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Introduction, and the source of the uncomfortable truth This week, I have been revisiting the IBM Institute for Business Value research, Secure by design, smarter with AI. One finding should make every leadership team pause: 42 percent of executives rank their own operational shortcomings among their top cybersecurity threats, ahead of nation states and just... Continue Reading →
In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, AI agents powered by large language models (LLMs) are increasingly tasked with complex, multi-step activities. Yet, as I’ve observed in both enterprise and research contexts, these agents often struggle with reliability and accuracy when the task complexity outpaces what static model inference can handle. Reinforcement learning (RL)... Continue Reading →
The pace at which Microsoft is integrating GPT‑5.2 into its Foundry platform is striking, especially given how little time has passed since the last major release. The underlying assumption seems to be that enterprises are ready—culturally and technically—for this next leap, but I wonder how many are actually prepared to operationalise models of this scale.... Continue Reading →
November 2025 marked a decisive shift in how enterprises approach automation and AI agent deployment. With a host of new features announced at Microsoft Ignite 2025, Copilot Studio is evolving into a core platform for agent-driven business transformation. In this post, I’ll break down the key technical updates and analyse their strategic implications, particularly for... Continue Reading →
Introduction Welcome to another compelling instalment of Cloudy with a Chance of Insights! In Episode 26, hosts Richard Hogan, Cyrus Irandoust, and David Rowley embark on a vibrant exploration of the shifting landscape of Microsoft Cloud, artificial intelligence breakthroughs, and infrastructure innovation. This week’s discussion is a treasure trove for cloud professionals, IT leaders, and... Continue Reading →
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