Microsoft 365 Copilot – What you need to know ahead of general availability in 2024

Microsoft 365 Copilot is an AI-powered productivity tool that helps you create, collaborate, and communicate more effectively. It works alongside popular Microsoft 365 apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and more. It uses large language models (LLMs) and integrates your data with the Microsoft Graph to provide real-time intelligent assistance.

In this blog post, we will address the current question around general availability, pricing, how it can benefit Microsoft partners and customers, and how you can get started with it.

What is Microsoft 365 Copilot?

Microsoft 365 Copilot is a new feature that was announced by Satya Nadella at Ignite 2023. It is designed to be your copilot for work, helping you with tasks such as writing emails, creating presentations, summarizing documents, generating insights, and more.

Microsoft 365 Copilot uses LLMs, which are advanced AI models that can understand natural language and generate coherent text. It also leverages the Microsoft Graph, which is a secure and compliant data platform that connects your content and activities across Microsoft 365 apps and services.

By combining the power of LLMs and the Microsoft Graph, Microsoft 365 Copilot can turn your words into one of the most powerful productivity tools on the planet.

It can:

- Enhance your productivity by automating workflows, streamlining tasks, and providing suggestions.

- Amplify your creativity by generating content, insights, and ideas that are relevant to your context and goals.

- Support your skills development by providing feedback, guidance, and learning resources.

Microsoft 365 Copilot availability and pricing

Microsoft 365 Copilot is expected to be generally available in early 2024. The pricing for Microsoft 365 Copilot will be based on the number of users and the amount of data processed by the LLMs. You can find more information on the pricing here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/microsoft-365-copilot#pricing

How can Microsoft 365 Copilot benefit Microsoft partners and customers?

Microsoft 365 Copilot can benefit Microsoft partners and customers in various ways. Here are some examples:

- For Microsoft partners, especially CSP Indirect Resellers, Microsoft 365 Copilot can help them grow their businesses by offering a value-added service to their customers. They can use 365 Copilot to showcase the benefits of Microsoft 365 apps and services, provide training and support, and create customized solutions for their customers' needs.

- For Microsoft customers, Microsoft 365 Copilot can help them improve their work outcomes by saving time, enhancing quality, and increasing collaboration. They can use Microsoft 365 Copilot to create compelling content, generate insights from data, communicate effectively with their teams and clients, and learn new skills.

How can you get started with Microsoft 365 Copilot?

Microsoft 365 Copilot is currently available as a preview for select customers who have a Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 subscription. Please sign up for the preview at the below link and do not hesitate to reach out to one of 4Sight’s SureStep Ambassadors for guidance: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/microsoft-365-copilot#preview

To use Microsoft 365 Copilot, you need to have a compatible device and browser. You also need to enable the feature in your Microsoft 365 Admin Center. You can find more details on how to set up and use Microsoft 365 Copilot here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot/microsoft-365-copilot-overview

Microsoft 365 Copilot is an innovative productivity tool that combines the power of AI and the Microsoft Graph to help you work smarter and faster. It can benefit both Microsoft partners and customers by enhancing their productivity, creativity, and skills. If you are interested in trying out Microsoft 365 Copilot, contact us today at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will gladly support you.