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How does Microsoft #Copilot for Microsoft #365 work? Users interact with Copilot for Microsoft 365 through its chat interface. Here's how the interaction between a user and Copilot looks like: Copilot receives an input prompt from a user. Copilot then preprocesses the input prompt through an approach called grounding, which improves the specificity of the prompt, to help you get answers that are relevant and actionable to your specific task. The prompt can include text from input files or other content discovered by Copilot, and Copilot sends this prompt to the LLM for processing. Copilot only accesses data that an individual user has existing access to, based on, for example, existing Microsoft 365 role-based access controls. Copilot takes the response from the LLM and post-processes it. This post-processing includes other grounding calls to Microsoft Graph, responsible AI checks, security, compliance and privacy reviews, and command generation. Copilot returns the response to the app, where the user can review and assess the response. Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 iteratively processes and orchestrates these sophisticated services to help produce results that are relevant to your organization because they're contextually based on your organizational data. The following diagram provides a visual representation of how Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 works. Courtesy of Microsoft Learn

🔒 Safeguarding Your Data with Microsoft Purview's AI-Powered Classifiers Visibility and control over sensitive information are essential—especially if you’re using generative AI based on internal data. Here’s how Microsoft Purview’s AI-powered classifiers make it easy to keep your data secure and compliant at scale: - Effortless Automation: ⚙️ Discover, classify, and protect your information automatically across SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Outlook. Purview’s classifiers detect sensitive data like source code, credentials, and IP, applying protection policies as content moves through your organization. - Real-World Example: 📝 Imagine a user creating internal documentation containing sensitive credentials and source code. Purview detects this instantly, prompting them to apply a sensitivity label. Unauthorized access is then automatically blocked, ensuring only designated individuals have access. - Admin-Friendly & Customizable: 💼 With over 90 pre-configured data categories and customizable classifiers, Purview gives admins the flexibility to meet unique organizational needs and regulatory requirements. - AI-Powered Scale: 🚀 Running on Microsoft’s AI supercomputer, Purview operates at unparalleled speed and scale, securing data across your entire digital environment. - Continuous Compliance: 🔄 This automation keeps your data protected in real-time, reducing manual effort and ensuring compliance without disrupting daily workflows. Learn more in the comments below! #MicrosoftPurview #DataSecurity #AIPowered #Compliance #DataProtection

Last week we announced that we are enhancing Copilot for Microsoft 365 with two major updates: priority access to GPT-4 Turbo for both web and work data, and expanded image generation capabilities in Microsoft Designer. These updates remove limits on chat interactions and file uploads, and increase daily image generation boosts, ensuring faster and more comprehensive AI responses. All of the above with a focus on commercial data protection and enterprise-grade security and compliance controls. https://lnkd.in/gRtJgkSc #M365 #Copilot #GenAI #Microsoft #Microsoftadvocate #CopilotM365

Microsoft has just announced some exciting updates to Copilot for Microsoft 365, designed to boost your productivity and enhance your workflow. 👇   - Priority access to GPT-4 Turbo for faster, more comprehensive responses. - Unlimited conversations and increased file uploads. - Expanded image generation capabilities in Microsoft Designer. - Enhanced data security with commercial and enterprise-grade data protection.   Click the link to read more about these updates and how they can transform the way you work: https://urlz.fr/qpS6 #MicrosoftCopilot #Productivity

• Use powerful AI with Copilot and automated workflows to streamline processes, speed up tasks, and make better decisions. • Work seamlessly with the Microsoft 365 applications you already use, such as Outlook, Excel, and Microsoft Teams, reducing data entry and switching between applications. • Protect your data while maintaining regulatory compliance with world-class identity protection, role-based access, and encryption. • Remove data silos and access business intelligence with real-time dashboards, flexible reports, AI-driven insights, sustainability tracking, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for each role. Click here: https://bit.ly/47mORyQ #microsoftdynamics365businesscentral #dynamics365businesscentral #microsoftdynamics365businesscentralpartner #dynamics365businesscentralpartner #businesscentralimplementationpartner #positiveedge

The end to end nature of Purview integrations with AI are killer, and keep getting better. For those CISOs with concerns around internal use of AI, there is no better platform than Microsoft for curation, adoption and monitoring.

