You deserve a browser that truly understands the demands of your business. The market is getting crowded with new AI browsers, each promising productivity gains. But the truth is—they are not built for your organization's needs. In their haste, some have even skipped over the fundamentals of threat protection, leaving you to choose between safety and productivity. Whether you're an IT, security, or business leader, you want tech that helps your team shine—without putting security on the line. We get that you want it all: powerful AI, security you can trust, and controls built for business.That's why we're unveiling Edge for Business as the world's first secure enterprise AI browser—it seamlessly weaves together three things: the power of Microsoft 365 Copilot, the relevance of your company's context through the Microsoft Graph, and the trusted foundations of Edge for Business as a secure enterprise browser. Together, they are designed to enable your workforce to experience the peak of their best workday every day, by providing new agentic, proactive, and contextual workflows directly in the most used app. At the same time, it's our mission to bring you the best of Microsoft—that means enterprise-level security, compliance, and controls from day one. Welcome to the new standard in intelligent browsing—no compromises needed.Top Microsoft customers already trust Edge for Business as their go-to enterprise browser, relying on it for ~60% of their browsing. And that number continues to grow. This is because Edge for Business is an industry-leading secure enterprise browser and was early in delivering AI into the browser. While others are just starting with AI-powered browsing, we're focused on delivering safe, agentic browsing and continuing to build stronger security. We're excited to share the details of our AI browser announcement and other innovations we're showcasing at Ignite 2025 below.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0AoFWipAMMJump to the following sections to learn more: Introducing Copilot Mode Multi-tab reasoning and other AI upgrades Secure AI browsing controls Microsoft named a Leader in IDC MarketScape Protect browsing for contractors Watermarking for sensitive files and sites Protecting copy/paste actions Unify policy management across platforms Simplify prerelease testing with built-in flexibility Take control of browser extensions Get started todayIntroducing Copilot ModeToday, we're bringing the Copilot Mode that consumers can already experience into the work browser—powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot and with the safety foundations, security and controls that IT teams expect. In fact, early adopters of Copilot Mode motivated us when they quickly started asking: "Is there a work version available?" They too were excited by the potential and yet wary of risking work data.Copilot Mode in Edge for Business is a collection of agentic, proactive, and contextual features powered by Microsoft 365 Copilot. IT and security teams can enable advanced AI when they're ready. With Copilot Mode on, the browser is transformed into an intelligent partner that works with your teams' context, anticipates needs, and accelerates workflows. New productivity gains can be achieved by tapping into signals from your own work data through Microsoft Graph and your specific browser context. As a result, not only can the browser streamline tasks for you, but it can also go beyond the generic, to provide solutions that are tailored to you and your work.Organizations are adopting AI at different rates, and even within a single organization, teams may be moving at different speeds. We respect that. Copilot Mode is designed to meet you where you are, offering an explicit toggle that you can turn on to step into the most advanced AI browsing. This means you only need one browser to get it all: advanced AI and secure browsing for the enterprise. Simply put: with Copilot Mode, you can start AI browsing when your organization is ready.To begin with, Copilot Mode includes these experiences:Agent Mode streamlines tedious work by automating multi-step workflows. Time-consuming tasks can be handed off, so your workforce stays focused on what matters. To ensure control, Copilot Mode will not be automatically enabled. After enabling Copilot Mode, you set up Agent Mode separately by turning it on and specifying a list of approved sites where it can operate. Agent Mode is limited to these sites. For employees, there are clear visual cues when they are in Agent Mode, and they can interrupt the process at any point. Our recommendation is to start exploring Agent Mode with a short list of approved sites.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXZReHZJaRYThe Copilot-inspired new tab page combines search and chat in one intelligent box, and offers quick access to files, calendar, and personalized prompts—keeping everything your workforce needs at their fingertips. It's also the starting point for the Daily Briefing—a curated summary of meetings, tasks, and priorities based on browsing tabs and the graph. No more digging through emails or juggling apps—your workforce can stay focused on what matters most.Agent Mode and Daily Briefing require a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.Multi-tab reasoning and other AI upgradesWe're also excited to announce new features that leverage your browser context to make everyday browsing smarter.Think about the time wasted jumping between tabs and trying to piece together information. With multi-tab reasoning, Copilot can analyze content across up to 30 open tabs—whether they're web pages, internal sites, PDFs, or Microsoft files—and deliver nuanced, context-rich answers without the need to switch back and forth. No more manual comparisons or endless toggling—Copilot does the heavy lifting so your workforce can focus on decisions, not data gathering.