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Lloyds Banking Group Reports Microsoft AI Tools Save Employees 46 Minutes Daily

Lloyds Banking Group reports significant productivity gains from Microsoft’s AI tools, with employees saving an average of 46 minutes daily. The banking giant is expanding AI implementation across customer-facing processes while maintaining quality checks on AI-generated content.

Major Productivity Gains Reported

According to reports from Lloyds Banking Group, employees using Microsoft’s AI assistance tools are saving substantial time daily. Sources indicate the banking corporation has deployed nearly 30,000 licenses for Microsoft 365 Copilot among its workforce, with a survey of 1,000 users revealing average time savings of 46 minutes per day.

by Darren Holt
BusinessBusiness Software

Microsoft Ends Support for Office 2016 and 2019: Migration Guide and Security Implications

Microsoft has officially ended support for Office 2016 and Office 2019, leaving organizations vulnerable to security threats. The company urges migration to Microsoft 365 or Office LTSC 2024 with detailed guidance for businesses of all sizes.

Today marks a significant milestone in enterprise software as Microsoft ends support for Office 2016 and Office 2019, cutting off security updates, bug fixes, and technical assistance for these widely-used productivity suites. This move follows Microsoft’s established product lifecycle policies and affects millions of users worldwide who continue to rely on these versions for their daily operations. The termination of support creates immediate security vulnerabilities and compliance challenges that organizations must address through strategic migration planning.

What End of Support Means for Your Organization

by Natalie Brooks