20 MARKETWATCH Accenture is implementing Microsoft 365 Copilot for around 743,000 employees, nearly its entire workforce. The consultancy began deployment in 2023 and by 2025, a study of nearly 200,000 users found that 97 per cent of employees reported completing routine tasks 15 times faster with Copilot. “If Microsoft 365 Copilot weren’t delivering real value, our people simply wouldn’t be using it – our high adoption rate is what shows us that there is value,” said Tony Leraris, chief information officer at Accenture. “That’s what led us to continue deploying Copilot to more people”. Avanade, the consulting and technology services joint venture between Accenture and Microsoft, is implementing the tool to deliver customer-focused sales insights to sellers. Copilot works in tandem with the conversational agent that sellers engage with to deliver research, which would have previously taken days, in a matter of seconds. Since rolling out the tool to 25 per cent of sellers, Avanade has reported 43 per cent more sales opportunities compared to those not using the tool. Accenture rolls out Microsoft 365 Copilot to majority of workforce Velosio deepens Microsoft ecosystem alignment with Domain 6 acquisition Velosio, a Microsoft Inner Circle partner that specialises in data analytics, AI and automation services and support across multiple industries, has acquired Domain 6, a Microsoft-focused consultancy specialising in enterprise solutions and industry-specific transformation. The acquisition expands Velosio’s enterprise capabilities across the full Microsoft stack and strengthens its ability to support Microsoft’s largest and most complex customers. Domain 6 offers expertise in industries demanding specialised depth – including media, advertising, construction and core professional services – and complements Velosio’s deep experience across professional services, manufacturing, distribution, agribusiness and field services.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NzQ1NTk=