Microsoft renames Microsoft 365 to Microsoft 365 Copilot

🔄 What has changed?

• New name and logo
  The Microsoft 365 app and website have been renamed Microsoft 365 Copilot. The logo now has a fresh design with a Copilot icon and the label M365¹. 🎨
• Universal domain name
  The familiar urls office.com and microsoft365.com² now point to m365.cloud.microsoft, a step toward a more cohesive platform³.

 

 

🤖 Why this renaming?

The new name reflects Microsoft’s focus on AI and automation:

• Copilot features in all 365 apps
  The AI assistant Copilot was previously rolled out for business users and is now available for personal subscriptions. 💡
• AI at the core of productivity
  Microsoft is emphasizing with the name Copilot that artificial intelligence has a permanent place in their apps, from Word to Excel to Teams.

 

 

💸 Price increase

With this change, Microsoft also increased the price of personal subscriptions by €3 per month. With this, the company is pushing for more value through advanced AI tools, but users will have to consider this additional cost.

 

 

🌐 What does this mean to you?

As a user of Microsoft 365, you can expect the following:

• Intuitive assistance: Copilot helps you with tasks such as summarizing documents, automating repetitive actions and even brainstorming. ✍️
• Access to new features: AI features are regularly enhanced to increase your productivity.
• Seamless integration: Thanks to the universal domain name, the experience within apps is more consistent.

 

🏢 For business users

For enterprise customers, the term 365 Copilot had been familiar for some time. This change reinforces the message that AI is an integral part of Microsoft’s ecosystem.

 

 

 

Conclusion 🎯

Microsoft is taking a clear step toward an AI-driven future with this rebranding. Whether you are a business or personal user, the Copilot features offer tools to work smarter and more efficiently. While the price increase may not be ideal, the new features could be well worth it.

 

 

References

 

¹https://support.microsoft.com/office/office-is-nu-microsoft-365-22eac811-08d6-4df3-92dd-77f193e354a5 ²https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/enterprise/cloud-microsoft-domain ³https://m365.cloud.microsoft/

 

About the author

My name is Alta Martes, a specialist in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, with a focus on modern workplace management, cloud security and identity & access management. With years of experience, I help organizations optimize their IT infrastructure and create a secure, efficient digital workplace. 🎯 Need help with your Microsoft 365 strategy?
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