Microsoft and Crayon India recently conducted an event “Copilot for Microsoft 365: Your Everyday AI Companion”. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the attendees who turned out in large numbers to witness the capabilities of the Microsoft Copilot. The diverse audience of IT professionals, industry leaders, and business innovators were appreciative of the transformative potential of AI-powered tools in everyday workflows.
Also read: Microsoft Copilot’s “Rewrite” and More Take AI-powered Coding to the Next Level
The context for the event was set by Anshumali Arbind, National Head of Services & Solution Sales at Crayon India, who shared his insights on how Crayon is transforming businesses. “Crayon has been a leader in unlocking the potential of data and AI for over 10 years. We have a dedicated team of 149 certified full-time employees, who have successfully delivered over 300 projects focused on data and AI solutions. One of the biggest successes we’ve seen is with Microsoft Copilot, thanks to our position as a key Microsoft partner. With millions of Microsoft 365 licenses, we’ve demonstrated how Copilot can save countless hours of productivity, from knowledge workers to top executives like CEOs and CXOs,” he said.
“At Crayon, we help businesses adopt Copilot by assessing their environment, developing customized use cases, and creating detailed implementation plans. We not only deploy this technology but also provide training and consultation to ensure its successful integration. Additionally, we help expand Copilot’s capabilities to third-party apps and non-Microsoft platforms, ensuring a seamless experience across all business tools,” added Anshumali.
Attendees were given an exclusive look at the capabilities of Microsoft 365 Copilot, by Pavan Maladi, Director, Go-To-Market Strategy, Modern Work Solutions, Microsoft, who demonstrated how this cutting-edge AI assistant enhances productivity across the entire Microsoft suite. From generating reports in Word to providing real-time insights in Excel, Copilot was showcased as a tool designed to revolutionize how businesses operate, boosting efficiency and creativity. “Microsoft has been a pioneer in AI, but more importantly, it has successfully translated this leadership into real business benefits for organizations across various industries. What was once seen as hype or a distant possibility has now become a reality, with AI adoption happening at an unprecedented pace,” said Pavan in his address. Pavan Maladi, and Sandeep Hijam, Data and AI Champion at Crayon India also answered the queries that came in from the attendees in the dedicated Q&A session.
The event included live demos that highlighted the practical uses of Microsoft Copilot in various business contexts. Attendees participated in interactive sessions that allowed them to experience the power of AI firsthand, seeing how Copilot integrates seamlessly into familiar workflows to simplify complex tasks. “The rapid advancement of AI, and technology in general, is so fast that by the time organizations realize they’ve missed an opportunity to incorporate it into their processes, the wave may have already passed. This quick adoption of innovation, particularly in the tech sector, has made AI one of the fastest-growing technologies today,” added Pavan.
The event received overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants, many of whom expressed excitement about the opportunities AI presents for their organizations. Chandu Ediga, Associate Director – Strategic Accounts at Crayon India, delivered the closing remarks, expressing heartfelt thanks to the speakers and participants for their active engagement. He emphasized the exciting potential of the journey ahead, sharing his optimism for a future filled with innovation and continued collaboration.
