Tag: Copilot
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AI assistants are useful. Autonomous agents are a step change. If Copilot is the colleague you ask for help, autonomous Copilot agents are the colleagues who just get on with the work. Not in a sci-fi way. In a very practical, enterprise-ready way. This article is about: First: What Is an Autonomous Copilot Agent? Autonomous…
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There’s a common view in tech: once you build an AI model or an agent, the hard part is done. But any technology leader knows the real challenge begins after deployment, especially with Generative AI, where outputs aren’t predictable facts but fluid language and reasoning. That’s why observability (the ability to see, understand, evaluate, and…
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AI projects rarely fail because the technology isn’t good enough. They fail because the problem wasn’t clear, the data wasn’t ready, or expectations didn’t match reality. After working with organisations at very different maturity levels, one thing is consistent:successful AI projects follow a lifecycle, whether people realise it or not. Here’s what that lifecycle really…
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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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🤓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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If you’ve been following Microsoft Ignite this year, you may have noticed something big quietly land among all the announcements. It’s called Agent 365, and it’s shaping up to be the missing piece we’ve all been waiting for in the world of Microsoft AI governance and enterprise-ready agents. For a while now, organisations have been…