Researcher & Analyst in M365 Copilot

Meet Researcher & Analyst, new reasoning agents in M365 Copilot. They handle deep research (work+web) & complex data analysis, providing expert insights within your workflow.

Researcher & Analyst in M365 Copilot are two advanced reasoning agents designed to streamline complex tasks. Researcher combines deep research capabilities with secure access to work data and web sources, delivering high-quality insights for tasks like market strategy development or trend analysis. It integrates third-party tools like Salesforce for comprehensive results. Analyst functions like a data scientist, using iterative reasoning and Python to transform raw data into actionable insights, such as demand forecasts or revenue projections. Both agents will roll out in April under the 'Frontier' program for early adopters. Additionally, Microsoft Copilot Studio now supports deep reasoning and autonomous agents, enabling businesses to automate complex workflows while maintaining IT governance. These innovations aim to equip every employee with on-demand expertise, transforming business processes.