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We speak to so many organisations who are (rightly) excited about AI, Copilot, and the possibilities it can bring. So much so, that they jump into a proof-of-concept without a solid plan. So many leaders buy licences for exciting disruptive technologies, before most of their staff nail the basics of SharePoint, OneDrive, OneNote, and other Microsoft 365 apps. Not only does this mean proof-of-concepts fail; it can lead to frustration among employees too. While you're exploring the "exciting stuff" and getting yourselves ready for AI, remember not to ignore your digital skills. Close your skills gap first! #DigitalSkills #AI #SkillsGap

“We’ve bought some Copilot licenses for a POC” “Great, who are you giving them to?” “Err.. IT.. and some to the Exec..” LET ME STOP YOU THERE. 🙄 Giving game-changing AI tools to your CFO, or to Fred on the Helpdesk, will achieve nothing if they don’t know the difference between OneDrive and SharePoint yet. You have a #DigitalSkillsGap across your organisation & need to address it, if you’re going to maximise the potential of #AI 🚀 #TeamHable can help 💚 PS. Rosie 🔥🤣👏

AI agents are showing up in Microsoft offerings. They are called Copilots. Imagine orchestrating them to enhance your business processes and automation with intelligence! Powerful stuff. https://lnkd.in/dnit7-5Y

Microsoft Unleashes Copilot Actions: The Future of AI-Powered Productivity 🚀 In a groundbreaking move, Microsoft is redefining productivity tools with the introduction of Copilot Actions within Microsoft 365 Copilot. This innovative feature harnesses the power of AI to automate labor-intensive tasks such as summarizing meeting actions, generating detailed reports, and forecasting busy schedules. But that’s not all—PowerPoint is getting smarter with translation and enhanced narrative capabilities, while Excel and Outlook are primed for better template suggestions and seamless meeting scheduling. Moreover, SharePoint users can look forward to AI agents that will revolutionize document summaries and refine data queries. With these updates, Microsoft is set to transform how businesses approach everyday tasks, pushing efficiency to new heights. For a deeper dive into these game-changing updates, listen to our full daily episode by clicking the link https://lnkd.in/emEXPn4X. #Microsoft #AI #Automation #Microsoft365 #Innovation #Productivity #TechNews #DigitalTransformation 💼🌐📊

At this year’s Microsoft #Ignite, several updates demonstrated Microsoft’s push to embed AI deeper into business tools, aiming to improve efficiency and collaboration across organizations. Here are the highlights worth noting: 👉 AI Agents in Microsoft 365: New and expanded AI agents are designed to streamline tasks. For example: - Employee Self-Service Agents in Business Chat can handle HR and IT queries, like leave requests or policy clarifications (currently in preview). - SharePoint Agents are now generally available, offering real-time answers from organizational content. 👉 Azure AI Agent Service: This new platform empowers businesses to build custom AI agents by leveraging models from Microsoft, OpenAI, Meta, and Cohere. It supports integration across tools like Teams, SharePoint, and third-party apps. 👉 Copilot Studio Updates: Developers can create autonomous agents using advanced templates and integrate them across channels, enhancing adaptability and automation. 👉 New Copilot Features: - Copilot Actions automate workflows directly in apps like Word and Excel. - Enhanced insights from Viva Copilot offer more actionable analytics, especially for HR and employee engagement. These advancements are designed to reduce repetitive tasks, improve decision-making, and make AI accessible across key business functions. For more, visit Microsoft’s Ignite page or related resources. #ai #aiagents #ainews

