Microsoft Copilot adds Anthropic Large Language Models
Anthropic Models in Microsoft 365 Copilot – Universal.cloud Update

Microsoft 365 Copilot Gets Smarter with Anthropic Models

Good news: Microsoft 365 Copilot is now even more powerful! In addition to the trusted OpenAI models, you can now choose from Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4 and Claude Opus 4.1. This gives organizations more flexibility and better performance for complex tasks.

What’s New?

  • More choice: Select the AI model that best fits your task.
  • Two new top performers:
    • Claude Sonnet 4 – excels in deep analysis.
    • Claude Opus 4.1 – ideal for complex, multi-step reasoning.

Simple admin setting with big compliance impact

To enable Anthropic models like Claude Sonnet 4 and Claude Opus 4.1 in Microsoft 365 Copilot, administrators must explicitly activate them in the Microsoft 365 admin center. This is not just a technical toggle — it has serious implications for compliance. Organizations must carefully consider privacy, data residency and compliance to maintain adherence to frameworks like ISO27001 and demonstrate responsible data handling.

Available In:

  • Researcher Agent: For in-depth analysis, reports, and strategies.
  • Copilot Studio: Build and manage your own AI agents with model selection per step.

Why This Matters

At Universal, we believe in agent-first workflows: smart AI agents that accelerate processes and improve quality. This expansion helps us:

  • Choose the best model per task – OpenAI for creative ideas, Claude for deeper analysis.
  • Keep compliance simple with uComply for easy compliance and clear insights in:.

    • Clear data location
    • Transparent data usage
    • Secure and ISO 27001-compliant

  • Deliver faster value to clients – whether it’s policy summaries, RFPs, or quarterly reports, multimodel Copilot makes complex tasks easier to automate.
  • Be future-ready – with Copilot Studio, we build agents that combine multiple models, allowing us to tailor the best mix per client.

How to Get Started

  • Availability: Claude in Researcher is now available via the Frontier program for Copilot customers.
  • Activation: Admins can enable access in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
  • Note: Anthropic models are subject to their own service terms.

What This Means for You

  • Better results, faster
  • Full control over data and compliance
  • Custom agents for your processes
👉 Want to know how multimodel Copilot can help your organization? Chat with us to book a quick scan or try Copilot Chat today.

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