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3/6/2025 | 3 Minute Read
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In October 2024, Microsoft announced that CSP customers with Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard, and Premium licenses can purchase Copilot directly using just their credit card. What this means is that AI discussions can now occur across your customers’ businesses, potentially involving stakeholders outside your direct engagement. While MSPs may choose to disable this feature outright, many are preparing to have AI-readiness conversations, with data protection as a starting point.
Data is the foundation of AI. The more information Copilot has access to, the richer the insights. However, handling sensitive corporate data requires careful consideration. Customers depend on MSP guidance to help them leverage AI while keeping their data protected.
Let’s explore how AI and data protection intersect.
As AI continues to evolve, so do the risks it presents. For MSPs, this means adapting data protection strategies to address the unique challenges that AI tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot bring to the table. Here are key goals to prioritize as you prepare for 2025:
The financial benefits of committing annually and paying yearly encourage longer-term client engagement, as customers look for year-round support.
It's essential to embrace AI with data protection in mind. With Microsoft’s self-service options accelerating AI discussions across businesses, MSPs have a unique opportunity to lead these conversations by implementing modern and secure data strategies. Download our guide, Securing Tomorrow: AI and Data Protection, to learn how you can lead the way to AI-readiness by securing and optimizing your clients’ data today.