Smarter AI, More Copilot Features, and Built-in Recovery Tools

Microsoft continues to roll out product updates that are shaping the way businesses work, making everyday tasks smarter, simplifying IT operations, and unlocking advanced AI for more users. Whether you’re already using Microsoft 365, managing a fleet of devices, or exploring Copilot features, these new capabilities offer real, practical improvements for how teams get things done.

Key Takeaways

  • Microsoft 365 Copilot adds Researcher and Analyst for intelligent content creation and data insights
  • Copilot+ features are now available on Intel and AMD-powered Windows 11 PCs
  • Windows 11 introduces a built-in tool to fix system boot failures remotely

 

Microsoft 365 Just Got More Intelligent with Researcher and Analyst

Microsoft 365 Copilot has received two powerful new additions, Researcher and Analyst, that bring deeper intelligence into daily workflows.

Researcher helps users explore complex topics, summarise findings, and compile content quickly using insights from both internal and external sources. It’s ideal for creating reports, proposals, and business documents without the need to jump between tools or chase down information.

Analyst takes on the heavy lifting of data analysis. It can interpret raw data in Excel, identify patterns, and even generate custom Python code to create models and visualisations. Designed to work within the familiar Microsoft 365 interface, Analyst helps non-technical users turn spreadsheets into stories.

Together, these additions signal Microsoft’s intention to move beyond simple AI prompts and into tools that actively support higher-level thinking.

Read more details from Microsoft here.

 

Copilot+ Features Now Available on More Devices

In a move that expands access to AI-powered features, Microsoft has made several Copilot+ tools available on more devices, including those running Intel and AMD processors.

Users can now take advantage of Live Captions with real-time translation, which turns spoken audio from multiple languages into English subtitles. This is particularly valuable for global teams, virtual events, and accessibility.

Another feature now available more broadly is Cocreator in Paint, a simple yet powerful tool that turns sketches and prompts into complete images. It’s perfect for marketers, designers, or anyone needing to rapidly visualise concepts.

By opening up these features to a wider range of hardware, Microsoft is making advanced AI tools more accessible, no matter what devices your team is using.

 

Windows 11 Will Soon Include a Built-In System Recovery Tool

Supporting devices across multiple locations comes with its fair share of technical challenges, especially when one fails to boot. Microsoft is addressing this with a new feature currently in testing that aims to make device recovery simpler and faster.

This new recovery tool will allow unbootable Windows 11 devices to connect to a network and be diagnosed or repaired remotely. For IT teams, this means fewer manual interventions, quicker fixes, and less downtime across the business.

With hybrid work now the norm, features like this are a clear step forward in building resilience into everyday operations.

 

What This Means for Business Leaders

These updates reflect more than just new functionality, they’re part of a broader shift toward more intelligent, automated, and resilient systems.

For business leaders, the impact is clear:

  • More time saved across departments with AI handling research and data analysis
  • More users gaining access to powerful tools that boost creativity and inclusivity
  • Less reliance on hands-on IT fixes, thanks to smarter device recovery options

As these tools become more embedded into Microsoft’s ecosystem, the opportunity to drive efficiency, agility, and innovation grows with them.

If you’re looking to make sense of where these changes fit into your business, we’re here to help.

 

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