The Ultimate Guide to Copilots
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Copilots.
What to know about Copilots
Copilots refer to AI-powered assistant tools integrated across various software platforms and industries to augment human productivity, creativity, and decision-making. These copilots leverage advanced generative AI, natural language processing, and data analytics to help users perform complex tasks faster, such as coding, security monitoring, customer engagement, and content creation.
Recent developments spotlight Microsoft 365 Copilot and Security Copilot as key examples, providing AI capabilities in office productivity, cybersecurity, and cloud service management. Similarly, GitHub Copilot has enhanced developer efficiency by offering code suggestions and error fixes powered by AI. Various enterprises, including Salesforce, CYPHER Learning, and NICE, have launched tailored copilots that streamline workflows in education, customer experience, and business automation.
By exploring stories tagged with Copilots, readers can gain insights into how AI assistants are reshaping work environments across sectors, the latest technological innovations, security implications, and practical tips for successful AI adoption. This tag serves as a valuable source for professionals interested in understanding and leveraging AI copilots to enhance productivity and operational excellence.
Kiwi Copilots News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
HSO acquires NZ's Aware Group to boost global AI capabilities
HSO, expanding its global footprint in AI, acquires New Zealand-based Aware Group to enhance its business-relevant AI solutions using Microsoft Cloud technology.
Microsoft backs New Zealand's AI strategy for digital growth
Microsoft endorses New Zealand's new AI strategy, pledging support for innovation and economic growth through upcoming initiatives and a new cloud region.
ACE emphasizes need for strategic Copilot adoption plans
ACE stresses the importance of a strategic plan for adopting Microsoft's Copilot AI, warning against haphazard roll-outs that waste resources.
AI's role in shaping future workplaces explored in annual Work Trend Index
Microsoft and LinkedIn's annual Work Trend Index reveals how AI is transforming workplaces, with New Zealand leading in AI adoption despite lacking comprehensive implementation plans.
Microsoft Envision AI roadshow: Unveiling generative AI's impact in NZ
At the recent Microsoft Envision AI Roadshow in Auckland, business executives explored the rapidly growing influence of generative AI and its potential to transform operations and tackle social inequities.
Genesis Energy embraces AI utilisation in Microsoft's Early Access Program
Genesis Energy, New Zealand's leading energy company, has partnered with Microsoft to utilise its AI tools towards combating data privacy and ROI challenges, empowering all employees to drive technological change.
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Recent Copilots News
CCL unveils Copilot readiness workshop for Microsoft 365
CCL has launched a readiness workshop for Copilot, a Microsoft 365 service. Expected to empower private enterprises and public organisations with AI capabilities, it aims to boost productivity, creativity, and connectivity securely.
AvePoint partners with Microsoft to expand New Zealand data residency offerings
AvePoint joins hands with Microsoft to bolster New Zealand's data residency solutions, simplifying Copilot adoption for firms.
Seagate brings new SSD offerings to NZ market
Seagate unveils new storage solutions, including the LaCie DJI Copilot, elevating data accessibility and speed for New Zealand users.
Cloudflare, Wiz link AI security tools for unified view
Cloudflare and Wiz team up to map shadow AI risks across cloud estates and protect sensitive data as firms race to secure chatbot deployments.
MYOB & Microsoft strike AI deal for small businesses
MYOB and Microsoft strike five-year AI pact to bring cash-flow forecasts, compliance prompts and staff copilots to SMEs.
Decidr, ICON partner on SAP AI to automate Procure-to-Pay
Decidr and ICON team up to bring AI-driven Procure-to-Pay automation to SAP users across Asia-Pacific, targeting high-volume finance tasks.
Databricks reports surge in enterprise AI agent use
Databricks reports a 327% jump in enterprise use of multi-agent AI, as firms move beyond chatbots to real-time, governed production systems.
Beroe links DataHub to MCP to power AI procurement data
Beroe plugs its DataHub procurement data platform into the Model Context Protocol to feed decision-grade intelligence into enterprise AI.
Sentra adds on-premises AI data scanning for hybrid security
Sentra launches on-premises AI-powered data scanning to enhance security and classification for hybrid and private environments, unifying cloud and local data protection.
Tenable unveils AI Exposure to manage enterprise generative AI risk
Tenable launches AI Exposure, a new tool in Tenable One, to help firms spot, manage and govern risks from enterprise generative AI like ChatGPT Enterprise.
CrowdStrike launches new AI security & readiness services for SOCs
CrowdStrike unveils two AI-focused services to enhance security and operational readiness of AI systems within security operations centres (SOCs).
Suncorp partners with Microsoft to harness AI & cloud tech
Suncorp has partnered with Microsoft for five years to enhance AI and cloud technology across its operations, aiming to improve efficiency and customer service.
Lucanet enhances CFO platform with AI-driven Copilot tools
Lucanet has unveiled GenAI features in its CFO Solution Platform, aiming to enhance financial operations and simplify complex data management for finance leaders.
Microsoft unveils Copilot Studio for AI-enhanced solutions
Microsoft has unveiled its Copilot Studio autonomous agents in preview, promising AI-driven innovations to reshape business operations at Ignite 2024.
Talkdesk unveils new AI tools to boost customer service efficiency
Talkdesk reveals AI Rewriter and AI Translator to enhance customer service, promising personalised, efficient interactions and cutting AHT by up to 30%.
Salesforce, NVIDIA team up to boost AI innovation in enterprise
Salesforce and NVIDIA unite to revolutionise enterprise AI, enhancing productivity through predictive analytics, generative workflows, and interactive avatars.
Microsoft boosts AI collaboration with Wave 2 of 365 Copilot
Microsoft unveils Wave 2 of Microsoft 365 Copilot, featuring Copilot Pages, Python in Excel, and automated agents to boost productivity and collaboration.
Cloudera's AI play is all about data, leveraging a decade of experience
Cloudera is enhancing its AI strategy by capitalising on over a decade of data expertise, aiming to streamline AI integration for enterprises globally.
Salesforce unveils Agentforce: autonomous AI for productivity
Salesforce has unveiled Agentforce, an autonomous AI suite designed to boost productivity by automating tasks across service, sales, and marketing sectors.
OpenAI's new o1 model series shows promise in GitHub tests
OpenAI's new o1 model series improves GitHub Copilot's performance, optimising algorithms and resolving bugs faster than human engineers.