise it made in September. The company is rolling out Agent Mode in early access through its Frontier program, enabling Copilot to natively assist users in the design and refinement of presentations. With this addition, Agent Mode now spans throughout the Microsoft 365 […]
Microsoft Adds Entra Agent ID to Agent 365 and Expands Entra with AI Security Copilot and Network Protections
As Microsoft continues to guide companies towards becoming Frontier Firms, it is ramping up security innovations. Anticipating the growing role of AI agents in the enterprise, the company is updating Entra, its identity and access management solution. Entra’s Agent ID is now a central component of Microsoft’s new Agent 365 platform, and the software maker […]
As Windows Turns 40, Microsoft Rebuilds It for the AI Era
While some companies claim they’re building an agentic operating system, Microsoft is doing it at a far larger scale—and you won’t need a Copilot+ PC to see it. At this year’s Ignite conference, the software maker is rolling out a broad slate of Windows upgrades, including deeper Copilot integration, AI-driven system management, expanded personalization and […]
68% of Companies Use AI, but Frontier Firms Are Driving Real Enterprise Impact
Seven months ago, Microsoft introduced the concept of the Frontier Firm, arguing that AI would fundamentally reshape the enterprise. Its research predicted that within two to five years, most companies would be well on their way to becoming AI-native. Now, a new Microsoft-commissioned study by IDC offers an early look at that trajectory—and how closely […]
Microsoft 365 Copilot Gets the Power to Build Apps and Automate Workflows
Microsoft is adding new capabilities to Microsoft 365 Copilot to help employees be more productive. Available today through the Frontier Program are two new agents —App Builder and Workflows—and a lightweight version of the company’s existing Copilot Studio app. The goal of these tools is to empower all workers—not just power users—to use AI more […]
Microsoft Pitches $19.99 ‘365 Premium’ Plan as AI Alternative to ChatGPT Plus
Are you a ChatGPT Plus user who wishes it had a direct tie-in with your favorite productivity apps? Microsoft offers an alternative called Microsoft 365 Premium, which it hopes will appeal to power users. Aimed at solopreneurs, professionals, and anyone who depends on AI to tackle their productivity tasks, this $19.99 monthly subscription not only […]
Microsoft Makes Multi-Agent AI More Manageable with New Open Framework
Microsoft is introducing new capabilities to Azure AI Foundry, enabling developers to work more easily with multi-agent systems. The belief is that as organizations become so-called Frontier Firms, teams will need better ways to manage all of the proactive AI agents and ensure they’re working effectively together. Today’s announcements are an effort to address that […]
GitHub Copilot Now Automates Java and .NET App Modernization
GitHub’s AI coding assistant is taking on app modernization, helping developers complete in days what once took far longer. Microsoft is rolling out new capabilities that automate Java and .NET upgrades, as well as convert legacy applications to run on Azure. The update to GitHub Copilot is part of a larger announcement in which Microsoft […]
Ralph Lauren Brings a Digital Stylist to Life with Ask Ralph AI Shopping Assistant
Fashion and lifestyle brand powerhouse Ralph Lauren has launched an AI agent that provides styling inspiration and outfit recommendations to consumer shoppers. Ask Ralph, as it’s called, is a conversational bot that utilizes natural language processing to comprehend prompts, interpret context, and provide suggestions to users, much like a human stylist would. The agent is […]