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The Australian Federal Government was one of the first governments globally to embrace the opportunity that generative AI provides to transform government and improve citizen services. It's been less than a year since the Government rolled out a Microsoft 365 Copilot trial to more than 7,000 users and the recently released government report on the trial includes a number of insights that should benefit others. A couple of highlights: - 86% of trial participants wished to continue to use Copilot, with the highest positive sentiment among senior executive staff (93%). - Participants reported saving up to an hour a day using Copilot, with 40% saying they used this time for higher value activities like mentoring colleagues, strategic planning, engaging with stakeholders and enhancing products. - Copilot could improve inclusivity and accessibility in the workplace particularly for people who are neurodiverse, with disability or from a culturally and linguistically diverse background. Many thanks to the Australian Government for evaluating the trial and sharing these and other insights broadly. We look forward to the continued partnership to build on these learnings and ensure that AI drives positive societal impact across government and other sectors of the economy. https://lnkd.in/g7ZkHQWw

The Australian Government ran a Microsoft 365 Copilot trial between January and June this year. The trial involved 7,600 users across more than 60 agencies and was one of the first deployments of Copilot within the public sector globally.  An independent evaluation and full report has now been published.   Key Highlights include: ✅ 86% of trial participants wished to continue to use Copilot (including 92% of senior executives) ✅ 77% were optimistic about Copilot  ✅ Participants saved up to an hour a day, using this time for higher-value activities like mentoring, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. The trial also emphasised the importance of tailored training and change management to maximise the benefits of generative AI, with 75% of participants who received three or more forms of training feeling the most confident in using Copilot. This is no surprise and when speaking with customers, is often the number one factor to successful adoption. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/d4ve445b Colby Raley Vanessa Sorenson Mike Malthus Noor Syed Eunique Cabrini Ikiua Rod Park Jon Ragg Murray Beer Anna Brodie Stephanie Butterworth Mike Hill Tam Bagnall Shelly Blackley #Microsoft365CopilotANZ #Copilot #Microsoft365 #AI #Productivity #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #PublicSector

Today the Australian government shared a report on its M365 Copilot trial across more than 60 agencies. The Australian government's visionary approach to AI for the public service has proved to be a massive success: - 86% of users said they wanted to continue using Copilot - 77% said they were optimistic about the technology Perhaps even more importantly, the report notes that "generative AI could improve inclusivity and accessibility in the workplace, particularly for people who are neurodiverse, with disability or from a culturally and linguistically diverse background" - something other enterprise and public sector customers using copilot that I've spoken to have found, too. If you don't have time to read the full report, head to https://lnkd.in/g3mT8xZw and insert the following prompt: Review https://lnkd.in/gc_igyXb and give me a concise summary #copilot #productivity #PublicService #generativeAI #ai https://lnkd.in/gXJg-dWF John Galligan, Clayton Noble, Sareena Oberoi, Mike Yeh, Lee Hickin

🌟 Exciting Update! 🌟   We're delighted to share the results of the Australian Government's Microsoft 365 Copilot trial that ran earlier this year between January and June. The trial by the Australian Public Service (APS) involved 7,600 users across more than 60 agencies and was one of the first deployments of Copilot within the public sector globally.    Key Highlights include: ✅ 86% of trial participants wished to continue to use Copilot (including 92% of senior executives) ✅ 77% were optimistic about Copilot  ✅ Participants saved up to an hour a day, using this time for higher-value activities like mentoring, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. The trial also emphasised the importance of tailored training and change management to maximise the benefits of generative AI, with 75% of participants who received three or more forms of training feeling the most confident in using Copilot. This is no surprise and when speaking with customers, is often the number one factor to successful adoption.    The trial also paves the way for Australia's technology sector to engage with local providers, partners, and other major tech players to fully realise the potential of generative AI. Looking forward to seeing more Aussie public sector use cases emerge!   Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/d4ve445b #MicrosoftAustralia #Microsoft365CopilotANZ #Copilot #Microsoft365 #AI #Productivity #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #PublicSector

We are updating our Microsoft Copilot product line-up with a new Copilot Pro subscription for individuals; expanding Copilot for Microsoft 365 availability to small and medium-sized businesses; and announcing no seat minimum for commercial plans—making Copilot generally available to individuals, enterprises, and everyone in between. Besides the link below, also read this blog: https://lnkd.in/eUFxJeZm #copilot #ai #bizappsmsnl

Great to see the Australian Government's early success with Copilot.   We're delighted to share the results of the Australian Government's Microsoft 365 Copilot trial that ran earlier this year between January and June. The trial by the Australian Public Service (APS) involved 7,600 users across more than 60 agencies and was one of the first deployments of Copilot within the public sector globally.    Key Highlights include: ✅ 86% of trial participants wished to continue to use Copilot (including 92% of senior executives) ✅ 77% were optimistic about Copilot  ✅ Participants saved up to an hour a day, using this time for higher-value activities like mentoring, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. The trial also emphasised the importance of tailored training and change management to maximise the benefits of generative AI, with 75% of participants who received three or more forms of training feeling the most confident in using Copilot. This is no surprise and when speaking with customers, is often the number one factor to successful adoption.    The trial also paves the way for Australia's technology sector to engage with local providers, partners, and other major tech players to fully realise the potential of generative AI. Can't wait to see some of the use cases emerge as agencies expand from the trial where Copilot is driving meaningful impact within the public sector!    Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/d4ve445b #MicrosoftAustralia #Microsoft365CopilotANZ #Copilot #Microsoft365 #AI #Productivity #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #PublicSector

