Reflections on Microsoft Build 2025: Strategic Insights for Decision Makers by Russ Harding

At Microsoft Build 2025, GitHub Copilot and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) were not just announcements—they were signals. We are not being asked to adopt new tools; we are being asked to rethink how software is built, governed, and scaled. Copilot is evolving from autocomplete to autonomous collaborator. MCP is laying the groundwork for secure, interoperable AI agents. The opportunity is massive—but only for teams willing to pair velocity with vigilance. Plan for autonomy, build for control.

application developmentRuss HardingMay 27, 2025EQengineeredMicrosoft Build 2025, GitHub Copilot, Model Context Protocol, AI in Software Development, Agentic Computing, Enterprise AI, Technical Leadership, CxO Strategy, Digital Transformation, Software Modernization, Engineering Management, DevOps, Secure AI, AI Governance, Autonomous Agents, AI Tooling