Wednesday 11:40 AM - 12:50 PM · Room 447-448

Real-World Microsoft 365 Governance in the Age of AI

Eric Krusi

Regional Director, Solution Engineering at AvePoint

Timothy Boettcher

AvePoint, SVP, Digital Workplace Strategy

In a time where everyone is expected to innovate faster, deliver more value, and do it all under tight budget constraints, effective governance is more critical than ever. Microsoft is at the forefront of driving this innovation with their Copilot “GenAI-as-a-Service” offering along with create your own custom agents with Copilot Studio & Azure AI Foundry. However, these benefits are not without their challenges including:

· Ensuring AI doesn’t expose sensitive data to those who should not have access to it

· Improving data quality to ensure AI returns accurate answers

· Balancing operational costs while embracing innovation

Join us for a deep dive into best practices for governing Microsoft 365 in this new world of AI & Copilots. We’ll explore some of the tools that Microsoft makes available, while also pointing out some of the gaps. Whether you’re facing complex compliance requirements, struggling with data sprawl, or simply looking for ways to do more with less, this session will provide the real-world strategies needed to thrive in today’s AI-driven landscape.