Insights from Vesa Juvonen - Boosting Business Value with Copilot for Microsoft 365

Vesa Juvonen, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, discusses the relevance and evolution of SharePoint, as well as the introduction of Copilot. He highlights the importance of SharePoint as a fundamental location for files and the need for user-friendly interfaces and adaptive cards. Vesa also explains the difference between Microsoft Graph connectors and Copilot plugins, and how SPFX fits into the extensibility of Copilot.   He emphasizes the value of Copilot in meeting recaps and idea generation, and discusses the challenges of adoption and showcasing the business value of these technologies. In this conversation, we discuss the potential of Microsoft Copilot and the value of AI in increasing productivity.   We also explore the extensibility opportunities of Microsoft 365 and the benefits of Viva Connections. The conversation highlights the importance of storytelling and scenario-based communication to drive adoption and showcases the community-driven approach of Microsoft in sharing knowledge and amplifying others.   Takeaways

• SharePoint remains relevant as a fundamental location for files and offers user-friendly interfaces and adaptive cards.
• Microsoft Graph connectors feed information to Copilot, while plugins provide real-time data enrichment.
• SPFX enables easy deployment of extensibility options in Copilot.
• Meeting recaps and idea generation are valuable use cases for Copilot.
• The challenge lies in showcasing the business value and driving adoption of these technologies. Microsoft Copilot is a powerful tool that enhances productivity and provides relevant data and insights for day-to-day business operations.
• The value of AI extends beyond Copilot, and organizations should explore other opportunities to leverage AI for efficiency and productivity.
• Microsoft 365 offers a robust extensibility platform that partners and customers can bet on to enhance the platform and create customized solutions.
• Viva Connections provides a centralized and mobile-friendly employee experience platform, enabling easy access to relevant applications and tasks.
• Storytelling and scenario-based communication are crucial for driving adoption and showcasing the value of Microsoft's offerings.
• The Microsoft community plays a vital role in sharing knowledge, amplifying others, and building a strong ecosystem of ideas and inspiration.

  Time Stamps   00:00 - Introduction and Setup 09:26 - Understanding Copilot Extensibility and UX 24:21 - Challenges in Showcasing Business Value and Driving Adoption 32:24 - Exploring Extensibility Opportunities of Microsoft 365 41:55 - The Value of Viva Connections 49:30 - The Community-Driven Approach of Microsoft

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