LLM vs AI Agent vs Agentic AI: Drawing the Lines That Matter
The capability spectrum from stateless LLM to multi-agent orchestration is one of the most conflated concepts in the 2026 AI market. The distinctions matter. They change architecture, they change cost by an order of magnitude, and under the EU AI Act they change compliance posture.
The 7 Stages of AI Transformation: From Shadow AI to Agent Orchestration - Microsoft Ignite 2025
Microsoft Ignite BRKSP486: Citrix and Microsoft reveal the 7-stage AI maturity framework. Computer use agents operate existing apps without APIs. Progress from shadow AI to autonomous orchestration with secure infrastructure.
Autonomous Agents Powered by Reasoning Models: Building Intelligent AI with Microsoft Foundry - Microsoft Ignite 2025
Microsoft Ignite BRK203: Reasoning models as the brains behind autonomous agents. Multi-step problem solving, explainable decisions, agentic workflows (lead scoring, content generation, support). Foundry 11,000+ model catalog, customer stories from healthcare and legal sectors.
Reimagining Software Development with GitHub Copilot and AI Agents - Microsoft Ignite 2025
Teams with strong DevOps practices are best positioned to harness AI power. Discover how GitHub Copilot and AI agents bring unprecedented speed, scale, and security across the software development lifecycle—from planning to production.