Episode 366 - Build 2026

Join me as I unpack the most impactful Microsoft Build 2026 announcements for SMBs, including Work IQ’s general availability, new autopilot and Scout agent features, enhanced agent security with Microsoft Execution Containers, and the latest MAI models for code, image, and voice. Discover how upcoming Work IQ APIs, OpenClaw integration with Windows, and the shift toward hybrid AI solutions are shaping the future of business technology, with practical insights on cost control, disaster recovery, and agentic security. Don’t miss this episode for actionable takeaways and expert analysis on the evolving AI landscape.

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Microsoft Build 2026 blog – Be yourself at work

Developer-Tech – AI agents, Copilot, Windows developer tools

VentureBeat – AI agents and enterprise use cases

Thurrott – Scout personal work agent and AI models

VentureBeat – Data silos and Microsoft IQ

Windows Report – Securing code agents and AI models

Engadget – Build 2026 live blog

Microsoft Learn – Work IQ in Azure Foundry

Firstpost – MXC, OpenClaw, and OpenShell