Copilot for M365 (requiring a per-user, monthly investment) can be effectively integrated into your organisation with the development of a comprehensive business case. Data^#3 will help build a tailored business case that will provide your organisation with all the necessary information to support a decision to procure, deploy, and adopt Copilot for M365 licenses.

Our business case for Copilot for M365, including a financial model, key benefits (both financial and non-financial), cost estimates, and ROI projections, aiding in procurement, deployment, and adoption decisions. This comprehensive case not only clarifies focus areas and ROI, but also highlights potential risks, guiding your organisation to understand the value of Copilot for M365 in enhancing productivity.

Your business case will include:

• A Financial Model
• Key Benefits
• Cost Estimates and
• ROI Projections

AI offers diverse solutions to business challenges, including task automation, data analysis for trend identification, customer service improvement, and supply chain optimisation.

Data^#3’s AI Consulting Services include conducting workshops that explore the Microsoft AI landscape and examining common and organisation-specific use cases. Data^#3 will deliver a comprehensive report that connects workshop findings with practical solutions, providing clear guidance for future steps for a seamless Copilot for M365 deployment.

Training is vital for the successful integration of new technologies like Copilot for M365, which necessitates a shift in the way users interact with data and carry out tasks.

Data^#3’s training services, developed from our own experience in the Copilot for M365 Early Adopters Program, focus on providing practical, role-specific training. We equip teams with a foundational set of use cases relevant to their daily work and offer tailored training that aligns with their specific roles and business units. This approach ensures that all staff can effectively integrate Copilot for M365 into their daily work.

Our training program is designed to impart best practices and provide hands-on experience in real-world scenarios. Our interactive and live training sessions, complete with demonstrations and Q&A, ensure that your staff will not only adapt, but excel in using Copilot for M365.

Deploying Copilot for M365 is initially simple, involving assigning licenses and awaiting activation. However, the evolving nature of the tool means there are increasing options for configuration and integration with other data sources. Our consultants aid in efficiently planning, designing and implementing Copilot for M365, addressing both basic requirements and complex integrations with third-party data.

Following our readiness assessment, we engage in focused planning, designing and execution, addressing prerequisites and setting up additional connectors. As part of the design aspect, we undertake workshopping to create a technical design that covers:

• Architecture
• Technical Preparation Checklist
• License management
• Semantic Index
• Client Access
• Microsoft 365 Data Sources
• Extensibility
• Governance, Security and Compliance
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting

This leads to a thorough deployment of Copilot for M365, allowing users to access extensive information from M365 and integrated external sources, thereby enriching the user experience with comprehensive organisational data.

Organisational Change Management is crucial for the successful deployment of Copilot for M365, ensuring that your organisation is ready for the transformative changes it brings.

Data^#3 Change Management specialists draw on their experience from the Copilot for M365 Early Adopters Program, and utilising a proven ‘Prepare, Manage and Sustain’ methodology, provide the necessary planning and support for a successful deployment.

We focus on assessing organisational readiness, understanding the impact on people and business priorities, and guiding the integration of this generative AI tool seamlessly into your organisation’s workflows.

• PREPARE – for enhanced productivity with Generative AI.
• MANAGE – the introduction of Copilot for M365 in your organisation.
• SUSTAIN – your adoption of Copilot for M365 by developing reinforcing habits and streaming benefits tracking and management.