Microsoft introduces Copilot Actions, new Agents, and Tools to empower IT Teams
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Empowering IT Teams with Microsoft 365 Copilot: New Actions, Agents, and Tools
At Microsoft Ignite 2024, Microsoft unveiled exciting new features for Microsoft 365 Copilot, designed to revolutionize the way IT teams operate. With nearly 70% of Fortune 500 companies already using Copilot, the impact is undeniable. Companies like Dow, Bank of Queensland Group, Eaton, and Accenture are experiencing significant time and cost savings, thanks to Copilot's capabilities.
Introducing Copilot Actions
One of the standout announcements is Copilot Actions, which automates everyday repetitive tasks. Imagine receiving a summary of your most important action items at the end of each workday or automating customer meeting prep with a recurring action that summarizes your last few interactions. These simple, fill-in-the-blank prompts are set to transform productivity.
New Agents in Microsoft 365
Microsoft is also introducing new agents in Microsoft 365 to unlock SharePoint knowledge, provide real-time language interpretation in Teams meetings, and automate employee self-service. These agents are designed to scale individual impact and transform business processes. For instance, the Interpreter agent in Teams offers real-time speech-to-speech interpretation, making meetings more inclusive and engaging.
The Copilot Control System
To help IT professionals manage Copilot and agents securely, Microsoft is launching the Copilot Control System. This system provides data protection, management controls, and measurement and reporting tools. IT teams can confidently adopt and accelerate the business value of Copilot and agents, ensuring a secure and productive environment.
Empowering Every Employee
The goal is to empower every employee with a personal AI assistant. With new features like Copilot Pages for multiplayer AI collaboration and Copilot in Teams for summarizing visual content, we're making it easier for employees to scale their impact and tackle work's biggest pain points.
Transforming Business Processes
Copilot Studio allows you to create, manage, and connect agents to Copilot, transforming business processes across sales, service, finance, and supply chain. With partners like ServiceNow, Workday, and Cohere adding their agents to Copilot, organizations can leverage mission-critical knowledge right in the flow of work.
Conclusion
Microsoft 365 Copilot is not just a tool; it's a game-changer for IT teams and businesses worldwide. By automating tasks, providing real-time insights, and enhancing collaboration, Copilot is set to redefine productivity and efficiency in the workplace. Start using Copilot today and experience the future of work.
The full story: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2024/11/19/introducing-copilot-actions-new-agents-and-tools-to-empower-it-teams/