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Copilot updates: trials, task management, and more control over results

Across recent Microsoft 365 updates, Copilot continues to evolve along three distinct tracks: adoption, integration, and control. Some changes lower the barrier to entry through self-service capabilities, others embed Copilot deeper into core workloads like task management, and a few introduce more precise ways to influence how results are generated. In this post, I take a closer look at three updates that illustrate how these areas are starting to come together in practice. Low friction trials make Copilot easier to adopt Microsoft has announced a new low friction trial experience for Microsoft 365 Copilot, aimed at small and medium-sized businesses. Eligible users can now start a 30-day Copilot trial directly from Copilot Chat without entering any payment information. The intention is clear: reduce the barrier to entry and make it easier for organizations to evaluate Copilot in real-world scenarios. From a user perspective, the experience is straightforward. Users without an existing...

Microsoft Scout and the rise of autonomous agents in Microsoft 365

New Copilot capabilities in Word and strengthened Purview controls for content protection

Three Microsoft Purview updates to watch for in SharePoint and OneDrive

Updates to Entra: SSRP verification tightens and new serviceplans for agents (with Agent 365/E7)

Copilot Cowork reaches general availability with new cost controls and expanded capabilities

Teams updates with a Copilot angle