If your organization is evaluating AI and you are not sure where to start, that is exactly what this webinar is designed for.
On June 9 at 11:00 AM ET Bit by Bit is hosting an AI readiness webinar with Julie Hodges from Microsoft. The goal is not to sell you on a specific platform. It is to give you a clear, honest picture of what AI adoption actually involves, the preparation, the risks, the realistic outcomes, and the first steps that make sense for a small or midsized business.
Here is a preview of what the session will cover:
Why Most AI Conversations Start in the Wrong Place
The majority of AI conversations begin with the technology. Which platform. Which features. Which vendor has the best case study.
The conversations that lead to successful adoption start somewhere else entirely, with the organization. What problem needs solving. What the data environment looks like. What the team is actually ready to take on.
This webinar is built around that second approach. Before we talk about any specific AI tool, we will walk through the questions every business should be able to answer before making an AI investment. If you have been following our Q2 blog series, these will be familiar. The webinar goes deeper, with live discussion, real examples, and time to ask the questions specific to your situation.
What the Session Covers
AI readiness — what it means
Readiness is not about enthusiasm or budget. It is about whether your data, your infrastructure, and your team are in a position to support an AI deployment that delivers measurable results.
We will walk through the readiness factors that matter most, how to assess where your organization currently stands, and what needs to be in place before you move forward with any platform.
Microsoft Copilot — a practical, honest overview
Julie Hodges from Microsoft brings direct experience working with Microsoft partners and their clients on Copilot deployments. She will cover what Copilot does inside Microsoft 365, where it delivers consistent value, and where organizations run into trouble when the rollout is not planned correctly.
This is not a product demo. It is a practical explanation of what Copilot requires and what it returns, so you can make an informed decision about whether it is the right fit for your business.
The risks of moving without a plan
We will cover the five most common ways AI adoption goes wrong, from data exposure to lack of ownership to infrastructure gaps, and what organizations can do to avoid each one before they commit.
If you have read our blog on AI adoption risks, this section expands on that framework with specific examples and discussion.
Your questions, answered
The session includes dedicated time for Q&A. If you have been sitting on questions about AI, whether it is right for your industry, how it interacts with your compliance requirements, what it would cost to get started, or how to make the case internally, this is a good place to bring them.
Who This Webinar Is For
This session is designed for business owners, operations leaders, and decision-makers at small and midsized organizations who are evaluating AI but have not yet committed to a specific direction.
You do not need a technical background to get value from this session. The conversation is designed to be accessible to the people making the decisions, not the people implementing the technology.
If you are already deep into an AI deployment, this session may cover ground you have already worked through. If you are in the earlier stages, asking questions, building a business case, or trying to understand what readiness looks like, it is built for you.
About Julie Hodges, Microsoft
Julie Hodges works with Microsoft partners and their clients on technology adoption, including Microsoft 365 and Copilot deployments. She brings a practical perspective on what adoption looks like across a range of business sizes and industries, and a track record of helping organizations move from evaluation to implementation without the common missteps.
How Bit by Bit Supports the Process
Beyond the webinar, Bit by Bit works with businesses in Manhattan, Boston, and Dallas to turn AI readiness conversations into concrete next steps. That means assessing your environment, identifying the right use cases, closing infrastructure gaps, and supporting the rollout with training and ongoing management.
As a Microsoft partner, we bring depth to Copilot deployments specifically, but our starting point is always your business, not a product recommendation.
Reserve Your Spot
The webinar is on June 9 at 11:00 AM ET. Space is limited and registration is required.
Register for the AI Readiness Webinar
If you have questions before the session or want to talk through your specific situation ahead of time, we are happy to do that too.
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