Microsoft 365 Copilot Unveils Intelligent Data Analysis AI

Microsoft has launched Researcher and Analyst, the latest AI-powered analytical agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot, designed to simplify and enhance research and data analysis with greater accuracy. These tools can access information from emails, files, chats, meetings, and web sources, providing comprehensive insights that are highly beneficial for work efficiency.

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Researcher – The Advanced AI Research Assistant in Microsoft 365 Copilot

Researcher is an AI-driven tool that enhances deep research capabilities by integrating OpenAI’s research AI model with Microsoft 365 Copilot’s advanced data management features.

What Researcher Can Do:

• Market analysis & business planning – Develop go-to-market strategies by utilizing internal data and market trends.

• Identifying new business opportunities – Discover market gaps by analyzing industry trends.

• Generating in-depth reports – Create quarterly reports with the latest market insights.

• Connecting external data sources – Integrate with Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Confluence for more comprehensive analysis.

Analyst – The AI Data Analyst in Microsoft 365 Copilot

Analyst acts as a data scientist, transforming raw data into actionable insights using OpenAI’s o3-mini AI model, which efficiently processes complex data.

Analyst’s Capabilities:

• Uses AI-powered Chain-of-Thought reasoning for improved accuracy.

• Runs Python scripts for complex data analysis.

• Provides real-time code execution to ensure transparent analysis.

Example Use Cases:

• Converts multiple spreadsheets into sales forecasts.

• Analyzes customer purchasing behavior and visualizes it with graphs.

• Calculates company revenue trends to assist in financial planning.

Available Through the Frontier Program

Starting in April, customers with a Microsoft 365 Copilot License will gain access to Researcher and Analyst via the "Frontier" program, which grants early access to new Copilot features.

Microsoft Copilot Studio – Automating AI for Business Operations

Beyond Researcher and Analyst, Microsoft has introduced Copilot Studio, enabling businesses to create automated AI agents that can perform tasks like data management and end-to-end business process automation.

Ready for the Future of AI-Powered Work?

The launch of Researcher and Analyst reflects Microsoft’s vision of making AI an intelligent assistant for everyone, transforming business operations across industries. If you’re looking for tools to simplify research and data analysis, stay tuned for updates on Microsoft 365 Copilot and make the most of AI-driven productivity!

Sources: TechCrunch, Microsoft