Copilot: Self-Service Purchase coming soon

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According to the message center Microsoft will roll out the new license request feature and self-service purchase option for Microsoft 365 Copilot by the end of March. These features will be available to users with various Microsoft 365 plans, including E1, E3, E5, and standalone products. Both features will be integrated within Microsoft 365 apps, such as Copilot Chat. The License Request feature I find quite beneficial, as it empowers end-users to justify their usage and request access. At least as long as the organization is already rolling out Copilot to their employees. However, the Self-Service Purchase option may raise concerns for organizations that are not yet prepared to deploy Copilot. It is advisable for all organizations to review their self-purchase settings and make decisions to allow or deny access based on their readiness state. License Request: This feature allows users to request a Microsoft 365 Copilot license directly from their admin. It helps efficiently assign ...

Skype for Business Airlift

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Proud to announce I am going to do a Norwegian version of the Skype for Business Airlift in Oslo in the first week of June (1-3). The event is hosted by Bouvet, in co-operation with Microsoft Norway.
If you are interested in what's new in Skype for Business, sign up for the class at : Skype for Business Airlift

About the track:
Now part of industry-leading, cloud-based Office 365—enables you to connect customers in real time, establish a foundation for Meetings and Voice. Customers will be able to communicate more efficiently and respond more quickly to changing business needs. Reduce costs and barriers for customers to collaboration through these new workloads, now available in Office 365. Deeply technical training: Skype for Business training for Office 365—delivered by industry experts—gives you the knowledge base you need to plan, configure, and deploy new Office 365 workloads. You will grow a more profitable practice as you support your customers and simplify their infrastructures with a single, comprehensive platform for Meetings and Voice. 

What you’ll learn:
  • Find out about the technology behind Skype for Business through in-depth content and labs designed specifically for architects, engineers, and technical solution providers. • Transfer your on-premises Skype for Business expertise to new cloud workloads.
  • Acquire Skype for Business Meetings and Voice fundamentals; learn to deploy and configure Cloud PBX with PSTN Calling and/or On-Premises PSTN connectivity; and understand Hybrid Server configuration requirements.
  • Find out what’s needed to successfully deliver and deploy new Skype for Business workloads