Butai AI and BizOptimars Launch Hands-on Support for Microsoft 365 and Copilot AI Utilization for Companies in Kochi Prefecture
Kochi-based Butai AI and Microsoft specialist BizOptimars have partnered to provide personalized AI implementation support using Microsoft 365 and Copilot. They focus on empowering local firms through in-house AI development to solve labor shortages and digital transformation gaps.
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Butai AI, an AI utilization and DX support provider based in Kochi Prefecture, has collaborated with BizOptimars, a company with high expertise in Microsoft products, to launch hands-on support for generative AI utilization centered on Microsoft 365 and Copilot for companies in Kochi Prefecture.
This initiative provides advice and training on how to use AI in business, as well as support for data utilization, operational rules, permission management, and security measures. Butai AI, which understands the actual situation of Kochi companies, and BizOptimars, which has Microsoft expertise, will work together to support business efficiency and growth through AI utilization for local companies.
### Growing Needs for AI Utilization in Kochi
Companies in Kochi Prefecture face challenges such as labor shortages, individualized tasks, Excel-centric operations, and insufficient use of internal data. Generative AI is attracting attention as a potential solution. However, according to a 2025 survey by the Shigin Regional Economic Research Institute, only 21.5% of companies in the prefecture are 'using' generative AI. Among those considering AI, 75.2% cited 'lack of know-how and knowledge' as a hurdle.
Local companies often voice concerns such as 'not knowing where to start' or 'training not connecting to actual business tasks.' In response, Butai AI and BizOptimars emphasize 'in-house development,' where staff who understand the business first-hand improve their own workflows using AI.
### Main Support Services
- Internal training and AI workshops tailored to company situations
- Consultation and advice on business application of AI
- Practical support for prompt engineering and AI execution
- Creating a safe environment for AI (guidelines, security training, etc.)
- Design support for Microsoft 365 integration (file/data management, security)
- Continuous support for sustainable in-house digital transformation (DX)
### Copilot Seminar on May 18, 2026
As part of this initiative, a 'Microsoft Copilot Utilization Seminar' will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, for business owners and DX managers in Kochi Prefecture. The event will cover how to use AI within the Microsoft environment.
This initiative provides advice and training on how to use AI in business, as well as support for data utilization, operational rules, permission management, and security measures. Butai AI, which understands the actual situation of Kochi companies, and BizOptimars, which has Microsoft expertise, will work together to support business efficiency and growth through AI utilization for local companies.
### Growing Needs for AI Utilization in Kochi
Companies in Kochi Prefecture face challenges such as labor shortages, individualized tasks, Excel-centric operations, and insufficient use of internal data. Generative AI is attracting attention as a potential solution. However, according to a 2025 survey by the Shigin Regional Economic Research Institute, only 21.5% of companies in the prefecture are 'using' generative AI. Among those considering AI, 75.2% cited 'lack of know-how and knowledge' as a hurdle.
Local companies often voice concerns such as 'not knowing where to start' or 'training not connecting to actual business tasks.' In response, Butai AI and BizOptimars emphasize 'in-house development,' where staff who understand the business first-hand improve their own workflows using AI.
### Main Support Services
- Internal training and AI workshops tailored to company situations
- Consultation and advice on business application of AI
- Practical support for prompt engineering and AI execution
- Creating a safe environment for AI (guidelines, security training, etc.)
- Design support for Microsoft 365 integration (file/data management, security)
- Continuous support for sustainable in-house digital transformation (DX)
### Copilot Seminar on May 18, 2026
As part of this initiative, a 'Microsoft Copilot Utilization Seminar' will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, for business owners and DX managers in Kochi Prefecture. The event will cover how to use AI within the Microsoft environment.