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JBS and Avanade's Strategic AI Collaboration

In a move set to reshape the landscape of AI technology in Japan, Japan Business Systems, Inc. (JBS) has entered into a collaboration with Avanade with the aim of expanding the utilization of AI agents in the corporate sector. This partnership aligns with the latest developments presented at Microsoft Ignite 2025, particularly the introduction of Microsoft Agent 365 and Microsoft Entra Agent ID.

As businesses are increasingly integrating generative AI into their workflows, moving beyond mere efficiency enhancements, challenges surrounding governance, security, and ID control are becoming more visible. One prominent issue is the difficulty organizations face in tracking agent deployment and operations. The questions of who is deploying which agents and where they are being utilized are often left unanswered. This ambiguity can lead to significant compliance challenges, including unclear responsibility for actions taken by agents, delayed audits, and inadequate protection of referenced or generated data. These concerns are contributing to what is known as