Episode 114: App Builder in M365 Copilot (w/ Emma Cooper)
We’re back with Emma Cooper to talk about one of the most exciting new additions to Microsoft 365 Copilot: App Builder. What if creating an app were as easy as writing a prompt? In this episode, Emma introduces this new agent in M365 Copilot that brings app creation within reach for everyone. We explore why App Builder exists, how it’s governed, and what makes it safe for enterprise use. Plus, Emma shares real-world examples, quality guardrails, and what’s next for this game-changing tool. If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I could build an app without all the complexity,” this episode is for you.
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Episode 113: Understanding Prompt Injection Attacks (w/ Asaf Tzuk and Gaya Salomon)
AI agents are powerful, but with great power comes new security challenges. In this episode of Forward Deployed, we dive into prompt injection attacks and the emerging threat landscape for agentic systems. Our guests, Gaya Salomon and Asaf Tzuk, explain what XPIA (Cross-Prompt Injection Attacks) means, why it matters, and how Microsoft is building layered defenses to keep agents secure. We cover real-world scenarios, built-in protections, and how admins and makers can work together to safeguard their environments.
To learn more and explore related resources:
https://aka.ms/FD-StrengthenAgentsBlog
https://aka.ms/FD-DefenderAgentsBlog
Welcome to Forward Deployed! We’ve rebranded to reflect our broader focus on technologies and business solutions that go beyond low code.
In our first episode as the Forward Deployed podcast, we’re joined by Julie Seto, Principal Product Manager for SharePoint, to explore the newly released SharePoint Knowledge Agent. Julie walks us through how this AI-powered tool helps users organize content, extract metadata, and improve searchability across SharePoint, all with no code. Whether you're a site manager, content creator, or everyday information worker, this episode shows how Knowledge Agent is transforming how we manage and retrieve content.
To learn more and get started with SharePoint Knowledge Agent, explore the following resources:
Launch blog post: https://aka.ms/KnowledgeAgentLaunch
Intro video: https://aka.ms/KAvideo
Simulation: https://aka.ms/KAdemo
Metadata blog post: https://aka.ms/KAmetadatablog
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Episode 111: Workflows Agent within Microsoft 365 Copilot (w/ Heather Orta-Olmo)
What if your daily Copilot prompts could turn into automated actions? In this episode, Heather Orta-Olmo joins Sean, Wendy, and Jocelyn to introduce the Workflows Agent, a new way to build personal automations inside Microsoft 365 Copilot. From summarizing meetings to creating planner tasks and blocking focus time, Heather shares how this conversational experience empowers users to automate without knowing a single API. We talk prompt tips, collaboration hacks, and yes, how to avoid flooding your inbox with recursive flows. This episode is your guide to getting started, getting better, and getting more done with Workflows Agent.
Want to dive deeper?
https://aka.ms/LCA-CopilotNewAgentsBlog
https://aka.ms/LCA-WorkflowsAgentVideo
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Episode 110: Managed Platforms: The Key to Success (w/ Andrew Gaskins)
What does it take to roll out Copilot Studio at scale? Andrew Gaskins of Lumen joins the podcast to unpack how admins can lead innovation through governance. From zone strategies to CoE reviews, Andrew walks us through the battle-tested blueprint that helped Lumen deploy thousands of agents while keeping costs in check. If you're wondering how to balance freedom and control in your agent strategy, this episode is your playbook.
Andrew’s previous episode: https://thelowcodeapproach.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-building-a-community-w-andrew-gaskins/
As organizations accelerate their adoption of generative AI and intelligent agents to transform how they build and manage solutions, IT professionals and developers are expanding their expertise to design, deploy, and govern AI-powered systems—leveraging Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry to integrate collaboration tools, enforce enterprise-grade compliance, and support both low-code and pro-code development. With built-in security frameworks, governance controls, and seamless integration with Microsoft Security, Entra, and Purview, these platforms empower teams to innovate responsibly while maintaining visibility, control, and trust across the AI lifecycle. Learn from Microsoft MVPs, product team members, and industry practitioners how they’ve built secure, collaborative, and compliant AI applications and agents using Microsoft’s trusted AI ecosystem.
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