AI case study

Increased employee productivity

by
British Heart Foundation
Context

British Heart Foundation, Europe's largest funder of heart and circulatory disease research, is testing Microsoft 365 Copilot with about 300 employees. Staff are using the AI assistant to stay up to date on office communication, craft emails and documents, and search across the nonprofit’s tech platforms. They delegate tasks to Copilot, which helps them save time on routine tasks and focus on their mission.

Results

In its initial test, users estimate that Microsoft 365 Copilot could save them up to 30 minutes per day.

Results not reported in the source
Industry
Non-profit
Region
Europe
Published
October 11, 2024
Agent type
Employee Agents
AI provider
Microsoft
Models/tools
Not disclosed
ICE score
576
The ICE framework in this database provides a quick way to assess the feasibility and potential impact of AI use cases, with higher scores signaling more actionable opportunities.

Impact: Potential benefits to the business.

Confidence: Likelihood of achieving expected results.

Ease: Simplicity of implementation in terms of resources and time.

ICE Score: Calculated by multiplying the component scores.

Note:
Each score is AI-generated based on available data and should be viewed merely as a general guideline for deeper exploration of the use cases.
Impact
8
Confidence
8
Ease
9

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Kenya Red Cross Society

Non-profit
Use case
Expand mental health access
Context

Kenya Red Cross worked with Pathways Technologies to develop an AI-powered mental health chatbot called Chat Care using Azure AI services. The chatbot initiates conversations on mental health, suggests ways to help such as breathing exercises and in-person services, operates in English and Swahili, and is available 24/7. It expands the reach of mental health services without overstretching human counselors and helps overcome stigma.

Models/tools

Qatar Charity

Non-profit
Use case
Fragmented call center systems
Context

Qatar Charity partnered with Netways to implement INNOV8 for Copilot Studio on a unified cloud-based call center platform built on Microsoft Azure and Dynamics 365 Customer Service, consolidating disparate communication channels into one integrated interface. They leveraged low-code tools such as Microsoft Power Apps and Azure Logic Apps alongside AI-driven automation via Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure AI Services to streamline call handling processes, consolidate data management, and reduce IT maintenance complexity.

Royal National Institute of Blind People

Non-profit
Use case
Faster accessible document conversion
Context

RNIB implemented an AI-powered Mailings solution leveraging Microsoft Azure AI Services to automatically convert hard copy and digital documents into braille, audio, large print, and other accessible formats. The system integrates Azure AI Document Intelligence for extracting complex data from documents, while Azure AI Speech and Neural Voice generate natural, high-quality audio outputs. This streamlined workflow reduces manual corrections and accelerates document processing, enabling nontechnical staff to efficiently review and publish converted content.

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Fast content creation
Context

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Use case
Reduce report writing burden
Context

Quillit integrated Anthropic’s Claude to automate qualitative research tasks by summarizing interview transcripts, generating contextual citations, and threading conversation data into comprehensive reports. They implemented the AI tool into their existing research workflow within three months, streamlining report writing, transcription, and analysis while ensuring data security and high precision.

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Faster retail transformation
Context

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High-volume student queries
Context

Physics Wallah developed 'Gyan Guru', a hyperpersonalized conversational study companion to address the unique academic and support needs of its 2 million daily users. The system was implemented by indexing over one million Q&As and ten million solved doubts in a vector database, then leveraging a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) approach integrated with Azure OpenAI to deliver individualized, context-aware responses. This integration streamlined various student interactions including academic queries, product-related issues, and general support, reducing reliance on human subject matter experts.

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1
Use case
Streamlined executive operations
Context

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2
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Future-proof IT operations
Context

University of Oxford’s IT Services department deployed Microsoft 365 Copilot across its 400+ staff as part of a pilot program aimed at embedding generative AI into research, teaching, and administrative workflows. They implemented extensive onboarding sessions, community engagement via Microsoft Teams, and established an acceleration team to integrate Copilot with other business applications. This deployment streamlined routine tasks such as document generation, summarization, and meeting support, fostering innovation within the department.

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Faster research reports
Context

Deutsche Bank developed DB Lumina, an AI-powered research agent built on Gemini and Vertex AI through a partnership with Google Cloud. The solution automates the creation of financial research reports by rapidly condensing extensive market data—such as converting a 400-page report into a three-page summary—thereby streamlining analysis workflows while maintaining rigorous data privacy standards.

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2
Use case
Optimized CX workflows
Context

Capgemini partnered with Google Cloud to develop industry-specific agentic AI solutions that automate customer request handling across multiple channels such as web, social, and phone. The implementation integrates Google Agentspace, Customer Engagement Suite, and Agent2Agent interoperability protocol into existing customer service infrastructures to enhance personalized support, call routing, and workflow automation. This advanced solution transforms customer experience by streamlining communications and enabling proactive engagement.

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3
Use case
Scalable contract detection
Context

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