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Issue #140 / 16-FEB-26

Fueling New Experiences in Microsoft 365 Copilot with Expanded Copilot Connectors Catalog

Copilot connectors integrate a wide array of enterprise systems and data sources into Microsoft 365 Copilot, empowering Copilot users to access and analyze information far beyond Microsoft apps. This month, Microsoft is announcing the General Availability of 35 new Copilot connectors built by Microsoft to meet your external data needs.

Agentic cloud operations:

A new way to run the cloud

Agentic cloud operations enable teams to harness AI-powered agents that infuse contextual intelligence into everyday workflow. These agents help accelerate development, migration, and optimization by connecting operational signals directly to coordinated action across the lifecycle. They bring people, tools, and data together, so insights don’t stay passive—they become execution.

Frontline Agent: An Out-of-the-Box AI Assistant for Every Frontline Teammate

As frontline teams face increasing demands and rapid change, the ability to access the right information at the right moment is more critical than ever. For this reason, Microsoft is introducing Frontline Agent, now available in Public Preview. This purpose-built, persona-tuned AI assistant is designed to help frontline workers find information quickly, stay caught up, and coordinate work with confidence.