Collaboration assistants groups 6 documented AI deployments in the AI Use Case Hub. Adoption so far spans Manufacturing, Tech & Comms and Real Estate, led by Switzerland. Teams most often build it with Teams and Copilot. Browse the company examples below to see how teams put it into production.
Use cases
6
Examples
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Industries
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Timeline
5 mo
Data updated 1 day ago
Adoption over time
Documented cases per month
By case publish month · completed months only
5 cases documented across 37 months (Jul 23 – Jul 26), peaking at 2 in April 2024.
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1 earlier case before Jul 23 not shown
Each column counts every documented case of this type by its publish month, across the full corpus. The in-progress current month is excluded from columns and surfaced separately, and cases published before the charted window are summarized as earlier cases instead of plotted.
2Innovativeness2/5Incremental2/5 - Incremental. Effective use of Google Workspace to rapidly enable secure telehealth and remote collaboration during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
St. Luke's Medical Center deployed Google Workspace to support secure, scalable collaboration tools required during the COVID-19 pandemic for telehealth and remote work.The deployment enabled secure video conferencing with Google Meet, real-time document collaboration, and enhanced data privacy compliance.Teleconsultations using Google Meet scaled 38 times during the pandemic lockdown to provide remote medical access for non-urgent cases.Google Workspace integration reduced IT maintenance, improved staff productivity, and advanced adherence to healthcare data privacy regulations.The hospital partnered with Kollab for migration and adoption support for Google Workspace across 5,000+ staff.
3Innovativeness3/5Differentiated3/5 - Differentiated. It claims a customized Copilot-Agent implementation using Graph context and Azure OpenAI integrated with Power Platform workflow automation, indicating broader workflow integration than a basic chatbot.
ESW Company implemented and customized Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents integrated across Microsoft 365 applications to automate tasks, synthesize information, and optimize workflows.The solution included strategic consulting, custom development, and change management to enhance efficiency in hybrid work environments.
2Innovativeness2/5Incremental2/5 - Incremental. A smart-office program applies AI/Copilot plus IoT monitoring to automate room booking and energy/climate optimization, but lacks evidence of novel technical architecture.
Deloitte is transforming the corporate real estate sector by leveraging Microsoft AI technologies such as Copilot and Teams, alongside generative AI capabilities. The focus is on spatial optimization, immersive office environments, enhanced employee well-being, intelligent collaboration tools, and sustainability initiatives. AI monitors and improves office conditions like air quality, lighting, and noise levels. Virtual assistants automate room bookings, resource reservations, and colleague tracking. AI manages office functions such as climate control and energy consumption, enhancing sustainability. Through pattern analysis, personalized data adjusts workspace to specific employee needs, boosting comfort and productivity.
2Innovativeness2/5Incremental2/5 - Incremental. Deploys Copilot for Microsoft 365 to improve drafting/translation and productivity with adoption training, but evidence of deeper integration or novel orchestration is limited.
Amadeus, a renowned global technology provider in the travel sector, has embedded Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 into their work operations across France to enhance employee efficiency. Integrated seamlessly with Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, this deployment has enabled transformative improvements. The pilot phase revealed notable time savings in draft communication, efficient email and meeting handling, robust information retrieval, and superior translation capabilities. With a 90% adoption rate—half of the pilot users actively engaging weekly—the organization plans to scale to 3,000 employees within six months. Tailored employee adoption training has proven critical to successfully rolling out this tool. Marco Ruiz González, Product Manager and Solution Architect at Amadeus, noted its significant contribution to enabling quick and streamlined data management and collaboration.
3Innovativeness3/5Differentiated3/5 - Differentiated. Combines Azure Fluid Relay for real-time data sharing with Teams and Hexagon tools, plus generative AI and Azure HPC for faster engineering simulations, suggesting uncommon integration in manufacturing workflows.
Hexagon has partnered with Microsoft to improve data sharing in the manufacturing sector through Azure Fluid Relay Service and integrated manufacturing systems. Teams utilize Microsoft Teams and Hexagon tools to access real-time CAD data and simulations. Generative AI models are applied for better workflows and engineering simulations. The initiative leverages Azure’s high-performance computing for rapid manufacturing processes.
2Innovativeness2/5Incremental2/5 - Incremental. Feintool created a scenario-based digital workplace by integrating Microsoft 365 tools and automating workspace provisioning/configuration via CoffeeNet 365.
Feintool, a global leader in fineblanking metal forming, upgraded their intranet from Typo3 to a modern, digital workplace leveraging Microsoft 365 technologies. The aim was to standardize, simplify, and enhance collaboration across their worldwide workforce. MondayCoffee, a Microsoft Gold Partner, guided the agile, user-centric transformation integrating SharePoint, Teams, Planner, Power Automate, and CoffeeNet 365. The new platform not only increased transparency and standardized processes but also ensured cross-location communication and adaptability, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. High user adoption resulted from pilot projects and global management engagement. The CoffeeNet 365 platform automated scenario-based configurations for teams, allowing employees to focus on their work rather than IT navigation. With this implementation, Feintool streamlined project management, fast-tracked cross-site collaboration, and provided employees access to information anytime and anywhere. The platform supports over 2,700 employees across Europe, the USA, China, and Japan. By simplifying collaboration and increasing transparency, Feintool saw both immediate and sustainable improvements in operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.
How many collaboration assistants use cases are documented?
The AI Use Case Hub documents 6 real collaboration assistants deployments across 5 industries, with 6 detailed company examples you can browse.
Which industries adopt collaboration assistants the most?
Collaboration assistants is most common in Manufacturing (33%), Tech & Comms (17%) and Real Estate (17%).
Which countries lead in collaboration assistants?
Switzerland leads documented collaboration assistants deployments, followed by United States and France.
What technologies are used for collaboration assistants?
Teams most often build collaboration assistants with Teams, Copilot and Microsoft 365.
What AI capabilities power collaboration assistants?
Across the documented deployments, the most common capability patterns are Copilot (50%), Vision (17%) and Agent (17%).
What results do companies report from collaboration assistants?
Across the 6 deployments reporting outcomes, companies most often cite speed & agility (67%), new product / capability (67%) and cost efficiency (50%). Where impact is quantified, the strongest evidence is in time & speed: a median +3,700% across 1 reported metric.