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Introducing Copilot Actions, new agents, and tools to empower IT teams
Microsoft 365 Copilot is becoming a daily habit for people around the world—already, nearly 70% of Fortune 500 companies are using it. Dow anticipates that Copilot will save it millions of dollars on shipping operations in the first year; at Bank of Queensland Group, 70% of users are saving two and a half to five hours per week; Eaton is speeding up internal documentation processes by 83%; and Accenture is going big, rolling out Copilot to 100,000 employees.
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The latest on AI at work: November 2024
For Microsoft and our customers, work is changing at the speed of AI. To help you stay ahead, we’ll share monthly highlights of new Microsoft Copilot innovations, plus the latest from our customers on how they’re getting the most value from Copilot.
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Streamline collaboration with the new chat and channels experience in Microsoft Teams
Working together can turn great ideas into reality and bring people together as a team. We’ve been paying attention to our customers’ evolving needs in the AI-powered workplace, which require faster, simpler, and smarter solutions to achieve more.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2: Pages, Python in Excel, and agents
We are introducing Wave 2 of Microsoft 365 Copilot innovation, with three key updates. From enterprises to small businesses, they help Copilot get better every day. Nearly 1,000 customers have given us direct feedback on Copilot, and we’ve made more than 700 product updates based on that feedback.
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New agent capabilities in Microsoft Copilot unlock business value
Microsoft Copilot is already helping individual employees boost productivity, creativity and time savings. With the announcements at Microsoft Build 2024, we’re delivering an entirely new set of capabilities that unlock Copilot’s ability to drive bottom-line business results for every organization.
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Microsoft and LinkedIn release the 2024 Work Trend Index on the state of AI at work
For our fourth annual Work Trend Index, out today, we partnered with LinkedIn for the first time on a joint report so we could provide a comprehensive view of how AI is not only reshaping work, but the labor market more broadly.
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Bringing Copilot to more customers worldwide—across life and work
Continuing our vision for Microsoft Copilot to bring the power of generative AI to everyone across work and life, we’re expanding availability and purchase options for individuals and organizations and bringing new value to Copilot Pro subscribers.
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Introducing Microsoft Copilot for Finance: Transform finance with next-generation AI in Microsoft 365
We’re announcing the public preview of Microsoft Copilot for Finance, a game-changer for finance professionals and the newest role-based extension of Microsoft Copilot. Microsoft Copilot for Finance is a momentous leap forward, specifically crafted to revolutionize the daily grind of well-known financial processes.
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Expanding Copilot for Microsoft 365 to businesses of all sizes
We are updating our Microsoft Copilot product line-up with a new Copilot Pro subscription for individuals; expanding Copilot for Microsoft 365 availability to small and medium-sized businesses; and announcing no seat minimum for commercial plans.
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Build more connections with new communities in Microsoft Teams and GroupMe features
Today we're announcing new updates to the free version of Microsoft Teams that will allow you to create communities from scratch, share and invite members, create and host events, moderate content with critical trust and safety features, and get notified about all important activities.
Empowering every developer with plugins for Copilot for Microsoft 365
Generative AI models are ushering in the next frontier in interactions between humans and computers. Just like graphical user interfaces brought computing within reach of hundreds of millions of people three decades ago, next-generation AI will take it even further, making technology more accessible through the most universal interface—natural language.
3 ways collaborative apps like Workday in Microsoft Teams boost engagement and productivity
Enterprises are increasingly turning to collaborative apps to enhance workplace engagement and productivity. That presents an opportunity for independent software vendors (ISVs) to earn customer loyalty by building easily accessible enterprise apps with rich features that deliver business value.
Introducing the Copilot for Microsoft 365 Early Access Program and new capabilities in Copilot
In March, we introduced Copilot for Microsoft 365—your copilot for work. Today, we’re announcing that we’re bringing Microsoft 365 Copilot to more customers with an expanded preview and new capabilities.
Welcome to the new era of SharePoint and OneDrive in Microsoft 365
Today, we embark on the next chapter for SharePoint and OneDrive. We are excited to share the latest SharePoint innovations that will make it simpler for customers to build compelling and engaging SharePoint sites and pages alongside a refreshed OneDrive experience.
Microsoft 365 innovations across AI, payments, and collaboration tools help small and medium businesses grow
From the rise of remote work to the emergence of AI, SMBs are poised to benefit greatly from a new generation of technology to help grow and scale businesses. Read on to learn more about new investments Microsoft is making to help SMBs achieve more than ever before.
Microsoft Designer expands preview with new AI design features
Today, we’re excited to announce we’re removing the waitlist and adding an expanded set of features to the Microsoft Designer preview. With new AI technology at the core, Microsoft Designer simplifies the creative journey by helping you get started quickly, augment creative workflows, and overcome creative roadblocks.
From Copilot in Microsoft Viva to the new Intune Suite—here’s what’s new in Microsoft 365
Discover the latest in Microsoft 365, including Copilot in Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Glint, Windows 365 Frontline, and Microsoft Intune Suite.
Introducing Copilot in Microsoft Viva—A new way to boost employee engagement and performance
Today, we’re excited to announce Copilot in Microsoft Viva, along with the introduction of Microsoft Viva Glint, to help organizations create a more engaged and productive workforce.
Microsoft Teams innovations for manufacturing at Hannover Messe 2023
Join Microsoft at Hannover Messe 2023 to learn how the latest enhancements to Microsoft Teams help frontline workers streamline communication and increase productivity.