What to Know Before Installing Copilot for PowerPoint

Imagine having an AI assistant that seamlessly integrates with your PowerPoint workflow, pulling from your notes, existing documents, and databases to create compelling presentations. That’s the power of Copilot for PowerPoint, and it’s set to revolutionize how you work with slides. Anyone who’s worked with PowerPoint knows the unique pain of editing pages of research…

What to Know Before Installing Copilot for Outlook

Imagine having an AI-powered assistant streamlining your email management, optimizing your time, and enhancing your communication. That’s the promise of Copilot for Outlook, a groundbreaking feature designed to revolutionize your email experience. Whether you’re an IT manager or a busy professional, Copilot can help you stay organized, respond effectively, and make the most of your…

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What to Know Before Installing Copilot for Microsoft Word

Imagine having an AI assistant that pulls from your notes, marries them to an existing document format, and writes a document for you. That’s the power of Copilot for Microsoft Word, which is planned for rollout in 2024 for those who buy the Copilot M365 license. Instead of spending hours reading over reference documents and…

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AI for Banks: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Financial Institutions, Take Note. AI Will Soon Transform Your Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Customer Service Recent statistics leave little doubt that AI has significant upside potential for community banks. Recent numbers from Accenture Consulting show that 68 percent of community banks are exploring or implementing AI solutions to enhance customer experience and streamline operations. The same…

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The Future of Work Is AI-Driven. Are Your Systems Ready for the Ride?

The AI-enabled future of business is already here. AI chatbots interact with our customers. Employees use generative AI to write code, automate tasks, and handle everything from creating memos to creating presentations. Decision makers line up to use AI-generated business intelligence to monitor their KPIs. This isn’t just happening at large organizations with deep pockets,…

Bridging the Gap between Automation and Innovation

Automation and Innovation. Some people might say those two words cancel each other out. Yet, I believe these two concepts can create capacity for each other—if your business leverages the free time automation creates to foster innovation. Automation can be innovation’s best friend. It removes repetitive tasks, offering you more face time with clients and…

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Is AI The New Secret Weapon For Your Customer Service?

The jury is still out on AI. Some studies claim it will displace workers. Others, like Forbes, claim that it will contribute to a 21 percent net increase in the US economy by 2030. There’s a lot your company needs to consider before you jump into the brave new world that AI promises to offer,…

AI (ChatGPT) and the Cybersecurity Implications for Your Business

With AI set to revolutionize how we work in the coming years, two of our Virtual Chief Information Security Officers, Darrin Maggy and Nick McCourt, and our CIO, Tony Miller decided to weigh in on the subject. The drumbeat to adopt AI in your workplace is loud right now. Should you pull the trigger? Our…

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