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Why It Matters How It Works Results Why StartCloud Pricing FAQ StartCloud's Secure Copilot Deployment is a fixed-price service that rolls out Microsoft 365 Copilot for Australian SMEs with security configured first. As a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work, StartCloud remediates permissions and oversharing, configures data protection, deploys Copilot licences, and trains staff so the investment gets used. 1. [Home](/) 2. [Cloud](/cloud) 3. Microsoft Copilot Microsoft Copilot # Your AI Assistant That Actually Helps StartCloud's Secure Copilot Deployment is a fixed-price service that rolls out Microsoft 365 Copilot for Australian SMEs with security configured first. As a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work, we remediate permissions and oversharing, configure data protection, deploy Copilot licences, and train your team so the investment gets used. [Book a Demo](/contact)[See Copilot in Action](#copilot-how) The Basics ## What Is Microsoft Copilot? Copilot is an AI assistant built directly into the Microsoft 365 apps your team already uses. It learns from your organisation's data to provide relevant, contextual help. ### Write Faster Draft emails, documents, and presentations in seconds. Copilot gives you a solid starting point that you can refine, saving hours of blank-page paralysis every week. ### Find Anything Instantly Search across all your files, chats, and emails using natural language. Just ask a question and Copilot pulls the answer from your entire Microsoft 365 environment. ### Summarise Everything Missed a Teams call? Need the key points from a 30-page document? Copilot gives you clear, concise summaries with action items so you can catch up in minutes. Why It Matters ## Your Team Is Drowning in Busywork The average knowledge worker spends more than half their day on tasks that don't require deep thinking. Copilot gives that time back. ### Information Overload Your team spends hours every day reading emails, searching for files, and catching up on meetings. That time adds up fast, and it's pulling people away from meaningful work. ### Repetitive Tasks Writing status updates, formatting spreadsheets, creating slide decks... these are important tasks, but they shouldn't eat up your best people's most productive hours. ### Knowledge Silos Critical information is scattered across emails, chat threads, and shared drives. When someone asks a question, finding the answer often means interrupting three different people. Our Approach ## Copilot Works Where You Work No new apps to learn. Copilot is embedded directly into the tools your team already opens every day. 1 ### Copilot in Word Write first drafts, rewrite paragraphs, or summarise long documents. Ask Copilot to change the tone, make it shorter, or expand on a point. 2 ### Copilot in Excel Analyse data by asking questions in plain English. Create formulas, charts, and pivot tables without needing to be a spreadsheet expert. 3 ### Copilot in PowerPoint Turn a Word document or rough notes into a polished presentation. Generate slides, add relevant images, and create speaker notes automatically. 4 ### Copilot in Outlook Draft email replies, summarise long threads, and schedule meetings. Get through your inbox faster without sacrificing quality or professionalism. 5 ### Copilot in Teams Catch up on meetings you missed, get real-time summaries during calls, and find information buried in past conversations. Never ask 'what did I miss?' again. 6 ### Microsoft 365 Chat Ask questions about your work data across all your apps. Copilot connects the dots between emails, files, and chats to give you complete answers. ![Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work](/assets/microsoft-solutions-partner-DqvNMv91.png "Microsoft Solutions Partner: Modern Work") ### Microsoft Solutions Partner Modern Work Designation StartCloud holds the Microsoft Solutions Partner designation for Modern Work, recognising our proven capability in deploying and managing Microsoft 365, Teams, and Copilot solutions for Australian businesses. Measurable Impact ## AI That Delivers Real Results Businesses that deploy Copilot with StartCloud see measurable time savings and faster adoption across their teams. 10hrs Saved Per User Per Month 70% Faster First Drafts 85% User Adoption Rate [See Copilot in Action](/contact) The StartCloud Difference ## Why Choose StartCloud? Copilot is only as good as the rollout behind it. We make sure your team actually uses it, loves it, and gets real value from it. ### Security-First Deployment Before turning on Copilot, we review your Microsoft 365 permissions and data governance. Your AI assistant should only access what it's supposed to. ### Adoption Workshops We don't just flip a switch. Our workshops show your team exactly how to use Copilot in their daily workflows, with real examples from their own roles. ### Champion Programme We identify enthusiastic early adopters in your team, train them first, and use their success stories to drive organisation-wide adoption naturally. ### Measurable ROI We track usage and productivity metrics so you can see exactly how Copilot is helping. No guesswork, just data showing the time and effort your team is saving. [Book a Demo](/contact) ## Pricing Fixed price , agreed before we start The price depends on user count and remediation scope. Copilot licences from Microsoft are additional. Not sure your data is ready? Start with an [AI Readiness Assessment](/ai/readiness-assessment) first. ## Common Questions ### How much does it cost to deploy Microsoft Copilot for a small business in Australia? Copilot licences cost around $45 to $50 per user per month from Microsoft. A properly secured deployment with StartCloud, including permission remediation and training, is a one-off fixed fee quoted after we scope your user count and remediation needs. ### Why not just buy the licences and turn it on? Because Copilot exposes whatever your permissions allow. Most SME tenants have years of accumulated oversharing. Turning Copilot on without remediation is the most common way businesses discover their HR folder was open to all staff. ### How long does deployment take? Typically 3 to 6 weeks including remediation, rollout, and training. ### Do you support Copilot after deployment? Yes. Ongoing management is available under our AI Care recurring service, and Copilot support is included for our managed IT clients. ### Related Topics Microsoft Copilot Copilot for Microsoft 365 AI productivity Microsoft AI assistant Copilot deployment AI for business Copilot Teams Copilot Word Excel AI adoption Copilot partner Australia Microsoft 365 AI workplace AI generative AI business ![StartCloud](/assets/StartCloud-Logo-ByZE1kzP.svg "StartCloud: Cybersecurity-First Managed IT Services Perth") Cybersecurity-led IT for Australian businesses. We manage security, compliance, and modern IT environments, so risk is governed, not guessed. 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