Microsoft Foundry Adds Runtime, Tooling, and Governance for Production Agents
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Microsoft Foundry Adds Runtime, Tooling, and Governance for Production Agents

calendar_month June 14, 2026

Summary

At Build 2026, Microsoft announced substantial updates to Microsoft Foundry, equipping it with runtime security, stateful session management, open protocol tooling (MCP), and enterprise-grade governance. The platform now supports long-running agents like OpenClaw and Hermes, enabling scheduled routines for asynchronous workflows.

Details

Microsoft has rolled out stateful session sandboxes, governance templates via Azure, and deep integration of open protocols like Model Context Protocol (MCP) in Microsoft Foundry Agent Service. This setup enables executing long-running agents on recurring schedules, providing a standardized hosting and security layer for autonomous agents inside the enterprise.