{"id":219,"date":"2024-08-27T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-08-27T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T15:00:00","slug":"ai-luminaries-spotlighting-visionary-organizations-reshaping-business-with-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/microsoft-cloud\/blog\/2024\/08\/27\/ai-luminaries-spotlighting-visionary-organizations-reshaping-business-with-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"AI Luminaries: Spotlighting visionary organizations reshaping business with AI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As more organizations discover what\u2019s possible with AI, Microsoft customers are sharing incredible stories of achievement from across the organization as people redefine how they get work done, innovate, deliver customer value, and unlock growth opportunities. In a short time, the transformative promise of AI tools like Microsoft Copilot has been eclipsed by real-world success, with AI leveraged in ways even we at Microsoft couldn\u2019t imagine a year ago.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of our AI Luminaries series, we will showcase organizations embracing AI<\/a> to achieve impactful results, as told by global executives helping to lead the transformation. A common theme across the market leaders showcased below\u2014Avanade and Lumen Technologies\u2014is a pioneering spirit of innovation and a dedication to disrupt traditional ways of doing business. The efforts are clearly paying off in inspiring ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Embrace AI<\/h2>

Explore how customers are putting Microsoft AI to work for them<\/p>

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Avanade: Elevating client services with Copilot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Avanade<\/a> is a world leader on Microsoft combining global scale with local expertise in AI, cloud, data analytics, cybersecurity, and enterprise resource planning (ERP). Avanade took an early lead in AI adoption, which has provided both a competitive advantage and a platform to shape a bold new vision for the future of enterprise operations and client services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avanade was an early adopter of Copilot for Microsoft 365, which has made a big impact, according to Ron White, Global Chief Information Officer at Avanade. Employees have experienced a 50 to 70% increase in personal productivity on specific tasks\u2014reducing the time to complete tasks that once took hours or days to only minutes. And by deploying Microsoft Copilot for Sales<\/a>, sellers have increased the number of client contacts integrated into their Dynamics 365 system.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An unexpected benefit of Copilot is the impact on neurodiverse employees. People who struggle to maintain focus during lengthy meetings can leverage Copilot to catch up on crucial information they may have missed, which has empowered greater confidence and participation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is a testament to our belief that AI isn\u2019t just about productivity; it\u2019s about enabling higher-quality outcomes for everyone\u2014outcomes that we can only begin to imagine.<\/p>\nRon White, Global Chief Information Officer, Avanade<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

To ensure a smooth rollout, Avanade cultivated a learning culture that empowers teams to experiment with the AI toolsets, which amplifies productivity and knowledge exchange. An extensive training program has sparked enthusiasm, particularly around prompt engineering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This initiative aimed not only to enhance employees’ roles and client interactions but also to shift our company culture towards viewing AI as an opportunity rather than a threat to job security.<\/p>\nRon White, Global Chief Information Officer, Avanade<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The deployed AI toolset is just the start. A new team dedicated to AI research and innovation\u2014Disrupt Avanade\u2014is identifying and capitalizing on emergent opportunities to transform the business with AI. When it comes to AI, White explains that you can\u2019t move fast enough. \u201cMy vision is for AI to be a fundamental element in this transformation, bringing together our advisory services, experiences, and technology expertise to deliver outcomes that are uniquely Avanade.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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