Insights & Blogs

Short on time? These seven Copilot prompts are built for real Excel work, from cleaning messy data to generating robust XLOOKUP formulas and quick reporting summaries. Copy them, swap in your details, and save minutes every time you open a spreadsheet.

XLOOKUP is Excel’s modern replacement for VLOOKUP, letting you search any column, return results without brittle column numbers, and handle missing matches cleanly. This practical 2026 guide walks through syntax, worked examples, common pitfalls, and best practices for teams using Excel in Microsoft 365.

Copilot Chat and Copilot for Microsoft 365 sound similar until your users ask why Copilot can’t see their emails, why the button is missing in Word, or whether prompts train the AI. This guide breaks down what each Copilot includes, the licensing “gotchas” that cause frustration, and a simple decision framework to help AU/NZ organisations choose the right path and prove ROI fast.

From inbox triage to approvals and document filing, learn fast Microsoft 365 automations with Power Automate, plus clear security and privacy guidance.

A practical Power BI toolkit to cut build time and rework: modelling habits, reusable DAX patterns, visual templates and quick performance fixes.

Discover how Australian Admin & HR teams use Microsoft Copilot to automate onboarding, reporting, policy writing, approvals and meeting follow-ups. Practical prompts included.

Copilot is Excel’s biggest productivity upgrade in years. This 2026 guide shows practical prompts and examples Australians can use immediately formulas, data cleaning, pivot tables, insights, sentiment analysis and Python plus Agent Mode, best practices and pricing.

In late 2025, the convergence of Power BI and Copilot represents a fundamental shift in how organisations approach data analytics. Business intelligence is no longer reserved for highly specialised data teams – with Copilot in Power BI, business users can now “chat” with their data, asking questions in plain English and receiving instant visuals, DAX code, and narrative insights powered by Azure OpenAI.

In late 2025, the convergence of Power BI and Copilot represents a fundamental shift in how organisations approach data analytics. Business intelligence is no longer reserved for highly specialised data teams – with Copilot in Power BI, business users can now “chat” with their data, asking questions in plain English and receiving instant visuals, DAX code, and narrative insights powered by Azure OpenAI.

Explore the latest Adobe InDesign 2025 updates, including AI image tools, Flex Layout, math support, HTML5 export, accessibility, and pro workflows. See how designers, marketers and publishers can take advantage of new features, plus expert tips and training from Nexacu.

Discover all the latest Copilot features released in November 2025 for Microsoft 365, Power BI, and Teams. Learn actionable tips, advanced use cases, productivity hacks, and Australian business insights for maximising ROI and compliance.

Discover your organisation's GenAI readiness with our interactive assessment. Get insights on AI adoption, skills gaps, and actionable next steps for success.

Canva AI is transforming how Australians create visual content. With Magic Studio’s intelligent automation, teams produce professional designs in minutes, not hours. This guide covers tools, workflows, ROI, and training to help you design smarter, not harder.

On 30 September 1985 Microsoft launched Excel for Macintosh. Forty years later it remains Australia’s most requested data skill. This article maps Excel’s evolution, shows salary gains, and highlights the exact skills to learn with Nexacu training for fast, practical results.

Microsoft Copilot is transforming Australian workplaces in 2025. From meeting summaries and natural language formulas to Python-powered analysis, Copilot saves hours weekly while boosting productivity. This guide explores proven use cases, prompt engineering tips, real success stories, and why proper training matters with Nexacu courses designed for Australian businesses.

Support for Microsoft Office 2016 and 2019 officially ended on 14 October 2025. This definitive Australian business guide explains the post-support risks, compliance challenges, and upgrade pathways — with migration tips, case studies, and Nexacu training to help your organisation modernise securely.

Excel is still the engine of Australian workplaces in 2025. From budgeting and dashboards to automation and Power BI integration, the right skills unlock faster reporting, better decisions, and real career momentum. This guide covers the top Excel capabilities, local case studies, and practical ways to upskill with Nexacu.

Australian small and medium enterprises face unprecedented cybersecurity challenges in 2025, with attacks occurring every six minutes nationwide. This comprehensive guide examines the top threats targeting Australian SMEs and provides actionable best practices to protect your business from devastating cyber incidents.

Windows 10 reaches end of support on 14 October 2025. Learn what “unsupported” means, who’s affected, and how ESU fits in. Get practical steps for hardware checks, migrations, and change management plus how Nexacu’s Windows 11 training reduces risk, boosts productivity, and keeps Australian organisations compliant.

SharePoint 365 is revolutionising how Australian organisations from government agencies to ASX-listed corporations store, share, and control information. As remote work and hybrid teams remain standard, SharePoint’s secure, cloud-driven platform is pivotal for digital transformation, teamwork, compliance, and records management.