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Microsoft Scout - autonomous autopilot agent in Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Build)

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Microsoft Scout in the PMO: When the project assistant works autonomously

Renke Holert: Jun 7, 2026 12:26:27 PM

At Build 2026, Microsoft unveiled Scout, its first “autopilot” agent: not a chat helper waiting for prompts, but an autonomous agent that runs...

Copilot Cowork creates Outlook appointments for Planner tasks

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Copilot Cowork: What the New AI Feature Means for Project Management

Renke Holert: Jun 7, 2026 12:23:43 PM

With Copilot Cowork, Microsoft is bringing a new dimension to AI-supported collaboration: instead of individual prompts, project managers and PMOs...

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Strategic resource planning at role level in Altus PPM

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Best Practices for Resource and Capacity Management in Microsoft 365

Renke Holert: Jun 7, 2026 11:47:25 AM

In 2026, fast project delivery matters more than ever. That is only possible with effective resource management and requires a seamless connection...

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xPM – anything project management concept graphic

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What is xPM?

Renke Holert: Jun 7, 2026 11:47:25 AM

Traditional project portfolio management is struggling to keep pace. PPM has been a dynamic field for years. We have made great strides in optimizing...

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