Reach new levels of productivity with Copilot for Microsoft 365
Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 is your copilot for work, drawing on generative AI to help improve business outcomes. It blends smart technology into your everyday tasks by connecting organisational data with the power of Large Language Models (LLMs), and Microsoft 365 apps, for unprecedented speed and efficiency.
Embracing Copilot for Microsoft 365's full potential
Many companies don’t know where to start when it comes to transformative implementations – after all, it takes more than just the push of a button.
That’s where KPMG comes in.
Building on our longstanding alliance with Microsoft, we can guide your organisation from strategy development and deployment through to post-implementation support.
Key benefits of Copilot for Microsoft 365
Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 revolutionises productivity by combining quick and efficient task automation with human expertise.
Enhanced productivity
Use Copilot’s functionality natively in familiar Microsoft Office apps.
Information at your fingertips
Copilot can quickly summarise meetings, update you on decisions and summarise long email chains.
Simplified customisations
Copilot adapts to your work style and preferences.
Seamless collaboration
Create, summarise and manage content across Microsoft 365 apps.
Generative AI: the next leap for businesses
A 2023 survey asked global leaders how they are approaching generative AI technology. It is considered the most impactful technology according to 77%, with 65% expecting it to help them gain a competitive edge.1
1 KPMG International – Improving business outcomes with Microsoft Copilot (PDF 5.46MB)
How to fast-track ROI with Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365
Businesses looking to benefit from Copilot for Microsoft 365 are often faced with the challenges of quantifying and qualifying its benefits. There are also the considerations of how to uplift data maturity to meet the tool’s capabilities while preparing the organisation for change.
A workforce centric approach
To address this, leaders must look beyond the technology, to a workforce centric approach that can enhance measurable value, accelerated adoption, and faster value realisation.
Business value and realisation
KPMG offers comprehensive support for Copilot for Microsoft 365 integration including ROI evaluation, strategic value assessment, implementation roadmaps and KPI development to align with your business objectives and success measures.
Readiness and rollout
We will help you determine the appropriate licensing, assess data governance, and enhance security for a robust Copilot for Microsoft 365 integration, setting the stage for a secure deployment and ongoing management.
Data governance
Effective data governance is crucial for generative AI success in the workplace. Implementing KPMG’s leading practices enhances content management, compliance, and data integrity for optimising performance and maintaining continuous data improvement.
Extend data and functionality
Once successfully onboarded, KPMG can help assess and integrate additional datasets into Copilot for Microsoft 365, crafting a bespoke experience with connectors and plug-ins to fully capitalise on the tool’s capabilities and enhanced functionality.
Organisational change
Change management is a key differentiator of a successful Copilot for Microsoft 365 adoption. KPMG can facilitate this via training, promoting AI ethics, empowering user data control and security, and establishing a Copilot Centre of Excellence for ongoing improvement and innovation.
We know the true potential of Copilot for Microsoft 365 firsthand
As an enterprise partner of Microsoft, with direct experience using Copilot for Microsoft 365, we support enterprise-scale implementations. Our best practice methodology minimises risks and optimises ROI, catering to organisational needs from readiness assessments to deployment and adoption.
We take you beyond the technology to address the data, legal, privacy, and security impacts of Copilot for Microsoft 365 for sustainable success, including:
- Holistic rollout – from building a business case to deploying and supporting Microsoft 365 at scale.
- Tailored solutions with low- and high-touch options, to meet your needs and budget.
- Support to boost business productivity and make team collaboration more effective and innovative.
- World-class security and compliance expertise for safe deployment.
For further information, refer to our Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 factsheet
Copilot for Microsoft 365 specialists
Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 – FAQs
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How does KPMG address the risk, governance, privacy and security for generative AI? To help minimise risk and keep content secure, Copilot uses responsible AI filters. All company data is encrypted via an Azure subscription, preventing data from being used to train or improve Microsoft’s foundation models.
KPMG enhances these filters through our global Responsible AI framework. This approach is enabled by our guiding principles, allowing us to help companies accelerate value and mitigate risk.
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What are the adoption considerations for Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365? A successful Copilot for Microsoft 365 launch involves allocating budget to the right places and having the right skills to fully utilise the opportunities it presents.
In our survey, KPMG 2023 CEO Outlook, we found leaders are looking to better understand the potential of generative AI and how to implement it in their business strategies.
- Successful adoption is multifaceted: Adopting Copilot for Microsoft 365 requires more than just access – it requires immersive training, policy development, and understanding of skills gaps and valuable features.
- Digital maturity and compliance matters: Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365’s success hinges on the organisation’s grasp of its own digital workplace maturity, particularly around implementing strict data compliance, regulation, privacy and security measures.
- Invest to test: An agile investment approach, focusing on testing to validate Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365’s business case, is essential to foster adoption, minimise risk, and accelerate value realisation.
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How will Copilot for Microsoft 365 boost productivity and change the way we work? Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 is a tool that is integrated into everyday apps to enhance productivity and creativity, while reducing mundane tasks. It acts as an intelligent assistant, simplifying user interactions and enhancing the efficiency of tasks ranging from document creation to data modelling and communication management. For example:
- In Microsoft Word, Copilot for Microsoft 365 aids in drafting, editing, summarising, and creating documents with prompt-driven assistance, even suggesting tone adjustments and argument strengthening.
- In Microsoft Excel, Copilot for Microsoft 365 interprets natural language queries, conducts data analysis, identifies trends, and offers visualisation recommendations without altering the data.
- In Microsoft PowerPoint, Copilot for Microsoft 365 transforms text into visually appealing presentations, streamlining layout adjustments, and timing animations with simple commands.
- In Microsoft Outlook, Copilot for Microsoft 365 summarises complex email threads, suggesting concise, professional replies and managing communications effectively.
- In Microsoft Teams, Copilot for Microsoft 365 facilitates meeting effectiveness by summarising discussions, organising points, and clarifying action items, ensuring cohesive team coordination.
Learn more – Introducing Copilot for Microsoft 365 | Microsoft 365 Blog
