Summary: Microsoft launches Agent 365 for AI agent control

Why It Matters: The competitor is shifting its focus from simple AI chat to "autonomous agents" that can handle complex business tasks. They are also providing a roadmap for companies to become "Frontier Firms" by using these tools.

What Changed:

• Added Agent 365 as a central control plane for managing AI agents.
• Introduced the "Frontier Firm" concept with a dedicated e-book and strategy roadmap.
• Launched Microsoft Foundry for building and deploying custom AI solutions.
• Added a massive library of industry-specific AI use cases for sectors like Defense, Energy, and Healthcare.
• Updated the homepage to focus almost entirely on AI transformation rather than general software and hardware.