https://www.m365.fm/entity/microsoft-search/Enterprise search in Microsoft 365 that finds people, files, sites and answers across Microsoft 365 apps, Bing and connected data sources.enhttps://www.m365.fm/community/u/mirko-p/blog/unlocking-knowledge-how-viva-topics-and-sharepoint-transform-search/https://www.m365.fm/community/u/mirko-p/blog/unlocking-knowledge-how-viva-topics-and-sharepoint-transform-search/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:47:37 -0000articleWelcome back to the podcast! If you have ever felt like your organization is drowning in data while starving for actual knowledge, you are definitely not alone. In …https://www.m365.fm/community/u/mirko-p/blog/building-custom-copilot-connectors-a-step-by-step-extensibility-guide/https://www.m365.fm/community/u/mirko-p/blog/building-custom-copilot-connectors-a-step-by-step-extensibility-guide/Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:57:02 -0000articleBuilding Custom Copilot Connectors: A Step-by-Step Extensibility Guide Welcome to our deep dive into the world of AI extensibility. If you have ever wondered how t…https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/azure-ai-search-simply-explained/https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/azure-ai-search-simply-explained/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0000episodeAzure AI Search is Microsoft's intelligent search and information retrieval service for building modern search experiences and AI-powered applications. It combines traditional keyword search with vector search, semantic ranking, and AI enrichment, making it a…https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/vector-databases-simply-explained/https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/vector-databases-simply-explained/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0000episodeVector databases are one of the key technologies powering modern AI applications, yet most people never interact with them directly. Unlike traditional databases that search for exact words or values, vector databases search by meaning, enabling AI to…https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/rag-on-azure-simply-explained/https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/rag-on-azure-simply-explained/Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0000episodeRetrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is one of the most important techniques behind modern AI applications, enabling large language models to answer questions using your own business data instead of relying only on their training knowledge. In this episode of…https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/the-billion-vector-problem-hnsw-vs-diskann-in-azure-ai-search/https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/the-billion-vector-problem-hnsw-vs-diskann-in-azure-ai-search/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0000episodeThe explosion of AI-powered applications has created a new challenge: how do you efficiently search through billions of vector embeddings without exploding infrastructure costs? In this episode, we explore the “billion-vector problem” and compare two leading…https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/how-graph-api-discovery-rewrites-the-rules-of-enterprise-semantic-search-performance/https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/how-graph-api-discovery-rewrites-the-rules-of-enterprise-semantic-search-performance/Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0000episodeEnterprise search is no longer limited by storage capacity or indexing speed. The real challenge is the growing gap between when information is created and when it becomes discoverable. This article explores how Microsoft Graph API Discovery is changing…https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/vector-search-is-not-a-strategy-the-new-standard-for-copilot-accuracy/https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/vector-search-is-not-a-strategy-the-new-standard-for-copilot-accuracy/Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0000episodeThis episode explains that vector search on its own is not a complete or reliable strategy for building accurate AI systems like Copilot. While many organizations rely on embeddings and vector databases to retrieve information, this approach often leads to…https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/stop-searching-for-files-the-copilot-cowork-engine-strategy/https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/stop-searching-for-files-the-copilot-cowork-engine-strategy/Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0000episodeThis episode explains that constantly searching for files is a sign of a poorly designed system rather than a normal part of work. Many organizations struggle with scattered documents, duplicate versions, and unclear structures, which leads to wasted time and…https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/beyond-prompting-the-copilot-coworker-architecture-microsoft-isnt-talking-about/https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/beyond-prompting-the-copilot-coworker-architecture-microsoft-isnt-talking-about/Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0000episodeThis episode argues that most organizations misunderstand Microsoft Copilot by treating it as a prompt-driven assistant instead of a deeper execution architecture. The speaker introduces the idea of a “Copilot coworker” or “cowork engine,” where AI operates…https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/why-your-intranet-search-sucks-and-how-to-fix-it/https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/why-your-intranet-search-sucks-and-how-to-fix-it/Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0000episodeIf you can paste the exact title of a file into intranet search and still get nothing back, you don’t have a user problem—you have an Information Architecture (IA) problem. This episode shows how to fix the foundations so both humans and Copilot can actually…https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/copilot-connectors-the-missing-link-in-bizchat/https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/copilot-connectors-the-missing-link-in-bizchat/Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0000episodeThis episode breaks down how Microsoft 365 Copilot Connectors are quietly becoming the backbone of the Copilot experience, transforming Microsoft Search from a basic tool into a powerful, enterprise-wide knowledge engine. We explore what connectors actually…https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/integrating-viva-topics-with-microsoft-search-and-sharepoint/https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/integrating-viva-topics-with-microsoft-search-and-sharepoint/Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0000episodeViva Topics can surface gold—or noise. Turn AI guesses into trusted answers by triaging topics in week one, curating only what matters, merging duplicates without losing links, and designing rich, action-first topic cards. With the right governance, SMEs, and…https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/custom-connectors-breaking-the-m365-search-barrier/https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/custom-connectors-breaking-the-m365-search-barrier/Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0000episodeMost organizations assume “we’re on Microsoft 365, so we’re covered.” But critical knowledge still hides in legacy databases, shadow systems, and half-retired tools. The result: missed renewals, compliance risk, duplicated work, and stalled decisions. In this…