Tag: Business Value


  • From Chat to Action: Extending Custom Agents for Business Value

    Most agent scenarios I hear clients discussing during planning workshops start with chat. Generative copilots for policy Q&A. Retrieval agents that summarise information. And while custom copilots can integrate with Power Automate or use agent flows, the simplest and most direct way to extend Copilot Studio agents is through tools. These let agents move beyond…

  • Copilot Licensing Just Got Simpler – What This Means for Business

    Licensing isn’t the most exciting topic in technology — until it becomes the reason innovation is blocked. For many organisations, Copilot Studio licensing has been that blocker. While the per-user licensing model for Microsoft 365 Copilot was straightforward, around $40 per user per month for productivity enhancements in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams, the…

  • Human-in-the-Loop Comes to Copilot Studio: Request for Information (RFI)

    Microsoft has just released a preview of Request for Information (RFI) in Copilot Studio agent flows, and I think this is one of the most important updates yet for organizations building AI-powered automations. Why? Because automation is powerful, but judgment still matters. In industries like insurance, finance, healthcare, or legal, there are moments where AI…

  • The True Impact of a Good Manager

    One of the greatest influences on your professional growth isn’t just the work you do — it’s the person leading you. A strong manager can inspire confidence, unlock opportunities, and foster an environment where you thrive. A poor manager, on the other hand, can drain energy, stall progress, and create a culture of fear. Let’s…

  • Real Time-Saving Tips with Microsoft 365 Copilot – App by App

    We all have those moments: an inbox bursting at the seams, meetings running back-to-back, and documents still sitting half-done. But what if the tools we use every day could actually help get the work done—not just house it? That’s where Microsoft Copilot steps in. Embedded across Microsoft 365 apps, Copilot transforms how we work by…

  • Struggling to Find a Meeting Time? Let Copilot Do It for You

    Want to make better use of Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses but not sure how to save time? Scheduling meetings can be a hassle, especially when coordinating multiple calendars. Instead of manually checking availability, sending back-and-forth emails, or struggling to find a slot that works for everyone, let Copilot do the heavy lifting for you. Here’s…

  • Business Intelligence 101: How Power BI Turns Data into Action

    What is Business Intelligence (BI)? Business Intelligence (BI) refers to the processes, technologies, and strategies used by organizations to analyze and turn raw data into actionable insights. Simply put, BI helps businesses make better, data-driven decisions by: BI isn’t just about having data; it’s about turning that data into meaningful information that supports business goals.…

  • What are “Citizen Developers”? Microsoft’s Key to Unlocking Efficiency with Power Platform

    What is a Citizen Developer and why does Microsoft say they provide efficiency in the Power Platform? The rise of low-code and no-code platforms has dramatically shifted the landscape of technology. One of the biggest shifts is the growing role of the citizen developer—a term that’s becoming more prevalent as businesses embrace digital transformation. But…

  • Why Should You Care About the Power Platform? Real world examples and analogies

    In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses are continuously challenged to innovate while optimizing processes and enhancing customer experiences. Enter the Power Platform, a suite of low-code tools from Microsoft designed to empower organizations to build applications, automate workflows, and analyze data—all without extensive technical expertise. Think of it as a Swiss Army knife for business…

  • The Technology Industry’s Greatest Secret Weapon: Women

    The tech industry is known for its rapid innovation, cutting-edge solutions, and groundbreaking advancements that have reshaped the world. But what if I told you that one of the industry’s greatest secret weapons has been hiding in plain sight all along? This secret weapon is not a new piece of software, an AI algorithm, or…