When AI Development Went Local: My Snapdragon Epiphany Let’s cut through the hype: Generative AI models once demanded cloud muscle. Now we are facing a new rise of on Premises and LLMs running on local laptops. I have blogged about my favorite use cases for my HP EliteBook Copilot+ PC here. Then came Microsoft’s AI Toolkit…
Microsoft continues to break down barriers in workplace collaboration with its latest announcement: Microsoft Copilot is now available for Business-to-Business (B2B) members in Multi-Tenant Organizations (MTOs). This update, detailed in Message Center notification MC933534, marks a significant step toward seamless cross-organizational teamwork by extending Copilot’s AI-powered capabilities to external partners and collaborators. Let’s explore what…
What is Copilot for Microsoft Forms? Copilot for Microsoft Forms is an AI-powered assistant that can help you create better surveys and analyze responses. It can help you draft questions, customize your forms, and analyze results with automated insights. It can also export visuals to PowerPoint or Excel with a single click. This makes it…
Neuerungen und Updates im Microsoft 365 Copilot-Ökosystem Das Jahr 2025 startet mit spannenden Neuerungen für Microsoft 365 Copilot und KI-gestützte Tools. Im Fokus stehen dabei in der Alex & Ragnar Show Copilot Chat, Agents und die Integration von KI in den Arbeitsalltag. Sven Becker, GTM Manager zu Copilot Cross Solutions bei Microsoft Deutschland war zu…
Let me share with you three different ways how I have used my HP Copilot+ PC https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/copilot-plus-pcs (Elitebook with Snapdragon X Elite NPU Processor designed for AI) this week: 1️⃣ Running DeepSeek AI locally on my Laptop with AnythingLLM – the only AI Studio using this AI NPU Processor. LM Studio still does not support…
In this live Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, Ilya Bukshteyn, a key leader in Microsoft Teams and collaboration technologies, provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at ISE2025 (Integrated Systems Europe 2025) and the future of enterprise communication tools. The discussion revolves around Microsoft Teams’ evolving ecosystem, hardware integrations, AI advancements, and strategies for hybrid work. This summary distills the key insights from the conversation, focusing on technical innovations, industry trends, and Microsoft’s vision for workplace collaboration.
Viva Engage (formerly Yammer) is a powerful tool within Microsoft Viva for fostering connection, knowledge sharing, and community building across your organization. It empowers employees to connect around shared interests, projects, and organizational initiatives, breaking down silos and boosting engagement. However, like any powerful tool, without proper governance, Viva Engage can quickly become a source…
The Role of a Modern Speakerphone In today’s remote and hybrid work environment, clear audio during meetings is essential. The Coolpo Ignite Speakerphone is designed to improve conference calls with features such as AI-driven noise cancellation, versatile connectivity, a compact design combined with a very attractive price tag. Traditional conference devices can struggle with background…
Let’s break down Microsoft’s approach to managing Copilot agents in a way that actually makes sense for those of us in the trenches. Having worked with these controls, I can tell you they’re pretty comprehensive, but let’s cut through the corporate speak and talk about what really matters. The Big Picture Microsoft has split the…
As we enter 2025, Microsoft 365 governance is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the rapid adoption of AI technologies like Copilot and AI agents. During a recent episode of “Guardians of M365 Governance,” industry experts discussed how traditional governance approaches are evolving to meet new challenges and opportunities in the AI-powered workplace The New…