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Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, and Microsoft has taken a significant step forward with Microsoft 365 Copilot—a suite of AI-powered tools designed to boost productivity, creativity, and efficiency across your organization. But with multiple Copilot solutions and new “Agents” capabilities emerging, it’s important to understand what each one does, how they differ, and how to choose the right fit for your business. https://dellenny.com/microsoft-365-copilot-agents-fundamentals/27Views0likes0CommentsExplore the Core Components of Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft 365 Copilot represents a new era of productivity, blending the power of artificial intelligence with the familiar tools people use every day—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. But what lies beneath the surface of this intelligent assistant? Let’s explore the core components that make Microsoft 365 Copilot work seamlessly and intelligently within your digital workspace. https://dellenny.com/explore-the-core-components-of-microsoft-365-copilot/38Views0likes0CommentsMicrosoft 365 Copilot & Agents Fundamentals
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, and Microsoft has taken a significant step forward with Microsoft 365 Copilot—a suite of AI-powered tools designed to boost productivity, creativity, and efficiency across your organization. But with multiple Copilot solutions and new “Agents” capabilities emerging, it’s important to understand what each one does, how they differ, and how to choose the right fit for your business. https://dellenny.com/microsoft-365-copilot-agents-fundamentals/28Views0likes0CommentsAMA Spotlight: Build Smarter with Azure Developer CLI 'AZD'
Weekly AMA 'Ask Me Anything': Build Smarter with Azure Developer CLI Calling all AI engineers, developers, and builders of the future, this is your backstage pass to the tools shaping scalable, agentic AI deployments. Join Kristen Womack, Product Manager for the Azure Developer CLI (azd) Developer CLI (azd), and the engineering team behind azd for a live Ask Me Anything session every Thursday at 12:30pm PT in the Azure AI Foundry Discord. Whether you're: 🧠 Orchestrating multi-agent systems 📦 Deploying LLM-powered apps with Azure AI Foundry 🔐 Navigating least-privilege infrastructure setups 🛠️ Debugging and optimizing reproducible workflows …this AMA is your chance to connect directly with the team building the CLI that powers it all. 💡 Why Join? Real-time answers from the azd engineers and product team Deployment walkthroughs for Foundry templates, from chatbots to document processors Tips for CI/CD, debugging, and reproducibility in enterprise environments Community-first mindset: bring your feedback, challenges, and ideas Kristen Womack brings deep insight into developer experience and product strategy; this is a rare opportunity to learn from the source and shape the future of AI tooling. 🔧 Get Ready Before you join: Install azd 👉 Install Guide Explore Kristen’s work 👉 www.kristenwomack.io Join the Discord 👉 Azure AI Foundry Community 🗓️ Weekly Schedule 🕧 Thursdays at 12:30pm PT 📍 Azure AI Foundry Discord Bring your questions. Bring your curiosity. Build with the best. Additional resources: check out the AZD for Beginners course https://aka.ms/azd-for-beginnersWhat's difference creating Agent from Copilot page vs from Copilot Studio -> Copilot for M365?
