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Ace Aviator of the Month
October Ace Aviator: Robin Wilde
Robin Wilde - Business and Marketing Manager @Contica
What's your role and title? What are your responsibilities?
My role is Business and Marketing Manager at Contica. My main responsibility is helping our customers translate business challenges into technical solutions. I come from a technical background as a BizTalk and Azure developer and architect, so I have one foot in the technical world and the other in the business side.
Can you give us some insights into your day-to-day activities and what a typical day in your role looks like?
On any given day, I’m improving our customer offerings, diving into project challenges with colleagues, and exploring new technologies with Ahmed Bayoumy to find better ways of working. If I’m lucky, we’re recording a new episode of Integration Love Story with a community member/friend and learning from their life and tech experience.
What motivates and inspires you to be an active member of the Aviators/Microsoft community?
The community itself. Since I started working with integration, I’ve always felt that people genuinely want to share their knowledge and experience. The people behind the blog posts that helped me grow as a junior integration developer have turned out to be some of the most humble and generous individuals I’ve met. Everyone is open to sharing their experiences in a kind and respectful way, and that’s incredibly motivating.
Looking back, what advice do you wish you had been given earlier that you'd now share with those looking to get into STEM/technology?
Everyone has been a beginner. Don’t be afraid to reach out, ask for help and most importantly, stay curious and lean into new technology. “The more you know, the more you realize you don’t know.” And that’s the beauty of it!
What has helped you grow professionally?
Curiosity and the drive to keep learning. I've been something of a "Yes man" when it comes to new challenges. And being in an environment where the people around you accept you for who you are, every day, that’s a recipe for real growth.
If you had a magic wand that could create a feature in Logic Apps, what would it be and why?
A built-in AI-powered "next action suggestion” in your Logic App workflow based on other designs in your resource group or predefined business process in the same logic app standard that you are working one. A feature that would help me be more productivity!
News from our product group
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Logic Apps Live September 2025Missed Logic Apps Live in September? You can watch it here. We shared our latest updates in AI, including the latest refresh on Agent Loop and the introduction of Logic Apps MCP support. |
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Logic Apps Community Day 2025We are bringing Logic Apps Community Day again this year, on October 30, 2025 (Pacific Time) and we want you to join us as we host a full day of learning where you will be the star!
Check the agenda register for this must watch event. |
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Logic Apps - MCP DemosExplore how Azure Logic Apps and API Center simplify building MCP servers to integrate with Salesforce, Dataverse, SharePoint, ServiceNow, and even Copilot Studio. |
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Introducing Logic Apps MCP servers (Public Preview)Microsoft has launched public preview support for building MCP servers using Azure Logic Apps (Standard). This enables developers to turn connectors into modular, reusable tools for scalable agent creation. Two approaches are supported: streamlined setup via Azure API Center and custom configuration for advanced control. Both methods simplify integration across enterprise systems. |
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Announcement! Python Code Interpreter in Logic Apps is now in Public PreviewLogic Apps now support Python code execution via Azure Container Apps, enabling users to analyze data, generate insights, and automate tasks using natural language. This feature empowers business users to explore data without writing code, streamlining workflows across sales, finance, and operations. |
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Azure Logic Apps: Ushering in the Era of Multi-Agentic Business Process AutomationMicrosoft has transformed Azure Logic Apps into a multi-agentic automation platform, introducing features like Agent Loop for AI-driven workflows, Python Code Interpreter for custom logic, and Foundry Agent Service for model integration. These enhancements enable intelligent, collaborative automation with conversational agents, advanced orchestration, and enterprise-grade security and observability. |
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Calling Logic Apps MCP Server from Copilot StudioMicrosoft’s Azure Logic Apps now supports MCP Server integration with Copilot Studio, enabling secure and scalable access to enterprise data assets. Using API Center and Logic Apps Standard, developers can expose workflows and connectors as MCP tools, authenticated via Entra ID and Managed Identity. This setup allows conversational agents in Copilot Studio to interact with enterprise systems efficiently and securely. |
News from our community
What Every Developer Needs to Know about AI!
