This first episode of the rebranded Microsoft Frontier Partners Podcast dives into the biggest AI and Copilot announcements coming out of Ignite 2025, as host Fede Pacheco and guest Karin Skapski, Sr. Partner Solutions Architect, break down what matters most for partners. They explore the launch of Copilot for Business, the debut of Agent 365 for managing AI agents at scale, and WorkIQ, the intelligence layer that deepens Copilot’s contextual understanding. Throughout the episode, partners from across the Frontier Club share their thoughts and excitement on customer adoption, security, real-world AI use cases, and what it means to become a true Frontier firm.  

In this episode you’ll learn:    

• How partners are using Copilot Chat to lead Frontier Transformation 
• Why monthly active usage is becoming a key success metric for AI adoption 
• What customer zero looks like inside leading partner organizations 

Some questions we ask:     

• How does Copilot for Business make AI more accessible for smaller organizations? 
• Why is Agent 365 such an important addition for managing AI agents? 
• What does WorkIQ add to the Copilot experience for users and developers? 

Resources:  

• Microsoft Ignite 2025 Book of News 
• Copilot Business Blog | Launch Kit in English, Spanish, French 
• Agent 365  | Copilot and agents built to power the Frontier Firm (including WorkIQ) 
• Frontier Partner badge | Frontier Distributor designation 
• CPO Nicole Dezen’s Ignite Recap 
• RSM Case Study  

Related Microsoft Podcasts:                   

• Hybrid Cloud Partners  
• The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast  
• Afternoon Cyber Tea     

Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts  

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