--- title: Researcher and Analyst Come to Microsoft 365 Copilot description: "Two powerful new capabilities are now available in Microsoft 365 Copilot: Researcher and Analyst. Built on advanced AI reasoning models, these features significantly elevate the problem-solving and analytical power available to users. What’s New in Microsoft 365 Copilot Researcher Researcher combines reasoning and orchestration to tackle real-world business problems. It can access and integrate data […]" image: https://www.serverless-solutions.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Copilot-logo-Dec-10-2025-12-20-43-2238-AM.png --- 1 min read # Researcher and Analyst Come to Microsoft 365 Copilot [ Admin ](https://www.serverless-solutions.com/blog/author/admin) : January 7, 2026 [Generative AI](https://www.serverless-solutions.com/blog/tag/generative-ai) ![Researcher and Analyst Come to Microsoft 365 Copilot](https://www.serverless-solutions.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Copilot-logo-Dec-10-2025-12-20-43-2238-AM.png) Two powerful new capabilities are now available in **Microsoft 365 Copilot**: **Researcher** and **Analyst**. Built on advanced AI reasoning models, these features significantly elevate the problem-solving and analytical power available to users. **What’s New in Microsoft 365 Copilot** - **Researcher** Researcher combines **reasoning and orchestration** to tackle real-world business problems. It can access and integrate data from third-party apps and systems, making it a powerful agent for generating solutions and insights that previously required manual effort or multiple tools. - **Analyst** Analyst turns every Copilot user into a data expert. Powered by the **o3-mini model**, it uses **chain-of-thought reasoning** and can execute **Python code** to address complex business queries. With Analyst, users can run advanced data analysis without needing a background in data science. Both features are available starting **April 2025**. Read more: [Microsoft 365 Blog](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/03/25/introducing-researcher-and-analyst-in-microsoft-365-copilot/) --- **Why This Matters** - **A New Era of AI Agents in the Workplace** Microsoft 365 Copilot is evolving from a tool that assists with routine Office tasks to a platform for **autonomous, agentic workflows**. These updates enable Copilot to perform work on behalf of users, delivering greater productivity and ROI. - **Researcher: Unlocking Data Across Systems** By leveraging orchestration and external data integrations, Researcher can drive new solutions faster, streamline processes, and potentially reduce workload and headcount by handling multi-step tasks autonomously. - **Analyst: Data Science for Everyone** Analyst democratizes advanced analytics, equipping employees without technical backgrounds with the tools to answer sophisticated data questions. This shift can transform how organizations approach decision-making and data strategy. With Researcher and Analyst, Microsoft is making Copilot smarter, more capable, and more indispensable for knowledge workers across industries. If you’re interested in learning more, [reach out](https://serverless-solutions.com/contact/)! [![Microsoft Expands Copilot with Think Deeper and Voice for All](https://www.serverless-solutions.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/copilot-pro-1.webp) ](https://www.serverless-solutions.com/blog/microsoft-expands-copilot-with-think-deeper-and-voice-for-all) 1 min read #### [Microsoft Expands Copilot with Think Deeper and Voice for All](https://www.serverless-solutions.com/blog/microsoft-expands-copilot-with-think-deeper-and-voice-for-all) [Admin](https://www.serverless-solutions.com/blog/author/admin) : Jan 7, 2026 12:12:33 PM Microsoft just announced two major enhancements to its Copilot platform: Think Deeper and Voice. These features, previously limited to select users,... [Read More](https://www.serverless-solutions.com/blog/microsoft-expands-copilot-with-think-deeper-and-voice-for-all) [![Introducing Microsoft Copilot for Sales and Service: Streamlining Business Capabilities](https://www.serverless-solutions.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/sales.png) ](https://www.serverless-solutions.com/blog/introducing-microsoft-copilot-for-sales-and-service-streamlining-business-capabilities) 2 min read #### [Introducing Microsoft Copilot for Sales and Service: Streamlining Business Capabilities](https://www.serverless-solutions.com/blog/introducing-microsoft-copilot-for-sales-and-service-streamlining-business-capabilities) [Admin](https://www.serverless-solutions.com/blog/author/admin) : Jan 7, 2026 12:14:38 PM Recently, the tech giant unveiled two new additions to its Copilot suite, aimed squarely at enhancing business operations: Microsoft Copilot for... [Generative AI](https://www.serverless-solutions.com/blog/tag/generative-ai) [Read More](https://www.serverless-solutions.com/blog/introducing-microsoft-copilot-for-sales-and-service-streamlining-business-capabilities) 1 min read #### [Our Very Own Copilot: Take One](https://www.serverless-solutions.com/blog/our-very-own-copilot-take-one) [Admin](https://www.serverless-solutions.com/blog/author/admin) : Jan 7, 2026 12:12:29 PM In this video, our very own Donovan Bergin dives head-first into Microsoft Copilot Studio. As a young but growing company, we at Serverless... 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