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azure: Announcing: Multi-agent orchestration SDK with the Microsoft Foundry Agent Framework in C# and Python

Azure Updates

2026-07-15

Microsoft Foundry has introduced Agent Framework, a unified multi-agent orchestration SDK for C# and Python. It consolidates orchestration patterns previously split across AutoGen and Semantic Kernel into a single set of abstractions.

azure: Announcing: Tracing for Microsoft Agent Framework (Python and .NET)

Azure Updates

2026-07-15

Microsoft Foundry now provides public preview tracing support for Microsoft Agent Framework in Python and .NET. The feature lets developers observe agent reasoning, tool calls, and model interactions during execution.

azure: [Launched] Generally Available: Open AI GPT-5.6 on Azure Databricks

Azure Updates

2026-07-09

OpenAI GPT-5.6 is now generally available on Azure Databricks. Customers can use GPT 5.6 purchased through Microsoft Foundry via a Model Serving Endpoint in Azure Databricks.

ai: What’s New in Microsoft Foundry | June 2026

Microsoft AI Foundry Blog

2026-07-07

Microsoft Foundry’s June 2026 update adds Claude GA and several agent-related features released between Build 2026 and the end of June. It also calls out autopilot agents, expanded Toolboxes and Routines, and Agent Optimizer entering private preview.