Are you running a medium-sized Aussie business in music, events, logistics, manufacturing, or retail? Wondering how to save time, get real insights, and work smarter — all without needing tech wizardry? This July, Microsoft 365 Copilot has launched two powerful new features, Researcher and Analyst, designed to make data and insights accessible to everyday teams. Here’s how
Best for: Legal, Marketing, Sales
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Mobile
Say goodbye to digging through docs, outdated policies, or legal jargon. Researcher gathers, connects, and sorts info from both your own files and trusted web sources. All output is in plain English, with sources cited for easy reference.
Retail: “What are the latest consumer trends in Australian retail?” Researcher pulls the newest industry data and shows what your competitors are doing here in Oz.
HR/Legal: “Summarise the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act and compare it to our HR policy.” Get a compliance gap analysis specific to Australia — instantly.
Sales: “Build a sales brief on [your business] with recent updates and risks.” Prepare pitches that impress, every time
With Researcher, you don’t need to be a policy expert or data scientist. Simply type your question or use built-in prompts and get back summarised results you can edit, share, or drop straight into a presentation.
Best for: Finance, Marketing, Sales
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Mobile
Analyst works like an in-house data scientist, but without the salary! Upload Excel, CSV, or cloud-based files and get clear, actionable insights.
Logistics: “Forecast monthly freight costs for Q3 based on [logistics_data.xlsx] and flag seasonal spikes.” — A lifesaver for Australian transport businesses juggling seasonal shifts like summer festival freight or EOFY surges.
Manufacturing/Retail: “Analyse [revenue_report.csv] to calculate growth by product line or customer segment and flag accounts with declining spend.” — Know where to market, who to retain, and what’s trending.
Music Events: “Which channels drove the most conversions for our last tour? Provide ROI and next steps.” — Let Analyst crunch the numbers so you can focus on the show.
No spreadsheets overload, no specialist training — and you’ll see clear charts and summaries in seconds.
Copilot now learns your business habits and preferences, giving more relevant responses each time.
Set your reply style — formal, fun, quick, or detailed.
Copilot remembers important context (but you’re always in control and can delete this memory anytime).
Manage all settings from Copilot chats > Settings.
On web or Windows, Copilot now reads out responses aloud. Busy multitasking? Just click the speaker icon and stay hands-free while you prep for meetings, plan logistics, or pack orders.
Tried Copilot for chat but not for deeper productivity? Try these:
“Summarise my week in the style of a comedy roast.” (Great for event teams!)
“Help me prepare for my day.” (Perfect for logistics/planning.)
“What are the top risks in our supply chain this quarter?” (Vital for managers and compliance.)
Copilot Academy: Guided pathways and hands-on practice modules from Microsoft experts.
Live sessions: Register for real-world, role-based tips.
Mobile App: Download Microsoft 365 Copilot and stay productive everywhere.
Microsoft 365 Copilot’s New updates are truly democratising smart tech for all Australian SMBs.
Faster, better decision-making: Get market trends and compliance checks in minutes.
No extra tech cost: Both Researcher and Analyst are native to Copilot (no add-ons required).
Homegrown relevance: Output reflects Australian legal, compliance, and business realities, not just global trends.
If you’re a manager or team leader in music, transport, manufacturing, or retail, now is the perfect time to explore what your team could achieve with Copilot’s AI-powered agents.
Senior Account Manager
As a Senior Account Manager at alltasksIT, Kevin brings over 20 years of diverse IT experience and deep expertise in cloud solutions.
With his extensive technical background, coupled with his experience in cloud product management and forward-thinking mindset, Kevin Carne is a valuable asset to alltasksIT.
