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Earlier this month, we published a blog with info about Copilot from around the web. In this follow-up, we’ll be sharing info from our CEO and Founder Vince Fung on how Copilot can benefit your business, as well as what measures you should have in place to gain the most benefits.

In this blog, we cover:

  • Three key ways copilot benefits your business.
  • Three foundational tips that every business needs to know before implementing this solution.

How Does Copilot Benefit Your Business?

There are several ways that Copilot can move your business forward.

1. Copilot Integrates Across the Entire Microsoft 365 Platform

This tool enables businesses to use AI across the entire Microsoft 365 platform. In other words, it integrates data across all of the most commonly used Office Suite tools, such as Sharepoint, OneDrive, and other areas where you store important information.

This can offer a level of security, because you don’t need to upload this data into external AI tools, which could leak data and lead to compliance or governance issues.

 

2. It Boosts Productivity

Switching between tasks, or even tools, can create distractions or disrupt a streamlined workflow. One thing that our team thinks is incredibly beneficial about Copilot is that it is designed to be easily accessible within everyday tools you’re already using, like Outlook, Powerpoint, and more. In other words, there’s no flipping between different tabs or disorganized workflows is required.

 

3. It Helps Power Better Business Decision-Making

In addition to helping with day-to-day business decisions, AI tools have the power to help businesses at the strategic level, by analyzing data across all of the different platforms where data is stored.

 

3 Quick Foundational Tips For Using Microsoft Copilot

When implementing Copilot for your business, there are a few key things to consider.

1. A Responsible AI Use Policy

The first thing to consider is, do you have a responsible A.I. use policy in place in your organization? This type of policy defines exactly how people are and aren’t allowed to use those technologies. This serves as a guide on how to use these tools responsibly so that you ensure that you meet your compliance and governance requirements.

 

2. Rights and Permissions Review

Secondly, have you done a rights and permissions review to ensure that people only have access to the data areas that they’re supposed to have access to?

 

3. Data Cleanup

The final step to take is to clean up, or update, your old data. By removing information or data that is no longer relevant, you’re helping to ensure that the A.I. doesn’t return information that is wrong or outdated.

 

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