Microsoft is once again setting new standards with the latest advances in Microsoft 365 Copilot technology, which empower corporate IT teams in particular and take productivity to a new level. These developments show how artificial intelligence can optimize business processes.
The focus is on Copilot Actions, which are currently in the private preview. These make it possible to automate recurring tasks with simple prompt entries. Whether daily summaries or preparations for meetings – automation is possible with less effort. Microsoft is also introducing new agents in Microsoft 365, which are used in particular for capturing and summarizing SharePoint knowledge and real-time language translations during Teams meetings.
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Copilot Studio provides IT professionals and developers with a powerful tool to manage and connect agents. Particularly noteworthy is the introduction of autonomous agents that can learn, adapt and make decisions independently. These features add value to complex work environments by making processes more efficient.
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Security improvements and efficiency gains
Safety is a priority, which is underlined by the new Copilot Control System. It enables secure and controllable management of AI-supported tools, with integrated functions such as data protection and intelligent data management. This security also unfolds through SharePoint Advanced Management, which is provided at no additional cost and optimizes content governance.
Companies such as Eaton and the Bank of Queensland Group report significant time and resource savings by using Copilot. Accenture also plans to deploy Copilot technology on a massive scale, underlining the productivity gains. These developments show that Microsoft is setting standards in the business world with its Copilot technology.
The most important facts about the update:
Copilot Actions as an automation feature in private preview.
New agents: SharePoint knowledge aggregation, real-time translations, HR automation.
Copilot Studio: Management and development platform for agents.
Copilot Control System: security and management features.
Productivity gains at companies such as Eaton and Accenture.