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIZFzXoCofsIt doesn't stop there. Copilot can also retrieve pages from your browsing history over the last three months using natural language. No need to retrace steps, or remember exact titles or URLs—just ask, and Copilot finds what's needed.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqHt_p8gNNcAnd for video content? YouTube summarization lets Copilot summarize videos and answer questions about their content—so your workforce gets the insights without sitting through the entire clip. The result: less time wasted, fewer interruptions, and more focus on what matters most. Video summarization is planned for additional video services in the future.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9bLpA0QxBYSecure AI browsing controlsHere on the Edge for Business team, we recognize safe AI browsing starts with choice and trust. This is why we offer a system of safety, when it comes to AI browsing.Foundationally, it starts with Enterprise Data Protection. Microsoft 365 Copilot ensures prompts, responses, and files stay within your tenant, with Microsoft acting solely as a data processor—not using your data to train models or for advertising. This foundation is present for all your engagement with Copilot in Edge for Business, so long as you are logged in with an eligible Entra ID.As mentioned, Copilot Mode is an explicit step that must be taken first, to generally enable advanced AI capabilities. As such, we expect to bring more advanced AI innovations to you through Copilot Mode.For specific features, we will also have an additional "gate", in terms of requiring an explicit decision to enable. This is the case with Agent Mode, and it even has several additional layers of protection. First, IT teams must enable it and specify sites it can work on; meanwhile, users see visual cues and can stop it anytime. Agent Mode also honors existing data protection policies like DLP and usage rights restrictions (this also applies to multi-tab reasoning), so there are no loopholes in how data can be used. It also won't access saved passwords or payment methods, and it pauses on sensitive actions for explicit user engagement. You may have questions about risks that are particular to agentic browsing, which we have also covered in a separate technical blog for Copilot Mode.These protections aren't an add-on—they're foundational to Edge for Business and ready from day one.Starting today, you can enable Copilot Mode in the Edge management service to experience the Copilot-inspired new tab page. All other features are in private preview, and will be in public preview in February across Windows, Mac, iOS and Android.Microsoft named a Leader in IDC MarketScapeThese new AI capabilities are the future of browsing. But, with so many options in the market, what makes Edge for Business different?It's our industry-leading secure enterprise foundation.In case you missed it, Microsoft has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Application Streaming and Enterprise Browsers 2025 Vendor Assessment (doc #US53004525e, July 2025). See our blog on this or download the excerpt here to see for yourself.And of course, Microsoft is a recognized leader in security, identity, and endpoint management, and is acknowledged as a premier Zero Trust platform provider. These are the security technologies integrated into Edge for Business. Simply put, we bring world class security to every layer of the browser stack.Protect browsing for contractorsWhile securing AI browsing is critical, it's only part of the story—organizations still need to protect day-to-day work browsing, especially for contractors.When you hire contractors, you want to maintain control over how your corporate data is accessed and protected. Yet in many cases, a contractor's device is managed by their contracting agency, not by you—creating security and compliance challenges. And providing secure access to them may be more costly and complex than you'd like.There's a better way.Today, admins can already support BYOD scenarios on Edge for Business with Microsoft Intune app protection policies. With this update, Edge for Business now extends these policies to Windows PCs managed by other organizations. Contractors simply set up an Edge profile on their agency-managed device, creating a controlled browser environment. From there, admins can enforce policies that stay active throughout the Edge profile.Files download securely to a OneDrive for Business location instead of local drives, and a new Intune protection policy for Windows unenrolled devices that restricts copying data, keeps sensitive information within your managed boundary. Contractors get the access they need, while you maintain control.The result? Flexibility for your workforce, security for your organization, and peace of mind for you, with cost savings that help your bottom line.Protections for contractor devices will be in preview in early 2026.