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AI and Copilots

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AI and Copilots

Welcome to the AI and Copilots channel, with timely analysis of AI innovation from the top cloud and AI firms, customer use cases, and partnerships that are driving AI/copilot innovation.
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Hyperscaler Q4 Upheaval: Microsoft Thumped by Google Cloud, AWS on Key Growth Metric

By Bob EvansFebruary 10, 2026

Google Cloud and AWS surpassed Microsoft in Q4 cloud revenue growth, signaling a shift in customer preference and prompting a downgrade of Microsoft to #3 in the Cloud Wars Top 10.

AI and Copilots

Six Capabilities Enterprises Need to Scale Agentic AI in 2026

By Kieron AllenFebruary 10, 2026

Discover six key trends for scaling agentic AI in organizations, from end-to-end workflows and system integration to governance, model flexibility, and productivity gains.

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Microsoft Misses: Beaten by Google, AWS in Key Q4 Metric Growth

By Bob EvansFebruary 10, 2026

Google Cloud’s explosive Q4 growth surpassed Microsoft in incremental revenue, signaling a major shift in customer cloud spending and reshaping the Cloud Wars Top 10 rankings.

Cloud

AWS, Despite Strong Q4, Still Getting Scorched by Google Cloud, Outmuscled by Microsoft

By Bob EvansFebruary 9, 2026

Despite a record-setting $35.6B quarter, AWS slid to #7 in the Cloud Wars as Google, Oracle, and Microsoft gained ground.

AI and Copilots

Marketing Enters Agentic Era: Why AEO and GEO Are the New Front Line, Microsoft Study

By Kieron AllenFebruary 6, 2026

AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot are making SEO obsolete. Microsoft’s guide introduces AEO and GEO as the next evolution in digital discovery, built on clarity, trust, and machine-readable content.

AI and Copilots

Security Leaders Ramp Up Agentic Use Cases – While Protecting Against Shadow AI

By Tom SmithFebruary 6, 2026

Microsoft research finds more than 80% of security leaders say they’ll use GenAI in data security, and they’re building a series of agentic AI use cases to protect against rogue AI risks.

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Salesforce Takes On Agent Sprawl With MuleSoft Agent Fabric

By Kieron AllenFebruary 6, 2026

With AI agents multiplying rapidly, Salesforce positions MuleSoft Agent Fabric as a critical defense against shadow AI and wasted investment.

Innovation & Leadership

Google Cloud Q4 Shocker: Beats Microsoft on Incremental Cloud Revenue for First Time!

By Bob EvansFebruary 5, 2026

With a 48% Q4 surge, Google Cloud has overtaken Microsoft Cloud in incremental growth, demonstrating strong AI leadership via innovations like Gemini 3 and a future-ready cloud stack.

AI and Copilots

AI Agent and Copilot Podcast: Okta Exec Explains How Protocol Update Strengthens MCP Security

By Tom SmithFebruary 5, 2026

Cross App Access, being added as a core part of the MCP specification, allows centralized management of user entitlements, closing a gap that currently exists with some MCP servers.

AI and Copilots

From AI Anxiety to AI Literacy: Redefining Responsible GenAI in Higher Education

By Kieron AllenFebruary 4, 2026

Microsoft’s partnership with the University of Manchester brings Copilot access and training to 65,000 users, establishing a new model for integrating AI into higher education responsibly and equitably.

AI and Copilots

AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Dona Sarkar of Microsoft on Moving AI Agents from Experimentation to Production

By John SiefertFebruary 4, 2026

A practical conversation on enterprise AI adoption that focuses on governance, collaboration, and learning from failure rather than chasing hype or replacing human interaction.

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Microsoft Brings Copilot Studio Agents Directly Into Visual Studio Code

By Kieron AllenFebruary 4, 2026

The Copilot Studio extension integrates seamlessly into VS Code, bringing AI agent development into developers’ existing workflows.

AI and Copilots

Palantir Q4 Growth Explodes to 70%, US Commercial Leads with 137% Surge

By Bob EvansFebruary 3, 2026

Q4 results show Palantir achieving 73% revenue growth without expanding its sales force, thanks to an outcome-based pricing model few rivals can match.

AI and Copilots

AI Agent and Copilot Podcast: Healthcare Leader Embraces Vibe Coding, Production AI Focus at Microsoft AI Tour

By Tom SmithFebruary 3, 2026

Paul Swider of RealActivity said demos highlighting Microsoft’s work with NVIDIA gave important insight into AI agent and product development opportunities.

AI and Copilots

Microsoft Quarterly Report Details Big Customer Wins in Agents, Copilots, and Healthcare

By Tom SmithFebruary 2, 2026

Financial services, government, and education firms all made major Copilot investments, while the Dragon Copilot for healthcare continues to streamline doctor-patient interactions.

AI and Copilots

AI Agent & Copilot Podcast: Marie Wiese on Real-World AI Adoption, Innovation, and the Human Side of Change

By John SiefertFebruary 2, 2026

Marie Wiese notes her excitement around the 2026 AI Agent & Copilot Summit, which will highlight the real-world impacts, human, and change management side of AI.

AI and Copilots

Microsoft Taps Power of AI To Expand Breadth, Depth of Security Investigations

By Tom SmithJanuary 30, 2026

Search and context input are among AI-powered features being applied to make data security investigations scalable and efficient across corporate data estates.

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Two Female-Led Microsoft Partners Join Forces: TMC Acquires TMG

By Cloud WarsJanuary 30, 2026

TMC and TMG join forces to expand ERP and cloud capabilities, supporting customers with modern data, automation, and AI solutions.

Innovation & Leadership

AI’s Infrastructure Boom: Opportunity, Responsibility, and the Race for Sustainable Scale

By Kieron AllenJanuary 30, 2026

The global AI infrastructure build-out is accelerating innovation, jobs, and investment — but its long-term success hinges on how leaders tackle sustainability, energy, and environmental impact.

Cloud

Microsoft Q2 RPO Soars 110%, Led by OpenAI Commitment of $281 Billion

By Bob EvansJanuary 29, 2026

Microsoft’s Q2 future cloud commitments hit $625B, driven by a $281B deal with OpenAI, reflecting massive AI-powered growth.

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