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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.

Copilot Control System - Governing and Administering Copilot and AI Agents

The Copilot control system is an enterprise governance framework for managing AI assistants at scale. It provides comprehensive tools for securing AI data, administering copilots and agents, and measuring business impact. With this unified control system, organizations can confidently deploy Microsoft Copilot while maintaining compliance with security standards, managing permissions, and tracking adoption metrics. This article explores how different stakeholders—from IT admins to business leaders—use the control system to enable responsible AI innovation while mitigating risks

Autonomous Agents - The Future of Automation

Autonomous agents transform enterprise automation by combining AI-driven intelligence with real-time adaptability. Unlike traditional automation, these systems can perceive, decide, and act independently, continuously learning from data to optimize processes. This article explores how technologies like Microsoft's Copilot Studio are leading this evolution and why implementing autonomous agents is becoming a strategic imperative for forward-thinking organizations.

Agentic AI and Microsoft’s Autonomous Agents - An In-Depth Comparison

A comprehensive analysis of agentic AI and Microsoft's autonomous agents, exploring their unique features, use cases, and technological underpinnings.

Measuring for Improvement - Capturing Telemetry in Microsoft Copilot Studio with Azure Application Insights

Learn how to effectively capture and analyze telemetry data in Microsoft Copilot Studio using Azure Application Insights.

Empowering AI Agents with Deep Reasoning in Microsoft Copilot Studio

Microsoft Copilot Studio's new deep reasoning models significantly advance AI agent capabilities, enabling complex problem-solving, logical analysis, and multi-step decision-making. This feature empowers organizations to build virtual agents that can analyze unstructured data, make contextual recommendations, and support sophisticated business processes—all while maintaining accuracy and thoughtful analysis. Learn how deep reasoning models are transforming AI agents from simple Q&A tools into powerful decision-support systems for business intelligence, operations, education, and customer support.

Creating Conversational AI with Microsoft Fabric Data Agents and Azure AI Agents

Learn how to build conversational AI applications using Microsoft Fabric Data Agents and Azure 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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