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFpfIXCBzp0Watermarking for sensitive files and sitesWhen it comes to data security, IT admins need safeguards that protect data without slowing users down. That's why we're announcing watermarking in Edge for Business, to provide protection that keeps work moving.Watermarking adds a persistent visual reminder on files and sites marked as sensitive. This makes confidential content easier to identify and also reminds users to handle data carefully.Admins can enable watermarking with a single toggle in the Edge management service. The overlay appearance is based on the DLP restriction policies for the file or site, ensuring compliance without extra effort.The result? Users stay aware, accidental sharing is reduced, and organizations maintain control, all without slowing down workflows.Now available in preview.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92kbODkxoAkProtecting copy/paste actionsAdmins face a tough "all or nothing" call with copy/paste: lock it down and frustrate users, or allow it and risk data leaks. Neither option feels right, and both can slow productivity.That's why today, we're announcing Protected Clipboard in Edge for Business, designed to keep data safe without breaking workflows. It leverages existing Purview DLP policies for managed cloud apps to let you define trusted boundaries across your managed web apps.Data inside the admin defined boundary can't be pasted outside, while data from outside can enter if needed. Users get clear warnings for out-of-bound actions, so they know exactly what's happening.Granular control for you and uninterrupted productivity for your users. Now available in preview.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_NtCQ4AYaAUnify policy management across platformsManaging browser policies across multiple platforms can be complex, and admins need a consistent, secure way to keep everything aligned.That's why the Edge management service was built: to deliver lightweight, browser-focused management that admins can trust. It's received great feedback, but so far, admins have only been able to manage Windows PCs through the tool. Now, this support extends even further.With new cross‑platform policies in the Microsoft 365 admin center, you can manage Edge across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android—all from one dashboard. Simply select the platforms you need, configure policies broadly or fine‑tune individual settings, and maintain consistent security without switching tools.It's the same management platform you already trust—now extended to help keep your organization secure, no matter what devices your users choose.Available in preview now. Learn more here.Simplify prerelease testing with built-in flexibilityTesting prerelease builds has often been a hassle. Rolling out a separate Beta app alongside Stable usually means extra installs, low engagement, and delays in validating updates. And if something breaks, users are stuck and productivity suffers.Now, Edge for Business is making testing simpler and more flexible. Enterprise preview brings Beta builds right inside the Stable Edge app—no extra installs for admins, no app switching for users. This allows you to spot regressions early, so issues can be fixed before they stop work down the line.With the Edge management service and Intune, you can set policies to decide who gets preview builds and whether rollback to Stable is allowed. That rollback option gives users a safety net and lets you crowdsource validation without slowing work.With everything in one app, testing becomes part of the normal workflow—giving admins more control without compromising security or productivity.Available in preview by the end of this year.Take control of browser extensionsExtensions are everywhere in business environments, yet admins often have limited visibility into what's running on managed browsers. That blind spot can be a security risk: if you don't know what's installed, you can't protect your data.Extension monitoring in Microsoft Edge for Business changes that. Through the Edge management service, admins get a complete inventory of installed extensions, see how many users have each one, and track requests for blocked extensions.Admins can manage those requests and set installation policies—all from one simple, centralized page.With visibility and control in one place, managing extension risk becomes simple and proactive. Available in preview in early 2026.Get started todayThank you for joining us on this journey to explore what's new in Microsoft Edge for Business at Ignite 2025. We are delighted to bring you the world's first secure enterprise AI browser and support your organization in reaching new heights of productivity and security.To start exploring today: Enable Copilot Mode in Edge for Business and get started with the Copilot-inspired new tab page, available today. Learn more at https://aka.ms/ConfigureEdgeAI Try the consumer version of Copilot Mode in Edge now to try more AI features that are coming to Edge for Business. Learn more at https://aka.ms/Copilot-mode Download the IDC MarketScape excerpt at our website: https://aka.ms/EdgeforBusiness Configure the secure enterprise browser you already have, with an expert-curated guide at https://aka.ms/ConfigureEdgeSEB