Model Context Protocol (MCP): Connecting AI Models to Real-World Systems

At the Nashua Cloud .NET User Group, we explored the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and why it is becoming the execution layer for real AI agents. The session focused on moving beyond prompt-only demos to secure, governed, and reusable tool access for enterprise systems. We covered how MCP introduces a standard client–server model where the […]

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Microsoft Agent Framework Dev Day (Hands-on) – Burlington, MA | Workshop Recap

On January 16, 2026, I co-hosted the Microsoft Agent Framework Dev Day (Hands-on) in Burlington, MA, with Bill Wilder and Jason Haley. This full-day workshop was entirely lab-driven and focused on building production-ready AI agents using real architecture patterns. Event details:👉 https://www.meetup.com/bostonazureai/events/312564860/ As part of the Agent Framework Dev Project, attendees implemented end-to-end agent solutions […]

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Transforming the Web with Natural Language: My NLWeb Presentation at Nashua CLOUD .NET & DevBoston

On a mission to make the web more intelligent and human-friendly, I recently had the opportunity to present and host a session at our joint Nashua CLOUD .NET and DevBoston meetup groups, introducing an exciting open-source initiative from Microsoft: NLWeb. Watch the recording: https://youtu.be/x_4gbzUrW0s View the slides on SlideShare: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/transform-any-website-into-a-conversational-experience-with-nlweb/281034902 What Is NLWeb? NLWeb (Natural […]

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