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How Microsoft Copilot is Transforming the Day-to-Day Work of Business Analysts
In today’s fast-paced business world, business analysts are under pressure to deliver insights, drive decisions, and communicate clearly — all while juggling growing volumes of data and complexity. Enter Microsoft Copilot: an AI-powered assistant built directly into the Microsoft tools analysts use every day — Excel, Power BI, Word, Teams, and Outlook. Rather than switching platforms or learning new systems, analysts can now tap into the power of AI right inside their familiar Microsoft environment. This blog explores how Microsoft Copilot helps business analysts in their daily work — with real-world examples, practical tips, and step-by-step usage guidance. https://dellenny.com/how-microsoft-copilot-is-transforming-the-day-to-day-work-of-business-analysts/A Comprehensive Guide to Getting Started with #GitHub #Copilot For End Users
In the evolving world of software development, GitHub Copilot has emerged as a groundbreaking AI-powered coding assistant. Developed by GitHub in collaboration with OpenAI, Copilot offers real-time code suggestions right inside your editor, accelerating development and minimizing boilerplate work. If you’re curious about what Copilot is, how it works, and how you can start using it effectively — even if you’re not a coding expert — this guide is for you. https://dellenny.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-getting-started-with-github-copilot-for-end-users/Organization-Level Memory Layer for Microsoft Copilot
As a Solutions Architect working with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Purview, I see a growing need for a centralized memory layer at the organization level. Today, Copilot Memory is user-specific, which is great for personalization. But many use cases would benefit from a shared memory layer that: Stores reusable organizational context (e.g. naming conventions, governance rules, preferred terminology) Applies default memory settings across users (e.g. how to respond to meeting requests, how to reference internal policies) Reduces the need for repetitive memory entries across departments Enables faster onboarding and consistent Copilot behavior across teams This could work as a hierarchical memory model: Org-level memory (defined by IT or business owners) Team-level memory (optional) User-level memory (personalized) Would love to hear if this is on the roadmap – or if others see the same need. Thanks! Niklas Précenth Solutions Architect, Atea
Request for Copilot Pro Discount for Non-Commercial Advocacy & Legacy User
Hello Microsoft Community, My name is Bob Maarschalkerweerd, and I’ve been a Microsoft user since DOS 2.0 on an IBM 8088 in 1982. I’ve worked as a Systems Engineer and Active Directory Architect (2005–2018), and now in retirement, I continue building diagnostic tools and GUI-based scripts to stay mentally engaged. I live in Fearrington Village, NC, where I serve as the IT lead for the Fearrington Village Singers, archiving 30 years of digital history. I also advocate for responsible AI use in my community and help others understand how tools like Copilot can empower creativity and productivity. I’m deeply interested in Copilot Pro but live on a fixed Social Security income. I respectfully ask if Microsoft offers discounted access for non-commercial users like myself who are passionate about learning, advocacy, and legacy support. Thank you for your time and for the tools that have shaped my journey. Bob Maarschalkerweerd
Agent not visible in M365 Copilot
I created an agent in M365, including its name, description, instructions, and required actions. The agent is properly tested in Copilot Studio and published, but it is not visible in the M365 Copilot agent list. Interestingly, one agent is visible while the other is not, and I am unable to determine the issue.Unlocking the Power of Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents The Future of Intelligent Workflows
The workplace is transforming at a pace we’ve never seen before. AI is not just a buzzword—it’s the driving force reshaping how we collaborate, automate, and make decisions. With the introduction of Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents, Microsoft is taking a bold leap forward, bringing intelligent automation directly into the tools we use every day. https://dellenny.com/unlocking-the-power-of-microsoft-365-copilot-agents-the-future-of-intelligent-workflows/Unlocking Insights with Copilot Analytics Your Intelligent Data Companion
As businesses continue their digital transformation journeys, the ability to make data-driven decisions has never been more critical. But gathering insights from vast pools of data isn’t always straightforward. Enter Copilot Analytics—Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant integrated across the Microsoft ecosystem, designed to turn raw data into actionable insights faster and more intuitively than ever before. https://dellenny.com/unlocking-insights-with-copilot-analytics-your-intelligent-data-companion/How to Configure a Microsoft Copilot Agent for HR to Streamline the Travel Process
In today’s fast-paced, hybrid work environments, HR departments are always on the lookout for smarter ways to manage administrative processes like employee travel. With the advent of Microsoft Copilot Studio and Copilot Agents, it’s now possible to build intelligent, conversational agents tailored for internal processes—no code required. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through how to configure a Copilot Agent specifically for HR teams to help employees manage and streamline the travel request process. https://dellenny.com/how-to-configure-a-microsoft-copilot-agent-for-hr-to-streamline-the-travel-process/Getting Started with SharePoint Copilot Agents: How to Use, Configure, and Create
Microsoft continues to expand the power of AI across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, and Copilot in SharePoint is no exception. One of the newest additions to this toolset is SharePoint Copilot Agents—a powerful way to automate content generation, personalize sites, and provide intelligent, task-specific assistance within your SharePoint environment. In this blog post, we’ll walk through: What SharePoint Copilot Agents are How to configure and use them How to create your own custom agents https://dellenny.com/getting-started-with-sharepoint-copilot-agents-how-to-use-configure-and-create/
Microsoft Copilot Pro free trial is not available in Ireland but just for US custommers?
