R3 Ensures Secure Microsoft 365 Copilot Rollout with AvePoint
Success Highlights
Successfully implemented Microsoft 365 Copilot with proper governance
Developed a complete approach to security and compliance in Microsoft 365 environment
Customer Location Gaithersburg, Maryland
Industry Information Technology
Platform Microsoft 365
R3 is a comprehensive managed IT security and compliance solutions provider that helps organizations improve their technology posture. They offer a full suite of services, including managed IT services, compliance-as-a-service solutions, cybersecurity services, strategic technical advisory, and project services, with expertise in various compliance frameworks such as NIST, CMMC, and ISO.
Cybersecurity is a critical component of R3’s offerings, including disaster recovery, threat monitoring, and incident response. R3 also provides strategic consulting for technology planning and implementation alongside project management services.
Critical Needs
- Governance assessment capabilities before Copilot deployment
- Data access control and security management
- Comprehensive visibility into Microsoft 365 tenant
Join Jack Little, Channel Account Manager at AvePoint, and Josef Malnick, Director or Growth and Partnerships at R3, as they dive into the importance of a robust data security posture prior to deploying Microsoft Copilot. R3, a leading managed IT security and compliance solutions provider, has integrated AvePoint Insights as part of their governance assessment to ensure the right security parameters are in place prior to their clients using Copilot.
The Challenge
R3 needs to ensure a secure and governed implementation of Microsoft Copilot for their customers. “Copilot is something that our customers are constantly asking us to help roll out within their Microsoft 365 tenants,” says Josef Malnik, Director of Growth and Partnerships.
Without proper governance, Copilot could potentially expose sensitive information, such as accounting data or salary information, to unauthorized users. Josef adds, “We don’t want to just give licenses to the users and have them start using Copilot and potentially get access to data they should not have access to.” That’s why R3 needed a solution that could help assess and implement proper governance controls before deploying Copilot.
The AvePoint Solution
R3 chose AvePoint because its industry-leading solutions could help their customers achieve a safe and effective Microsoft 365 Copilot implementation. Today, R3 utilizes AvePoint Insights to facilitate the governance process any time one of their customers wants to implement Microsoft 365 Copilot. The solution helps them gain a holistic view of their clients’ Microsoft 365 tenants, understanding data location and access permissions before rolling out Copilot licenses.
The Road Ahead
Together with AvePoint, R3 can help organizations confidently implement Microsoft 365 Copilot. R3 sees AvePoint's solutions as crucial for helping their customers maintain security and governance across their digital transformation journeys, especially as many of them are now utilizing AI. Josef notes, “We’re committed to doing everything we can proactively do to help an organization be as safe as possible.” In partnership, both R3 and AvePoint will continue providing safe and effective AI deployments and work collaboratively to ensure every customer feels confident in the ever-evolving digital era.
