What’s New in Microsoft 365: SharePoint, Syntex, and AI, Oh My!
What’s New in Microsoft 365 (And why Syntex could be a game-changer.)
As the newest member of the SkyPoint team, Power Platform Developer?Christine Payton ?recently attended the highly anticipated 2023 Microsoft 365 conference earlier this month. The event showcased exciting Microsoft updates and release dates for Viva, Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform, and the game-changing Syntex.
Here are some of Christine's key takeaways, as well as official release dates details:
5 Reasons Why You’re Not Ready for AI Implementation
AI has become the top business strategy of the year. The benefits are undeniable. However, the rush to embrace AI has caused many organizations to overlook the essential groundwork needed to become truly AI-driven. Before you jump on the AI bandwagon, it's crucial to take a step back and approach it strategically.
These 5 key areas can help assess your AI readiness:
1?? Understand the significance of a data warehouse and how it supports AI implementation. AI is powerful, but it requires a vast library of data to generate valuable insights. Rushing into AI implementation without a data warehouse will likely yield underwhelming results.
2?? Ensure confidence in your data quality. Merely having a data warehouse isn't sufficient. You need reliable processes to add and normalize data. Business intelligence (BI) plays a crucial role in fact-checking AI predictions. Make sure your data supports your AI goals by conducting proper analysis and implementing changes upstream.
3?? Clearly define what you want to achieve with AI. Narrow and focused scopes are more effective than broad or vague aspirations.
4?? Assess the breadth and depth of your data. AI's power lies in its ability to consider multiple factors simultaneously, find correlations, and predict outcomes. If your data is limited in scope, AI may not reach its full potential.
5?? Ensure your organization is prepared to act on AI outputs and suggestions. Even with a solid data foundation, AI insights are useless if your organization is unable to implement them. Identify key stakeholders, understand their roles, and generate buy-in to encourage excitement about the generated insights.?
Remember, a slower and intentional approach to AI implementation yields better results than rushing in. Building a solid foundation with a robust data warehouse, defining a focused scope, and distributing insights through BI reporting are key to maximizing the power of AI.
Exploring the Frontiers of Generative AI: GPT-4 and the Early Signs of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
SkyPoint Cloud CEO Tisson Mathew recently joined the SIM Portland chapter to present on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), including:
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Check out the recording here
"The Citizen Developer's Pro Code Guide to Productivity" w/ Scott Hanselman - June 22nd
The Portland Power Platform and Power BI User Groups are joining forces for a special in-person meetup and networking session, with special guest Scott Hanselman!
Join us at the Key Bank Club at Providence Park (Home of the Portland Timbers) for an evening of networking, presentations, and more.
Sponsored by?Lexicon Solutions ?and?Ludia Consulting
Event Summary
A majority of citizen developers have self-learned or hacked their way into a dev role with little formal training on developer productivity.
This presentation aims to introduce citizen developers to PowerToys, a set of tools that can enhance productivity and efficiency for citizen developers.
Scott will also demonstrate the use of Copilot and ChatGPT, AI-powered tools that can assist with coding tasks. Furthermore, the importance of developing soft skills such as effective communication, teamwork, and time management will be discussed.
Additional productivity tips and tools will also be covered, with real-life examples of how to apply them in various coding scenarios.
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