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Author name: Szymon Bochniak

Microsoft MVP, expert with 15+ years of experience working with enterprise organizations. Improving productivity and business processes in companies using Office 365 applications. Author of Microsoft 365 atWork blog and academy.

Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI

Power Platform Backup & Recovery​

Power Platform often contains critical business applications required for the daily work of the organizations. Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI are a trio of low-code systems that help to simplify and digitalize our business processes. Now, not only IT engineers but also trained business users can build digital business apps in Microsoft 365.

Using Power Platform to digitalize organization business processes requires securing your data, but also your apps, using a backup solution. Prepare backup and recovery process for your business apps.

Microsoft Copilot, Videos

How to block AI Agent in Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365

Copilot AI Agents are turned on by design in Microsoft 365 and Copilot Chat. Users can create, edit, and publish new Agents without much control over them. You can block or limit access to AI Agents to a selected group of users to be sure that the rollout of AI Agents will be well-prepared. Review and manage your Microsoft 365 environment in the area of AI Agents  

Microsoft Copilot, Videos

Copilot Memory – Personalized AI Assistant Experience

Copilot will be more personalized. Thanks to Copilot Memory feature you will be able customize and personalize your AI Assistant. Copilot Memory will allow Copilot and you to save some information for the Copilot. Thanks to additional commands and memories, Copilot will have additional context to deliver you better, more precise, and personalized information. This feature is already rolled out to Copilot users, but you have full control over what information should be saved or if you want to use this feature at all. I recommend trying it, because in the long term it could help you to get a better Copilot experience.  

Microsoft Copilot, Videos

Scheduled Prompts in Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Microsoft 365 Copilot received a new great feature – Scheduled Prompts. This is one of the first functionalities that allows for the automation of the work of Copilot as an AI Assistant. Now you can prepare a prompt and schedule it to be executed automatically on a specific day and time. Stay up to date with documents, projects, or communication with AI-Power.  

Microsoft Copilot, Videos

Copilot Create – graphic editor in Copilot

Are you looking for a Canva alternative for users in Microsoft 365? Copilot Create is a great graphic editor with a lot of AI features that could help your marketing, hr, and internal communication with professional graphics creation using Microsoft 365 Copilot. Learn how to create or generate pictures, graphics, posters, and infographics for your company and to prepare a Brand Kit for your organization.  

Microsoft Copilot, Videos

Connect ChatGPT to SharePoint & OneDrive in Microsoft 365

Now, users can easily connect ChatGPT to SharePoint Online or OneDrive for Business, which could be a great opportunity or a significant risk to the privacy of your data. In this video, I will provide recommendations on how ChatGPT can connect to Microsoft 365 data and how this AI application handles the privacy and security of your data. Moreover, you will learn how to prepare your Microsoft 365 environment for ChatGPT Apps consents.  

Microsoft Copilot, Videos

Branded PowerPoint slides in Copilot

Finally, we can create branded presentations using Copilot in PowerPoint. Now you can make a branded PowerPoint template and use it directly in Copilot. This is the feature that every Copilot user waited for! In the video, you will learn how to use the feature, but also how to prepare PowerPoint templates.

Office 365, Videos

What is happening with Deleted Data in Microsoft 365 Apps

In today’s digital age, managing data retention is crucial for businesses. Microsoft 365 apps offer robust solutions for retaining deleted data, ensuring that important information isn’t lost forever. Microsoft 365 Apps provides a safety net, allowing users to recover deleted items within a specific timeframe. Depending on Microsoft 365 App deleted data retention, you can enhance your data management strategy, reduce the risk of data loss, and ensure compliance with legal requirements. At the same time, other M365 apps without data retention features will generate possible risks for your organization. It’s a smart move for any organization looking to safeguard its data and maintain operational efficiency.

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