Nov 01 2023 06:20 AM
I am curious and believe there needs to be discussion around how the decision to have a 300 seat minimum figures into inclusiveness efforts? This decision seems to run counter to several of Microsoft's stated guiding principles for responsible AI, primarily Inclusiveness and Fairness. By imposing this minimum, they seemingly have intentionally cut out small businesses, non-profits, and other organizations that would tremendously benefit from the strategic application of M365 Copilot.
Doesn't making this emerging technology available only to larger enterprise customers who can afford what amounts to an 108k yearly minimum further divide the business world and give those larger entities even more of an advantage over smaller ones?
Nov 01 2023 07:03 AM
Nov 01 2023 07:05 AM
This certainly does put SMB at a decided disadvantage. @Mwelser
Nov 01 2023 07:11 AM
Nov 01 2023 07:15 AM
@Mwelser Are Microsoft Partners selling the license? This is kind of weird.
Nov 01 2023 07:15 AM
@StrictlyCyber The Microsoft blog post in July stated: "Second, to help commercial customers plan, we’re sharing that Microsoft 365 Copilot will be priced at $30 per user, per month for Microsoft 365 E3, E5, Business Standard and Business Premium customers, when broadly available; "
Now it turns out this is not the case and only E3 and E5 is supported with a 300 seat minimum.
Nov 01 2023 07:16 AM
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Nov 01 2023 10:03 AM
@GabeHo Great, is there a way to apply to the EAP for SMBs?
Nov 01 2023 10:41 AM
Nov 01 2023 01:39 PM
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Nov 08 2023 10:02 AM
@james333 Unfortunately it was by invite only as a private beta for a select few.
Nov 09 2023 10:42 AM
Nov 01 2023 01:39 PM
Solution