410202 – Microsoft 365 admin center: Usage reports – Suggested candidates for Microsoft 365 Copilot

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Copilot

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Links:

MC878430

Details:

A new column will be added to the Readiness section of the Microsoft 365 Copilot Usage report showing suggested candidates for Microsoft 365 Copilot. This new column is intended to help admins with licensing decisions by quickly identifying users who are in a strong position to get the most value from Microsoft 365 Copilot based on their relevant Microsoft 365 app usage.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-08-07

updated:
2024-08-30

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Impact on IT Operations
- Increased workload for IT administrators
- Role Impacted: IT Administrators
- With the introduction of suggested candidates for Microsoft 365 Copilot, IT administrators will need to analyze the new data to make informed licensing decisions. This may require additional training or adjustments to existing workflows to effectively leverage the new information.
- Reference: [Microsoft 365 Admin Center Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/admin-overview/admin-center-overview?view=o365-worldwide)

- Potential for user confusion or miscommunication
- Role Impacted: End Users
- Users may receive notifications or see changes in their usage reports that could lead to confusion regarding their eligibility for Microsoft 365 Copilot. Clear communication from IT is essential to mitigate misunderstandings and ensure users understand the implications of the new report.
- Reference: [Microsoft 365 Copilot Overview](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/copilot)

- Impact on IT Services
- Dependency on existing Microsoft 365 services
- Role Impacted: IT Operations Team
- The new column in the usage report relies on accurate data from existing Microsoft 365 services. Any disruptions or inaccuracies in these services could affect the reliability of the suggested candidates, potentially leading to incorrect licensing decisions.
- Reference: [Microsoft 365 Service Health](https://status.office365.com/)

- Integration with other reporting tools
- Role Impacted: Business Analysts
- If the organization uses additional reporting or analytics tools that integrate with Microsoft 365 data, the new column may require updates or modifications to those tools to ensure compatibility and accurate reporting.
- Reference: [Integrating Microsoft 365 with Other Tools](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/integrate-with-microsoft-365?view=o365-worldwide)