Tech Talks presents: Building Secure, Intelligent Power Pages sites with Agents
Join us on Thursday, April 23rd at 8am PT as Nagesh Bhatt, Senior Product Manager, Power Pages and Bipul Deora, Principal Product Manager, Power Platform present 'Building Secure, Intelligent Power Pages sites with Agents'. We hope to see you there! Call to Action: Click on the link to save the calendar invite: https://aka.ms/TechTalksInvite View past recordings (sign in required): https://aka.ms/TechTalksRecording
In a Day (XIAD) Partner Events Program - Train the Trainer Events (AgIAD, AIAD, AuIAD, PPIAD)
We invite you to attend an upcoming Train the Trainer session for Microsoft Partners to learn more about the In a Day (XIAD) Partner Events Program and how to lead workshops that empower customers to use and adopt Microsoft products. Our Train the Trainer events are designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to deliver successful Microsoft In a Day (XIAD) sessions. *Please note, participation is restricted to individuals representing a Microsoft Partner organization. You must register using your corporate email address that is associated with your Partner ID. Personal emails will not be approved. ✨ Why Attend? Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced trainers and get your questions answered. Comprehensive Resources: Access all the content and support you need to succeed. 📅 Upcoming Events: Agent in a Day Discover the basics of building agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio, including generative AI orchestration and integrating external data sources. More sessions coming soon! Recordings available on-demand. Inquire at xiadevents@microsoft.com App in a Day Explore the fundamentals of building apps with Microsoft Power Apps, including creating custom business applications without writing code. More sessions coming soon! Recordings available on-demand. Inquire at xiadevents@microsoft.com Automation in a Day Explore automation solutions with Power Automate, including creating workflows and automating business processes. More sessions coming soon! Recordings available on-demand. Inquire at xiadevents@microsoft.com Power Pages in a Day Get hands-on building simple, secure business websites with Microsoft Power Pages. More sessions coming soon! Recordings available on-demand. Inquire at xiadevents@microsoft.com Partner with us! Are you a Microsoft Partner interested in the opportunity to join the program and deliver In a Day (XIAD) events? 🔍 Learn more about the program and review partner eligibility criteria: https://aka.ms/xiadpartneropportunity. 📧 Contact the XIAD Program team: xiadevents@microsoft.com 🚀 Get started today: https://aka.ms/XIADGetStarted 📤 Submit requests to deliver events: https://aka.ms/xIAD/PartnerEventsTech Talks presents: Unlock SharePoint Embedded Integration with Power Platform Connectors
Join us on Thursday, March 19th at 8am PT as Steve Pucelik, Senior Product Manager, Microsoft presents 'Unlock SharePoint Embedded Integration with Power Platform Connectors'. In this session, we’ll spotlight the SPE Power Platform connectors and how it lets you rapidly build and deploy apps that manage and collaborate on documents—without custom API plumbing. You’ll see how makers can create solutions that enable one-click co-authoring, apply AI across sets of documents for summaries and insights, and still keep content securely within existing Microsoft 365 tenant boundaries. We’ll close with a quick walkthrough of a Projects-style app pattern that shows how fast teams can go from idea to working experience using Power Platform + SPE. We hope to see you there! Call to Action: Click on the link to save the calendar invite: https://aka.ms/TechTalksInvite View past recordings (sign in required): https://aka.ms/TechTalksRecordingTech Talks presents: Build Power Pages sites with AI using agentic coding tools
Join us on Thursday, March 12th at 8am PT as Neeraj Nandwana, Principal PM, Power Platform presents 'Build Power Pages sites with AI using agentic coding tools (preview)'. We'll get a public preview of the Power Pages plugin for GitHub Copilot CLI and Claude Code. With this plugin, you simply describe the site you want in natural language. The plugin takes care of everything else, from project scaffolding and Dataverse setup to API integrations, permissions, and deployment. This plugin is purpose-built for Power Pages. It understands table permissions, web roles, site settings, setting up authentication and Web API patterns. The code it generates is platform-aware, so you spend less time on manual configuration and more time building your site. We hope to see you there! Call to Action: Click on the link to save the calendar invite: https://aka.ms/TechTalksInvite View past recordings (sign in required): https://aka.ms/TechTalksRecordingPartner Training | Build and extend AI-powered copilots with Microsoft Copilot Studio
Microsoft Copilot Studio lets you create powerful AI-powered copilots for a range of requests—from providing simple answers to common questions to resolving issues requiring complex conversations. Learn how you can build and extend these copilots, boot their capabilities with AI and extend them to perform actions, and provide answers for your copilot users. This three-day virtual training experience includes two-to-four hours a day of structured instructor-led training theory, hands-on labs to help develop specialized skills, and live Q&A with technical experts. Enroll today at: https://aka.ms/CopilotStudioPartnerTraining Note: Either register or sign into the Depth Training page, and then click on the Copilot Studio card to enroll, selecting the session appropriate to your time zone.Tech Talks presents: Governance to manage Low Code Agents
