PT&T partners with Microsoft to revolutionize workplaces with AI-driven tools

Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (PT&T) is gearing up to introduce cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) productivity tools, fueled by Microsoft’s technology, to its enterprise clients in the first quarter of 2024.

In a strategic alliance with Microsoft and Crayon Philippines, PT&T aims to provide top-tier technological solutions in an era where AI’s prominence is steadily on the rise.

James Velasquez, president and CEO of PT&T, expressed the company’s commitment to technological innovation, saying “We firmly advocate the transformative potential of technology to foster societal progress.”

“The future of business is here. We are thrilled to introduce Microsoft 365 Copilot as an integral part of our Microsoft 365 License and Connectivity offerings, providing our customers with an avenue to explore the future of work, supported by a reliable internet solution.”

Microsoft 365 Copilot harnesses the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) and seamlessly integrates data with the Microsoft Graph and Microsoft 365 suite of apps and services.

It offers compatibility with widely-used Microsoft 365 applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and more.

PT&T recently hosted an event titled “Reinventing Productivity: The Future of Work with AI,” designed for industry leaders to experience the highly-anticipated ChatGPT-powered Microsoft 365 Copilot.

The official launch date for Microsoft’s ChatGPT-powered Microsoft 365 Copilot product is slated for the first quarter of 2024.

At present, PT&T serves the Metro Manila region and the adjacent areas of Cavite-Laguna-Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon. The company boasts an extensive network coverage of 22,800 fiber kilometers in high-growth regions, encompassing nearly 40% of the Philippine population.

PT&T holds a 25-year national legislative franchise, authorizing them to establish, operate, and maintain both wired and wireless telecommunications systems for domestic and international communication.

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