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Explore the transformative power of Microsoft 365 with Technijian Technology. Our blog delves into the features, benefits, and impact of leveraging Microsoft 365 for unlocking your business’s full potential in the digital landscape.

Copilot for SMBs

Copilot for SMBs: 5 Real Workflows That Save Hours Every Week

Ravi Jain
Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 by small to midsize businesses (SMBs), focusing heavily on demonstrable Return on Investment (ROI). It argues that knowledge workers spend nearly half their week on administrative tasks that Copilot can automate, detailing five high-impact workflows—including email management, meeting preparation, document creation, data analysis, and knowledge management—that can collectively save employees 12 to 18 hours weekly. Furthermore, the text distinguishes Copilot from consumer AI tools like ChatGPT by highlighting its critical enterprise security, compliance, and integration with Microsoft Graph, which ensures data privacy and respects existing organizational permissions. The document concludes with detailed ROI calculations for sample businesses, showing payback periods often measured in days, and offers a comprehensive roadmap for successful implementation and change management. ... Read More
HIPAA + AI

HIPAA + AI: What Safeguards You Must Have Before Turning On Copilot

Ravi Jain
HIPAA compliance when deploying Microsoft 365 Copilot within healthcare organizations. It warns that utilizing Copilot without specific safeguards can lead to catastrophic regulatory fines, mandatory breach notifications, and potential criminal charges due to the exposure of Protected Health Information (PHI). The text details twelve critical steps required for a compliant implementation, including conducting a pre-deployment risk assessment, obtaining the correct Business Associate Agreement (BAA), implementing strict permission controls using the principle of least privilege, and configuring Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies specifically for Copilot interactions. Furthermore, the source emphasizes the importance of addressing challenges unique to AI, such as shadow AI use, oversharing through misconfigured permissions, and inadequate audit controls. Finally, it positions professional IT services as necessary for small and mid-sized healthcare practices to navigate these complex technical and administrative requirements successfully. ... Read More
Securing Microsoft Copilot: Data Governance for SharePoint and Teams

Copilot Security Checklist: How to Protect SharePoint and Teams Data Before Enabling AI

Ravi Jain
A critical overview of the security challenges posed by deploying Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365, particularly concerning data stored in SharePoint and Teams. It warns that Copilot, which respects existing permissions, will expose any confidential data that has been overshared due to accumulated permission sprawl, necessitating proactive measures before enablement. The text outlines a comprehensive 12-step security playbook, which includes conducting permission audits, implementing the principle of least privilege, deploying Microsoft Purview Sensitivity Labels and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, and establishing continuous monitoring. Finally, the source promotes the services of Technijian, an SMB-focused managed IT provider, which offers expertise in implementing these security measures, ensuring clients achieve compliance and maximize their return on investment by securely adopting AI technology. ... Read More
Microsoft Teams Gets AI-Powered Makeover

Microsoft Teams Gets AI-Powered Makeover: The Future of Workplace Collaboration is Here

Ravi Jain
Microsoft Teams AI capabilities, introducing various Copilot agents designed to revolutionize workplace collaboration and productivity. Specifically, the text details new Facilitator agents for dynamic meeting management, Channel agents for knowledge retrieval, and SharePoint knowledge agents for automated document organization, all available exclusively to Microsoft 365 Copilot subscribers. Furthermore, the document transitions to discuss Technijian, a managed IT services provider, positioning the company as an expert partner for organizations needing assistance with the complex implementation, training, security, and optimization of these new Microsoft AI features. Technijian emphasizes its comprehensive IT support and consulting services across Southern California to help businesses adopt the latest AI technology efficiently and securely. ... Read More