Tag: Microsoft 365 CoPilot

Agents are the Most Interesting Initiative in Copilot Wave 2

• Post author:By Tony Redmond

Microsoft's big launch of Copilot Wave 2 featured many new capabilities, like a super-duper focused Inbox for Outlook (one that works this time), Python in Excel, and a profusion of agents for SharePoint Online. The idea behind agents is pretty good and should be valuable, even if IT might have some dark thoughts about how agents might allow people to access information that they shouldn't (this won't happen).

• Copilot

September 19, 2024

Notes from the Field on Finding Use-Cases and Business Value from AI: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E9

• Post author:By Steve Goodman

On the show this week, Rich and Steve are joined by Distinguished Engineer & AI Security Evangelist, Mike Wilson to discuss Microsoft's focus on AI, AI Security, the new Microsoft Planner, and more!

• Blog

November 30, 2023

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Microsoft 365 Copilot in the Real World

• Post author:By Steve Goodman

Just over two weeks ago at Ignite 2023, Microsoft confirmed features that made the cut for Microsoft 365 Copilot, and what features are coming further down the line. With full access to the GA version of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Steve Goodman takes a look at how well it works in the real world, and how it interacts with data in your Microsoft 365 tenant.

• Copilot

November 29, 2023

Microsoft Ignite 2023: What to Expect & Dr Alex Crowther Chats Nation-State Cybersecurity Risks: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E8

• Post author:By Steve Goodman

On the show this week, we talk about Microsoft Ignite 2023, US Government's new AI rules, and we're joined by special guest and cybersecurity expert, Alex Crowther.

• Podcasts

November 15, 2023

Cryptojacking Azure, Storm-0558, Microsoft 365 Copilot News & Prerequisites: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E4

• Post author:By Steve Goodman

On the show this week, Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux discuss Storm-0558, TEC 2023, new Azure costs, Copilot news, and more!

• Podcasts

September 22, 2023

Things To Think About with Microsoft 365 Copilot & Is On-Prem Dead: The Practical 365 Podcast S4 E2

• Post author:By Steve Goodman

This week we are joined on the show by Microsoft MVP and Practical 365 Editor, Tony Redmond. On this episode, Steve Picks Tony's brain on Copilot, On-premises, and his upcoming TEC session.

• Podcasts

August 17, 2023

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How Microsoft is Using Copilot to Drive Customers to Microsoft 365

• Post author:By Tony Redmond

Microsoft 365 Copilot is only available for 4 Microsoft 365 SKUs. There's no technical reason why this is so. Instead, Microsoft is using Copilot as a selling point to convince customers to upgrade to Microsoft 365 E5 (preferably). All's fair in love and business, and this is just an example of product management for maximized profit.

• Blog

August 14, 2023

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A Practical Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Microsoft 365

• Post author:By Mark Rackley

AI is everywhere now, especially within the Microsoft 365 landscape. Therefore, it is time to start thinking about your strategy for implementing this into your organization. In this article, Mark Rackley dives into preparing and getting started with AI in Microsoft 365.

• Blog

August 10, 2023

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Considerations for Who Gets Microsoft 365 Copilot Licenses

• Post author:By Tony Redmond

Microsoft 365 Copilot costs $30/user/month. At that price level, you don't want to assign Copilot licenses to all and sundry in your tenant. That's a recipe for dramatic overspending. In this article, we consider how to select people to receive Copilot licenses on the basis of real need rather than want.

• Microsoft 365

July 27, 2023

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Microsoft Reveals Monthly Cost of Microsoft 365 Copilot Licenses

• Post author:By Tony Redmond

On July 18, Microsoft revealed that the monthly Microsoft 365 Copilot cost will be $30/user. That's on top of an 'eligible' license like Microsoft 365 E3 or E5. The costs of adopting a digital assistant based on artificial intelligence might rule the prospect out for many organizations.

• Microsoft 365

July 18, 2023

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Microsoft Tells Customers How to Prepare for Microsoft 365 Copilot

• Post author:By Tony Redmond

On June 21, Microsoft posted a message center notification and a technical community blog to inform potential customers how to prepare for Microsoft 365 Copilot. Apart from some details about Copilot licensing and the disclosure that Outlook users will need the Monarch client to use Copilot, we didn't learn too much.

• Blog

June 23, 2023

New Teams in Preview, Loop App & Avatars, AI and more: Practical 365 Podcast S3 E24

• Post author:By Steve Goodman

On the show this week, we talk about a new report from Goldman Sachs on how Generative AI could affect 300 million jobs - and with Microsoft 365 Copilot on the front line, we consider how likely this is. And finally - Microsoft Teams "V2" - the new Teams has began appearing in Microsoft 365 tenants. Plus, you can replace your face with an Avatar, use the preview of the Loop App - and Windows 11 might be appearing on your Teams Rooms devices very soon.

• Blog

March 30, 2023