{"id":16139,"date":"2026-03-24T11:13:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T22:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kinetics.co.nz\/?p=16139"},"modified":"2026-03-24T11:13:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T22:13:15","slug":"copilot-upgrade-is-claude-is-coming-to-copilot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.kinetics.co.nz\/?p=16139","title":{"rendered":"Copilot Upgrade: Is “Claude” coming to Copilot?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false” border_radii=”off|10px|10px||” border_width_all=”1px” border_width_bottom=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

Copilot Upgrade: Welcoming the Sonnet Engine (Claude’s engine)<\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”off||||” border_width_all=”1px” border_width_bottom=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” border_width_top=”0px” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

A Smarter, Faster Copilot Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Microsoft has started to\u00a0 roll out the new Sonnet engine<\/strong> across Copilot!\u00a0 This will bring a noticeable improvement in speed, accuracy, and the quality of responses. For Kinetics clients using Copilot every day, this means a smoother, more capable AI assistant, with no configuration required.<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

What\u2019s New With Sonnet?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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You\u2019ll see benefits immediately, including:<\/div>\n
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  • Sharper summaries and rewrites, <\/strong>ideal for email, documents, and reporting.<\/li>\n
  • Faster responses, <\/strong>reducing friction during busy workflows.<\/li>\n
  • Better handling of complex instructions, <\/strong>giving you clearer, more reliable results.<\/li>\n
  • Improved business\u2011grade reasoning, <\/strong>helping you make sense of information quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    These changes all happen behind the scenes, upgrading the experience without altering your workflow.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.27.6" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_image src="https:\/\/new.kinetics.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/CopilotSonnet450.png" title_text="CopilotSonnet450" _builder_version="4.27.6" _module_preset="default" border_radii="on|10px|10px|10px|10px" border_width_all="1px" box_shadow_style="preset1" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.27.6" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false" border_radii="off|||10px|10px" border_width_all="1px" border_width_top="0px" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.27.6" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.27.6" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}" theme_builder_area="post_content"]

    Why the Change?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Microsoft is expanding Copilot\u2019s model options so users get:<\/div>\n
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    • The best\u2011fit AI model<\/strong> for each task.<\/li>\n
    • Stronger enterprise\u2011level safety and security.<\/li>\n
    • Smarter performance without additional licensing costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      It\u2019s part of a broader strategy to blend leading models, including Anthropic\u2019s and OpenAI\u2019s, into one unified Copilot environment.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”1px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

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      Do You Still Need a Separate Claude Subscription?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
      It depends on how you use Claude today.<\/div>\n
      You may<\/em> still want a standalone Claude subscription if your work relies on:<\/div>\n
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      • Instant access to the newest Anthropic models<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • Features unique to Claude such as Projects<\/strong>, Artifacts<\/strong>, or Team Workspace<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • Very long\u2011context workloads (legal, research, large codebases).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        For most Microsoft 365\u2011centric users, Sonnet inside Copilot will cover all daily productivity needs.<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px|false|false” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”1px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]

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        Can Claude Projects Be Migrated to Copilot?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
        Not currently.<\/div>\n
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        Copilot does not yet offer an equivalent to Claude\u2019s Projects<\/strong> feature, and there is no migration path<\/strong> for saved project memory, structure, or history. Manual copying works, but full project migration is not supported at this stage.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        What\u2019s Coming Next?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
        More model options, deeper Microsoft 365 integration, and ongoing performance upgrades are expected throughout 2026.<\/div>\n
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        We\u2019ll continue sharing updates as they become available, so you always know what\u2019s changing, and why it matters.<\/div>\n
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        If you\u2019d like help optimising Copilot, reviewing whether you still need Claude, or supporting your team with AI adoption, the Kinetics team is ready to assist.<\/div>\n<\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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