Introduction
Microsoft 365 Copilot has been making waves in the business world, offering an AI-driven solution to supercharge productivity and creativity. Until January 2024, Copilot was limited to enterprise customers with a minimum license commitment of 300 users.
However, as of 15th January 2024, Microsoft has expanded its availability to businesses of all sizes, including a plan for individuals, known as Copilot Pro.
Here’s everything you need to know to enable Microsoft Copilot and ensure your business is ready to unlock its full potential.
Understanding Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365
What is Microsoft 365 Copilot?
Microsoft Copilot integrates advanced AI into daily applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Outlook. It’s designed to enhance efficiency and foster creativity, helping businesses tackle routine tasks faster while enabling innovation.
Released in January 2024, Copilot is quickly becoming a must-have for businesses looking to stay competitive in a tech-driven market.
Availability and Pricing
Copilot is available to businesses with Microsoft 365 Business Premium or Business Standard licenses, as well as Office 365 E3 and E5 customers.
- Pricing: £24.70 per license per month (when paid annually)
- Quantity: Available for purchase between 1 and 299 licenses
This makes Copilot more accessible than ever, catering to small and medium-sized businesses alongside enterprises.
Preparing for Copilot with Emerge Digital
While enabling Copilot might seem as simple as purchasing and assigning a license, preparation is essential to make the most of this powerful tool. At Emerge Digital, we help businesses address critical considerations before deployment, ensuring a smooth transition and maximum ROI.
Key Considerations Before Deploying Copilot:
Readiness for AI Adoption
Are your employees prepared to embrace AI in their daily workflows?
Data Organisation
Is your data structured and tagged correctly to ensure Copilot can access and use it effectively?
Permissions and Security
Have you applied the appropriate sensitivity labels, and do users have the correct permissions to access relevant data?
User Roles and Goals
Who will use Copilot, and what specific tasks or goals will it help them achieve?
Maximising Results
Do your users know how to use Copilot to deliver the best outcomes for your business?
Partnering with our AI consultants ensures your business is fully prepared to deploy Copilot effectively and securely.
Contact Emerge Digital’s AI Consultants
Book a 15-minute chat with our AI consultants to discuss your business’s readiness for AI, including the integration of Copilot. Our team will guide you through the integration process, helping you leverage Copilot for maximum impact.
Enabling for Copilot for Microsoft 365
1. Go to admin.microsoft.com
2. Click ‘Marketplace’ on the left hand menu
3. Ensure the correct billing account is selected, then type ‘Copilot’ into the ‘Search all products’ box and press the Enter key.
4. Click ‘Details’ on ‘Microsoft 365 Copilot.
5. Choose your license quantity, subscription length, and billing frequency.
6. Click ‘Buy’.
7. Once your licenses are available, assign them to users like you would with any other license.
8. Once the licenses are assigned, we’d recommend rebooting any devices you wish to use Copilot on. Copilot will now be available in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams (as Business Chat).
About Emerge Digital
Emerge Digital is a technology and digital innovation business and Managed Services Provider (MSP) which provides solutions to SMEs that drive efficiency, competitiveness, and profit. Using comprehensive solutions, including outsourced IT support, cyber security, cloud infrastructure, and innovative technologies like process automation, data visualisation and AI – Emerge Digital enables businesses to invest in technology that supports them in achieving their goals.
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