Latest Microsoft 365 Copilot topics

AI in SharePoint: What’s Actually New? In this episode of Ask Sympraxis, Julie kicks off a focused, hands‑on walkthrough of what Microsoft is now branding as “AI in SharePoint.” This isn’t a single feature. It’s a growing collection of Copilot‑powered entry points inside SharePoint that let users start with intent — described in natural language — and move directly into real content: pages, libraries, lists, and workflows.

In this episode of Ask Sympraxis, the Sympraxis team dives into a fast‑paced, highly practical exploration of “hidden gems” in Microsoft 365—small but powerful features, tips, and tools that can significantly improve productivity, governance, and day‑to‑day work across the platform. Rather than focusing on big headline features, the session highlights real‑world discoveries the team has uncovered through consulting, community conversations, conference sessions, and hands‑on client work. The result is a highly approachable, experience‑driven walkthrough of capabilities that many Microsoft 365 users and administrators either overlook or don’t realize already exist.

All Resources Microsoft PR “Book of news: Ignite 2025” Relevant SharePoint blogs: “SharePoint Showcase: Announcements at Microsoft Ignite 2025” by John Mighell “Copilot readiness and resiliency with Microsoft 365: Ignite 2025 Edition”: by Sesha Mani “Bring the power of SharePoint page creation into Microsoft 365 Copilot” by Jacky Hsu “What’s new with Microsoft 365 Backup and Archive – Ignite 2025” by Brad Gussin Microsoft ODSP sessions + a TIP: Microsoft Ignite 2025 playlist on YouTube (489 videos) “Microsoft 365 Copilot: AI Built For Work” with Jeff Teper, Sumit Chauhan, and Nicole Herskowitz “OneDrive: Fueling AI productivity across Microsoft 365” with Gaia Carini, Arvind Mishra, Rob Nunez, and Arwa Tyebkhan. “SharePoint: The Knowledge Platform for Copilot and Agents” with Adam Harmetz and John Mighell “Copilot readiness & resiliency for your Microsoft 365 content” BRK300 with Sesha Mani, Reetu Kamath, and David Minasyan Confirmed | Microsoft Ignite 2026 will again be held in San Francisco, CA. Tweet + video Daniel Lurie (Mayor of the City of San Francisco) talking with Judson Althoff (CEO, Microsoft commercial business) – “making a multi-year commitment to the city” Do you have any questions for us? Continue the conversation on BlueSky with the hashtag #AskSympraxis and mention @sympraxisconsulting.com.

Questions Covered 2:45 - What is your take on Site Templates? 10:08 - Any news about Copilot using metadata? 14:44 - What would you use choice columns vs lookup columns vs managed metadata columns in SharePoint? 20:32 - Search indexing issues for documents including managed metadata columns? 27:00 - Predictions for Document Sets? Do you have any questions for us? Continue the conversation on BlueSky with the hashtag #AskSympraxis and mention @sympraxisconsulting.com.

Exploring the Maturity Model for Copilot Agents In this episode of Ask Sympraxis, we explore the evolving landscape of Microsoft Copilot Agents - specifically, how organizations can think about Copilot agents through a maturity model lens. Microsoft’s messaging is shifting, focusing more on agents that accomplish specific tasks rather than Copilot as one monolithic thing. This prompted us to consider how teams might approach agent adoption and development in stages.

Missed the Microsoft 365 Community Conference 2025? We’ve got you covered. In this episode of Ask Sympraxis, we break down our biggest takeaways and highlight key announcement. Whether you were there and want to compare notes, or couldn’t make it and need a quick, insightful recap - this is your chance to catch up on all the Microsoft 365 news and community buzz!

In this Ask Sympraxis episode, the team explores the foundational considerations for preparing your organization for Microsoft Copilot. As excitement builds around AI integration in the workplace, it’s essential to pause and examine the critical issues of readiness, governance, and long-term strategy. What is Copilot readiness? At its core, Copilot readiness is about evaluating your organization’s current state in terms of security, privacy, compliance, and governance. It shines a spotlight on content management and challenges you to ensure that the right content is in the right place - with the right permissions. Copilot doesn’t follow a one-size-fits-all model, so training and upskilling users on how to use AI responsibly is crucial. This includes helping them understand how to craft better prompts and ask the right questions.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-powered tools, SharePoint Copilot agents stand out as a game-changer for enhancing workplace productivity. These specialized AI assistants integrate your organization’s knowledge and data sources with Microsoft Copilot, enabling users to perform a range of tasks more efficiently. From automating repetitive processes to offering actionable insights, Copilot agents can transform how teams interact with data and make decisions.

A couple of weeks ago, the Microsoft 365 Community Conference took place, offering a deep dive into the latest advancements and future directions for Microsoft 365. The central theme of the conference was the transformative influence of Copilot on the entire Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Copilot Studio One of the significant announcements was the full availability of Copilot Studio. Previously available on a limited basis, Copilot Studio is now accessible to more users, although not all functionalities are fully operational yet. This tool allows users to start building Copilot-driven solutions. However, it’s important to note that the licensing requirements can be costly. Each user involved in creating with Copilot Studio needs a license, priced at $200 per month, which can add up quickly for larger teams.

In today’s tech-driven world, AI is a hot topic of conversation. Whether you’re excited about its potential or have reservations, there’s no denying that AI offers numerous opportunities to streamline tasks and boost productivity. However, it’s essential to remember that while AI can be incredibly helpful, it’s not infallible. Join us as we delve into some of the ways we harness AI’s power and explore important considerations to keep in mind along the way.