Empower your team with secure, compliant, and AI-driven productivity tools.
Our consultancy ensures Microsoft 365 Copilot AI is deployed responsibly—within your Microsoft 365 environment—so your data stays protected and your compliance posture remains strong.
The Hidden Risk of AI Adoption
Many organisations are adopting AI tools such as ChatGPT or browser-based copilots without adequately addressing critical compliance and governance concerns. This leads to:
- ❌ Exposure of sensitive business data
- ❌ Lack of audit trails and accountability
- ❌ Shadow IT and unapproved AI usage
- ❌ Potential violations of GDPR, ISO 27001, and other regulations
What Is Microsoft 365 Copilot?
Microsoft 365 Copilot is an AI assistant built into Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and more. It helps your team:
- ✍️ Draft emails, documents, and reports
- 📊 Analyse and summarise Excel data
- 📞 Recap Teams meetings with insights
- 🔍 Surface content from SharePoint and OneDrive
- 🔐 Work securely with built-in compliance
Free vs Paid Copilot: What’s the Difference?
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Feature
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Free Copilot (e.g. Bing, Edge)
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Paid Microsoft 365 Copilot
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Data Access
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Public web data only
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Secure access to your internal business data
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Integration
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Browser-based
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Embedded in Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
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Context Awareness
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Generic responses
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Tailored to your organisation’s content
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Compliance
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No enterprise controls
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Full governance, audit logging, and data protection
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Productivity Impact
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Basic assistance
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Real productivity gains across workflow
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The paid version of Microsoft 365 Copilot is designed for business use—secure, compliant, and deeply integrated into your daily tools.
Our Structured Deployment Approach
Phase 1: Readiness & Risk Mitigation
- Review data sensitivity and access controls
- Deploy governance using Microsoft 365 tools
- Configure secure access policies
Phase 2: Pilot & Enablement
- Share best practices with pilot users
- Provide training and support
- Refine usage based on feedback
Phase 3: Organisation-Wide Rollout
- Expand access across teams
- Monitor usage and optimise adoption
- Establish long-term governance and reporting
Built-In Security & Compliance
Microsoft 365 has a number of options which should be configured before AI adoption, including:
- Manual Sensitivity Labels for confidential content
- Device Compliance Policies
- Audit Logging and Retention Policies
Expected Outcomes
- 30–50% time savings on routine tasks
- Improved employee satisfaction and engagement
- Stronger compliance and governance
- Freed-up cognitive bandwidth for strategic work
Optional Enhancements
Microsoft Purview Premium
- Data Classification
Automatically labels data based on sensitivity (e.g. “Confidential”, “Personal Data”). - Access Controls
Ensures Copilot only accesses data users are authorised to see. - Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Prevents sensitive data from being shared or surfaced inappropriately. - Audit & Compliance
Tracks how AI interacts with data, providing logs for review and compliance. - Information Protection
Integrates with Microsoft Information Protection to encrypt and restrict data access.
Microsoft Defender for Business
Add endpoint protection, threat detection and data loss monitoring at desktop level.
Use AI to optimise internal workflows using Power Platform, SharePoint, and AI
Ready to Get Started?
Let’s help your organisation unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365 Copilot AI. Call 01522 508086 or fill in the form below for a Call Back.