AI Adoption Week: PKF Smith Cooper’s Dive into the Future with PKF Infuse 

At PKF Infuse, we love nothing more than seeing businesses unlock the full potential of technology. That’s why we were thrilled to host the recent AI Adoption Week for our colleagues at PKF Smith Cooper, a virtual event designed to introduce the team to the impressive capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically through Microsoft Copilot.

Think less sci-fi movie, and more practical magic. Over a series of interactive trials, our colleagues got hands-on with Copilot, discovering first-hand how AI can simplify and enhance their daily tasks, from handling text documents or crunching complex data.

What was AI Adoption Week all about? 

In short, the week was about turning the often daunting prospect of AI into something accessible, exciting, and genuinely helpful for our team. Here’s what they tackled: 

Mastering Microsoft Copilot for Text

Imagine drafting reports, crafting emails, and managing documentation with less time typing and more time refining your ideas. Our text-based trials helped colleagues understand how AI could become their trusted assistant, streamlining tasks with remarkable ease, such as: 

• Automatically generating clear and concise summaries of lengthy reports. 

• Drafting professional, ready-to-send emails based on brief instructions. 

• Suggesting accurate and natural phrasing for important documents, saving valuable editing time. 

Data Trials: Copilot can be your number-crunching ally

AI isn’t just a friend to the wordsmiths, our data-focused trials showcased how Copilot could transform daunting spreadsheets into visual and easy-to-read storytelling by: 

• Rapidly analysing large data sets to identify trends and insights. 

• Automatically creating easy-to-understand charts and graphs. 

• Suggesting smart, data-driven conclusions to support better business decisions. 

The feedback at this point was clear: this wasn’t merely impressive, it was genuinely useful. 

Layering Security to Protect Your Business

An important aspect of adopting AI is ensuring that your business remains protected at every turn. AI Adoption Week wasn’t just about efficiency, it also highlighted best practices for layering security effectively. 

We covered the essentials, including: 

• The importance of multi app and multi company protection and keeping your business safe across every tool and department. 

• Embracing the best of breed security tools, ensuring each layer of your security stack is top-notch. 

• Practical examples of how AI enhances security by proactively identifying risks and suggesting quick, effective responses. 

The Benefits: Why Our Colleagues Loved It

AI Adoption Week didn’t just demonstrate AI’s capabilities, it showed tangible benefits that resonated deeply with the team: 

• Increased Productivity: Spend less time on routine tasks and more time adding real value.  

• Enhanced Accuracy: AI minimises human error by suggesting precise, well-informed actions.  

• Improved Security Posture: AI tools proactively strengthen defences, providing peace of mind.  

What’s Next?

Our AI Adoption Week was just the start. PKF Smith Cooper colleagues are now equipped with both the skills and enthusiasm to integrate AI seamlessly into their daily routines. For those eager to dive even deeper, our experts are ready to help you continue your AI journey. 

Interested in learning more about how AI can transform your workplace or keen to ensure your security layers are robust and AI-ready? Drop us a line, we’d love to chat.