ECS BLOG
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ECS BLOG
Microsoft Fabric MCP Server: AI-Powered Data Development Preview
Microsoft launched Fabric MCP Server on October 1, 2025, bringing the Model Context Protocol standard to its unified data platform. This open-source implementation enables AI agents like GitHub Copilot and Claude to interact with Fabric workloads through natural language, transforming how developers build data pipelines, query real-time analytics, and manage infrastructure.
Microsoft integrates Anthropic Claude models into Copilot Studio
Microsoft's September 24, 2025 announcement marks a fundamental shift in enterprise AI strategy: Claude Sonnet 4 and Claude Opus 4.1 are now integrated into Microsoft 365 Copilot, enabling organizations to leverage both OpenAI and Anthropic models for the first time.
Microsoft Fabric Data Warehouse: Engineering the Future of Business Applications Data Platform
A comprehensive analysis of Microsoft Fabric Data Warehouse's transformative impact on business applications, examining real-world performance, European compliance, and strategic implementation for Power Platform professionals.
Microsoft OneLake: The unified data foundation powering Europe's AI-ready enterprises
Microsoft OneLake fundamentally transforms how enterprises manage data, delivering a single, unified data lake that eliminates traditional silos while meeting stringent European compliance requirements.
Leveraging Purview, Entra ID, and DLP for AI Control
Comprehensive analysis of enterprise AI governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, and practical implementation strategies for autonomous agents in the modern enterprise environment.
Power Platform Monitor Alerts: Bringing Enterprise Monitoring to Business Applications
After working with dozens of Power Platform implementations across Europe, I've noticed a consistent gap between the monitoring capabilities organizations need and what they actually implement.
GPT-5 arrives in Microsoft Copilot Studio: A game-changer for European business applications
GPT-5 launched on August 7, 2025, bringing unprecedented AI capabilities to Microsoft Copilot Studio with immediate availability in experimental environments.
The Future We Create
Thirteen editions of the ECS. Thirteen remarkable journeys through the evolving landscape of technology.
The Power of Networking at the European Collaboration Summit
In today’s interconnected world, conferences like the European Collaboration Summit (ECS) offer invaluable opportunities for professionals and organizations.
