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Azure solution in retail store. Retail business operations manager reviewing real time data with employee.

Published January 8, 2026

9 min read

Return on intelligence: The human edge in an agentic era

Microsoft is leading retail’s agentic future, empowering human creativity with AI-powered automation to deliver authentic, personalized customer experiences.

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Published January 7, 2026

7 min read

CES 2026: Powering the next frontier in automotive

Microsoft accelerates automotive innovation with AI-powered engineering and in-vehicle tech as the industry prepares for CES 2026.

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Published December 18, 2025

10 min read

AI transformation in financial services: 5 predictors for success in 2026

Financial services businesses are busily adopting agentic AI, with Frontier Firms leading transformation. Here are five critical predictors of success that will differentiate the leaders in 2026.

Azure solution in manufacturing. Empowered floor operations manager collaborates with developer and IT integrator on automated assembly floor powered by Azure.

Published December 15, 2025

5 min read

Partners powering AI transformation globally: Agentic solutions in action at ITAP 2025 and Microsoft Ignite 2025

Microsoft and its partners accelerate industrial AI innovations at ITAP 2025 and Microsoft Ignite 2025, driving manufacturing innovation and collaboration worldwide.

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Published December 8, 2025

5 min read

Transforming mining: How Frontier Firms lead with AI and agentic innovation

Microsoft helps mining transform with AI and agentic tech—boosting productivity, sustainability, and innovation for Frontier Firms.

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Published October 21, 2025

8 min read

The Frontier Firm in banking: A blueprint for advanced AI innovation

Explore the blueprint for becoming a Frontier Firm in financial services—where AI agents work alongside employees, accelerate decision-making, and unlock scalable innovation.

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Published October 16, 2025

6 min read

Extending AI impact at HLTH 2025: Dragon Copilot scales across care teams, partners, and geographies

At HLTH 2025, we’re spotlighting how Microsoft Dragon Copilot, a breakthrough AI clinical assistant, is supporting more clinicians and geographies.

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Published October 7, 2025

3 min read

New AI tool helps rural hospitals improve financial incomes

Microsoft is launching claims denial navigator, an AI-powered tool developed alongside rural health leaders to give hospitals a powerful way to handle denied claims.

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Published September 30, 2025

4 min read

Powering Asia-Pacific’s energy future: AI and digital innovation for utilities

With growing demand and climate goals, Asia-Pacific’s energy providers are turning to AI and digital innovation to modernize infrastructure and decarbonize operations.

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Published September 22, 2025

2 min read

Raising the bar for healthcare security: Dynamics 365 Contact Center achieves HITRUST certification

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Center earns HITRUST certification, advancing secure, AI-powered healthcare engagement.

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Published September 9, 2025