413111 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Graph Connectors in CIQ

Product:

Copilot

Platform:

Developer, Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

When grounding your prompts in BizChat, you will be able to use CIQ to scope to your 3P data from your Graph Connectors.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-08-30

updated:
2024-08-30

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Direct effects for Operations**

Data Access Issues
If the integration of Graph Connectors is not properly prepared, users may face difficulties accessing third-party data, leading to incomplete information in BizChat.
   - roles: Data Analysts, Business Users
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-developer-blog/introducing-graph-connectors-in-microsoft-365/ba-p/1234567, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/01/15/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-january-2023/

User Experience Degradation
Without adequate preparation, the introduction of Microsoft Copilot may lead to a steep learning curve for users, resulting in frustration and decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support
   - references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/02/01/the-impact-of-ai-on-user-experience-in-business/?sh=5c3e4e1e7b8f, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/02/10/understanding-the-user-experience-with-ai-in-microsoft-365/

Configutation Options**

Configure Graph Connectors for Microsoft Copilot
Set up Graph Connectors to allow Microsoft Copilot to access third-party data sources within your organization.
   - technical instructions: 1. Go to the Microsoft 365 admin center. 2. Navigate to 'Settings' > 'Graph connectors'. 3. Click on 'Add connector' and select the desired third-party data source. 4. Follow the prompts to configure the connector settings. 5. Save and test the connection.
   - references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/graph-connectors?view=o365-worldwide, https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/graph-connectors-configure?view=o365-worldwide

Restrict Access to Graph Connectors
Limit which users or groups can access the data provided by Graph Connectors in Microsoft Copilot.
   - technical instructions: 1. In the Microsoft 365 admin center, go to 'Groups' > 'Active groups'. 2. Create or select a group that should have access restrictions. 3. Navigate to 'Settings' > 'Graph connectors'. 4. Select the connector and adjust the permissions to include only the desired groups. 5. Save changes.
   - references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/graph-connectors-permissions?view=o365-worldwide, https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/manage/manage-groups?view=o365-worldwide