We are thrilled to announce our expanded collaboration with Microsoft AI tools, focusing on the revolutionary capabilities of Microsoft 365 Copilot. This partnership represents a significant leap in harnessing AI technologies to enhance business operations and drive innovation. 🔹 Our Commitment: As a small company, we are strategically leveraging resources to integrate cutting-edge technologies like Microsoft 365 Copilot, along with Power Apps, Dynamics 365, Microsoft Entra, and Microsoft Fabric. Our goal is to enhance productivity and customer experiences significantly without extensive investments. 🔹 Focus on Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft 365 Copilot is at the heart of our initiative, transforming how we manage workflows and data interactions. It's designed to boost efficiency by providing AI-driven insights and assistance directly within the tools our clients already use daily. 🔹 Why It’s Important: By integrating Microsoft 365 Copilot, we are addressing the unique challenges faced by industries that are traditionally slower in adopting digital innovations. Copilot helps streamline complex processes, making our solutions more intuitive and accessible. 🔹 Future Initiatives: We are committed to continually enhancing our capabilities, focusing on training our team in Microsoft 365 Copilot along with other Microsoft technologies. This initiative is crucial as we aim to empower our workforce with the skills needed to leverage AI effectively and ensure our clients can maximize their technological investments. Stay tuned as we lead the way in transforming business operations through this dynamic and innovative partnership! #DStrategyTech #Microsoft #Microsoft365Copilot #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #TechnologyLeadership #MicrosoftEntra #MicrosoftFabric #Dynamics365

Microsoft Copilot is your AI Assistant on the web. While most use cases and examples online are aimed at business users, SharePoint administrators can use Microsoft Copilot in multiple ways in their daily lives. Read the article by Vlad Catrinescu and learn 3️⃣ awesome productivity hacks for IT admins: https://lnkd.in/dg4vxWVF #microsoftcopilot #sharepoint #ai

🚀 Microsoft Launches AI-Powered Agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot! 🚀 I was going through the keynote from Ignite where they are launching new artificial intelligence-powered agents across Microsoft 365 Copilot to help organizations better manage daily tasks. These purpose-built agents are designed to work seamlessly with applications like SharePoint, Teams, Business Chat, and Planner, transforming the way we work. 🌟 Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, shared his vision: "Copilot is the UI for AI, rapidly becoming an organizing layer for work, and how work gets done. Every employee will have a copilot that knows them, knows how they work" This major platform shift is set to revolutionize productivity and efficiency in the workplace. How can this benefit the Indian tech industry? Enhanced Productivity: AI agents can automate routine tasks, allowing tech professionals to focus on more strategic and creative work. Improved Collaboration: With tools like the Facilitator Agent in Teams, real-time note-taking and follow-up summaries will streamline communication and project management. Scalability: Organizations can scale their operations more effectively with AI agents handling repetitive tasks and complex processes. Innovation: By freeing up time and resources, tech companies can invest more in innovation and development, driving growth and competitiveness. Full Story --> https://lnkd.in/geggrdFz #Microsoft365 #AI #TechInnovation #IndianTech #FutureOfWork

Discover how Copilot for Microsoft 365 is transforming the workplace! This generative AI tool integrates seamlessly into your Microsoft 365 apps, helping you automate tasks, enhance productivity, and streamline workflows. From drafting documents in Word to managing emails in Outlook and analyzing data in Excel, Copilot is designed to be your AI-powered assistant. Explore the potential of AI in your daily operations with Copilot for Microsoft 365. Learn more in this VC3 blog post!

Microsoft Unleashes Copilot Actions: The Future of AI-Powered Productivity 🚀 In a groundbreaking move, Microsoft is redefining productivity tools with the introduction of Copilot Actions within Microsoft 365 Copilot. This innovative feature harnesses the power of AI to automate labor-intensive tasks such as summarizing meeting actions, generating detailed reports, and forecasting busy schedules. But that’s not all—PowerPoint is getting smarter with translation and enhanced narrative capabilities, while Excel and Outlook are primed for better template suggestions and seamless meeting scheduling. Moreover, SharePoint users can look forward to AI agents that will revolutionize document summaries and refine data queries. With these updates, Microsoft is set to transform how businesses approach everyday tasks, pushing efficiency to new heights. For a deeper dive into these game-changing updates, listen to our full daily episode by clicking the link https://lnkd.in/eQkQFbYw. #Microsoft #AI #Automation #Microsoft365 #Innovation #Productivity #TechNews #DigitalTransformation 💼🌐📊