Notes from the build
Practical writing on AI, custom software, and the Microsoft cloud, from the engineers who ship it.
Why AI Agent Pilots Stall Before They Reach the Floor
Agent pilots stall on operating decisions that were skipped. It's rarely the model. The two that matter most: nobody wrote down what done meant in a form
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7 POSTSMicrosoft Solutions Partner vs national SI: which fits?
How Microsoft Solutions Partner designations compare to a national SI on architecture ownership, pricing, team continuity and accountability after go-live.
Read moreHow long does a Microsoft Foundry agent build take?
Microsoft Foundry agent build timelines by scope tier: what a two-week agent covers, what pushes one to two months, and why data readiness sets the date.
Read moreHow do you roll out Microsoft Copilot in a manufacturing company?
The order ArchitectNow runs a Copilot rollout in a plant: readiness and data grounding, a floor pilot, a Purview and Entra baseline, then agents.
Read moreArchitectNow Names Kevin Harmer Chief AI & Data Officer, Deepening Investment in AI & Data Transformation
ArchitectNow names Kevin Harmer Chief AI & Data Officer, expanding its AI & Data practice with 30+ years of Microsoft ecosystem experience.
Read morePlan vs Gamble: The Mid-Market AI Rollout Decision Most Teams Skip
Mid-market AI rollouts are either planned or gambled. Here is the five-line plan checklist and the Microsoft tools that map to each row.
Read moreAI Automation for Business Leaders: What Actually Works (And What's Just Hype)
Craig Brandt walks through his actual daily AI workflows live from a 6 AM morning intelligence briefing to Voice DNA email drafting, CRM automation, and a full marketing content engine. Practical playbook for business leaders ready to move from AI ideas to execution.
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