Category: Technical Skills
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One of the biggest mistakes I see is organisations starting with: “We need an AI strategy.” Well sure… But more than that… you need a business strategy that includes AI. AI is not the goal. It’s a lever. If you don’t anchor it to tangible outcomes, you’ll end up with: The shift that works: Start…
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There’s a quiet shift happening in how we design applications. Not just faster builds. Not just better tools. But a move away from fixed, pre-designed pages… toward experiences that are generated at runtime. That’s where generative pages come in. What are Generative Pages (really)? Generative pages use AI to create and shape the UI and…
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In one of our internal team chats recently, a senior developer shared a fully working Power App he’d built ‘in his spare time’. No client. No backlog item. No sprint goal. Just… play. It was whimsical. It was clever. It made everyone smile. And quietly, it demonstrated an incredible depth of Power Platform capability. That…
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You’re hearing the word “agent” everywhere lately… and if you’re not deep in AI, it can feel like the tech industry suddenly invented a new buzzword overnight. So let’s simplify it. 👇 What is an AI agent? At its simplest: 👉 An agent is software that can take actions to achieve a goal. Not just…
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As enterprises move from simple copilots to networks of autonomous agents operating across applications, clouds, and business functions, governance, interoperability, and security become critical concerns. The Agent2Agent (A2A) Protocol has emerged as the industry’s first open, vendor‑neutral standard designed specifically to address these challenges. Creating a common language that allows AI agents to collaborate securely…
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AI assistants are useful. Autonomous agents are a step change. If Copilot is the colleague you ask for help, autonomous Copilot agents are the colleagues who just get on with the work. Not in a sci-fi way. In a very practical, enterprise-ready way. This article is about: First: What Is an Autonomous Copilot Agent? Autonomous…
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There’s a common view in tech: once you build an AI model or an agent, the hard part is done. But any technology leader knows the real challenge begins after deployment, especially with Generative AI, where outputs aren’t predictable facts but fluid language and reasoning. That’s why observability (the ability to see, understand, evaluate, and…
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“Powered by neural networks.” You see this phrase everywhere, in AI tools, vendor decks, and LinkedIn posts. But if you’re a business owner or a developing consultant, it often raises a fair question: What does that actually mean, and why should I care? Let’s demystify it. What is a neural network (in plain English)? A…
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🤓Did you make a 2026 NY goal to learn more about Microsoft AI? Here are some learning links that you can ease into, here is 5 live events for this and next week + 5 ongoing courses to do in your own time. 💻Live webinar events1️⃣Microsoft Virtual Training Day: Secure and administer Microsoft 365 Copilot…
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Ever been asked: “What does this user actually have access to in SharePoint?” And you know the answer may potentially be complicated 😅to report on for admins. Between site memberships, M365 groups, nested security groups, sharing links, and unique permissions, it’s rarely a simple response. Until now, answering that question properly usually meant PowerShell, compiling…