July Microsoft Licensing: Copilot Chat Now Free with Microsoft 365

With AI adoption accelerating across industries, Microsoft is making bold moves to bring secure, enterprise-grade AI to more users. 

In this month’s update, Wade Walker shares the latest licensing changes to Copilot Chat in our Demystifying Microsoft podcast and how your team can take advantage.

What’s New with Microsoft 365 Licensing

Microsoft has made Copilot Chat available at no additional cost for users with a Microsoft 365 subscription and an Entra ID login. This secure, enterprise-grade AI chat tool can be accessed through Edge, Bing, Windows Copilot, or a dedicated app, giving users flexible ways to engage with AI while maintaining IT control and compliance. This move significantly lowers the barrier to entry for organizations looking to explore AI in a secure and manageable way.

Why This Matters

AI tools are rapidly becoming essential for productivity, but many organizations remain cautious due to concerns around data privacy, compliance, and control. Copilot Chat addresses these concerns by offering:

• Secure AI experiences grounded in both web and organizational data
• IT-managed access and governance
• No training on user data, reducing risk of data leakage

This makes Copilot Chat a compelling option for organizations that want to empower users with AI while maintaining control and compliance.

Navigating Microsoft Licensing with Sourcepass MCOE

As AI becomes more accessible, now is the time for organizations to evaluate how it fits into their broader productivity and security strategies. Start by reviewing your current Microsoft 365 licensing to confirm Entra ID access. From there, consider piloting Copilot Chat with a few teams to identify high-impact use cases and gather feedback.

If your organization is ready to go deeper, Copilot for Microsoft 365 is available as an add-on at $30 per user, per month with an annual commitment. It extends AI capabilities into your internal data, including SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook, and is compatible with Microsoft 365 E3, E5, and Business Premium plans.

If you need help navigating your options, our Microsoft licensing consultants at Sourcepass MCOE are here to guide you. And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more updates and insights on Microsoft licensing.

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• Building Custom Copilot Agents

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