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Perplexity is my go to AI. Recently they announced integration into M365. This brings all models into a security boundary and agent based automation. https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/computer-comes-to-word-excel-powerpoint-and-outlook

I haven't integrated it yet, but I just might.

4 things to know: Insider Risk via Purview expands to include AI; The ultimate college bundle is one of those things that is fun to talk to clients about and it's not Surface either; SOCs are failing at the one job they have; AI agents can use your computer with Copilot.

Business to do's: Talk to your clients; Never stop training; Exiting your company means running a better business today.

4 things to do: Audit app update status again the update history; Drop the noise from logs automatically; How to successfully rollout Passkeys; Fit-It discontinued. Replaced by AI? Soon.

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4 things to know: Insider Risk via Purview expands to include AI; The ultimate college bundle is one of those things that is fun to talk to clients about and it's not Surface either; SOCs are failing at the one job they have; AI agents can use your computer with Copilot.

Microsoft Purview data security and compliance protections for Microsoft 365 Copilot and other generative AI apps

Use Microsoft Purview to help you protect and manage data security and compliance protections for generative AI apps such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, Security Copilot, Microsoft Facilitator, ChatGPT Enterprise, and more.

learn.microsoft.com

The Ultimate College Bundle for Students: Get Your Free Stuff with a Windows 11 College PC Purchase | Microsoft Windows

The Ultimate College Bundle for Students: M365 + xBOX + Controller with a powerful laptop

Buy a select PC and get 1 year of Microsoft 365 Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and a design-your-own Xbox Wireless Controller-$500+ in added value

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Your SOC Was Built for a War That Already Ended

In 96% of confirmed breaches in 2025, the organization discovered they had been compromised because the attacker told them — via a ransom note, a public leak, or a law enforcement notification. Not because their SOC caught it.

rohitanandblog.substack.com

What's new in Copilot Studio: May 2026 updates and features | Microsoft Copilot Blog

What's new in Copilot Studio: Computer-using agents now generally available

With computer-using agents now generally available in Copilot Studio, organizations can build agents that interact directly with websites and desktop applications through the user interface (UI). This helps you automate processes that previously relied on brittle scripts or manual workarounds because the underlying systems lacked APIs.

www.microsoft.com

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M365 + Security Continued Learning

Experience continuous learning with our monthly newsletter and teaching webinar on Microsoft 365 and Security. Enhance your knowledge and stay up-to-date!

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Most MSPs are using AI wrong

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂: 𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗦𝗣 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝟭𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟬?

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20 Questions Every MSP owner asks before selling their business

Prepare for your future with this MSP Exit book. Learn how to get your business ready for sale well in advance.

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4 things to do: Audit app update status again the update history; Drop the noise from logs automatically; How to successfully rollout Passkeys; Fit-It discontinued. Replaced by AI? Soon.

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4 things to know: Insider Risk via Purview expands to include AI; The ultimate college bundle is one of those things that is fun to talk to clients about and it's not Surface either; SOCs are failing at the one job they have; AI agents can use your computer with Copilot.

Microsoft Purview data security and compliance protections for Microsoft 365 Copilot and other generative AI apps

The Ultimate College Bundle for Students: M365 + xBOX + Controller with a powerful laptop

Your SOC Was Built for a War That Already Ended

What's new in Copilot Studio: Computer-using agents now generally available

From Third Tier

M365 + Security Continued Learning

Most MSPs are using AI wrong

20 Questions Every MSP owner asks before selling their business

4 things to do: Audit app update status again the update history; Drop the noise from logs automatically; How to successfully rollout Passkeys; Fit-It discontinued. Replaced by AI? Soon.

App Update Health in Cloud Update is now Generally Available

Drop the noise from logs and other automations

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