Microsoft infuses enterprise agents with deep reasoning, unveils data Analyst agent that outsmarts competitors
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Summary
Microsoft’s Copilot platform has developed new capabilities, including deep reasoning and agent flows, which extend the abilities of its AI agents to handle complex analytical challenges.
The deep reasoning function enables AI agents to deal with ambiguous problems using OpenAI’s o1 model and enterprise data integration.
Meanwhile, agent flows combine deterministic business process automation with AI reasoning to provide versatile functionality.
The firm has also launched two specialist deep reasoning agents, Analyst and Researcher, for Microsoft 365 Copilot, with the former designed to mimic a personal data scientist.
Microsoft’s ecosystem of workplace tools, including Graph, provides agents with context-awareness that rival, standalone AI offerings lack.
The company’s focus on business outcomes, rather than just AI innovation, positions it ahead in one of the most exciting segments of enterprise tech.