We’re living through a transformative moment in enterprise technology. Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant promise - it’s here, embedded in the tools we use every day.
Microsoft’s rapid expansion of its cloud ecosystem, including Copilot and custom agents, is reshaping how organizations work. But with this innovation comes a new set of challenges: security risks, compliance concerns, and the ever-present need to control costs.
At Rencore, we’ve been thinking deeply about what this shift means for our customers. How do you stay agile while maintaining control? How do you empower innovation without sacrificing governance?
Today, we’re excited to share our answer: two new modules, now available in preview as part of Rencore Governance:
- Copilot & Agent Governance
- Power Platform Governance – now with Power BI
These additions are designed to help you govern smarter, move faster, and stay secure in the age of intelligence.
The Rise of AI and the Governance Gap
As organizations embrace AI-powered tools like Microsoft Copilot and custom agents, they’re unlocking new levels of productivity. But they’re also encountering new risks. Agent sprawl, data exposure, and cost overruns are becoming common pain points, especially in environments where governance hasn’t kept pace with adoption.
That’s where Copilot & Agent Governance comes in. This new module gives you the tools to Control Copilot and agent workloads:
- Automatically manage the lifecycle of agents to prevent uncontrolled growth and shadow IT.
- Manage Copilot Adoption: Track usage and keep associated costs in check.
- Ensure Information Accuracy: Maintain data integrity and trace sources to ensure trustworthy insights.
- Prevent Over-Sharing: Identify and mitigate risks of sensitive data exposure.
These capabilities are more than just features - they’re essential safeguards for any organization scaling AI across the Microsoft cloud.
Use Case Spotlight - Agent Sprawl
One of the most pressing challenges we’ve seen is “agent sprawl” - the unchecked proliferation of custom agents across departments. In one scenario, a customer used our “Agents without any owners” policy to identify orphaned agents and automatically delete them. The result? Reduced operational overhead, improved security posture, and immediate cost savings.
If you’re an existing Rencore customer, reach out to your Customer Success Manager to enable this preview feature.
Power Platform Governance - Now with Power BI
While AI is transforming the workplace, the low-code/no-code movement continues to accelerate. Tools like Power Apps and Power Automate have empowered business users to build solutions quickly, but they’ve also introduced complexity. According to Gartner, ineffective governance is the #1 concern for organizations using the Power Platform.
That’s why we’re expanding our Power Platform Governance module to include Power BI - now in preview.
This enhancement gives you a centralized, automated, and insight-driven way to govern your entire Power Platform ecosystem: Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.
Why this matters:
- Visibility: See what’s really happening across your apps, flows, and workspaces.
- Security: Detect risky access patterns and enforce governance policies automatically.
- Cost Control: Uncover hidden licensing costs and optimize spend.
- Empowered Innovation: Give makers the freedom to build within safe, scalable boundaries.
If you’ve ever tried to implement Microsoft’s CoE Starter Kit, you know it’s a complex, semi-automated solution that still leaves blind spots. Rencore’s approach is different: it’s fully automated, deeply integrated, and built for scale.
Who Benefits?
These new modules are designed with every stakeholder in mind:
- IT Admins gain clarity and control over sprawling environments.
- End Users get the freedom to innovate safely.
- Organizations achieve peace of mind, improved compliance, and measurable cost savings.
Whether you’re managing AI agents or governing Power BI workspaces, Rencore Governance gives you the visibility and automation you need to stay ahead.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
These preview modules are just the beginning. As the Microsoft cloud continues to evolve, Rencore is committed to helping you govern every step of the way.
If you’re already a customer, contact your Customer Success Manager to activate the new features.
If you’re new to Rencore, get in touch to learn how we can help you govern smarter.
Let’s build a future where innovation and governance go hand in hand.
