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In November 2023, Microsoft\u00ae launched Microsoft 365 Copilot<\/a>, an AI assistant designed to enhance worker productivity, creativity and collaboration. The new application delivers six key AI-driven benefits to organizations<\/a> \u2014 from fast email management to efficient meeting coordination.<\/p>\n Microsoft 365 Copilot combines the power of large language models (LLMs) with an organization\u2019s own data to create <\/strong>\u201cthe most powerful productivity tool on the planet,\u201d according to Microsoft<\/a>. It\u2019s integrated into the Microsoft applications most workers use every day, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, where it unlocks productivity and uplevels skills.<\/p>\n A second feature, Business Chat, works with the applications and a company\u2019s own data. Employees can give it prompts like, \u201cTell my team how we updated our product strategy.\u201d Upon request with a prompt, Microsoft 365 Copilot will instantly generate a status update based on meetings, chat threads and emails.<\/p>\n Organizations can also unleash the full potential of Microsoft 365 Copilot by extending and customizing experiences with plugins. For example, they can use the application to sync content and data with Graph and Dataverse to create deeper insights and connections.<\/p>\n Launch through the completion of a two-step flight plan<\/strong><\/p>\n Achieving a successful adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot extends beyond merely licensing the service. It encompasses an effective implementation, user engagement and alignment with responsible AI principles. FAIR and Rackspace Technology can provide a range of services to help <\/strong>organizations fully harness the potential of Microsoft 365 Copilot, while helping keep AI practices secure. It all starts with a two-step flight plan, including a complimentary assessment and an optional Preflight Checks service in your organization.<\/p>\n Step 1: Complimentary Microsoft 365 Copilot Readiness Assessment <\/strong><\/p>\n FAIR and Rackspace Technology, in partnership with Microsoft, deliver a complementary readiness assessment to help organizations evaluate their current environment, assess their organization\u2019s readiness to use Microsoft 365 Copilot and receive tailored recommendations to help them move forward. Organizations get a comprehensive understanding of their current state and identify areas where Microsoft 365 Copilot can help improve productivity and creativity.<\/p>\n Over the course of two to four weeks, we\u2019ll take you through each of the steps of our complimentary Microsoft 365 Copilot Readiness Assessment:<\/p>\n At the conclusion of your readiness assessment, we\u2019ll deliver the following documentation:<\/p>\n Step 2: Preflight Checks for Microsoft 365 Copilot <\/strong><\/p>\n After the completion of your readiness assessment, you have the option to prepare your organization for a successful implementation with Preflight Checks for Microsoft 365 Copilot. We\u2019ll help you extend Microsoft 365 <\/strong>Copilot’s reach into your organization\u2019s data to help ensure seamless integration and maximum benefit. Through this service, our experts analyze the output of the Microsoft 365 Copilot Readiness Assessment and provide tailored recommendations to address data security, governance, change management and adoption requirements.<\/p>\n Preflight Checks for Microsoft 365 Copilot activities include:<\/p>\n How FAIR and Rackspace Technology help<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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