MC878430 – Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: Updated Readiness section of the Usage report showing suggested candidates

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check before: 2024-09-01

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Outlook, Teams

Platform:

Online, Web, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

New feature, Admin impact

Links:

410202

Details:

Summary:
The Microsoft 365 Usage report is being updated to include a new 'Suggested candidate for Copilot' column to aid admins in licensing decisions. This feature, part of the Copilot for Microsoft 365 Readiness section, will identify users likely to benefit from Copilot based on their app usage. Rollout begins early September 2024.

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

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 410202.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early September 2024 and expect to complete by late September 2024.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-08-31

updated:
2024-08-31

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft is introducing a 'Suggested candidate for Copilot' column in the Microsoft 365 Usage report to help administrators identify the most active users in Microsoft 365 apps for better licensing decisions, with the rollout starting in early September 2024 and completing by the end of the month.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Confusion
Users may be confused about the new 'Suggested candidate for Copilot' column and its implications for their licensing, leading to potential frustration and decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=410202

Inadequate Training
Without proper preparation and communication, users may not understand how to leverage the new feature effectively, resulting in underutilization of Copilot capabilities.
   - roles: End Users, Microsoft 365 Administrators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=410202

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