Enjoy Radical Productivity with Copilot for Microsoft 365
It’s as true as ever: Time is money. The more productive your employees are, the greater your capacity for growth.
Copilot for Microsoft 365—an AI-powered assistant—sets the standard for modern productivity tools. With Copilot for Microsoft 365 engaged, your teams can rapidly tick through their to-do lists. A full 70% of people using Copilot found they were more productive [1].
Wondering how Microsoft Copilot for M365 can benefit you? Read on to find out.
What is Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365?
Copilot for M365 is an AI assistant tool that is integrated into all the Microsoft 365 business apps, including:
- Word
- Excel
- Teams
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Loop
- Forms
Using large language models (LLMs), Copilot for M365 learns from all of your data and then uses its learnings to boost your productivity.
With Copilot for M365, you can quickly draft emails, summarize documents, streamline meetings, create picture-perfect presentations, and much more [2]. Most importantly, the solution is architected with the same robust security as all Microsoft products, so your data remains yours.
How CompuNet Can Help
Like many AI assistants, Copilot for M365 is designed to be “plug-and-play”—simply engage the tool as an optional add-on for Microsoft 365, and let the software do the rest. Still, it pays to have a team of experts on hand when deploying any new solution.
CompuNet can be your team of experts. Our organization is made up of engineers (not MBAs), so we understand your technical challenges.
Additionally, as a Microsoft Copilot for M365 Jumpstart Partner and FastTrack Ready Partner, we’re uniquely positioned to help you reach your full productivity potential—and fast.
Consulting and Implementation
First, our engineers analyze your infrastructure to determine whether Copilot for M365 will benefit you. We then work to understand your employees’ workflows and needs, before translating our findings into a report.
After that initial consultation, we seamlessly integrate Copilot for M365 into your most-used apps. Your employees will then be able to work faster and smarter across all their devices.
Adoption
According to Microsoft, 77% of people who used Copilot said that once they had it, they didn’t want to give it up [3]. However, convincing users to adopt a new technology in the first place can be difficult. We understand these challenges and work to speed up Copilot for M365 adoption within your workplace.
Through guided seminars, coaching sessions, and informative materials, we give your employees the tools to understand Copilot and make it part of their routines.
Licensing
Licensing can be a complex part of deploying and using Copilot for M365. Luckily, we’re here to help.
A variety of Microsoft licenses make you eligible to leverage Copilot for M365, including [4]:
- Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise or Business
- Business Basic, Standard, or Premium
- Microsoft 365 E3 or Microsoft 365 E5
- Microsoft 365 F1 or Microsoft 365 F3
As such, you may already be able to access Copilot for M365 for an additional fee. We can help you make that determination, and establish the right licenses if you don’t.
Securing the Foundation: The Critical First Step in Adopting Microsoft Copilot for M365
In the digital age, where data breaches and cyber threats are increasingly common, the importance of implementing robust security measures before adopting new technologies cannot be overstated. As organizations consider integrating Microsoft Copilot for M365 into their workflows, it is crucial to first secure the environment to ensure that sensitive information, such as HR records, payroll, and salary details, remains protected. By establishing a secure foundation, companies can confidently leverage the powerful capabilities of Copilot for M365, knowing that their data is safe and that access is appropriately restricted. This proactive approach to security not only safeguards valuable assets but also fosters trust among users, paving the way for a smooth and successful adoption of Copilot for M365.
Furthermore, a secure implementation of Copilot for M365 aligns with the principles of Zero Trust, which advocates for a ‘never trust, always verify’ mindset. By applying these principles, organizations can create multiple layers of defense, including identity verification, access controls, and continuous monitoring of user activities. This ensures that only authorized personnel have access to the necessary resources, minimizing the risk of unauthorized access and data exposure. Emphasizing security in the early stages of Copilot for M365 adoption is not just a best practice; it is an essential step in empowering organizations to harness the full potential of AI-assisted productivity while maintaining a secure and compliant environment.
Support
Just as Copilot is your at-work assistant, CompuNet is your Microsoft assistant. At any point following your customized implementation, you can reach out to our engineers for support. We pride ourselves on being available to answer any question you have regarding Copilot’s deployment, security features, and productivity tips.
If you’re ready to have our experts on your side, contact us today. We’d love to help you with Copilot for M365 and other best-in-class Microsoft solutions.
Sources:
Microsoft Learn, Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 overview. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/microsoft-365/microsoft-365-copilot-overview
Microsoft. Copilot for Microsoft 365. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/copilot-for-microsoft-365
Microsoft. Reinvent productivity with Copilot for Microsoft 365. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-copilot
Microsoft. Copilot for Microsoft 365. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/copilot-for-microsoft-365
Microsoft. Copilot for Microsoft 365. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/copilot-for-microsoft-365
[1] Microsoft. Copilot for Microsoft 365. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/copilot-for-microsoft-365
[2] Microsoft. Reinvent productivity with Copilot for Microsoft 365. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-copilot
[3] Microsoft. Copilot for Microsoft 365. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/copilot-for-microsoft-365
[4] Microsoft. Copilot for Microsoft 365. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/copilot-for-microsoft-365