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🚀 1. Microsoft Copilot Isn’t Just GPT-Powered Anymore Until recently, Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio leaned heavily on OpenAI’s GPT models (including the latest versions like GPT-5). Now, Anthropic’s Claude models (such as Claude Sonnet 4 / 4.5 and Claude Opus 4.1) have been added as optional model choices in key Copilot experiences. This…
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Did you know the Australian Government has formal guidance on using public generative AI tools? Last year (2025), the Australian Government released practical guidance on how agencies should use public generative AI tools, and it’s worth paying attention to, even if you’re not in government. In practice, this guidance is now widely referenced, particularly in…
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“Powered by neural networks.” You see this phrase everywhere, in AI tools, vendor decks, and LinkedIn posts. But if you’re a business owner or a developing consultant, it often raises a fair question: What does that actually mean, and why should I care? Let’s demystify it. What is a neural network (in plain English)? A…
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Early January always brings the same conversations. New goals. New habits. New year, new you. But there are two quotes I saw scrolling social media that I loved and prompted me to write this and they quietly challenge the way we think about change: “Life isn’t about finding yourself. It’s about creating yourself.” “If you…
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🤓Did you make a 2026 NY goal to learn more about Microsoft AI? Here are some learning links that you can ease into, here is 5 live events for this and next week + 5 ongoing courses to do in your own time. 💻Live webinar events1️⃣Microsoft Virtual Training Day: Secure and administer Microsoft 365 Copilot…
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Ever been asked: “What does this user actually have access to in SharePoint?” And you know the answer may potentially be complicated 😅to report on for admins. Between site memberships, M365 groups, nested security groups, sharing links, and unique permissions, it’s rarely a simple response. Until now, answering that question properly usually meant PowerShell, compiling…
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When most people think about AI at work, they picture a chat window. Ask a question. Get an answer. Repeat. Chat is useful, but it’s only one interface. And in many business scenarios, it’s not even the best one. The real shift happening right now is autonomous agents: AI that doesn’t wait for you to…
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As someone who has spent years architecting solutions and mentoring professionals across diverse industries, I’ve learned a powerful truth: success isn’t just about hiring the smartest person in the room. It’s about building teams that thrive on trust, collaboration, and humility. In our fast-paced, tech-driven world, technical expertise often dominates hiring conversations. We chase certifications,…
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If you’ve ever hit the limits of simple connectors, repeated refresh logic, or If you’ve ever hit the limits of simple connectors, repeated refresh logic, or manual data wrangling across environments, chances are a Dataflow is exactly the tool you needed. Dataflows are the Power Platform’s way to centralise, clean, reshape, and standardise data before…
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You’ve earned your role. You’ve delivered results. Yet, there’s a quiet voice that whispers: “What if I’m not as capable as they think?” “What if they find out I’m actually an imposter of someone who knows what they’re doing?” This is not rare. It’s a psychological pattern you’re probably heard of called Imposter Syndrome, and…