The 7 Stages of AI Transformation: From Shadow AI to Agent Orchestration - Microsoft Ignite 2025
Microsoft Ignite BRKSP486: Citrix and Microsoft reveal the 7-stage AI maturity framework. Computer use agents operate existing apps without APIs. Progress from shadow AI to autonomous orchestration with secure infrastructure.
Model Context Protocol: The Future of Agent-Tool Interactions - Microsoft Ignite 2025
Microsoft Ignite BRK194: Model Context Protocol (MCP) standardizes agent-tool communication across platforms. Azure API Center integration, federated registries, cross-cloud orchestration, and enterprise governance for scalable agentic ecosystems.
Enterprise AI Agents at Production Scale: Architecture, Security, and Real-World Impact - Microsoft Ignite 2025
Microsoft Ignite BRK114: Enterprise customer panel on production AI agents. Multi-tier architectures, event-driven orchestration, defense-in-depth security, human-in-the-loop patterns. Democratization with governance. Model selection optimization. Real deployments delivering $10M-$50M+ annual value. From experimentation to strategic differentiation.