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Copilot for all: Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
Our ambition is to empower every employee with a Copilot and to transform every business process with agents. From Dow to Disney, companies are going big with Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents, uncovering key scenarios that can deliver real ROI.![A graphic image with the following text: The latest on AI at work, December 2024. The image incorporates a ribbon design with Microsoft 365 app icons.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/M365_M365-CopilotTemplates_Blog_241211_v4_1260-300x169.webp)
The latest on AI at work: December 2024
Every organization is looking to maximize their AI ROI, and we want to help. Each month, we’ll share how customers are using Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents to transform work and business processes, along with highlights of the latest Copilot innovations. Let’s dig in.![A colorful graphic design image of a ribbon twisting from bottom left to top right, featuring logos of Microsoft 365 apps](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/Microsoft365-Copilot-KeyArt-Data-Prompt-6K-02_1260-300x169.webp)
Three new ways small and medium-sized businesses can purchase Microsoft 365 Copilot
In today's fast-paced market, agility is the key to success. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need an AI solution that helps them work smarter.![A monitor mockup showing a screenshot of the Create tab within Copilot Actions, set against a gradient purple and blue background.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/378096_MS_Modern-Work_Ignite-2024_Blog-banner_1260x708-1-300x169.webp)
Introducing Copilot Actions, new agents, and tools to empower IT teams
Microsoft 365 Copilot is becoming a daily habit for people around the world—already, nearly 70% of Fortune 500 companies are using it. Dow anticipates that Copilot will save it millions of dollars on shipping operations in the first year; at Bank of Queensland Group, 70% of users are saving two and a half to five hours per week; Eaton is speeding up internal documentation processes by 83%; and Accenture is going big, rolling out Copilot to 100,000 employees.![An financial advisor works at a table in a shared office space. On the right side, the image is overlaid with icons of multiple Microsoft 365 apps and the Copilot icon.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/11/M365_372575_Blog_241105-300x169.webp)
The latest on AI at work: November 2024
For Microsoft and our customers, work is changing at the speed of AI. To help you stay ahead, we’ll share monthly highlights of new Microsoft Copilot innovations, plus the latest from our customers on how they’re getting the most value from Copilot.![A person sitting at a table, smiling, working on a laptop. The photo is overlaid on a magenta and orange graphic design background.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/M365_Blog_Lifestyle_Abstract-07_1200x675-300x169.webp)
Streamline collaboration with the new chat and channels experience in Microsoft Teams
Working together can turn great ideas into reality and bring people together as a team. We’ve been paying attention to our customers’ evolving needs in the AI-powered workplace, which require faster, simpler, and smarter solutions to achieve more.![A woman smiling working on a laptop. The image is overlaid on a blue and gray graphic design background.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/M365_Blog_Lifestyle_Abstract-10_1200x675-300x169.webp)
Microsoft 365 Copilot drove up to 353% ROI for small and medium businesses—new study
As a small or medium-sized business (SMB) leader, you’ve likely heard a lot about generative AI and how it’s transforming businesses of all sizes. To better understand how AI is helping businesses grow and compete, Microsoft commissioned Forrester Consulting to study the potential return on investment (ROI) of Microsoft 365 Copilot for SMBs.![A photo of three people sitting at a conference room table, talking, with a presentation on a screen behind them. The photo is overlaid on a green and blue graphic design background.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/M365_Blog_241015-300x169.webp)
Microsoft named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service for the sixth year in a row
We’re honored to announce that Microsoft has, once again, been recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), Worldwide. This is the sixth year we’ve received this recognition and we’re thrilled to be positioned highest in both the ability to execute and furthest on completeness of vision axes.![Two people smiling at each other, working together in an office, with an orange and pink graphic background](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/M365_374164_Blog_241001-300x169.webp)
Microsoft recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Desktop as a Service for the second year in a row
The path to IT modernization involves the integration of technology to optimize processes and elevate experiences for customers and employees alike. Microsoft recognizes that customers have many tech and vendor choices on this journey to help solve their biggest workplace challenges.![Colorful, geometric shapes appearing to float upward from the bottom left corner.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/M365_Blog_Abstract-05_1200x675-300x169.jpg)
Office 2024 for consumers available October 1
Microsoft 365 is the best way to access the latest versions of the productivity apps that millions of people use every day to bring their ideas to life and power through tasks. But we know some of our customers still prefer a non-subscription way to access our familiar apps, which is why we’re releasing Office 2024 on October 1 for consumers and small businesses.![Product screen showing the Copilot Pages interface and collaboration between users in the Microsoft 365 Copilot web experience. The image background shows a dynamic visual of the Microsoft 365 app icons.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/M365_360536_Blog_240915-1-300x169.webp)