Understanding Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft 365 Copilot is an intelligent digital assistant integrated into the Microsoft 365 suite of applications. It leverages machine learning, natural language processing, and other AI technologies to provide users with personalized assistance, insights, and recommendations across various Microsoft 365 products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
“Today marks the next major step in the evolution of how we interact with computing, which will fundamentally change the way we work and unlock a new wave of productivity growth,” said Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, Microsoft.”
Generative AI tools are having a breakout year. As surveys show, 33% of organizations are regularly using generative AI in at least one corporate function. As an early advocate for Microsoft 365 Copilot, Crata has been at the forefront of harnessing the capabilities of generative AI to amplify productivity, creativity, and innovation for both our clients and ourselves. Our end-to-end services are unparalleled, encompassing security, data protection, skills, and governance, ensuring a seamless and responsible integration of Copilot into your operations.
Here are five ways Crata plans to unlock efficiency and productivity for its customers and employees
As an early advocate for Microsoft 365 Copilot, Crata has been at the forefront of harnessing the capabilities of generative AI to amplify productivity, creativity, and innovation for both our clients and ourselves. Our end-to-end services are unparalleled, encompassing security, data protection, skills, and governance, ensuring a seamless and responsible integration of Copilot into your operations.
- Fosters Creative Expression
Say goodbye to laborious meeting preparations and creative lulls. Thanks to Copilot's generative capabilities, producing meaningful and insightful content is just a few clicks away. The rapid and precise document writing, presentation creation, and email composition enable users to elevate their creativity. Moreover, Copilot facilitates seamless meetings, shifting the focus to ideas and agendas while efficiently capturing key points and action items.
- Improves Productivity
Developers often face challenges in spending excessive time on problem-solving and debugging code. GitHub Copilot offers a solution by eliminating this scenario, efficiently streamlining workflows through intelligent code completion and suggestions for readily usable code. By allowing developers to focus their time on more advanced tasks, they can deliver solutions more effectively and expeditiously. Furthermore, Microsoft365 Copilot empowers employees to substantially reduce the time spent on emails. Its capability to write, edit, summarize, and generate initial drafts of content with a brief prompt pull in pertinent information from across the organization, optimizing communication efficiency.
- Facilitates Knowledge Discovery and Enhances Security
Accelerating the quest for accurate answers within Crata’s expansive knowledge base is made seamless with Copilot. The tool's efficiency in information retrieval allows for the swift identification of outdated or inaccurate content, contributing to an overall improvement in the quality and relevance of information. This heightened searchability and refined data precision not only enhance response accuracy but also provide a distinctive advantage. Furthermore, Copilot plays a crucial role in establishing a feed back loop, aiding in the definition of document classifiers and associated policies for an advanced data loss prevention (DLP) strategy.
- Accelerates Time-to-Feature
Since the introduction of GitHub Copilot for Individuals in June 2022, it has consistently generated over 27% of developers' code files on average. Today, this percentage has surged to an average of 46%across all programming languages. This remarkable increase is attributed to enhancements in accuracy and the tool's responsiveness to code suggestions. Asa result, developers can expedite their journey toward high-value feature differentiation, redirecting their focus from routine code maintenance. This efficiency ultimately paves the way for the quicker availability of new features and integrations.
- Shapes Career Trajectories
An intriguing yet often overlooked outcome of enhanced productivity is the empowerment to make informed career choices. As employees efficiently complete tasks, they find themselves with additional time to dedicate to strategic priorities, including learning and skill development. This new found capacity positions individuals to proactively shape the trajectory of their careers, preparing for the next phase with a focus on continuous growth and development.
When considering AI assistants, various elements, such as the requirement for proficient experts and experienced consultants, must align to transform it into a powerful tool for all. Organizations must proactively invest in cultivating an AI-ready workforce capable of addressing the complexities of designing and implementing solutions that mitigate business risks and provide enduring value to customers.
Allow our experts at Crata to guide you in unleashing the complete capabilities of Microsoft 365 Copilot, equipping you for the evolving landscape of work ahead.
