The degree to which an organization's information environment, access model, ownership and decision flows can support AI-assisted work reliably, as opposed to merely having AI tools and licenses available.
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Key points about AI readiness
Sprawl reaches beyond Teams and SharePoint, and AI readiness is tied to Microsoft 365 modernization and governance. · Copilot Inherits Your Mess
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How does AI readiness relate to Microsoft 365 governance?
AI readiness depends on what kind of environment Copilot can access. Clean ownership, sensible permissions and reviewed content are part of modernizing Microsoft 365, so governance and modernization come before or alongside a Copilot rollout. · From the episode: Copilot Inherits Your Mess
Who is Richard Harbridge in this episode?
Richard Harbridge is introduced as a Microsoft MVP and industry advisor at ShareGate, who discusses with Mirko Peters why AI readiness is linked to Microsoft 365 modernization and governance. · From the episode: Copilot Inherits Your Mess
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