AI case study

Future-proof IT operations

by
University of Oxford
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.

Results

Early surveys indicate significant time savings and increased productivity in document creation and task management.

Results not reported in the source
Industry
Education
Region
Europe
Published
March 10, 2025
Agent type
Employee Agents
AI provider
Microsoft
Models/tools
Not disclosed
ICE score
448
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
7
Ease
8

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Education
Use case
Accessible mobile tutoring
Context

Rising Academies integrated Claude-powered chatbots into mobile educational tools via WhatsApp to provide both a virtual math tutor (Rori) and a teacher support system (Tari). Rori delivers personalized math lessons through a mix of pre-written lesson plans and dynamic conversations, while Tari offers on-demand curriculum and lesson planning support for teachers. These solutions enhanced personalized learning and professional development in regions with limited access to traditional edtech.

Models/tools
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1

Pensieve

Education
Use case
Personalized student support
Context

Pensieve integrated Anthropic's Claude models (Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Claude 3.7 Sonnet) to build AI teaching assistants that automate grading and provide 24/7 personalized tutoring. The system clusters student submissions to calibrate grading rubrics and transforms static PDFs into interactive worksheets while enforcing instructor-controlled policies. This integration streamlines course management workflows and enhances real‐time classroom analytics.

Super Teacher

Education
Use case
Building learning tools and making content
Context

Super Teacher integrated Anthropic's Claude to generate initial code for interactive educational tools and draft lesson plans for subjects ranging from pre-K to 5th grade. They embedded the AI into both software development and content creation workflows with mandatory human review to ensure safety and quality standards. This integration streamlined operational processes, enabling engineering and content teams to focus on higher-level development and creative enhancements.

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1
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companies using

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Use case
Faster internal workflows
Context

Quantium deployed Anthropic's Claude across its organization to empower over 1200 employees in functions such as coding, proposal drafting, training development, and leadership coaching. They implemented the AI solution by launching an "ALL IN on AI" strategy with clear guidelines, practical guardrails, and comprehensive hands-on training programs integrated into daily workflows. This approach streamlined routine tasks and enabled teams to focus on strategic initiatives.

Models/tools
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1
Use case
Actionable workspace content
Context

Notion reimagined its platform by deeply integrating OpenAI’s GPT‑4o, GPT‑4o mini, and embeddings across its core features. They prototyped an AI writing assistant during a hackathon and then built internal tools to rapidly evaluate and deploy new models, transforming workflows in search, note-taking, and knowledge management from static content to interactive, actionable insights.

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2
Use case
Accelerate creative iteration
Context

Canva integrated Claude for Work into its design, engineering, and product development workflows to enable employees to rapidly prototype designs, generate code, and create polished content without specialized tools. They implemented a multi-vendor AI ecosystem supported by internal training programs, Slack channels for sharing AI successes, and guidance from their internal AI Solutions team, fundamentally transforming creative and collaborative processes across the organization.

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1
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solutions powered by

Microsoft

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Use case
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.

Models/tools
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1
Use case
Streamlined executive operations
Context

Brandix adopted the Microsoft 365 Copilot suite via the Early Access Program to integrate AI into key executive workflows, automating meeting transcript-based action tracking in Teams, accelerating pitch deck creation in PowerPoint, and streamlining document generation in Word while leveraging AI-enhanced querying in Power BI and efficient information retrieval via Copilot Chat. This implementation transformed internal communications, reporting, and presentation preparation processes by significantly reducing manual effort.

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2
Use case
Streamlined workflow management
Context

Wipro integrated Microsoft 365 Copilot to enable natural language commands and real-time suggestions across Microsoft applications, automating document management and proposal creation. They also deployed GitHub Copilot for developers and utilized Azure OpenAI to drive generative AI transformation across the enterprise, integrating these tools into existing business workflows. This comprehensive implementation improved internal collaboration and expedited processes for presales, sales, marketing, and development teams.

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3
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Use case
Automated customer support
Context

Tidio integrated Anthropic’s Claude model to develop their Lyro AI agent, automating customer support interactions across both live chat and email channels. They implemented a network of specialized AI agents for conversation rating, summarization, and a dynamic routing system that selects the optimal API between native Anthropic API and Google Cloud Vertex AI based on performance metrics, streamlining support workflows and enabling personalized product recommendations.

Models/tools
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2
Use case
Multilingual reading difficulties
Context

The school deployed Microsoft Reading Progress and Microsoft Immersive Reader, two AI-powered apps integrated within Microsoft Teams, to support individualized learning. The tools record reading sessions, provide real-time feedback on pronunciation and errors, and translate texts to enable comprehension across multiple languages. This setup streamlines classroom instruction, personalizes student learning, and reduces teacher workload.

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2
Use case
Personalized post-click landing
Context

Dataïads built an AI-powered “Post-Click Experience” system that automatically generates personalized landing pages by analyzing user context such as ad origin, product type, and behavior. The solution is implemented by integrating API access from Google Ads with Google Cloud managed services (Cloud Run and BigQuery) for automated scaling and controlled cost management, while planning to incorporate Vertex AI for further optimization. This implementation directly enhances ad campaign management and improves ecommerce conversion processes.

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1
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