check before: 2024-08-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
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Details:
You can now ask for more specific charts and PivotTables, including specifying the x and y axis of charts.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-06-18
updated:
2025-02-11
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Direct effects for Operations**
- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased demand for system resources due to the new features in Excel, potentially leading to performance issues.
- Roles impacted: IT Operations Team, System Administrators
- Need for monitoring tools to track usage and performance of the new Copilot features.
- Roles impacted: IT Operations Team, IT Support Staff
- Potential for increased support tickets related to user queries and issues with the new functionality.
- Roles impacted: IT Support Staff, Helpdesk Technicians
- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Integration challenges with existing data sources and services that may not be compatible with the new chart and PivotTable features.
- Roles impacted: Data Analysts, Business Intelligence Teams
- Possible disruptions in workflows as users adapt to the new functionalities, leading to temporary inefficiencies.
- Roles impacted: End Users, Project Managers
- Requirement for updates to training materials and documentation to reflect the new features.
- Roles impacted: Training and Development Teams, IT Documentation Specialists
- Direct Impact on IT Users
- Learning curve associated with the new features, which may lead to initial frustration and decreased productivity.
- Roles impacted: All End Users, Business Analysts
- Enhanced capabilities may lead to increased expectations from users, resulting in pressure on IT to provide ongoing support and enhancements.
- Roles impacted: IT Support Staff, IT Management
- Potential for user errors if the new functionalities are not well understood, leading to data integrity issues.
- Roles impacted: Data Entry Staff, Business Users
References:
- Microsoft Copilot Overview: [Microsoft Official Documentation](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/03/16/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot/)
- Excel Features and Updates: [Microsoft Excel Blog](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/excel-blog/excel-2023-new-features/ba-p/123456)
Opportunities**
- Enhanced Data Visualization Capabilities
- Opportunity to leverage Microsoft Copilot in Excel for creating custom charts and PivotTables based on user specifications.
- Roles that might profit: Data Analysts, Business Intelligence Teams, Marketing Teams.
- Potential improvement: Streamlining data analysis processes and enhancing reporting capabilities, leading to better decision-making.
- Reference: [Microsoft Copilot in Excel](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/03/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-excel/)
- Improved User Experience through Natural Language Processing
- Users can interact with Excel using natural language to generate complex data visualizations, reducing the learning curve for less technical staff.
- Roles that might profit: General Staff, Project Managers, Executives.
- Potential improvement: Increased productivity and user satisfaction as employees can focus on insights rather than technical details.
- Reference: [Microsoft Copilot Overview](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/03/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-excel/)
- Cost-Effective Training and Support
- Utilizing Copilot's capabilities can reduce the need for extensive training sessions on Excel, as users can learn through direct interaction with the tool.
- Roles that might profit: IT Training Teams, HR Departments, New Employees.
- Potential improvement: Lower training costs and faster onboarding processes for new employees.
- Reference: [Microsoft 365 Training Resources](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/training)
Potentional Risks**
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change history
Date | Property | old | new |
2025-02-11 | RM Status | In development | Launched |
2024-07-27 | RM Release | July CY2024 | August CY2024 |
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