Microsoft is investigating interest in Copilot for Exchange on-prem

"Microsoft is conducting a survey to gauge demand for a Copilot version for on-premises Exchange Server. The survey focuses on organizations that run mailboxes locally and use hybrid configurations. The company is particularly interested in compliance requirements and data processing requirements. A crucial part of the Microsoft survey revolves around sending Exchange Server data to the cloud. The company explicitly asks whether organizations are comfortable sending certain data, such as email data and log files, to the cloud, while mailboxes themselves remain on-premises."

"This touches on the core of many compliance challenges. Organizations must comply with the GDPR. The survey asks about the non-negotiable requirements that must be met before organizations can enable Copilot. These include guarantees that email and user data will remain within the organization's boundaries, management options per user or role, and the ability to work in isolated environments without a direct internet connection. Microsoft seems to recognize that these points are crucial for adoption."

"Microsoft is launching a survey on the possible development of Copilot for on-premises Exchange Server environments. The survey focuses specifically on companies with mailboxes that run entirely locally or use a hybrid setup with on-premises and Exchange Online mailboxes. The questionnaire emphasizes compliance reasons, data sovereignty, and organizational preferences that compel companies to remain on-premises. Custom configurations, legacy dependencies, and cost considerations are also discussed."

Microsoft plans to gauge demand for a Copilot version for on-premises Exchange Server aimed at organizations that run mailboxes locally or in hybrid setups. The initiative emphasizes compliance, data sovereignty, GDPR adherence, and constraints that keep organizations on-premises such as custom configurations, legacy dependencies, and cost. A central issue is whether Exchange Server data like email content and log files can be sent to the cloud while mailboxes remain on-premises. Non-negotiable requirements include guarantees that email and user data stay within organizational boundaries, management controls per user or role, and the ability to operate in isolated environments without internet access. Microsoft seeks input on prioritized Copilot capabilities.

Read at Techzine Global