🌟 Exciting Update! 🌟   We're delighted to share the results of the Australian Government's Microsoft 365 Copilot trial that ran earlier this year between January and June. The trial by the Australian Public Service (APS) involved 7,600 users across more than 60 agencies and was one of the first deployments of Copilot within the public sector globally.    Key Highlights include: ✅ 86% of trial participants wished to continue to use Copilot (including 92% of senior executives) ✅ 77% were optimistic about Copilot  ✅ Participants saved up to an hour a day, using this time for higher-value activities like mentoring, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. The trial also emphasised the importance of tailored training and change management to maximise the benefits of generative AI, with 75% of participants who received three or more forms of training feeling the most confident in using Copilot. This is no surprise and when speaking with customers, is often the number one factor to successful adoption.    The trial also paves the way for Australia's technology sector to engage with local providers, partners, and other major tech players to fully realise the potential of generative AI. Can't wait to see some of the use cases emerge as agencies expand from the trial where Copilot is driving meaningful impact within the public sector!    Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/d4ve445b #MicrosoftAustralia #Microsoft365CopilotANZ #Copilot #Microsoft365 #AI #Productivity #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #PublicSector

🌟 Exciting Update! 🌟   We're delighted to share the results of the Australian Government's Microsoft 365 Copilot trial that ran earlier this year between January and June. The trial by the Australian Public Service (APS) involved 7,600 users across more than 60 agencies and was one of the first deployments of Copilot within the public sector globally.    Key Highlights include: ✅ 86% of trial participants wished to continue to use Copilot (including 92% of senior executives) ✅ 77% were optimistic about Copilot  ✅ Participants saved up to an hour a day, using this time for higher-value activities like mentoring, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. The trial also emphasised the importance of tailored training and change management to maximise the benefits of generative AI, with 75% of participants who received three or more forms of training feeling the most confident in using Copilot. This is no surprise and when speaking with customers, is often the number one factor to successful adoption.    The trial also paves the way for Australia's technology sector to engage with local providers, partners, and other major tech players to fully realise the potential of generative AI. Can't wait to see some of the use cases emerge as agencies expand from the trial where Copilot is driving meaningful impact within the public sector!    Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/d4ve445b #MicrosoftAustralia #Microsoft365CopilotANZ #Copilot #Microsoft365 #AI #Productivity #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #PublicSector

🌟 Exciting Update! 🌟   We're delighted to share the results of the Australian Government's Microsoft 365 Copilot trial that ran earlier this year between January and June. The trial by the Australian Public Service (APS) involved 7,600 users across more than 60 agencies and was one of the first deployments of Copilot within the public sector globally.    Key Highlights include: ✅ 86% of trial participants wished to continue to use Copilot (including 92% of senior executives) ✅ 77% were optimistic about Copilot  ✅ Participants saved up to an hour a day, using this time for higher-value activities like mentoring, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. The trial also emphasised the importance of tailored training and change management to maximise the benefits of generative AI, with 75% of participants who received three or more forms of training feeling the most confident in using Copilot. This is no surprise and when speaking with customers, is often the number one factor to successful adoption.    The trial also paves the way for Australia's technology sector to engage with local providers, partners, and other major tech players to fully realise the potential of generative AI. Can't wait to see some of the use cases emerge as agencies expand from the trial where Copilot is driving meaningful impact within the public sector!    Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/d4ve445b #MicrosoftAustralia #Microsoft365CopilotANZ #Copilot #Microsoft365 #AI #Productivity #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #PublicSector

🌟 Exciting Update! 🌟   We're delighted to share the results of the Australian Government's Microsoft 365 Copilot trial that ran earlier this year between January and June. The trial by the Australian Public Service (APS) involved 7,600 users across more than 60 agencies and was one of the first deployments of Copilot within the public sector globally.    Key Highlights include: ✅ 86% of trial participants wished to continue to use Copilot (including 92% of senior executives) ✅ 77% were optimistic about Copilot  ✅ Participants saved up to an hour a day, using this time for higher-value activities like mentoring, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. The trial also emphasised the importance of tailored training and change management to maximise the benefits of generative AI, with 75% of participants who received three or more forms of training feeling the most confident in using Copilot. This is no surprise and when speaking with customers, is often the number one factor to successful adoption.    The trial also paves the way for Australia's technology sector to engage with local providers, partners, and other major tech players to fully realise the potential of generative AI. Can't wait to see some of the use cases emerge as agencies expand from the trial where Copilot is driving meaningful impact within the public sector!    Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/d4ve445b #MicrosoftAustralia #Microsoft365CopilotANZ #Copilot #Microsoft365 #AI #Productivity #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #PublicSector