Cowork
Automation without code, done by the employee. Cowork is the AI tool for people who aren't developers but who do lose time every day to repetitive tasks. Plain language is enough: Cowork takes care of the rest.
What is Cowork?
The desktop application from Anthropic (the AI company behind Claude) that lets employees automate tasks using plain language, without code.
The role of Cowork in your IT landscape
Within the IT landscape, Cowork fills the role of task automation at the workplace itself: employees describe in plain language what needs to happen, working with local files and commonly used applications, without code and without any changes to the existing cloud or IT infrastructure. For IT, that's a relatively low-risk role to facilitate: the implementation hurdle lies in employee adoption, not in technology or architecture.
Our approach with Cowork
- We implement Cowork as part of a broader Modern Workplace strategy, aimed at employees who benefit from task automation but don't use developer tools or extensive AI platforms. Implementation is straightforward: Cowork runs on the existing workplace setup and requires no changes to the cloud infrastructure.
- We support adoption with concrete use cases per department, so employees can immediately see which recurring tasks they can automate. Think of administrative staff who process files daily, employees who summarise reports, or teams who carry out standard workflows manually.
Why choose Cowork?
Low barrier, high impact
Operated in plain language, no technical knowledge required. Every employee can get started right away.
Time savings on everyday work
Moving files, renaming, summarising, filling in forms. Tasks that cost time every day are automated.
Works outside the Microsoft 365 suite
Cowork runs on the desktop and also automates tasks involving local files and applications outside M365.
Simple installation
Cowork runs on the existing workplace setup and requires no changes to the cloud infrastructure or IT environment.
Discover what Cowork can mean for your organisation
Digital Survival Company deploys Cowork as part of a broader Modern Workplace approach, for organisations that want to extend the productivity gains of AI to employees who don't directly benefit from tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot. Want to know whether Cowork fits your organisation and which employees would benefit most? Get in touch and let's discuss the possibilities together.
FAQ
Which employees is Cowork best suited for?
Cowork is most valuable for employees who regularly carry out recurring tasks with files, documents or forms: administrative staff, HR teams, finance employees and staff in back-office roles. It is deliberately not a developer tool: its strength lies in its low barrier to entry and plain-language operation.
How does Cowork compare to Microsoft 365 Copilot?
Copilot is integrated into the Microsoft 365 suite and works best for employees who work intensively with Teams, Outlook, Word and Excel. Cowork is a desktop tool with broader applicability, including tasks outside the M365 suite, and has a lower entry threshold for non-technical users. The two tools complement each other: Copilot for the M365 environment, Cowork for desktop workflows and file management.
Is Cowork safe to use within our IT environment?
Cowork runs on the user's desktop and works with local files and applications. During implementation, we assess whether Cowork aligns with your organisation's security policy, including data classification and access rights. Cowork has no direct access to cloud storage or company systems unless the user explicitly allows it.