Join us on Thursday, March 5th at 8am PT as Ken Auguillard, Principal Program Manager, Power Platform presents 'Getting started with or adopting your current governance to manage low code agents'. We hope to see you there! Call to Action: Click on the link to save the calendar invite: https://aka.ms/TechTalksInvite View past recordings (sign in required): https://aka.ms/TechTalksRecordingPartner Case Study | Cognizant
Cognizant, a 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year award winner and global services company, is redefining enterprise transformation across industries. By democratizing AI and embedding intelligent automation, Cognizant helps organizations modernize systems, reduce costs, and accelerate growth. Their unique approach—combining deep Microsoft expertise, strategic change management, and a culture of innovation—delivers measurable results, including millions in savings, productivity boosts, and record-setting employee engagement. Organizations across industries face mounting technical debt, fragmented legacy systems, and the urgent need to consolidate onto modern, scalable platforms. Three Cognizant clients—one in healthcare, one in financial services, and one in retail—faced similar pressures. Regulatory compliance and governance added further complexity, especially in healthcare and finance. Cognizant’s clients needed a forward-looking technology roadmap to streamline operations, unlock data-driven insights, and support automation for better employee and customer experiences. Cognizant’s approach: Empowerment through Microsoft intelligent automation Using Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot agents, and robust governance frameworks, Cognizant delivers solutions that are secure, scalable, and tailored to each client’s needs. Ongoing training, upskilling, and community-building ensure sustained adoption and a strong digital culture. An essential part of that digital culture is Cognizant’s belief that innovation with AI should be accessible to employees at every level—not just technical teams. “At Cognizant, intelligent automation is more than a technology capability—it’s a strategic enabler for business transformation,” said Chakradhar Gooty Agraharam, Global Intelligent Automation Leader at Cognizant. “By combining Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Copilot innovations with our deep industry expertise, we help clients accelerate automation at scale, unlock new efficiencies, and deliver measurable outcomes. Our partnership with Microsoft empowers us to lead with innovation, speed, and precision—driving hyper automation strategies that redefine what’s possible for enterprises worldwide.” For their healthcare, financial services, and retail engagements, Cognizant selected solutions that met each client's immediate needs while supporting long-term scalability. They implemented strong governance frameworks—using the Microsoft Power Platform Center of Excellence Starter Kit alongside their own methodologies—to maintain regulatory compliance and secure operations. By empowering clients to adopt Microsoft intelligent automation tools, including Copilot agents, Microsoft Power Automate, and Power Platform, Cognizant helped their clients streamline processes, unlock insights, and enhance both employee and customer experiences. Continue reading here Explore all case studies or submit your own Subscribe to case studies tag to follow all new case study posts. Don't forget to follow this blog to receive email notifications of new stories!FTRSA FY26 Application Deadline - March 3rd, 2026
Last few days to apply for the FastTrack Recognized Solution Architect (FTRSA) program. If you’re planning to apply in this cycle—whether as a new candidate or an existing FTRSA—now is the time to finalize and submit your materials. Published reference architectures, technical samples, and customer success stories are a core part of the application. If your content has been submitted for publication but isn’t live yet, you can still apply by including proof of submission. Don't miss the opportunity to join the elite group of solution architects driving real customer impact across Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. Learn more about the program and apply here: https://aka.ms/FTRSANomination Deadline: March 3, 2026 For questions or assistance, please reach out to fasttrackrecognized@microsoft.com.Tech Talks presents: Cloud PC Pools in Microsoft Copilot Studio
Join us on Thursday, February 12th at 8am PT as Jay Padimiti, CAT Advisory Principal PM, Power CAT presents 'From UI Actions to Enterprise‑Grade Automation: Cloud PC Pools in Microsoft Copilot Studio'. In this session, we’ll explore how Cloud PC Pools, powered by Windows 365 for Agents, unlock secure, enterprise‑ready UI automation inside Microsoft Copilot Studio. You’ll learn how Computer‑Using Agents (CUA) execute tasks across Windows apps and web systems just like a human - and how Cloud PC Pools enable these capabilities at scale with governance, compliance, and zero local infrastructure. This session demystifies the architecture behind Cloud PC Pools, provides a practical implementation walkthrough, and highlights best practices your organization can follow to deliver repeatable, high‑value automation securely using Microsoft‑managed Windows 11 Cloud PCs. We hope to see you there! Call to Action: Click on the link to save the calendar invite: https://aka.ms/TechTalksInvite View past recordings (sign in required): https://aka.ms/TechTalksRecording
