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Why 95% of AI Pilots Fail — and How to Succeed with Microsoft 365 Copilot
AI is everywhere, but success isn’t. A recent MIT study found that 95% of enterprise AI pilots fail to deliver measurable impact. Don’t let your Microsoft 365 Copilot rollout be another statistic. Join us for a practical, no-fluff session that reveals why most AI [...]
AI Ethics and Hallucination Management: Navigating the Risks of Intelligent Tools
The Double-Edged Sword of AI Generative AI can transform how organizations operate. It can summarize lengthy reports, draft professional communications, and analyze complex datasets in seconds. But with that power comes risk. Two particular challenges stand out for every business leader: Hallucination Management - [...]
Decision Matrix: Which AI Fits Your Organization?
The AI Choice Dilemma Artificial Intelligence is no longer a “future” conversation, it’s here, embedded in business workflows, and transforming how teams operate. But as AI tools flood the market, a big question looms for decision-makers: Which AI is the right fit for my [...]
AI SmackDown: Microsoft 365 Copilot vs. ChatGPT – Choosing Your Ultimate AI Sidekick
By Eric Overfield – August 2025 Artificial Intelligence is transforming the workplace, but not all AI tools step into the ring equally equipped. For those of us that have invested in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and are looking to provide AI driven productivity solutions [...]
Explore GPT-5 in Microsoft Copilot: Lead the Future With AI
The future of work just got smarter. GPT-5, OpenAI’s most advanced AI model to date, is now live in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio, and it’s already reshaping how teams collaborate, create, and make decisions. At Creospark, we believe technology should work for [...]
AI SmackDown: Microsoft Copilot vs. ChatGPT – Webinar Recap
AI SmackDown Webinar Recap: Microsoft Copilot vs. ChatGPT Date of Webinar: August 28, 2025 Speakers: Eric Overfield, CIO & Microsoft MVP | Noorez Khamis, CTO & Co-founder AI is everywhere, but which tool is right for your organization? On August 28, [...]
From Searching to Asking: A Day in the Life of Microsoft 365 Copilot Training Recap
What if instead of digging through folders or scrolling through endless emails, you could simply ask a question, and get the answer instantly? That’s the future of work with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, and it’s already here. In our recent webinar, “From Searching to [...]
Day at the Breach Webinar Recap: How a Phishing Email Can Sink Your Organization
Date of Webinar: July 24, 2025 Speakers: Colin Smith, Secure Cloud & Modern Work Practice Lead | Nuno Joaquim, Head of Enterprise Architecture and IT Summer may be beach season, but if you’re not careful, it can also be breach season. On July 24, [...]
Waves, Shades, and Cyber Threats: Avoid a Breach in the AI Era
You packed your sunscreen, grabbed your shades, and logged in expecting a calm, productive day. But instead of a gentle digital breeze, you were hit with waves of alerts, anomalies, and unexpected downtime. How did a peaceful moment at the digital beach turn into [...]
Are You Still Running SharePoint On-Premises Servers? Here’s Why You Need to Migrate to SharePoint Online — Before It’s Too Late
Security is no longer optional. If your organization is still using SharePoint on-premises server software for content management, it’s time to move to SharePoint Online. We can help you do it fast, safely, and with long-term success. Critical Security Warning for SharePoint Server Users [...]
SharePoint Alerts are Retiring: What You Need to Know and How to Prepare
Microsoft is continuing its push toward a more modern, secure, and integrated digital workplace. As part of this evolution, SharePoint Alerts will be officially retired by July 2026. This change affects all Microsoft 365 tenants and marks a significant shift in how organizations manage [...]
Fortify Your Microsoft 365 Environment: Webinar Recap
In today’s digital-first world, security isn’t optional—it’s essential. In our latest webinar, Colin Smith, Secure Cloud and Modern Work Practice Lead here at Creospark, walked us through the critical importance of regular Microsoft 365 security assessments and how organizations can proactively defend against evolving [...]
Microsoft 365 Copilot Connectors for People Data: Unifying Identity Across the Digital Workplace
Empowering a Unified View of People in Microsoft 365 In today’s hybrid workplace, people data lives in many places—HR systems, collaboration tools, and identity platforms. But when this data is fragmented, it creates friction: outdated profiles, inconsistent search results, and incomplete context for [...]
Why Does Security Assessment Matter?: The Importance of Keeping Your Data Secure
Security in the Modern Workplace Data security isn’t just a set of policies—it's a critical foundation of trust and resilience for every organization operating in today's digital landscape. As cyber threats evolve, businesses must go beyond traditional defenses, leveraging AI-driven security analytics and insider [...]
Farewell Microsoft Office 2016 & 2019: Why It’s Time to Upgrade Before October 14, 2025
It’s official. Microsoft is ending support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 on October 14, 2025. While many organizations have seen this coming, the time for action is now. Continuing to run these legacy Office versions past the deadline won’t just slow your business [...]
How to Deal With Migration Challenges: Building Successful Migration Practices
Migrating to Microsoft 365 isn’t just a technical move, it’s a full-scale transformation. Whether you're transitioning from Google Workspace or legacy file shares, organizations often face a mix of logistical roadblocks and user resistance that can derail even the best-laid plans. To ensure a [...]
Copilot Agent Flow vs Power Automate Flow: Everything you Need to Know
Copilot Agent Flow vs Power Automate Flow: Everything you Need to Know Microsoft’s latest addition to Copilot Studio amazes yet again. A new kind of automation flow: Agent Flow, enables you to directly integrate backend automations through your AI-driven Copilot. At Creospark, we’re getting [...]
Microsoft Power BI: Dynamically Split Columns Using Text Matches
Imagine you’re working in Power BI and come across a dataset where first and last names are stored in a single column—like “JohnDoe” instead of the more readable “John Doe”. This can make sorting, filtering, and analysis more challenging, especially when you need to [...]
Everything you need to know about Microsoft Power Apps
In the fast-paced world of low-code development, staying ahead requires leveraging the latest tools and enhancements to streamline app creation and improve user experiences. The January 2025 update to Microsoft Power Apps introduced a suite of innovative features designed to enhance developer productivity and [...]
AI Readiness: Optimizing Governance for SharePoint and Teams
AI Readiness: Optimizing Governance for SharePoint and Teams With AI playing an increasingly central role in today’s workplace, having structured governance is no longer optional—it’s essential. Microsoft 365 tools like SharePoint and Teams empower organizations with seamless collaboration, but without proper governance, they [...]
