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In a significant stride towards boosting workplace productivity, Microsoft recently announced the general availability of Copilot for Microsoft 365, Copilot is an AI-driven assistant designed to streamline various tasks, making work life more efficient and focused.

What is Copilot and How Can it Benefit Your Team?

Copilot is an intelligent assistant that integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365, offering support across multiple facets of daily work. From managing work chats, meetings, calls, and emails to evaluating and summarising documents, revamping PowerPoint presentations, and enhancing Excel worksheets with easy analysis and visualisation Copilot aims to lighten the load of tedious tasks. By doing so, it allows your team to redirect their efforts towards more valuable and strategic endeavours.

Security at the Core of Copilot

For businesses concerned about data security, Copilot ensures that your company data remains secure and within your tenant. Operating directly within your business data, Copilot eliminates exposure to third-party applications and data sharing with other businesses. This not only enhances security but also ensures a personalised experience for you and your team.

Pricing and Value for Money

Copilot comes at a competitive price of just under £300 per year for a user license. Tech-savvy users who can maximise the tool’s capabilities will find this to be excellent value for money. The investment in Copilot promises not just efficiency gains but also a more streamlined and secure workflow.

Real World Experience: David Arnold’s Insights

David Arnold,  Director at the Microsoft Solutions Partner David Allen IT Solutions, shared his firsthand experiences after a week of internal testing and client interactions. The tool showcased its prowess by accurately summarising lengthy email chains, simplifying team interactions, and swiftly identifying communications across the entire team with specific suppliers.  The end result was a lot of time saved on low value tasks, allowing time to be spent on valuable work for clients and the business.

However, David emphasised the importance of cautious deployment, particularly regarding security and access control permissions. Copilot’s indexing of your entire Microsoft 365 tenant means it can reveal data that may not be immediately apparent. To mitigate risks, David recommends a thorough configuration of security permissions, access control lists, sensitivity labels, and retention labels.

Get Ready for Copilot with David Allen IT Solutions

As a trusted Microsoft Solutions Partner, David Allen IT Solutions is well positioned to assist businesses in harnessing the full potential of Copilot. If you are considering integrating Copilot into your workflow or need guidance on securing your deployment, feel free to reach out to David Arnold at david.arnold@davidallen-it.co.uk or call 01228 585300.

In the era of digital transformation, Microsoft Copilot emerges as a game-changer, promising not just increased efficiency but also a secure and tailored approach to enhancing your team’s productivity.

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