Why Microsoft Copilot Enterprise is a hack to help you unlock the power of generative AI

Co-authored by Erik Moll | Global Sales Enablement

Generative AI is a game-changer for the modern workplace. But how can you access this cutting-edge technology without a substantial upfront investment (shelling out $360 US per user per year) or a steep learning curve (leading to little to no adoption and ROI)?

The answer is Microsoft Copilot Enterprise (formerly known as Bing Chat Enterprise). This solution is included at no extra cost with any Microsoft 365 (M365) plan (even F3 or A plans for education)! Let’s say that again – you might already own this and don’t need to pay a thing to enable in your organization.

Microsoft Copilot Enterprise is a version of Microsoft Copilot. Let’s take a quick time out to define a few terms. Buckle up; we will use the term “copilot” a lot…

• Microsoft Copilot: Meant for personal use, think ChatGPT on your personal device for non-work-related projects.
• Microsoft Copilot Enterprise: Formerly known as Bing Chat Enterprise, includes commercial data protection, available at no cost with M365 plans.
• Copilot for Microsoft 365: Copilot for your Office productivity suite (embedded in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Start with Microsoft Copilot Enterprise

Microsoft Copilot Enterprise gives you an easy entry point to generative AI, with added security and compliance features. You can use it to execute Copilot commands for your entire organization, ensuring that your data does not leave your tenant environment and is not used to train the LLM or ChatGPT for the benefit of others. You can also use it as a springboard to gain familiarity with Copilot commands and skills and to prepare for a wider rollout of Copilot for Microsoft 365 in the future.

Add in a SoftwareOne Advisory

But how do you get started with Microsoft Copilot Enterprise? How do you identify the best use cases for your organization, and how do you ensure a successful deployment and adoption? That's where SoftwareOne comes in. We have been working with customers since the early adoption period of Microsoft Copilot, and we have created three advisory workshops that can help you understand, qualify, and define the value derived from any of the Microsoft Copilot plans.

• The SoftwareOne Envision Advisory showcases the art of the possible. It will assist you in prioritizing the best use case scenarios for Copilot users in your organization, while showcasing the capabilities with Microsoft Copilot Enterprise. This is a one-day workshop that provides the organization the capability to instantly enable ChatGPT for your entire organization.
• The SoftwareOne Discover Advisory will help you develop an initial Copilot pilot plan for your organization. We recommend purchasing Copilot licenses in a phased approach (or pilot program) so that you start with a smaller investment and use the ROI and value of Copilot to gradually expand to other areas of your organization. This is a two-day workshop that covers licensing, technical, and organizational readiness aspects.
• The SoftwareOne Solution Advisory is perfect for your first Copilot pilot deployment. The focus is to ensure a successful and secure Copilot deployment, while maximizing the adoption and proficiency of Copilot users. This is a three-day workshop that includes hands-on training, best practices, and support.