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Claude Inside the EU Data Boundary: What Changes for European Copilot Tenants and What Does Not

Microsoft is moving Claude processing in Microsoft Copilot into the EU Data Boundary by the end of 2026. Why that removes the strongest blocker for European tenants, why the decision still belongs to you, and how architects, DPOs, admins, and works councils should run it.

A Third Harness for Customer Conversations: What Changes for Contact Center Agents in Copilot Studio

Copilot Studio now has three harnesses, and the new Customer Conversation harness is built for voice and chat with customers. What it means for architecture, memory, biometrics, escalation, cost, and governance.

Agent FinOps in the Microsoft Ecosystem - Rev2

A living article on Copilot and agent costs. Where Copilot, Cowork, Copilot Studio, and Foundry agents show their costs, which controls actually stop spending, how to charge costs back, and what Microsoft has changed recently.

Understanding Microsoft Copilot Licensing - Rev2

A living article on what Copilot costs. What the Copilot license costs, how Copilot Credits work, which features use them, and what Microsoft has announced next.

Understanding Microsoft Power Platform Licensing Rev.7

A practitioner's reference for Power Platform core, Copilot Studio, Dataverse, Dynamics 365 Contact Center, and Dynamics 365 Customer Service.

Bring Your Own Model (BYOM) to Microsoft Copilot Studio — A Practical, No‑Code Guide

Unlock the power of specialized AI models in Microsoft Copilot Studio with a omplete Bring Your Own Model (BYOM) guide! Connect GPT-4.5, Llama, or your fine-tuned models directly into agents—no coding required. From setup to governance, learn how to build domain-specific, compliant AI solutions in just 10-15 minutes.

Integrating Outlook Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server with Copilot Studio Agents

Learn how to connect the Outlook Model Context Protocol (MCP) server with Microsoft Copilot Studio agents to enable intelligent, email-driven automation workflows without writing code. This article covers configuration steps, available email operations, and a complete example of an autonomous agent handling order status inquiries.

Microsoft First‑Party Autonomous Agents for Dynamics 365 Sales and Operations

Technical overview and configuration guide for additional Microsoft first‑party autonomous agents for Dynamics 365 Sales and Service, including purpose, scope, expected outcomes, prerequisites, enablement steps, key configuration choices, and guardrails.

Microsoft First‑Party Autonomous Agents for Dynamics 365 Customer Service and Sales

Technical overview and configuration guide for Microsoft first‑party autonomous agents for Dynamics 365 Customer Service, Contact Center, and Sales, including purpose, scope, expected outcomes, prerequisites, enablement steps, key configuration choices, and guardrails.

Practical Governance for Microsoft Copilot Studio and the Power Platform

Practical strategies for IT and business managers to implement effective governance frameworks that balance innovation with security in Microsoft Copilot Studio and the Power Platform.

Integrating SAP with Copilot Studio Agents - Why it Matters, What to Build, and How to Deliver

This article explores how to integrate SAP systems with Microsoft Copilot Studio Agents, enabling AI-driven interactions and workflows within enterprise environments. It covers architecture, use cases, and best practices for leveraging SAP data in AI agents.

Hello, I’m Holger

I connect enterprise AI architecture with practical implementation, and share what I learn along the way.

I’m a Principal Architect at NTT DATA, Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), based in Berlin. My work focuses on agentic AI, intelligent automation, and the Microsoft ecosystem. I help organizations move from promising demonstrations to secure, scalable, well-governed solutions. That means connecting technology choices with business processes, enterprise data, operational ownership, and measurable outcomes.

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