Coming soon: Copilot Studio Agent Report Template

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Copilot Studio Agent Report Template Microsoft is rolling out a new feature in Viva Insights: the Copilot Studio agent report template. This Microsoft Power BI template will be available in public preview starting mid-April 2025, and provides an aggregated view of Microsoft Copilot Studio agent adoption and impact across the organization over time, with the flexibility to explore details for specific agents. This feature will bring valuable insights into the usage of agents, making it easier for organizations to make informed adjustments and optimize their performance. The Copilot Studio agent report covers usage and impact metrics for agents built using Copilot Studio that are published outside of Microsoft 365 Copilot or Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, and excludes agents that enhance Microsoft 365 Copilot and autonomous agents. Eligibility Criteria To access this feature, tenants must meet one of the following criteria: Viva Insights licenses: Either a minimum of 50+ assigned Viva Insi...

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat - Pay As You Go

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Here is an update that really caught my eye this week. Microsoft is introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat (BizChat) as a Pay-As-You-Go (PayG) service. This option will be available starting late January 2025, with full availability by mid-February 2025.

Key Highlights:
  • Flexible Access: Organizations can offer Copilot on company data without requiring individual licenses. However, a license is still needed for Copilot within applications like Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
  • Controlled Costs: The PayG service is disabled by default and only activates after billing setup in the Microsoft 365 admin center, preventing unexpected expenses.
  • Easy Setup: To enable PayG billing, navigate to "Settings -> Org Settings" in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. An Azure subscription and a dedicated Resource Group are required.
For more details on Azure subscriptions and Resource groups, refer to these articles:
  • Create your initial Azure subscriptions - Cloud Adoption Framework | Microsoft Learn
  • Manage resource groups - Azure portal - Azure Resource Manager | Microsoft Learn

The PayG model offers a low-cost entry point to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, ideal for testing or intermittent usage. It provides flexibility to scale usage based on actual needs, avoiding the cost of unused licenses. However, it's crucial to monitor usage to prevent unexpected costs, as PayG can be more expensive than fixed licenses if not managed properly. For consistent, high usage, a fixed license per seat may be more cost-effective.

Fixed licenses offer predictable costs and additional features, making budgeting simpler. While PayG is limited to the Chat application, it’s a great way to introduce Copilot into your organization.

It is going to be interesting to see if organizations embrace this new model, and how it potentially can drive the usage of generative AI even further within companies.