Copilot for Microsoft 365 is generating a lot of buzz and rightly so. However, with any new technology, misconceptions can arise. Let's tackle some common misconceptions about Copilot and set the record straight: Misconception #1: Copilot for Microsoft 365 is only for very large enterprises. Reality: Copilot for Microsoft 365 is designed to be versatile and beneficial for organizations of all sizes. It can be applied to any organization regardless of size. Misconception #2: Copilot for Microsoft 365 is a security risk. Reality: Copilot for Microsoft 365 works with your existing data privacy and security set-up in Microsoft 365, ensuring that data privacy and compliance standards are upheld. Misconception #3: Copilot for Microsoft 365 is just a glorified chatbot. Reality: While Copilot includes chat-based interactions, it is much more than just a chatbot. It leverages advanced AI and machine learning to provide a range of capabilities, such as automating workflows, generating insights, and assisting with content creation. Copilot can understand context, interpret complex requests, and deliver actionable recommendations. Its functionalities extend beyond simple Q&A, making it a powerful tool for enhancing productivity and efficiency across various tasks and processes. Misconception #4: Copilot for Microsoft 365 requires extensive training to use effectively. Reality: Copilot is built to be intuitive and user-friendly, minimizing the need for extensive training. It integrates seamlessly with the Microsoft 365 suite, leveraging familiar interfaces and tools that users already know. Additionally, it provides contextual help and suggestions, making it easy for users to learn as they go. The goal is to enhance the user experience without adding complexity, ensuring that even those with limited technical expertise can take full advantage of its capabilities. #CopilotforMicrosoft365 #productivity #Microsoft365

To manage the overhead and risks of adopting Microsoft Copilot, organizations need a solution to address: • DATA INVENTORY: It’s critical to know your data - what’s sensitive, regulated, critical; what data is fit for consumption by LLMs and external parties, and what data is confidential? • DATA GOVERNANCE: Proper labeling and tagging of data are crucial to prevent unauthorized access and ensure compliance. • ACCESS CONTROL: Overexposed data and overprivileged users present significant risks, especially in the context of AI-driven tools like Copilot. • DATA MINIMIZATION: Duplicate, similar, and redundant data represent unnecessary risk. Delete, move, and lock down data to reduce storage costs and the attack surface. Holler!

SNP's approach to Copilot for Microsoft 365 helps organizations boost productivity by integrating AI-powered tools into their workflow. Our method ensures seamless adoption, enabling automation, data-driven insights, and team collaboration. > Conduct a readiness assessment focusing on data security, governance, and access, creating an implementation plan. > Prepare Microsoft 365 for AI deployment by ensuring proper data security measures and enabling additional features if required. > Remediate issues, establish a pilot plan, and review admin reports for user engagement. > Monitor adoption, service health, data privacy, and take swift action on any alerts. Contact us on Azure Marketplace: https://lnkd.in/dC7fjnb7   #Microsoft365 #Copilot #AI #Productivity #DigitalTransformation #DataSecurity #Automation #Innovation

• Use powerful AI with Copilot and automated workflows to streamline processes, speed up tasks, and make better decisions. • Work seamlessly with the Microsoft 365 applications you already use, such as Outlook, Excel, and Microsoft Teams, reducing data entry and switching between applications. • Protect your data while maintaining regulatory compliance with world-class identity protection, role-based access, and encryption. • Remove data silos and access business intelligence with real-time dashboards, flexible reports, AI-driven insights, sustainability tracking, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for each role. Click here: https://bit.ly/47mORyQ #microsoftdynamics365businesscentral #dynamics365businesscentral #microsoftdynamics365businesscentralpartner #dynamics365businesscentralpartner #businesscentralimplementationpartner #positiveedge