I am trying to start a Copilot subscription and it offers a first-month free trial. But the form for a credit card that is required for a free trial only lists US States and Country is greyed out (locked to the US). Does that mean that the free trial is only for US customers and Irish have to pay before we try Copilot?
Knowledge sources in Copilot Agents vary by user
I recently gave a demonstration on how to use Copilot Agents (the version you access by clicking 'Create Agent' from M365 Copilot). In my version, I can add local files or Sharepoint files as custom knowledge. When other users tried to follow along, they stated they can only add public websites. I am struggling to understand why this is. I have looked for a list of available knowledge sources for Copilot Agents, but far as I can tell no such thing exists. Is this a licensing issues, a technical error, or a gradual rollout?Useful Copilot features have disappeared from Outlook on the web
At my work, we mostly use the full Outlook desktop application, however, until recently outlook.office.com had better Copilot features so I ran both apps at the same time. In outlook.office.com, when you clicked the Copilot logo to open the panel on the right-hand side of the screen, you could get Copilot to quickly set your out of office automatic reply without having to leave the panel, or find time to meet with a colleague on a one-to-one basis. I found those features extremely useful, but in recent days they seem to have disappeared. Instead, when you click the Copilot icon to open the panel on the right-hand side of the screen in outlook.office.com, it is just a version of Copilot Chat. These were fantastic time saving features and I miss them. Will they be brought back into outlook.office.com?Multi-Agent Orchestration in Copilot Redefining Intelligent Workflows
As AI continues to evolve, Microsoft’s Copilot ecosystem is rapidly transforming how individuals and organizations interact with software. One of the most groundbreaking advancements in this space is multi-agent orchestration — a shift from single-task AI assistance to coordinated collaboration between multiple intelligent agents. This evolution unlocks scalable, cross-domain automation with reasoning and context at its core. https://dellenny.com/multi-agent-orchestration-in-copilot-redefining-intelligent-workflows/Building on the Future Machine Learning and Copilot The Next Frontier in Application Development
The age of intelligent software is here, and it’s transforming the way we build, interact with, and even think about applications. With the integration of Machine Learning (ML) and AI-powered copilots, developers and architects alike are empowered like never before. But beyond using these tools as productivity boosters, a bigger opportunity lies ahead: building on top of AI and copilots themselves. https://dellenny.com/building-on-the-future-machine-learning-and-copilot-the-next-frontier-in-application-development/Copilot agent not working on team when added as an app
We have created few agents, and it works as expected in copilot studio. The agent was published on teams and added as an app. It behaves differently on teams and does not refer to the knowledge source provided. Instead, it is showing generic web data (old LLMs probably). Not sure if we are missing any features in GCC tenantsSupercharging Solution Architecture with Copilot A Practical Guide
In the rapidly evolving landscape of software and cloud architecture, efficiency, clarity, and innovation are paramount. As a Solution Architect, you’re expected to juggle requirements, align stakeholders, ensure technical feasibility, and maintain a strategic vision. But what if you had a smart assistant that could help with documentation, design patterns, code scaffolding, integration mapping, and more? Whether you’re using Microsoft 365 Copilot, GitHub Copilot, or Copilot in Azure, these tools are no longer just AI experiments — they are productivity powerhouses. In this post, we’ll explore how Solution Architects can leverage Copilot to boost efficiency, improve output quality, and stay focused on what matters most: delivering robust, scalable solutions. https://dellenny.com/supercharging-solution-architecture-with-copilot-a-practical-guide/
My copilot studio doesn't read data from database connector.
I have a azure database source connected successfully to my copilot studio though a connector. When i tested the knowledge in some topics, no matter what i texted (give me some examples, find me a random data), it always give me the same result 'No information was found that could help answer this.' I have tried to add synonyms and descriptions to the data source but none of them worked, can anyone help me? also the table have about 900k rows
Copilot-voice denying my observations in Edge-window
🤖 Copilot in Edge: Why Is Voice Mode Less/NOT Context-Aware? I keep wondering: how can there be a difference between Copilot in voice mode and typed/manual mode when it comes to interpreting page content in Edge? I regularly ask Copilot questions about what I’m viewing in the browser, and when using keyboard input, its interpretation is impressively accurate. It seems to understand the page’s context quite well, even when I don’t mention specific names or links. Yet when I try the same thing via voice input, its response is oddly vague; almost as if it doesn’t "know" what's on the screen at all. And it categorically denies 🧠 What's Going On Here? Typed mode likely connects more directly to Edge’s page analysis tools, allowing Copilot to "read" tab contents intelligently. Voice mode may treat questions more literally—when asked “What do you see?”, it interprets that as visual perception (which it obviously doesn’t have), rather than contextual page awareness. It could also be a difference in how Edge routes context to Copilot depending on input method—perhaps voice input isn't wired into the same browsing context API. 💬 The Result? Typed queries = rich, context-aware responses. Voice queries = cautious, sometimes evasive replies, denying the ability to analyse the opened webpage. It’s a strange gap for a product that otherwise feels so seamlessly integrated. Anyone else noticed this?
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