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Microsoft lands 100,000-seat Copilot contract with Barclays as enterprise uptake accelerates

Many firms are taking a measured approach to Copilot deployment to align staff training with security protocols.

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Overview

  • Chief Commercial Officer Judson Althoff confirmed Barclays will deploy 100,000 Copilot licenses in a deal worth tens of millions before bulk discounts
  • Accenture, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen and Siemens each report over 100,000 employees using Copilot across their workforces
  • Satya Nadella told staff the recent 6,000-job reduction was driven by organizational restructuring rather than individual performance
  • Copilot seats carry a $30 per user per month list price, contributing to Microsoft’s AI suite projection of at least $13 billion in annual revenue
  • Clients report implementing Copilot in phased rollouts, emphasizing internal adjustments, employee training and security measures before full-scale deployment