Microsoft 365 Just Got Smarter: Meet the New Copilot Features

October was a boon for Microsoft 365 features. The software has been revamped to enhance functionality, security and productivity.

The most significant changes are the Microsoft 365 Co-pilot features. On 16th October, every Windows 11 PC is being reborn as an “AI PC” with Copilot glued into the operating system in ways you’ll actually notice.

Earlier in the month, the tech behemoth announced the launch of Microsoft 365 Premium, which combines several subscriptions into one convenient single subscription.

Okay, let’s dive in and take a look at the new Microsoft 365 features.

Smarter AI Everywhere

Copilot is now powered by the Pioneering GPT‑5 — the latest leap in AI integration.

Built on advanced natural language processing, GPT-5 is said to understand nuance, context, and intent. It doesn’t just respond — it reasons, summarises, and anticipates what you need next.

Oh yeah — this means faster responses, deeper reasoning, and fewer “uh, what did you mean?” moments.

Microsoft 365 business users can expect smarter automation and fewer errors.

Whether you’re drafting reports, analysing data in Excel, or summarising meetings in Teams, GPT-5 turns everyday tasks into intelligent workflows. It’s like having a digital colleague who never sleeps, never forgets, and constantly learns how to make your job easier.

Collaboration That Feels Real

Teams on the iPad just got big upgrades — external camera and audio device support means hybrid and mobile teams stop feeling like second-class citizens.

Private channels scale up to 1,000 channels per team and 5,000 members per channel. That should mean a smoother experience with no bottlenecks. If your team is distributed across multiple sites or working remotely, this matters.

OneDrive & File-Management Made Easier

If you’ve ever worried about offboarding employees, storing shared files or maintaining permissions, OneDrive just got a lot less painful.

This month. Microsoft 365 streamlines offboarding with alerts, filters, automatic file hand-offs to managers and preserved permissions model.

That means less risk, less mess, and lower cost when someone leaves or changes roles.

The Big Picture: Why Microsoft 365 Features Matter

Here’s the takeaway: these updates aren’t incremental—they’re transformative.

AI that actually helps.

Collaboration without friction.

Admin tasks made easier.

If you’re managing a small to medium business, particularly one in hybrid mode or juggling growth, Microsoft 365 is an invaluable tool which makes the working day less frustrating and helps to grow your business.

And working alongside managed IT service providers makes the software even more powerful. You can learn more about life with Microsoft 365 in our previous article.

Final Word

Your competitors are upgrading. Your team expects more. Your productivity can be better.

Microsoft 365’s October rollout gives you access to tools which are faster, smoother and helpful.

On top of that, your IT infrastructure is more secure.

If your business is not powered by Microsoft 365 yet, speak with one of our IT consultants to discuss how we can help your business grow if it were.