CollabTalk Podcast | Episode 120 with Sean McDonough and Geoff Varosky

 

For Episode 120 of the CollabTalk Podcast, we discussed significant updates to Copilot for Microsoft 365, including new capabilities enhancing productivity, data governance, and security across Microsoft’s suite of applications such as the forthcoming Office 2024, Microsoft Teams, and even touching on hardware with Surface products. Additionally, we highlighted the introduction of modern data governance strategies, and the expansion of Microsoft 365’s adoption resources, showcasing Microsoft’s commitment to evolving workplace technology and AI integration.. This is part of a monthly feature on the podcast with Sean and Geoff where we’ll cover the latest product announcements, major Message Center updates that you need to know about, and community news from around the world.

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Joining me on this podcast:

• Sean McDonough (@spmcdonough), a Sr. Solution Architect and Consultant with Akumina in Cincinnati Ohio, one of my co-hosts for the popular #M365AMA series, and an M365 Apps & Services MVP. [LinkedIn, Blog]
• Geoff Varosky (@gvaro), a Senior Architect for Insight, co-founder of the Boston Office 365 User Group, my bandmate in the biggest (fake) SharePoint band ever — Horse’s End, and the co-founder of The New Janky Workshop. [LinkedIn, Blog]

Here is a list of the articles and updates discussed in the latest podcast:

• What’s New in Copilot for Microsoft 365 [https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/copilot-for-microsoft-365/what-s-new-in-copilot-for-microsoft-365/ba-p/4099821]
• Your new way of working: Copilot for Microsoft 365 [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2024/03/28/your-new-way-of-working-copilot-for-microsoft-365/]
• Data residency in the AI era: New capabilities to manage your data [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2024/03/07/data-residency-in-the-ai-era-new-capabilities-to-manage-your-data/]
• Making our generative AI products safer for consumers [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2024/02/13/making-our-generative-ai-products-safer-for-consumers/]
• Advancing the new era of work with Copilot, Windows, and Surface [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2024/03/21/advancing-the-new-era-of-work-with-copilot-windows-and-surface/]
• Introducing modern data governance for the era of AI [https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/introducing-modern-data-governance-for-the-era-of-ai/]
• Microsoft takes on ChatGPT Plus with worldwide release of Copilot Pro [https://www.androidauthority.com/microsoft-copilot-pro-global-launch-3426107/]
• Maximizing Microsoft 365 Copilot: Info-Tech Research Group Unveils Blueprint for Successful Adoption [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/maximizing-microsoft-365-copilot-tech-145300820.html
• Drive value with Microsoft 365 adoption tools [https://adoption.microsoft.com/en-us/]
• Microsoft Office 2024 will be available as a one-time purchase [https://www.pcworld.com/article/2269136/microsoft-office-2024-release-subscription-one-off-purchase-windows-10-support-price.html]
• Microsoft 365 mobile app is adding the Designer image AI feature and more [https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-365-mobile-app-is-adding-the-designer-image-ai-feature-and-more/]
• AI-powered collaboration with Microsoft Teams [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2024/03/26/ai-powered-collaboration-with-microsoft-teams/]
• Bring virtual connections to life with Microsoft Mesh, now generally available in Microsoft Teams [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2024/01/24/bring-virtual-connections-to-life-with-microsoft-mesh-now-generally-available-in-microsoft-teams/]
• Microsoft 365 Basic Adds OneDrive Security and Mobile Features [https://www.thurrott.com/cloud/300185/microsoft-365-basic-adds-onedrive-security-and-mobile-features]
• AI Data Drop: The 11-by-11 Tipping Point [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/ai-data-drop-the-11-by-11-tipping-point/]