Sources and Research Insights: Microsoft Ignite 2025 and the AI Skill Gap

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This post compiles all primary sources referenced in our analysis of the AI skill gap facing Microsoft-centric organizations. These articles, research reports, and product announcements — all published in November 2025 — form the evidence base behind our exploration of how AI agents, Copilot, and governance tooling are evolving faster than most customers can skill up. Whether you’re an IT leader, business executive, or partner navigating Microsoft 365, Azure, or the security stack, these links provide direct access to the most current thinking, data, and product capabilities shaping the next phase of AI adoption.

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Announcing Microsoft 365 Copilot Business: Bringing Copilot to SMBs

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/announcing-microsoft-365-copilot-business-bringing-copilot-to/ba-p/4292095

The New Frontier of Work: Copilot Gets More Personal, Intelligent, and Useful
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/the-new-frontier-of-work-copilot-gets-more-personal-intelligent/ba-p/4292062

Announcing Copilot Dashboard and Usage Insights
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/announcing-copilot-dashboard-and-usage-insights/ba-p/4285254

Microsoft Ignite 2025 Book of News
https://news.microsoft.com/ignite-2025-book-of-news/

The New Intelligence: A Foundation for the Frontier of Work
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/11/20/the-new-intelligence-a-foundation-for-the-frontier-of-work/

Introducing Work IQ: The Intelligence Layer for the Frontier of Work
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/11/20/introducing-work-iq-the-intelligence-layer-for-the-frontier-of-work/

Building the AI-Powered Organization
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/11/21/building-the-ai-powered-organization/

Copilot for Security Now in Microsoft 365 E5
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/11/20/copilot-for-security-now-in-microsoft-365-e5/

Work Trend Index: AI Employee Expectations
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/research-brief-ai-employee-expectations

Work Trend Index: AI Skills and Training
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/research-brief-ai-skills-and-training

Work Trend Index: Frontier Firms
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/research-brief-frontier-firms

Work Trend Index: SMB AI Adoption
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/research-brief-smb-ai-adoption

Powering Career and Business Growth Through AI-Led, Human-Enhanced Skilling Experiences
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/skills-hub-blog/powering-career-and-business-growth-through-ai-led-human-enhanced/ba-p/4292264

Codio AI Readiness Report – November 2025
https://www.codio.com/research/ai-readiness-report-nov-2025 

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