Less Searching. Less Switching. More Work Done.
Copilot Brings Microsoft and Google Together
Ever feel like your workday is spent jumping between Gmail, Outlook, calendars, and endless browser tabs just to find one piece of information?
You know it’s there somewhere.
You just don’t have time to hunt for it.
Microsoft is taking a meaningful step towards fixing that problem by letting Copilot work across both Microsoft and Google tools.
With a new Windows update, Copilot can now connect to Gmail and Google Calendar, alongside Microsoft apps like Outlook and OneDrive.
If you choose to enable it, Copilot becomes a single place to search, check, and organise information across both ecosystems.
How it works
Instead of manually checking multiple apps, you can ask Copilot in plain language.
Questions like:
- “When did I last email Sarah?”
- “What meetings do I have next week?”
- “Do I have any clashes between my calendars?”
Copilot can search across Gmail and Outlook, and review both Google and Microsoft calendars to give you a clear answer in seconds.
- No switching apps.
- No duplicate bookings.
- No wasted time.
Built with control in mind
This integration is optional and permission-based.
Copilot only accesses the accounts you explicitly connect. If you prefer to keep Google and Microsoft tools separate, nothing changes. Copilot will continue to work solely within Microsoft apps.
Microsoft has also confirmed that this connected data is not used to train its AI models, giving businesses more confidence around privacy and control.
Why this matters for business
On the surface, this might look like a convenience feature. In reality, it’s a productivity upgrade.
Many businesses use a mix of Microsoft and Google tools, especially when working with clients, contractors, or external partners. That split often leads to missed emails, calendar clashes, and unnecessary admin time.
With Copilot bridging the gap, teams can:
- Spend less time searching for information
- Avoid double-booking meetings
- Reduce manual admin and context switching
- Focus more on real work that drives results
It’s a small change that quietly removes friction from everyday workflows.
More than just search
Copilot is also evolving into a powerful creation assistant.
You can ask it to turn notes into a Word document, build a PowerPoint presentation, or generate a polished PDF without opening multiple apps. Longer responses now include an export option, making it easy to move content directly into the format you need.
This is Microsoft’s broader direction coming into focus. Fewer steps, fewer tools, and smarter assistance built into the way people already work.
What’s next
This update is currently rolling out to Windows Insiders via the Microsoft Store, but it signals what’s coming next for everyday business computing.
AI that works quietly in the background.
Human decisions still in control.
Technology that adapts to how people work, not the other way around.
Making Smarter Tools Work for Your Business
When your systems work together, your team works better.
If your business relies on both Microsoft and Google tools, or you’re exploring how AI like Copilot can reduce admin and improve productivity, we can help you assess what makes sense and what doesn’t.
Get in touch to start a practical conversation about smarter, more connected technology for your business.