Microsoft 365 Voice

We recorded this episode live from the TechCon365 event in Dallas, Texas, highlighting the the event’s strong focus on practical, real-world solutions and networking opportunities. We emphasized high attendee interest in Microsoft Purview for data security and governance, as well as Copilot and AI agents for productivity and adoption strategies. DOWNLOAD THIS PODCAST

In this episode, we explore how organizations are adopting M365 Copilot and discuss various strategies to boost AI usage. We share several ideas, including hybrid deployment approaches, expanding Copilot’s capabilities, techniques for increasing adoption, personal use cases, prompt engineering, addressing issues like unclear benefits and licensing challenges, and many other suggestions. DOWNLOAD THIS PODCAST

This episode features Richard Harbridge, a Microsoft 365 MVP, who discusses findings from a Sharegate report concerning Microsoft 365 migrations, security, and governance challenges. The conversation covers topics such as moving from SharePoint on-premises to the cloud, recent security risks, issues related to mergers and acquisitions, and the influence of AI and Copilot in modernization efforts. DOWNLOAD THIS PODCAST

After a two-month hiatus from our usual schedule owing to travel and vacations, we are pleased to resume sharing our updates with you. Our recent discussions covered both past and forthcoming conferences in which we are involved, the renewal of MVP statuses, as well as engaging activities undertaken during business travel. DOWNLOAD THIS PODCAST

In this episode, we are excited to welcome Erica Toelle from the Microsoft Purview Product Marketing team, to talk to us about Security and Governance in the world of Copilot for M365. She gives us her thoughts and best practices on AI and Data Protection, SharePoint Permissions, Purview and Information Protection, how to deal with oversharing, and the new and upcoming Agents Dashboard. DOWNLOAD THIS PODCAST

In this episode, we featured Maridee Oday, where she talked to us about her leadership journey and experiences in the technology field, particularly focusing on her work with SharePoint and Microsoft 365. Maridee shared her career path, highlighting the challenges she faced, including managing bipolar disorder and overcoming imposter syndrome. She emphasized the importance of emotional intelligence, resilience, and following one’s passion. The conversation also touched on her involvement with NAMI and her commitment to mental health advocacy. This was a very inspiring episode for everyone to watch and enjoy as much as we did. DOWNLOAD THIS PODCAST

Broadcasting live from the Microsoft Global MVP Summit, we had the pleasure of speaking with Pam DeGraffenreid, a Microsoft MVP, about their podcast. Pam, along with Heidi Jordan, recently launched a new podcast titled ‪@ByteSizedM365‬ YouTube, which focuses on providing solutions to M365 challenges in 15 minutes. During our conversation, we also highlighted the significance of the community, the various activities we manage and participate in, and how this community is the best in tech. Our shot out this episode to a good frient, Microsoft MVP, ‪@AlistairPugin‬. DOWNLOAD THIS PODCAST

In this episode, Sarah, Antonio, and Mike discussed the issues with Microsoft’s self-service purchase capabilities for Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Copilot. We highlighted the potential financial and legal risks for organizations when employees purchase products using personal or departmental credit cards without admin approval. Antonio showed where and how to disable this setting for each application, and our opinion on how to manage it. DOWNLOAD THIS PODCAST

In this episode, we examine the shift in social media platforms used to engage with the Microsoft 365 community. We review the changes in the use of different platforms throughout the years, identify what has been effective in the past, and discuss modifications to enhance interaction with other community members and improve the visibility of our messages. Additionally, we address the transition from long blog posts to microblogging and video-based content on our social media platform. DOWNLOAD THIS PODCAST

In this episode, we are pleased to welcome Vlad Catrinescu, MVP, MCT, and Pluralsight author, to discuss SharePoint agents. Vlad provided an overview of the agents, including their creation and usage, the platforms for publishing them, and an examination of the licensing model. Additionally, we explored the permissions associated with the agents and the governance model. DOWNLOAD THIS PODCAST

