Microsoft 365 Community Conference: The Recap
In this episode of Fresh Perspectives, Jarbas Horst and David Bowman kick things off by celebrating a significant milestone: Fresh Intranet’s recent recognition by Clearbox as an award-winning solution in the digital workplace space. They reflect on what set their product apart, notably its tight integration with SharePoint and Microsoft features, enhanced news and content management, and impressive AI capabilities in search and information management.
A central focus of the episode is on the major takeaways from the Microsoft 365 Community Conference in Las Vegas, which David recently attended. The hosts delve into the vibrant community exchange at the event, highlighting the latest trends around Microsoft Copilot and AI advancements. They discuss new Copilot features such as research agents and image creation, as well as SharePoint’s evolution toward more beautiful and dynamic site designs.
The episode also explores broader shifts in the enterprise collaboration landscape, especially with the growing importance of Viva Engage as organizations transition away from platforms like Workplace by Meta. Jarbas and David examine Microsoft’s new “Frontier Firm” concept and the stages of AI adoption in organizations—from initial individual use to more advanced, agent-driven automation.
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