Microsoft 365 Copilot Consulting
Transform your Microsoft 365 workflow with AI-powered Copilot consulting.
Microsoft 365 Copilot marks a key stage for businesses and organisations who are looking to harness the power and efficiencies of generative AI. This tool acts as a unifying AI assistant across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. It integrates into daily tasks allowing users to input prompts and receive tailored responses. Whether it’s generating a presentation from a document or analysing Excel data Copilot adapts to your needs, Copilot simply gets better results and saves time.
What can Copilot do for your business?
Put simply, it automates repetitive tasks and unlocks efficiencies. With Copilot you can generate a PowerPoint from a Word document or request an instant analysis of your Excel data. It can summarise emails for a specific client draft a document based on a prompt or even create a to-do list from a Teams meeting.
The possibilities extend to Power Apps where it can build applications to automate manual processes. For example a finance team might use Copilot to generate a report from raw data in seconds, while a sales team could draft a personalised email based on a customer’s previous interactions. These features not only save time but also reduce errors ensuring consistency across workflows.
- Automate repetitive tasks and unlock new efficiencies
- Generate PowerPoint presentations from Word documents
- Analyse Excel data instantly for quick insights
- Summarise emails for specific clients or draft documents from prompts
- Create to-do lists from Teams meetings
- Build apps in Power Apps to automate manual processes
- Finance teams can generate reports from raw data in seconds
- Sales teams can draft personalised emails using customer interaction history
- Saves time, reduces errors, and ensures workflow consistency
Copilot integrations
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Word
Copilot in Word helps draft content and refine text. It can create documents from meeting notes or existing files. For instance a project manager might input a brief summary of a meeting and Copilot would generate a full report with key action items.
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Excel
In Excel, Copilot analyses data and generates visualisations. It can create additional sheets for deeper insights. A marketing analyst might ask for a breakdown of customer trends and Copilot would present charts and summaries tailored to their needs.
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Teams
Copilot takes notes during meetings and creates summaries for absent team members. This ensures everyone stays aligned even if they couldn’t attend.
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PowerPoint
With PowerPoint, Copilot transforms ideas into presentations. Adjustments can be made based on user feedback. A team preparing a pitch could input a rough outline and Copilot would design a polished deck with relevant visuals.
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OneNote
OneNote’s Copilot organises notes summarises text and highlights key details. A researcher might use it to extract main points from a lengthy document saving hours of manual work.
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Outlook
It summarises lengthy emails highlights action points and drafts responses. A busy executive could receive a condensed version of their inbox prioritising urgent tasks.
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Power Platform
Copilot accelerates app development and automates tasks for users of all skill levels. A small business owner might build a custom app to track inventory without coding expertise.
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Dynamics 365
It aids in customer communication and integrates CRM data with meeting summaries. A support agent could access a client’s history instantly improving response times.
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Azure
Copilot unlocks advanced Azure insights and streamlines cloud tasks. IT teams might use it to monitor system performance or troubleshoot issues efficiently.
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SharePoint
It curates SharePoint pages making content creation effortless. A project team could generate a central hub with all relevant documents updates and deadlines.
The power of Copilot
Integrating generative AI with your Microsoft 365 environment is a game changer. It empowers teams to focus on complex tasks while reducing time spent on routine work. The potential for increased productivity and efficiency is immense. For example a customer service team could handle more queries by automating responses while a product team might accelerate development cycles with AI-assisted planning.
Prepare for Copilot with our Readiness Assessment
Our experts conduct interactive workshops to evaluate your Microsoft 365 setup. This ensures security measures are in place and aligns Copilot with your organisational goals. The assessment also identifies gaps in your current infrastructure such as outdated software or insufficient user training and provides a roadmap for seamless integration.
Microsoft 365 Copilot deployment
Our consultants present assessment findings and outline a roadmap for implementation. We guide you through prerequisites ensuring a smooth transition. This includes configuring user permissions setting up data integration and aligning Copilot with your business workflows.
Extend Copilot with Microsoft Graph connectors
Integrate your business systems to enhance Copilot’s capabilities. Our developers create custom connectors for seamless data access. For instance a retail company might link Copilot to their inventory system allowing real-time updates and automated stock alerts.
Why choose Ashgoal?
With expertise across Microsoft applications we build tailored Copilot integrations. We have direct access to the latest AI tools and best practices. For example our Microsoft specialists might advise on optimising Copilot for specific industries such as healthcare, pharma, construction or finance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Ready to unlock Copilot’s potential? Let’s discuss your needs. Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise our consultants will tailor solutions to fit your requirements.
Microsoft 365 Copilot FAQs
What is Microsoft 365 Copilot?
Microsoft 365 Copilot is an AI companion designed to improve productivity and creativity within the Microsoft 365 suite of applications. It uses large language models and integrates with your data in the Microsoft Graph to provide intelligent assistance in various tasks. Copilot is available both as an integrated feature within apps like Word, Excel PowerPoint and as a standalone experience called Business Chat.
It understands natural language queries and provides actionable insights. For instance you can ask it to draft an email summarise a document or analyse data trends.
The tool offers a range of capabilities including real time collaboration, smart suggestions and automation. It can generate code snippets, translate text or even create visualisations. Its integration with Microsoft 365 means it learns from your work patterns to offer personalised assistance.
Microsoft 365 Copilot operates by analysing your data and interactions within the Microsoft 365 suite. It uses contextual awareness to provide relevant help. For example, if you’re working on a spreadsheet it might suggest formulas or highlight trends. The system prioritises security ensuring your data remains protected.
Copilot is deeply embedded in Microsoft 365 applications, which means it can access files across platforms and adapt to your workflow. Whether you’re managing projects or creating presentations it works alongside you to enhance efficiency.
How much does Copilot cost?
Microsoft 365 Copilot is currently available as part of select Microsoft 365 plans or as an additional subscription, so Microsoft Copilot has both free and paid options. Copilot in Windows is free, offering a baseline AI experience. Copilot Pro, a paid subscription, provides more advanced features and access to the latest AI models for a monthly fee. Microsoft 365 Copilot is available as an add-on for qualifying Microsoft 365 plans, with a separate license required. We can guide you through the options.
The price of Copilot depends on the Microsoft 365 plan you have. If you use Microsoft 365 Business Premium or Enterprise plans, Copilot might be included or available as an add-on. Small businesses or individual users may have other pricing structures.
What are the benefits of Microsoft 365 Copilot?
Microsoft 365 Copilot delivers productivity gains by automating routine tasks and enhancing content creation across the entire Microsoft 365 suite.
Users generate documents, emails and presentations through simple language commands, significantly reducing time spent on manual formatting and drafting. The AI assistant works well for data analysis, transforming complex spreadsheets into insights and visualisations, without requiring technical expertise. Communication is more efficient as Copilot can summarise lengthy email threads, compose professional responses and give consistent messaging. The tool's integration means it learns from your work patterns to provide increasingly personalised assistance. Teams benefit from improved collaboration as information sharing becomes more streamlined and accessible. Copilot allows users of all skill levels to perform sophisticated tasks through intuitive conversational prompts. This combination of automation, intelligence and accessibility makes Microsoft 365 Copilot an excellent investment for organisations looking to improve productivity, while reducing manual work processes.