Microsoft Copilot Expands AI Features for Small Business Users

Microsoft has announced a major expansion of its Copilot AI assistant, with new features specifically tailored for small and mid-sized businesses. The update makes enterprise-grade AI tools accessible at price points that work for smaller organizations.

What's New in Copilot for SMBs

The latest update includes several features previously only available to enterprise customers:

• Copilot in Teams — AI-powered meeting summaries, action items, and follow-up drafts now available in Business Basic plans.
• Excel Intelligence — Natural language data analysis that lets you ask questions about your spreadsheets in plain English.
• Security Copilot Lite — A streamlined version of Microsoft's security AI that monitors for threats and provides plain-language alerts.
• Copilot Studio — A no-code tool for building custom AI assistants for your business without developer expertise.

Why This Matters for Gulf Coast Businesses

For small businesses in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, these tools level the playing field. You no longer need a large IT budget to benefit from AI-powered productivity. A five-person accounting firm can now get the same AI meeting summaries and document drafting that Fortune 500 companies use.

Getting Started

The key to successful AI adoption is having the right infrastructure in place. Businesses need reliable internet, properly configured Microsoft 365 environments, and employee training to get the most out of these tools.

WITTCO helps businesses across the Gulf Coast implement and optimize Microsoft 365 with Copilot integration, ensuring your team can take full advantage of these new capabilities.