Post by Stephen W. Thomas
AI is rapidly transforming integration development, and this guide offers a practical roadmap for developers to stay relevant. It emphasizes three focus areas: building foundational AI knowledge, boosting productivity with tools like GitHub Copilot, and mastering enterprise-ready skills through APIs, Microsoft tools, MCP, and agents. With curated resources and expert recommendations, developers can confidently navigate the evolving AI landscape and apply it effectively in business scenarios.
BizTalk to Logic Apps with Harold Campos: Standard or Hybrid, what changes & what maps
Video by Ahmed Bayoumy
Migrating from BizTalk to Azure? In this conversation with Harold Campos, Principal PM - Azure Logic Apps at Microsoft, Ahmed unpacks Logic Apps Hybrid and Logic apps options. What it is, when to use it, and how it helps teams modernize without losing on-prem control.
Determinism vs Nondeterminism
Post by Håkan Åkerblom
Determinism or nondeterminism, two concepts that shape everything from science to philosophy. But what do they mean for system integration?
Track Down and Delete Unused Logic Apps in Azure
Post by Dieter Gobeyn
Azure Logic Apps (Consumption) charge per execution, but even inactive ones can still cost money. Triggers like polling or timers may continue to run, leading to hidden costs. Cleaning up unused Logic Apps improves governance and supports FinOps goals.
Handling “When a Blob is Added or Modified” Trigger Limitation and Pick Files from Subfolders with File Extension Filters
Post by Prashant Singh
Learn how to overcome Logic Apps’ limitations with blob triggers in subfolders and file filters in this Post from Prashant, learn about trigger conditions and Event Grid options to make your workflows smarter and more scalable.
Consume an MCP Endpoint from Azure Logic Apps — with an Agent Loop
Post by Daniel Jonathan
In this post, Daniel shows how to use Azure Logic Apps with an Agent Loop to discover MCP tools, select the right one, and invoke it—all in one flow. Perfect for building smart, dynamic integrations with MCP servers.
Logic Apps ❤️ MCP — Expose Arithmetic Tools (Add & Subtract)
Post by Daniel Jonathan
And Daniel is in a roll. In this post, Daniel shows how to expose simple arithmetic operations—like add and subtract—as MCP tools using Logic Apps. With Postman support, testing these agent-ready workflows is now easier than ever.
Logic Apps & MCP - Leverage Your Existing Integration Platform
Post by Pim Simons and Michel Pauwels
Learn how to turn existing Logic Apps into MCP servers, enabling secure access for AI agents to your APIs, workflows, and data—without changing your architecture. A smart way to future-proof your integrations.
Building Approval Workflows with Logic Apps, Adaptive Cards, and Microsoft Teams
Post by Saroj Kumar
Learn how to build secure, reusable approval workflows using Azure Logic Apps, Adaptive Cards, and Microsoft Teams. Approvers stay in Teams, while automation handles the rest—fast, transparent, and scalable.
Microsoft Introduces Logic Apps as MCP Servers in Public Preview
Post by Steef-Jan Wiggers
In this InfoQ article, Steef-Jan introduces the public preview support for Azure Logic Apps as MCP servers, enabling scalable, secure integration with AI agents and enterprise systems. Build reusable tools and workflows that agents can discover and invoke with ease.
The 56 Resubmits Trap in Logic App Standard
Post by Luis Rigueira
Logic App Standard limits bulk resubmissions to 56 runs every 5 minutes. This post shows how to bypass that using callback URLs for faster, parallel recovery—ideal when dealing with thousands of failed runs.
Stop Using Azure Logic Apps for Data Integration
Post by Al Ghoniem
Workflow tools like Azure Logic Apps aren’t built for heavy data processing. This post explains why ETL/ELT tools are better for data integration—and how to combine both for scalable, reliable pipelines.
Integration Love Story with Tom Canter
Video by Ahmed Bayoumy and Robin Wilde
In this episode of 'Integration Love Story,' Ahmed and Robin interview the legendary Tom Cantor. He discusses his early involvement and long-standing focus on integration, dating back to 1998. Tom emphasizes the community-centric nature of the integration field, recounting personal stories that highlight the value of trust and collaboration among peers.
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