480736 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): People connectors for Microsoft 365 Copilot

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot

Platform:

Developer, Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Links:

MC1163760

Details:

People connectors for Microsoft 365 Copilot, based on top of Graph connectors, will integrate and enrich people data from various sources into Microsoft 365. This enriched data will enhance experiences in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, the profile card, and people search.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2025-05-02

updated:
2025-10-03

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're organizing a large event, like a conference, and you have a team of people helping you. Each team member has different pieces of information about the attendees, such as their contact details, preferences, and past interactions. Now, instead of each team member holding onto their own bits of information, you create a master list that combines all this data into one comprehensive view. This way, whenever you need to know something about an attendee, you can quickly access all the relevant information in one place.

This is similar to what Microsoft is doing with People Connectors for Microsoft 365 Copilot. Think of Microsoft 365 as your event, and the various sources of people data as your team members. The People Connectors act like the master list, pulling together and enriching data from different sources into Microsoft 365. This enriched data then enhances how you interact with Microsoft 365 tools, like Copilot Chat, the profile card, and people search.

For example, when you use Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, it can provide more contextually relevant information because it has access to this enriched data. It's like having a personal assistant who knows not just the basics about the people you're dealing with, but also their preferences and history, making your interactions more informed and efficient.

In essence, People Connectors help create a more seamless and informed experience within Microsoft 365 by integrating diverse data sources into a unified, enriched view. This makes it easier for users to access comprehensive information, much like having a well-organized master list at your fingertips during a busy event.