Deploying AI Agents for the Modern Workforce with HP and Microsoft Copilot

17 June 2025

Are We Ready for AI to Take Over Our Business Processes?

 

Tune in to the latest episode of Lifting the Lid on Technology where our host Barry White dives deep into the future of AI in the workplace with Lauren Nobbs, Partner Solutions Sales Manager for Copilot Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft ANZ.

Discover the cutting-edge advancements in AI that are transforming business operations across New Zealand and Australia. Lauren shares her frontline experiences, revealing how companies are leveraging AI for everything from boosting individual productivity to deploying fully autonomous agents that manage entire workflows. 

Get inspired by real-world examples of AI in action! Learn how Lauren uses innovative reasoning agents for tasks like industry research and performance reviews, and understand the crucial balance between harnessing AI's incredible capabilities and maintaining human oversight.

 

Don't miss this conversation from the inside, that promises to reshape your understanding of AI's role in business. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or a skeptic, this episode is packed with valuable insights that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

 

Listen Now to Part One:

2025: Embracing Agentic AI. Are We Prepared to Lead AI Agents Over Human Teams?

 

Whether you're an IT professional planning your AI strategy, a business leader curious about the productivity possibilities, or simply fascinated by how technology is reshaping work, this episode provides practical insights into Microsoft's vision for the future of AI in business. 

Episode Highlights

The Adoption Reality
SME vs Enterprise
Security and Compliance
The Ethics of AI
What's Coming Next

Our Experts

Your Host, Barry White
Your Host, Barry White

VCIO/Principal Consultant / Business Transformation & Intelligence

With a passion founded on technology and services as an enabler, Softsource vBridge VCIO/Principal Consultant, Barry White holds more than 30 years of ICT industry knowledge and experience.

Guest, Lauren Nobbs
Guest, Lauren Nobbs

Partner Solutions Sales Manager – Copilot & Global Partner Solutions I Microsoft ANZ

Lauren is a trusted expert in Microsoft 365 and the Microsoft security stack, bridging the gap between technical complexities and practical application. Her in-depth understanding and continuous learning in these areas translate into tangible benefits and heightened security postures for organisations.

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