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    Exploring the Potential of Microsoft Copilot | Interview with Tom Arbuthnot, Co-Founder of Empowering.Cloud

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    About this Episode

    This week, Ryan catches up with Tom Arbuthnot, Co-Founder of Empowering.Cloud, which provides Microsoft Teams IT Professionals with the best and most up to date insights, advice, and training on-demand. Ryan and Tom discuss the potential of generative AI in the workplace, including Microsoft Copilot. Topics include what limitations to watch out for, whether Co-Pilot is likely to be an additional cost on top of Microsoft 365, and what jobs may be impacted in the latest AI wave. Later, Ryan shares an update on the launch of his new venture, Valuu, a cutting-edge technology company that provides innovative solutions to help organizations plan, track, and deliver value.

    Meet Our Guest
    Tom Arbuthnot is the Co-Founder of Empowering.Cloud and Solutions Director at Pure IP. A Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Certified Master, Tom stays up to date with industry news and developments and has the opportunity to share information and opinions on TomTalks.blog, the UCToday.com Microsoft Podcast and his TomTalks.email list. He regularly speaks at events around the world.

    Learn more: Empowering.Cloud
    Follow Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomarbuthnot/

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