Microsoft 365 Copilot is an AI-powered tool set to revolutionize how we work. Designed to assist users in creating high-quality content in a shorter amount of time across Microsoft 365, it is a valuable asset for businesses looking to increase productivity and efficiency.
In fact, GitHub data shows that Copilot promises to unlock productivity for everyone. Among developers who use GitHub Copilot, 88% say they are more productive, 74% say that they can focus on more satisfying work, and 77% say it helps them spend less time searching for information or examples.
In this blog, we will quickly identify how Microsoft 365 Copilot will impact how you use Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Power Automate. In addition, we will also look at how it affects communication and collaboration and why it's essential for businesses to adapt.
Hear about the solution from our CTO and Microsoft MVP, Richard Harbridge. The video below defines what it is, why you should care, the future of modern work, and how your business can benefit.
Microsoft Copilot is a system that is powered by a sophisticated processing and orchestration engine. It uses three foundational technologies: Microsoft 365 apps, Microsoft Graph, and a Large Language Model (LLM).
It is accessible through natural language and starts with a prompt from you in an app. Copilot pre-processes the prompt through an approach called “grounding”. It can help you with tasks such as analyzing data in Excel, creating presentations in PowerPoint, and providing detailed responses to clarifying questions.
For a greater look at the technical side of Microsoft Copilot, watch the video below.
Microsoft 365 Copilot has the potential to significantly impact how we use Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Power Automate, and Viva Engage.
In the following section, we'll quickly highlight how it impacts:
Microsoft 365 Copilot can help you summarize and help prepare for meetings by combing through all your documents, emails, meetings, files and resources to get you information you need that is highly relevant. It can streamline tasks such as scheduling meetings, creating agendas, and taking notes during meetings. It can also help you with tasks such as creating tasks, setting reminders, and managing your to-do list. Copilot can also help you with team collaboration by suggesting content and formatting options for your messages.
For more details, watch the videos from Microsoft below.
Microsoft 365 Copilot can help you create presentations by suggesting content and formatting options. Copilot can also help you with tasks such as creating slides, adding images and videos, and formatting text. It can also help you with presentation design by suggesting layout options and color schemes.
For more details, watch the video from Microsoft below.
Copilot can help you analyze data and generate charts. Copilot can also help you with tasks such as creating formulas, formatting cells, and sorting data. It can also help you with data management by suggesting content and formatting options for your spreadsheets.
For more details, watch the video from Microsoft below.
According to a study by McKinsey, the average worker spends 28% of their workweek reading and answering emails. In Outlook, Microsoft 365 Copilot can help you triage your inbox, summarize long email threads, and generate replies for you. Copilot can also help you with tasks such as scheduling meetings, creating tasks, and setting reminders. It can also help you with email management by suggesting content and formatting options for your messages. It even helps on mobile.
For more details, watch the video from Microsoft below.
In Power Platform, you can use natural language to bring ideas to life in a new design experience. With Copilot in Power Apps, you can describe your app in a few simple words, and next-generation AI will create your app and help you refine and update it.
With Copilot and Power Automate, building flows to automate your world has never been easier. And with the AI Builder, you have access to the Azure Open AI model and a low-code experience to configure and embed next-generation AI to generate, summarize, classify, translate, text, and more, in your apps and flows in a few clicks.
For more details, watch the video from Microsoft below.
The digital employee experience will never be the same thanks to Copilot in Microsoft Viva! Join our CTO and Microsoft MVP, Richard Harbridge, as he looks at Copilot in Viva and what this means for the suite of solutions and the employee experience.
Copilot in Viva Engage is a powerful addition that leverages the capabilities of next-generation AI to help leaders connect with their employees more effectively. It offers assistive prompts, inclusive communications, and valuable insights that are well-suited for sharing news, celebrating milestones, and building dialogue around important topics. Copilot suggests a set of topics to post about, pulled from trending content, organizational campaigns, and data-driven best practices. These topics are compiled into easy-to-digest pages that leaders can use to create engaging posts that drive employee engagement.
For more details, watch the video from Richard below.
The highly-anticipated Glint integration with the Microsoft Viva suite is here! Its integration will add new functionality to digital workplaces everywhere, and, like the rest of Microsoft Viva, it will benefit from Microsoft Copilot (AI).Watch our CTO and Microsoft MVP, Richard Harbridge, review why you should be excited and what the future state of Glint looks like!
Microsoft 365 Copilot is an AI-powered tool that can help businesses improve communication and collaboration. By assisting users in creating high-quality content in a shorter amount of time, Copilot can help teams work more efficiently and effectively.
Here are some ways that Copilot can help:
Copilot can assist users in creating high-quality emails and presentations by suggesting relevant content and providing feedback on the tone and clarity of the message. This can help teams communicate more effectively, ensuring clear and concise messages.
Copilot can assist users in creating high-quality spreadsheets and workflows by suggesting relevant formulas and actions and providing feedback on the accuracy of the data. This can help teams collaborate more efficiently, ensuring accurate and up-to-date data.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how we work, and businesses that fail to adapt and learn to use AI risk falling behind.
Here are some reasons why businesses need to adapt and learn to use AI:
AI-powered tools like Copilot can help businesses work more efficiently by automating repetitive tasks and providing real-time feedback and suggestions. This can save companies significant time and effort, allowing them to focus on other essential tasks.
AI-powered tools can help businesses make better decisions by providing insights and analysis that would be difficult or impossible to obtain manually. This can help companies to make more informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.
Businesses that adapt and learn to use AI can gain a competitive advantage by being more efficient, making better decisions, and staying ahead of the competition. This can help businesses grow and succeed in today's rapidly changing business environment.
Microsoft 365 Copilot is set to revolutionize the way we work by assisting users in creating high-quality content in a shorter amount of time. Its integration with Microsoft 365 makes it easily accessible from various applications, including Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Power Automate.
With its ability to suggest content and provide feedback, Copilot has the potential to impact how we use these applications significantly. According to a recent study, businesses that use AI-powered tools like Copilot can increase productivity by up to 50%. This makes Copilot a valuable asset for companies looking to increase productivity and efficiency.
Microsoft 365 Copilot is an AI-powered tool that can help businesses improve communication and collaboration. By assisting users in creating high-quality content in a shorter amount of time, Copilot can help teams work more efficiently and effectively. Businesses must adapt and learn to use AI to stay ahead of the competition and succeed in today's rapidly changing business environment.
