Microsoft 365 E7, Agent 365 and Work IQ

Episode 9 - Recorded: Episode 9 March 9th, 2026In this insightful episode, I speak with Gareth Bleasdale from Microsoft about the transformative impact of AI, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and the future of autonomous agents in the workplace. Discover how these technologies are reshaping productivity, security, and organisational workflows with real business context (Work IQ), how we secure and govern agents with Agent 365 and also all about the New Frontier SKU Microsoft 365 E7 (the super suite).TopicsMicrosoft 365 E7 - and its enterprise valueWork IQ and contextual AI understandingAgent 365 - Governance and security of AI agents The evolution of autonomous agents in the workplaceThe importance of trust and responsible AIHow AI and Work IQ Are Transforming Business OperationsChapters 00:00 - Introduction to Microsoft Innovations02:49 - The Impact of AI on Work Dynamics04:42 - Understanding Microsoft 365 E7 Copilot07:15- Work IQ: The Future of AI in Business10:32- Navigating AI Tools and Compliance13:32- The Evolution of User Interaction with AI16:29 - Transforming Work Processes with AI18:48 - The Future of Autonomous Agents in Work22:19 - Empowering Users with AI Agents25:37- The Evolution of Microsoft 365 and Copilot28:41 - The Role of AI in Enhancing Productivity31:19 - AGENT 365: Governance and Control of AI Agents 34:10- Navigating the Future of Work with AI38:04 - Embracing Change and Continuous Learning45:00 - ENDBlog Link: https://robquickenden.blog