Microsoft 365 Copilot Business is an AI-powered assistant designed for small and medium-sized organizations (up to 300 users) to enhance productivity within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Launched in late 2025, it offers a more affordable entry point for SMBs compared to the Enterprise version while maintaining similar core AI capabilities.
Core Capabilities
- App Integration: Works directly inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Work IQ Chat: A secure, web-grounded AI chat that uses your organization's internal data (emails, files, and meetings) to provide contextual answers.
- Content Generation: Drafts emails, summarizes long meeting transcripts, creates initial document drafts, and generates images or data visualizations.
- Custom Agents: Access to Copilot Studio to build and deploy specialized AI agents that can automate specific workflows like employee onboarding or inventory management.