What changed
Copilot Studio treats where computer use runs as a configuration concern, which changes credentials, logging, network access, and recovery.
The same agent action behaves differently when it runs locally, in a hosted environment, or behind a managed network boundary.
Why it matters
Runtime placement is security design, not a deployment footnote. Workflow signals matter when they shorten the path from demand to delivery, not merely when they add another tool name to the list.
enterprise automation, remote operations, BPO providers, and SaaS implementation teams should use the signal to decide what must be clearer for users, buyers, or operators before the next page, workflow, or offer is shipped.
What to check
Record runtime environment, credential storage, network range, and retry rules for every automated flow.
Keep the test narrow: one low-risk task or tool entry before connecting permissions, logs, failure handling, and human takeover to production.
What needs verifying
A shared runtime can let one automation inherit credentials or network access meant for another workflow. The original source remains linked so readers can separate the announcement from this site's interpretation.