From shopping center pioneer to AI trailblazer: ECE counts on Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft Customer Stories
AI is driving change across industries, even in places you might not expect. This customer story shows how ECE Group, a leader in real estate and retail, adopted Microsoft 365 Copilot to streamline workflows, enhance content creation, and empower teams across its organization. Read the story to learn how AI is transforming business operations, then contact Zakini Inc. to discuss what Copilot can do for you.
What challenges did ECE face before implementing Microsoft 365 Copilot?
ECE faced challenges with manual information searches, repetitive tasks, and time-consuming workflows. Employees spent significant time sourcing and compiling data from various sources, which was prone to errors and took away from their capacity to focus on more valuable tasks.
How has Microsoft 365 Copilot improved efficiency at ECE?
Microsoft 365 Copilot has allowed employees to quickly search the company's knowledge base and automate repetitive tasks. As a result, 70% of pilot participants reported that Copilot helped them complete their tasks more efficiently, freeing up time for learning, quality control, and customer relations.
What steps did ECE take to ensure the successful rollout of Copilot?
ECE conducted a pilot phase where employees selected participants to ensure a diverse representation of roles and activities. The compliance department was involved from the start to address data protection requirements, and training sessions were organized to support users. This holistic approach aimed to integrate feedback and foster interdisciplinary collaboration for long-term success.

From shopping center pioneer to AI trailblazer: ECE counts on Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft Customer Stories
published by Zakini Inc.
Like toddlers that play with iPads today, we were experimenting with technology back in the 80's as kids. Technology is in our DNA and we’ve seen the digital transformation from its inception to what it is today, a world created on the internet and driven by increasingly advanced technologies.
Our goal is to become leaders in helping the world transitioning the digital revolution. That is why, we currently help companies of all sizes to leverage the latest IT solutions, working securely from anywhere, across all devices. From IT infrastructure to cloud computing, our plans are flexible and cover a wide array of managed services: Microsoft 365, Cybersecurity, Voice Solutions, Networking, Video Surveillance, Smart Access Control, Virtual CIO and more.
Plan your IT strategy easily when you outsource your IT department with us and keep your costs under control avoiding surprises with flat rates and predictable expenses.
In case you haven’t heard of the word Zakini before, it sets our standards easy and straight to the point: Go forward. Move ahead. Be first.