Why MCP matters – and how to secure it

Every new protocol introduces its own complexities. When a new protocol shows up, the first question to ask is whether it is truly necessary. So, let’s ask that question about the Model Context Protocol (MCP). The current wave of agentic apps, sparked by tools like...

Managing Azure VMs with Project Flash

Microsoft has a long history of turning its internal tools into products, especially as part of Azure. That’s not surprising: The company is building and running the same cloud-native applications as its customers, with the same requirements and the same problems,...