Show Notes
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.
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