This episode focuses on the upcoming features in the Microsoft 365 roadmap for the first half of 2025. We will discuss our preferred features that are scheduled for release within the next six months and examine their potential impact on your tenant. [powerpress url=”https://m365voice.com/AudioPodcasts/Episode125-AudioOnly.m4a” DOWNLOAD THIS PODCAST

In this episode, we review the announcements from Ignite 2024, discussing various features that were introduced. We particularly focus on Copilot for M365, SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM), and other Microsoft AI updates. [powerpress url=”https://m365voice.com/AudioPodcasts/Episode124-AudioOnly.m4a” DOWNLOAD THIS PODCAST

In this episode, we feature Jared Matfess, an AI Architect at AvePoint and an active community member. Jared discussed his Microsoft AI Wars episodes, which aim to help organizations understand various copilots and how to invest in them. He highlighted the importance of targeting specific personas and understanding the practical aspects of copilot investments. We also covered the use cases for Microsoft 365 Copilot, ROI measures, adoption challenges, and he provided his perspective on the future of Copilot in 2025. DOWNLOAD THIS PODCAST

In this episode, we are pleased to host Vesa Juvonen, Principal Program Manager for the Microsoft 365 Platform, and Waldek Mastykarz, Principal Developer Advocate for Microsoft 365 Advocacy. Throughout our chat, Vesa and Waldek shared with us their extensive wisdom, experience, and knowledge on various topics. Our conversation covered their advice on career planning, their passion for projects, and of course their insights into Microsoft 365 Copilot. DOWNLOAD THIS PODCAST

In this episode, we are pleased to welcome Andrew Connell, a 20-year MVP Microsoft 365 Development, Trainer, Cloud and Web Developer, and the owner of https://www.voitanos.io, where he explains what SharePoint Embedded is. We cover the definition of SharePoint Embedded, its architecture, its functionality, and various use cases. Andrew goes into detail about the containers, how to create them, the necessary technical skills, and how to begin. We also discuss the location of SharePoint Embedded within your tenant and the billing process. Bio: https://andrewconnell.social · https://voitanos.io · https://newsletter.voitanos.io Reference Materials: SharePoint Embedded: Overview – https://vtns.io/m365voice-spe-overview – SharePoint Embedded: Create your first app – https://vtns.io/m365voice-spe-tutorial DOWNLOAD THIS PODCAST

As we continue our series on Copilot, we are delighted to hist Michelle Gilbert, Principal Cloud Solution Architect with Copilot at Microsoft. She shared with us her journey and experience with clients, how she approaches Copilot project implementation, adoption and change management, governance, Technical and Security Readiness, and her personal use of Copilot for M365. DOWNLOAD THIS PODCAST

This episode of the Copilot series is about our experience on how to manage emails and Teams conversations when we return to the office after a break. We give some advice on how to use the prompts in Outlook and Teams to get an overview of emails and keep track of the important messages that you have not seen while you are away. DOWNLOAD THIS PODCAST

This episode of Copilot for M365 series covers the recent news about Copilot and its upcoming features. We review new features like the AI Hub, custom connectors, Copilot in Planner, Restricted Search, and more, and we weigh their advantages and disadvantages. DOWNLOAD THIS PODCAST

We are happy to welcome Andy Huneycutt, a Microsoft MVP, an enterprise collaboration specialist and a copilot expert, to this episode of our Copilot for M365 series. In this podcast, we talk about the main topic of how Copilot adoption differs from other platforms, how to assess the return on investment (ROI), and how to manage Copilot for M365 effectively. DOWNLOAD THIS PODCAST

For our Copilot series’ 5th episode from the Microsoft 365 Community Conference in Orlando, we asked Marck Rackley, Microsoft 365 MVP about his personal experience with Copilot with Microsoft 365. He told us about how he uses Copilot for M365 and gave us some examples of his favorite prompts. DOWNLOAD THIS PODCAST