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Microsoft Expands Copilot Integration Across 365 Companion Apps for Enterprise Productivity

Microsoft Expands Copilot Integration Across 365 Companion Apps for Enterprise Productivity

Microsoft is bringing its AI-powered Copilot to Calendar and enhancing existing integrations with People and Files in its enterprise-focused 365 companion apps. These taskbar-embedded tools now offer contextual suggestions like meeting recaps and priority notifications—with no opt-out option. The expansion signals Microsoft's aggressive push to embed AI assistants directly into workflow touchpoints.
Microsoft 365 Premium: Full Copilot Integration Arrives at a Premium Price

Microsoft 365 Premium: Full Copilot Integration Arrives at a Premium Price

Microsoft's new $200/year subscription bundles advanced Copilot AI features directly into Office applications, but replaces Copilot Pro with ambiguous usage limits. The offering targets power users needing AI-assisted productivity, yet restricts access to only the primary account holder despite supporting six users.
Microsoft Brings AI-Powered Copilot Chat to Office Suite, But Full Access Comes at a Premium

Microsoft Brings AI-Powered Copilot Chat to Office Suite, But Full Access Comes at a Premium

Microsoft has rolled out Copilot Chat to core Office apps like Word and Excel for business users, offering AI assistance that adapts to open documents. While included free for some licenses, deeper integration with organizational data requires a costly Microsoft 365 Copilot upgrade, highlighting the company's push to monetize generative AI in enterprise workflows.
Microsoft Bets Big on Student Loyalty with Free Year of Microsoft 365 and AI Tools

Microsoft Bets Big on Student Loyalty with Free Year of Microsoft 365 and AI Tools

Microsoft is offering U.S. college students a free 12-month subscription to Microsoft 365 Personal, including AI-powered Copilot and ransomware-protected cloud storage. Announced at a White House AI summit, this strategic move aims to embed Microsoft's ecosystem into academic workflows while providing a 50% renewal discount. The initiative aligns with broader educational commitments, including teacher grants and expanded AI training.
Microsoft 365 Tightens Security: FPRPC File Access Blocked by Default in Windows Apps

Microsoft 365 Tightens Security: FPRPC File Access Blocked by Default in Windows Apps

Microsoft will soon disable insecure FPRPC file access protocols in Microsoft 365 Windows apps by default, forcing connections to modern secure alternatives. The change, rolling out in late August, gives admins new controls to manage legacy protocols while closing a decades-old security gap exploited in phishing and brute-force attacks.