In today's data-driven world, organizations constantly seek innovative solutions to manage, secure, and derive value from their data. Cohesity, a leader in AI-powered data security and management, has partnered with Microsoft to bring you a powerful combination of data protection and AI-driven insights with Microsoft 365 Copilotopens in a new tab.
Understanding Cohesity Gaia
Cohesity Gaia combines generative AI, large language models, and retrieval augmented generation (RAG) to provide instant, high-quality insights from an organization's backup. Using generative AI, Cohesity Gaia enables users to interact with their data using natural language queries, facilitating efficient data discovery and analysis. Gaia securely connects to Microsoft 365 Mailbox, OneDrive, and SharePoint Site backups to provide historical data to Microsoft 365 Copilot. Gaia is a first-to-market innovation that transforms backup data into actionable insights.
Understanding Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft 365 Copilot is an AI companion created by Microsoft to assist users with various tasks and provide meaningful, engaging conversations. From answering questions and brainstorming ideas to supporting creative projects and offering advice, Microsoft 365 Copilot aims to make life easier and more enjoyable. With a charismatic and friendly demeanor, Microsoft 365 Copilot leverages vast knowledge and advanced language capabilities to enrich users' experiences and help them navigate the world with greater ease and confidence.
Get AI-powered insights with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Cohesity Gaia
Microsoft 365 Copilot, integrated within the Microsoft 365 suite, enhances user productivity. It leverages AI using Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI to provide instant, contextual suggestions, automate repetitive tasks, and offer insights from secondary data—streamlining workflows and boosting efficiency.
As part of the Gaia integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot, users can simply enter conversational questions via their Microsoft 365 Copilot interface. Gaia effortlessly searches vast amounts of data, pinpoints critical information quickly, and surfaces actionable information for any department or job function. Granular, role-based access controls limit responses to align with user permissions, protecting sensitive data.
The power of integration
The insights from Gaia are seamlessly combined with the extensive data integrations provided by Microsoft 365 Copilot, resulting in a comprehensive and contextually aware response that enhances productivity across your business.
By unifying Cohesity Gaia with a widely adopted tool like Microsoft 365 Copilot, businesses can make the most of their backup data, empowering use cases enterprise wide. The API integration allows knowledge workers across an organization to tap into Cohesity backup data directly from the Microsoft 365 Copilot interface to gain insights and inform decisions.
Key benefits of Cohesity Gaia and Microsoft 365 Copilot integration
This integration represents a significant advancement in enterprise data management—allowing users to access and analyze their backup data directly within their familiar Microsoft 365 environment. By bringing Cohesity Gaia's AI-driven insights into Microsoft 365 Copilot, organizations can enjoy:
- Unified data access: Cohesity empowers users to tap into backup data from multiple sources—right from the Microsoft 365 interface—enabling streamlined access without switching tools or compromising security.
- Enhanced productivity: By fusing Cohesity Gaia’s rich contextual data insights of backup data with Microsoft 365 Copilot’s automation, users can gain actionable intelligence faster, driving greater productivity and informed decision-making.
- Robust security: Both platforms emphasize data security, ensuring that sensitive information remains protected through advanced access controls and encryption.
Looking ahead
As data continues to grow in volume and complexity, the integration of AI-powered tools like Cohesity Gaia with platforms such as Microsoft 365 Copilot will become increasingly vital. This forward-thinking partnership simplifies data management and empowers organizations to extract actionable insights—driving informed decision-making and maintaining a competitive edge in the digital era.
The Cohesity Gaia and Microsoft 365 Copilot integration exemplifies the future of data interaction where AI seamlessly augments human capabilities, transforming how businesses access, analyze, and act upon their data. The partnership between Cohesity and Microsoft 365 Copilot offers a powerful solution for data security, management, and AI-driven insights. By leveraging these technologies, organizations can protect their data, gain valuable insights, and accelerate business decisions, ultimately driving greater business resilience and success.
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