Microsoft Foundry has announced that its Hosted Agents feature is now Generally Available, allowing developers to create long-running agents using any framework, language, or model. This enhanced capability supports continuous optimization and integration with tools such as the GitHub Copilot App, Microsoft IQ, and Microsoft Teams, ensuring secure enterprise use through governance in Agent 365. The introduction of managed runtime with sandboxed execution positions Hosted Agents as a versatile solution for streamlined application development.

Jeff Hollan: Jeff Hollan is Partner Director of Product at Microsoft and leads the AI agent platform efforts in Microsoft Foundry, overseeing agent services, frameworks, SDKs, and developer experiences. He focuses on simplifying enterprise transitions from agent experimentation to production deployments. His recent demonstration highlights the newly GA hosted agents and end-to-end integration capabilities.
Microsoft Foundry: Microsoft Foundry is Microsoft’s platform for building, deploying, and scaling agentic AI applications through the Foundry Agent Service, offering managed hosting for containerized agents with support for any framework, language, or model. It integrates with tools like GitHub Copilot, Microsoft IQ, and Microsoft Teams to enable production workflows. The recent general availability of hosted agents marks a key milestone for running long-running agents at scale.

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“Developer Flexibility”: “Agents built with preferred frameworks can now leverage continuous optimization and long-running capabilities directly in the Foundry environment.”,
“Integration Ecosystem”: “The platform enables agents to connect with GitHub Copilot App, Microsoft IQ, Microsoft Teams, and governance through Agent 365 for secure enterprise use.”,
“Platform Availability”: “Hosted agents in Microsoft Foundry have reached general availability, providing managed runtime with sandboxed execution for production agents.”
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