Microsoft rolls out 'Copilot for Regulated Industries' tier, introducing new data residency options for EU clients ahead of AI Act enforcement.
Why It Matters
Your current Microsoft 365 spend just got a compliance upgrade for sensitive data. No more scrambling for excuses about EU data leaving the continent. This means leveraging AI within your existing, governed ecosystem is now a viable, adult option.
What To Do About It
I can audit your current M365 usage and identify which business processes can safely leverage this new Copilot tier today, ensuring full EU AI Act compliance and data sovereignty from day one.
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