Microsoft is now launching a new blog series, SharePoint Showcase, with the aim of providing a broader perspective on how SharePoint and Microsoft Teams are evolving—especially in light of new possibilities with AI-powered agents. The series will highlight news, practical tips, and real-world examples of how organizations are using SharePoint and Teams to improve collaboration and knowledge management.
SharePoint Agents – Concrete Examples and New Features
The first post introduces SharePoint agents, which are already being used on a large scale to streamline work and make knowledge more accessible within organizations. Use cases include agents that support sales teams with product information, help new employees get started quickly, or collect lessons learned from previous projects. Many of these agents can easily be shared in Teams and used directly in ongoing conversations, making knowledge sharing and collaboration easier.
Microsoft reports that over three million agents have already been created by customers via SharePoint and Copilot Studio. This demonstrates growing interest in leveraging AI in everyday tasks, and that many see the potential to automate and improve processes in both SharePoint and Teams.
Getting Started – and What’s Required
The blog provides concrete advice on how to build your own agent and what is important to consider for achieving good results. The focus is on clear instructions, proper scoping, and adapting to the needs of your organization. It is possible to create agents tailored for specific tasks, such as drafting email suggestions or gathering relevant information ahead of a presentation.
For those who want to try it out, flexible licensing options are available, both through the Microsoft 365 Copilot license and a pay-as-you-go model where you only pay for what you use. There are also new tools for managing costs and administering agents centrally, such as the ability to link billing to different departments.
What’s New in Teams and SharePoint – Integration and Administration
Several new features are being developed to make it easier to use agents in Teams. It will be possible to add agents directly to Teams channels, collaborate on multiple agents within the same chat, and access SharePoint agents via the Teams app store and mobile Teams. For IT administrators, it will be easier to manage, block, or activate agents centrally via the Microsoft 365 admin center.
Overall, this means that SharePoint and Teams are coming even closer together, providing organizations with more opportunities to create seamless and customized solutions for collaboration and information sharing.
Learn More and Stay Updated
Want to know more about SharePoint agents and how they can be used in Teams? In Microsoft’s Scenario Library for SharePoint Agents, you’ll find more examples and instructions. There’s also information about upcoming digital events and more news about SharePoint and OneDrive.
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Explore the possibilities with SharePoint agents on Microsoft’s website
