Power Platform ROI, Copilot & AI Transparency Note and more
Szymon Bochniak
Copilot MVP | Head of Presales @ IT-Dev | Strategic Advisor focus on Copilot & Microsoft 365
I prepared for You the summary of the most important news, announcements and articles about Microsoft 365 from the last week. Enjoy!
Transparency Note for Copilot for Microsoft 365
An #AI system includes not only the technology, but also the people who will use it, the people who will be affected by it, and the environment in which it's deployed. Creating a system that is fit for its intended purpose requires an understanding of how the technology works, what its capabilities and limitations are, and how to achieve the best performance. Microsoft's Transparency Notes are intended to help you understand how our AI technology works, the choices system owners can make that influence system performance and behavior, and the importance of thinking about the whole system, including the technology, the people, and the environment. We'll continue to update this document as the service evolves.
Microsoft's Transparency Notes are part of a broader effort at Microsoft to put our AI Principles into practice. To find out more, see the Microsoft AI principles.
Backup and restore of SharePoint Online data
Backup of the business data stored on SharePoint Online could be required by your organization.
Compare available backup options, backup policies, and choose the best #SharePoint Online backup solution for you.
New model of syncing Forms responses to Excel
New and improved solution for syncing your form responses to #Excel, with better reliability and performance! Previously, some Forms supported an older version of live data synchronization with Excel. This older solution will be gradually discontinued and completely replaced by the new solution by January 13th, 2025.
The older version of data sync exists in two types of forms:
After the older solution for data syncing is replaced, the existing Excel workbooks and their data will still be retained, but they will not be updated with new responses. To ensure that your workbooks continue receiving new form responses, you must follow the steps below to update your workbook.
Extending Copilot versus building your own
When it comes to deciding on your approach to AI development, there are numerous options to consider. Microsoft offers #AI solutions and extensibility options ranging the stack from AI infrastructure (IaaS) to platform (PaaS) to software (SaaS) services, all geared toward accelerating your time-to-value thanks to open-source interoperability, integrated tools, and optimized AI infrastructure. If you're looking to build AI solutions for business, Microsoft 365 provides two powerful models for development: you can extend Microsoft #Copilot or build your own custom engine copilot from the ground up.
August updates in Copilot
August 2024 edition of What's New in #Copilot for Microsoft 365! Every month, we highlight new features and enhancements for Copilot for Microsoft 365, to keep Microsoft 365 admins up to date with Copilot features that help your users be more productive and efficient in the apps they use every day.
Admin and management capabilities:
End-user capabilities:
ROI for Power Platform deployment
In today’s digital era, organizations need to maximize IT and business team efforts for process improvements and complex challenges. With cost and ROI in focus, Microsoft #PowerPlatform offers low-code tools that enable efficient enterprise-grade solutions.
To support investment decisions, Microsoft commissioned a 2024 Forrester Total Economic Impact? study that quantified Power Platform’s impact. The study highlights a 224% ROI, USD82 million in net-present value (NPV), and a payback period of under six months. These benefits stem from reduced development timelines and IT costs, time savings for users, and faster revenue growth from quicker solution deployment. Full Report
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Szymon