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Embark on an exhilarating journey through the digital landscape with Microsoft Copilots, a suite of AI-powered tools that help you create, edit, and optimize content, code, and data across various Microsoft platforms. This book will be your indispensable guide to harnessing the power of generative AI within the Microsoft ecosystem, introducing you to various copilots and their impact on your business processes. The book will guide you as a manager to leverage Microsoft Copilot to improve your personal productivity, your team's productivity, and achieve your business goals with success.This book is organized into five parts. The first part introduces you to Microsoft Copilot and its features and benefits. In the second part, you will get an overview of the integration of Microsoft Copilot with M365 tools. The third part teaches you about the maker copilot in Power Platform services followed by the business expert copilot for Sales and Service for Business Applications such as Dynamics 365 and Salesforce. The book also introduces you to Copilot Studio to help you extend the copilots or build your own.By the end of this book, you will have a solid understanding of Microsoft Copilot and how to use copilots effectively and efficiently with various transformation platforms. You will also have a collection of tips, tricks, and best practices to help you get the most out of Microsoft Copilot. What Will You LearnSet up and activate Microsoft Copilot on various Microsoft platformsUse Microsoft Copilot to generate and enhance content, code, and data with M365, Power Platform, and Business Applications toolsUnderstand tips, tricks, and best practices to get the most out of Microsoft CopilotBuild your own copilot using your own organization data Who This Book Is ForManagers, team leaders, and business practitioners who want to improve their and their team's productivity and creativity with Microsoft platforms

Become a master of productivity with Copilot for Microsoft 365! Copilot and the technology behind it are so new that you’ll need a thorough walkthrough from start to finish or you’ll be left behind. If it feels overwhelming now, it’s only going to get worse as more companies race to compete in releasing their generative AI apps. It doesn’t matter if you are young or old, fresh from the university or an industry veteran—generative AI is here to stay, and managers will expect their employees to know how to use it. Beginners wondering what Microsoft Copilot is will walk away with a thorough understanding of what it does, what it will cost, how to access and use it, and what enterprise-grade security it offers.This book contains a brief introduction to generative AI for readers who are unfamiliar with the overall concept or have little to no experience chatting with AI. It discusses large language models, responsible AI, and how Copilot integrates with Microsoft Graph and enterprise data such as email, calendar, chats, meetings, contacts, and documents. You will learn what subscriptions are covered and enjoy chapters on how to make use of Copilot in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Microsoft Graph-grounded chat to increase productivity that’s specific to data within your organization.Author Jess Stratton’s practical examples are clear and will reassure you that Copilot and generative AI is a tool to help you be the best professional you can be, instead of replacing you. Written by a professional trainer who makes learning fun with clear step-by-step examples and screenshots, you will enjoy this book and discover how Copilot for Microsoft 365 can help you solve problems, accomplish tasks faster, and communicate better. What You Will LearnUnderstand what Generative AI is and how to write a promptSee how Copilot is safely integrated with your enterprise dataGain insight into how companies are working to remove bias and create AI responsiblyDive into each way Copilot can help you in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Microsoft Graph-grounded chat Who This Book Is ForEnd users, managers, stakeholders, decisions makers, Microsoft 365 users who get overwhelmed starting projects or who would like to gain more time back in their day, and anyone who would like to learn some Internet history and discover what all the fuss is about over generative AI

This book is a comprehensive guide that aims to revolutionize how developers approach app creation using Microsoft PowerApps, with a special emphasis on harnessing Copilot, an AI-powered coding assistant. The book is an essential resource for both novice and experienced developers, offering an in-depth exploration of integrating artificial intelligence in app development. The integration of AI in app development, particularly through tools such as Copilot, is more relevant now than ever before due to the rapid evolution of technology and the increasing demand for efficient, innovative, and user-friendly applications. Copilot for PowerApps represents a significant advance in this direction, offering developers a unique combination of AI-powered efficiency and the versatility of PowerApps. What You Will LearnUnderstand complex AI concepts and AI-assisted developmentKnow how to use Copilot effectively and create sophisticated and reliable apps fasterStay abreast of the latest tools and techniques so you remain competitive and relevant in the ever-changing landscape of app developmentBenefit from case studies and real-world examples that demonstrate the practical application and benefits of using Copilot in PowerApps Who This Book Is ForAnyone interested in the intersection of AI and app development. It will not only educate but also inspire and prepare readers for the future of this dynamic field.

Discover and learn how to use Copilot with Windows 11. This book will help you understand the AI-driven functionalities within Copilot and how they can elevate both your productivity and creativity.The book begins with the evolution of Generative AI and Microsoft Copilot, including steps to work with the AI chatbot using Windows 11, Microsoft Edge, and Skype, in addition to the web. The book provides a detailed understanding of plugins, including the creation of AI songs. You will also learn the process involved with Image creation and the working of Microsoft Designer.You will master the use of the Copilot Windows app, followed by coverage of devices with Copilot key and trending Copilot+ PCs. You also will learn about important terms associated with AI and Copilot and additional resources. After reading this book, you will be able to work with Copilot features in Windows 11 and make the most of them.What You Will LearnExplore various ways to work with Copilot in WindowsWork with GPTs and plugins in CopilotUnderstand image generationUse Microsoft DesignerUse devices with Copilot keyUse Copilot+ PCs Who This Book Is ForWindows administrators and Copilot enthusiasts

In an era of tightening budgets and rising citizen expectations, government agencies must modernize or risk obsolescence. This book provides a comprehensive, hands‑on roadmap for public sector leaders, architects, and developers to harness Microsoft Power Platform’s low‑code and AI capabilities with Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, AI Builder, Copilot, and Dataverse. This book lays out the case for low‑code modernization, demonstrates how to assess organizational readiness, and introduces governance and CoE best practices.Readers will walk away with repeatable frameworks, proven templates, and scripts to accelerate digital transformation in any government setting to foster transparency, efficiency, and citizen‑first service delivery.What You Will LearnCore Platform Deep Dive: Unpacks each Power Platform component with architecture patterns, step‑by‑step tutorials, and design guidelines using official Microsoft icons.Sector‑Specific Use Cases: Shares rich, real‑world examples from licensing and permitting to emergency response coordination, complete with workflows, code samples, and architecture diagrams.Advanced AI & Copilot Integrations: Shows how to train custom AI models, implement Copilot–powered natural‑language generation, and embed responsible AI with human‑in‑the‑loop designs.Operational Excellence, ALM & the Road Ahead: Covers CI/CD pipelines, environment management, security/DLP policy enforcement, accessibility, and next‑gen Copilot trends.Who This Book is ForThis book is for IT leaders, solution architects, citizen developers, line‑of‑business analysts, and public sector project managers looking to modernize government services. Readers should have some familiarity with Microsoft 365 or basic low-code.