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Recent Microsoft 365 Copilot Exchange Event

In a collaborative effort, And-dot, Uchida Spectrum, and Microsoft Japan recently held an exchange event for personnel focused on promoting the internal use of Microsoft 365 Copilot. With a view towards building a community, this initial gathering served as a platform for employees to share challenges and practical insights related to their Copilot implementations.

Purpose of the Event: Sharing ‘On-the-Ground’ Knowledge Across Companies

The event brought together leaders from various enterprises who are currently managing the deployment and utilization of Copilot. Key objectives included discussing obstacles in internal implementation, sharing experiences, and exploring strategies for effective adoption. By allowing participants to openly exchange ideas and feedback, the event aimed to equip attendees with concrete insights and success factors for embedding Copilot within their organizations.

The Current Landscape: Expanding Copilot Adoption and Identifying Challenges

Despite growing interest in Copilot, some challenges persist that hinder broad company-wide implementation. Key issues raised included:

• - A tendency for usage to remain limited to specific departments, hampering overall rollout
• - Difficulty in sharing success stories and valuable know-how internally across different departments
• - Isolation of those leading the initiatives, making it hard to benchmark progress with other companies

In response to these challenges, And-dot, in collaboration with Uchida Spectrum and Microsoft Japan, organized this event to foster knowledge-sharing and networking among professionals across different organizations.

Analyzing Progress Variations and Shared Value Among Participants

The event saw participation from nine companies, primarily in the enterprise sector, each at varying stages of Copilot utilization. In one group, many organizations discussed their prudent approach to Copilot integration, focusing on future deployment strategies.

Conversely, another group featured organizations that had already rolled out extensive user access and developed advanced use cases alongside those still in the initial phases of implementation. This dynamic proved intriguing, as feedback from those with more mature Copilot use indicated that communication across varying levels of maturity provided substantial learning opportunities.

Notable quotes from participants included:

• - "The chance to connect with peers in similar positions was invaluable, regardless of our companies' maturity levels."
• - "Understanding the challenges and perspectives from other companies helped illuminate areas for improvement within our own organization."

This exchange between organizations of differing maturity levels underscored the event’s dual focus on networking and knowledge sharing.

Event Overview

Title

Microsoft 365 Copilot Utilization Exchange Meeting

Co-hosts

And-dot, Uchida Spectrum, Microsoft Japan

Venue

Microsoft Japan Headquarters (In-person event)

The event welcomed nine Copilot coordinators from various enterprise organizations. Discussions focused on internal rollout challenges, innovative approaches, and the impact of their initiatives. Microsoft also provided insights into the latest updates regarding Copilot and GPT-5, fostering lively discussions around current technological trends and practical application.

Participant Testimonials

Feedback from attendees included:

• - “Hearing about real initiatives from other companies provided guidance for our internal rollout.”
• - “Our company’s challenges became clearer, outlining our next steps.”
• - “Having the opportunity to converse with others in similar roles was a rare opportunity.”

On post-event surveys, the average satisfaction rating reached an impressive 4.3 out of 5, reflecting participants’ strong interest in future gatherings.

Looking Ahead: Establishing the Copilot Utilization Community “Coplab”

This exchange event is seen as a tentative step towards establishing a dedicated community for Copilot utilization, tentatively named ‘Coplab.’ Going forward, the initiative will focus on practical topics such as prompt design, utilization protocols, governance, and support for adoption. Through continuous workshops and exchange meetings, the goal is to create a platform for sharing practical knowledge centered around Copilot.

Support from And-dot on Copilot Utilization

And-dot specializes in providing solutions that support the effective use of Copilot post-implementation. Their offerings include assistance in building business agents using Copilot Studio, as well as workshops formatted as idea-sourcing sessions designed to advance AI utilization tailored to customers’ operational needs. And-dot has successfully implemented Copilot solutions across numerous organizations, including large enterprises and educational institutions.

Endorsements from Co-host Companies

Microsoft Japan

Tatsuya Mino, Executive Officer, Microsoft Japan, stated, “Generative AI is poised to revolutionize not just operational efficiency but also creativity in business processes. However, tackling issues of model selection, data governance, security, and internal education is crucial during deployment. We expect that the upcoming ‘Coplab’ will facilitate knowledge sharing and fuel local initiatives.”

And-dot

Yuta Ibaraki, CEO of And-dot, shared, “Leveraging generative AI in business operations is increasingly required by Microsoft users. However, there's a significant hurdle regarding internal utilization given the rapid evolution of functionalities. Our aim with ‘Coplab’ is to systematically organize and share insights on Copilot, creating an environment that delivers consistent results across various industries.”

About the Companies

And-dot, Inc.

• - Address: 1-16-6 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, GUILD Building 2F-O1
• - Industry: Generative AI solutions and related services
• - Website: And-dot Website

Uchida Spectrum, Inc.

• - Address: 1-16-14 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Across Shinkawa Building Annex
• - Industry: ICT implementation support, business process improvement consulting
• - Website: Uchida Spectrum Website

Microsoft Japan, Inc.

• - Address: 2-16-3 Kounan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Shinagawa Grand Central Tower
• - Industry: Software & services development, cloud solutions
• - Website: Microsoft Japan Website

Contact for Inquiries

And-dot Coplab Administration Bureau
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Fumiyo Mori

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