Webinar Preview: Your Roadmap to Secure AI & Real ROI
You’ve been thinking about Microsoft 365 Copilot for months. You’ve read the articles. You’ve watched the demos. You know it could save your team 10+ hours per week.
But three questions keep stopping you:
- “Is my data secure enough for AI?”
- “How do I prove ROI to justify the investment?”
- “What if my team doesn’t actually use it?”
These aren’t easy questions to answer with a Google search or a vendor demo. They require real-world experience from businesses that have already navigated this journey.
That’s precisely what you’ll get on Tuesday, February 24, at 11:00 a.m. in our 30-minute webinar. Microsoft Copilot Specialist Julie Hodges and Yeo & Yeo Technology President Jeff McCulloch will share what actually works (and what doesn’t) when Michigan businesses adopt Copilot.
Here’s what you’ll walk away with.
Security: What You Need to Know Before Deployment
You’ll learn:
- The #1 data exposure risk when deploying Copilot and how to prevent it
- What a live security misconfiguration looks like (and why it’s so common)
- The 5-point security checklist to assess your Microsoft 365 environment
- Industry-specific compliance requirements for healthcare, finance, and manufacturing
Why it matters to you: Without a security audit, you’re not deploying a productivity tool. You’re creating a potential liability. You’ll see exactly what “Copilot-ready” looks like and identify gaps in your current setup.
According to Microsoft Research, the most common security issue isn’t Copilot itself; it’s years of accumulated data with inconsistent sharing permissions. Confidential files shared with “everyone.” Outdated access for former employees. Sensitive documents in personal OneDrive folders.
You’ll discover how to identify these risks before they become problems.
ROI: Calculate What Copilot Could Save Your Business
You’ll learn:
- How to quantify time savings for your specific workflows
- Industry-specific use cases for manufacturing, financial services, and construction
- What Copilot Agents can automate beyond basic productivity tasks
- How to build an ROI model that justifies your investment to leadership
Why it matters for you: Generic ROI calculators don’t account for your actual business processes. You’ll see concrete examples of time savings in production reporting, client communications, and project documentation, then calculate what those hours are worth at your company.
Research shows that early Copilot adopters report 10+ hours saved per week on repetitive knowledge work. You’ll learn which workflows in your business have the highest ROI potential.
Adoption: Turn Your Investment into Actual Usage
You’ll learn:
- Why company-wide deployment on day one typically results in adoption rates below 30%
- The 4-phase framework that prevents the “12% adoption trap.”
- How to identify your pilot group and measure their success
- Change management tactics that turn skeptical employees into advocates
Why it matters for you: According to Gartner research, 70% of digital transformation initiatives fail due to employee resistance and lack of management support, not technology limitations. You’ll discover how to avoid becoming part of that statistic.
You’ll walk away with a clear roadmap for phased rollout, including timelines, pilot group selection criteria, and training best practices that drive adoption above 80%.
Microsoft Pricing Changes: What You Need to Know Now
You’ll learn:
- How Microsoft’s July 2026 pricing changes affect your licensing costs
- Why Business Premium is becoming the strategic choice over E3
- How to lock in current pricing before the increases take effect
- Licensing strategy for Copilot deployment based on your company size
Why it matters to you: Business Standard is increasing by approximately $2.00 per user in July, while Business Premium pricing remains unchanged. For a 50-person team, choosing the right licensing strategy could save you $6,000 annually.
You’ll understand exactly which licensing tier makes sense for your Copilot plans and how to time your decisions to avoid unnecessary costs.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is for you if you’re:
- Evaluating Copilot but stuck on security concerns or unclear ROI
- Already using Microsoft 365 and exploring what AI capabilities could do for your team
- Frustrated with generic vendor demos that don’t address your specific industry or workflows
- Worried about adoption after seeing other technology rollouts fail at your organization
- Facing budget decisions and need concrete data to justify AI investment
- Managing IT teams who need practical implementation guidance, not theory
Meet Your Presenters
Julie Hodges – Microsoft Copilot Specialist
Julie specializes in helping businesses navigate Microsoft’s AI ecosystem. With deep expertise in Microsoft 365, security architecture, and licensing strategy, she’s helped organizations across industries successfully implement Copilot. She’ll walk you through Microsoft’s latest capabilities, pricing changes, and security best practices.
Jeff McCulloch – Yeo & Yeo Technology President
Jeff is President of Yeo & Yeo Technology. He has over 30 years of experience in business development, product management, and business operations within technology companies across many industries.
Questions You’ll Get Answered During Live Q&A
Bring your specific concerns. Here are questions we typically address:
- How long does a security audit actually take?
- What’s the minimum number of licenses needed to start?
- Can we pilot Copilot with just one department?
- How do you measure ROI beyond “time saved”?
- What industries have compliance restrictions with AI?
- Should we wait for the next version of Copilot or start now?
- How much training time should we budget per employee?
- What happens if adoption rates stay low after 90 days?
- Can Copilot integrate with our ERP/CRM systems?
- What’s the difference between Copilot and Copilot Agents?
If your question isn’t on this list, ask it during the webinar. We’ll make time for your specific situation.
Make Your Decision Based on Facts, Not Hype
AI adoption is accelerating fast. Your competitors are evaluating Copilot right now. The businesses that move strategically will get ahead. Those who rush in unprepared will waste money and frustrate their teams.
Join us on Tuesday, February 24, 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.