Federated Copilot Connectors are now generally available
For IT/admin staff, and for anyone who wants Copilot answers to draw on your organisation's other business systems, not just Microsoft files. Once an admin connects a supported third-party data source, staff can ask Copilot questions that pull in real, current information from that outside system instead of only Microsoft 365 content.
What changed
Source summary
Copilot can now securely connect to supported third-party data sources in real time using the Model Context Protocol (MCP), with admins able to discover, review, and manage these connectors centrally from the Microsoft 365 admin center.
Why it matters to your work
Practical interpretation
For IT/admin staff, and for anyone who wants Copilot answers to draw on your organisation's other business systems, not just Microsoft files. Once an admin connects a supported third-party data source, staff can ask Copilot questions that pull in real, current information from that outside system instead of only Microsoft 365 content.
What to try next
Ask your Microsoft 365 admin whether a Federated Copilot Connector to one of your other business systems is worth turning on, so Copilot answers can draw on that data too.
Source & availability
This is a summary of a published provider announcement, with practical context from SCALA’s feed.
Plan, region, workspace and rollout conditions may affect access in Australia. Check the original source for current availability.
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