Enhanced Collaboration: Automated meeting summaries and intelligent task management help teams stay organised and focused.
Harnessing the Power of Technology: Insights from Symetri
Symetri is dedicated to helping businesses thrive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. From leveraging AI in Microsoft Teams to maximising the potential of Microsoft 365 and addressing the critical impacts of IT downtime, understanding and implementing the right tools and strategies is key to success. Below, we explore three significant areas shaping the modern workplace.
Copilot in Microsoft Teams: Revolutionising Collaboration
Microsoft Teams continues to enhance workplace collaboration, and with the introduction of Copilot, it’s redefining how teams interact with technology to unlock business value.
What is Copilot?
Copilot is Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant, designed to automate processes, manage tasks, and provide real-time insights. Within Teams, Copilot transforms collaboration by delivering actionable recommendations and streamlining workflows.
Key Features
Smarter AI Suggestions: Context-aware responses and personalised insights optimise interactions and save time.
Customisable Agents: Build agents to automate routine tasks, integrate with business tools, or manage workflows..
Benefits
- Boosted Productivity: Frees up time for critical activities.
- Improved Communication: Summarises meetings and tracks tasks seamlessly.
- Better Decision-Making: Highlights trends and provides actionable data.
Adopting Copilot in Microsoft Teams empowers businesses to stay ahead of the curve, making collaboration smarter and more efficient than ever before.
Maximise the Microsoft 365 Experience
Microsoft 365 is a robust platform, but many organisations only scratch the surface of its potential. Unlocking its full capabilities can enhance productivity, collaboration, and security.
Optimisation Tips
- Streamline Email Management: Use Outlook’s Focused Inbox and rules to organise emails efficiently.
- Enhance Collaboration with Teams: Create tailored channels, customise notifications, and use tabs for quick access to files and apps.
- Secure Your Data: Implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and secure mobile devices with Microsoft Intune.
- Customise SharePoint: Organise files with document libraries and leverage site templates for consistency.
- Maximise OneDrive: Sync files for offline access and use version history for seamless file recovery.
- Leverage Advanced Features: Automate tasks with Power Automate, visualise data with Power BI, and integrate Copilot for a smarter workflow.
Optimising these tools ensures businesses achieve improved efficiency, collaboration, and data protection, making Microsoft 365 an invaluable asset.
The True Price of Downtime
IT downtime is more than an inconvenience—it’s a significant risk with hidden costs that can severely impact a business.
The Immediate Impact
- Lost Productivity: Employees are unable to work, sales processes halt, and customer interactions are delayed.
- Ransomware Risks: Without effective tools, recovery from a cyberattack can take days or even weeks.
Customer Impact
- Frustration: Delayed responses erode customer trust.
- Reputational Damage: Customers expect reliability; outages can harm your brand image.
Hidden Costs
- Employee Morale: Repeated disruptions affect motivation and productivity.
- Emergency Repairs: Rapid fixes often come with higher costs.
- Compliance Issues: Downtime may lead to breaches of regulatory standards.
Building Resilience
Investing in uptime is critical to minimising risks and protecting your bottom line. Preventative measures such as robust IT security, regular system audits, and disaster recovery plans can safeguard your business and ensure operations remain uninterrupted.
Stay Ahead with Symetri
From enabling smarter collaboration with Copilot, optimising Microsoft 365, to mitigating the risks of IT downtime, Symetri provides the tools and expertise to help your business thrive.
Discover more about our solutions and how we can support your business in achieving its goals.