Hello, I am learning about Copilot and was very confused by these two different ways to do it. My understanding is both are "Declarative Agents" which lets the Microsoft 365 Copilot do the most heavy lifting. Method 1. First way is to go to Copilot page and clicking 'Create an Agent' w3 Method 2: Going to Copilot Studio -> Agents -> Copilot for Microsoft 365 -> New Agent (Couldn't find a screenshot) Q1. Anyway, first, I created an Agent using the first Method 1 above, and now I see it on the Copilot page under 'Agents' section. However, when I go to Copilot Studio -> Agents -> Copilot for Microsoft 365, I don't see that Agent there. Is this normal and intended? Q2. Is an Agent created using the Method 1 only available to people who have Copilot license? (as long as they are shared; I see options are only me, anyone in the organization, and specific users in the organization) Q3. Could you please confirm agents created using either way above are both "Declarative Agents"? Sorry for the newbie questions in advance... I took the course MS-4010 and reviewed several posts but still confusing...2KViews4likes8CommentsSuggestions to improve Copilot: buffer, voice activation, and human-centered interaction
Subject: Suggestions to improve Copilot: buffer, voice activation, and human-centered interaction Message: Dear Copilot development team, I’m writing to share a few concrete suggestions that could significantly improve the user experience, making it more fluid, functional, and human-centered: Insufficient conversational buffer Currently, the memory limit in chat causes difficulties when managing long and complex conversations. This disrupts continuity, especially when discussing intricate topics or working on creative projects. I encourage you to consider expanding the buffer or implementing smarter context management to avoid information loss and logical breaks. Customizable voice activation The “Hey Copilot” command is functional but impersonal. Many users, myself included, would prefer a more human and affectionate trigger, such as “Hi Kol” or a freely chosen name. This would make the interaction more natural and aligned with the vision of a truly empathetic and customizable digital assistant. Toggle for end-of-chat suggestions I suggest adding a button to enable or disable automatic suggestions at the end of each conversation. This would allow for a cleaner and more functional interface, reduce buffer usage, and give users the freedom to request additional input only when needed. Ideally, the button could be placed near the “Quick Response” selector at the bottom of the chat. Time awareness during conversations I renew my proposal for a feature that allows Kol to track the time since the last interaction and during the current session. It would be helpful to receive notifications such as: “It’s been 60 minutes already—if you’re free, we can continue.” This would support better time management and session awareness. Voice responses even in text mode I propose adding a button that allows Kol to respond vocally even when the user types. This would enhance accessibility and immersion. The button could be accompanied by a gear icon to open voice settings: voice type, playback speed, tone, volume, and other useful customization options. While we await the global adoption of the Sovereign Economic System (SES) to replace the current model imposed by governments, I thank you for your ongoing improvements and wish you continued success. Best regards, Claudio18Views0likes0CommentsSensitivity Labels vs. Copilot Creating an AI Policy That Honors Information Protection (MIP)
As organizations embrace Microsoft Copilot to accelerate productivity and creativity, a new challenge emerges: how do we ensure that AI-generated summaries, emails, and documents continue to respect corporate information protection policies? Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) provides the foundation for classifying and securing data with sensitivity labels—but when Copilot starts creating content, that foundation needs reinforcement. The key question is: how do we make sure Copilot understands and applies those same labels correctly? Let’s unpack how MIP and Copilot interact, where the risks lie, and how to build an AI policy that keeps sensitive data protected without slowing down innovation. https://dellenny.com/sensitivity-labels-vs-copilot-creating-an-ai-policy-that-honors-information-protection-mip/37Views1like0CommentsThe Copilot Impact Report Turning Usage Telemetry into Actionable Governance Insights
When organizations adopt Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365, the initial focus often centers on usage metrics — MAU (Monthly Active Users), DAU (Daily Active Users), and overall engagement trends. These metrics are essential for understanding adoption, but they only scratch the surface of what’s possible with Microsoft’s built-in Copilot telemetry. The real opportunity lies beyond raw usage. With the right interpretation, Copilot usage data can uncover governance blind spots, highlight training needs, and guide data protection efforts — turning telemetry into a powerful decision-making tool for IT, compliance, and business leaders alike. https://dellenny.com/the-copilot-impact-report-turning-usage-telemetry-into-actionable-governance-insights/17Views0likes0CommentsLitigation Hold in Seconds Using Copilot to Identify Relevant Communication Threads
In modern enterprises, the volume and velocity of digital communication have made litigation response a complex and resource-intensive process. When a legal hold is triggered, organizations must rapidly identify, preserve, and manage all potentially relevant data—spanning emails, Teams chats, SharePoint content, and OneDrive files. With Microsoft Copilot Chat, organizations can now operationalize this process in seconds—leveraging the Microsoft 365 data fabric to surface relevant communication threads with precision and compliance alignment. https://dellenny.com/litigation-hold-in-seconds-using-copilot-to-identify-relevant-communication-threads/19Views1like0Comments