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Microsoft Ignite 2023: Becoming an AI-Powered organisation Last week’s Microsoft Ignite event marked a pivotal moment in the IT industry. As a frontrunner in enterprise technology, Microsoft emphasized the integral role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in empowering organisations and individuals alike. This evolution in technology is not just theoretical; it’s a reality that’s rapidly unfolding. In our view, it’s imperative for organisations to develop a strategic AI roadmap. Microsoft’s announcement of over 100 updates across the entire Copilot stack is a testament to the tools and technologies available to enhance business efficiency. As Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said, “Copilot will be the new UI that grants access to the world’s knowledge and your organization’s knowledge. But more importantly, it’s your agent to act on that knowledge.” He further stated, “Our vision is straightforward – we are the co-pilot company. We believe in a future where there’s a co-pilot for everything...

AI this and AI that, everyone is talking about it, and nobody is doing it…. And you might be sick of hearing about it, I can understand your frustration, it’s tiring, but unfortunately this is only just the beginning. AI is real, it’s here now and it’s powerful. The economic impacts for AI are so strong that if you are not doing it then you’re already getting left behind. GAI (Generative AI) could contribute as much as $115 billion a year to Australia’s economy by 2030 according to the Australian Generative AI Opportunity report done by the Tech Council of Australia. This economic uplift is not just through direct savings but also via the creation of new revenue streams and business models. The Concepting Challenge and Solution We work with business leaders in large companies across the globe and one of the biggest hurdles we find with organisations is finding the use cases, understanding the technology and how it can apply to their organisation. We think the easiest way to think a...