Microsoft Copilot
Analyst takes on Rencore
Independent analyst research on Microsoft 365, Copilot and AI agents that names Rencore. Today that is Gartner, which lists Rencore as a Representative Vendor in Market Guides, as a Sample Vendor in Hype Cycles, and among the vendors it points to for oversight of workspaces, data and agents. Every document listed on this page names Rencore, and each card says what for. Some documents are available only to Gartner clients or for purchase.
The data behind the risk
Independent analysts are already validating what our customers see firsthand.
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26% vs 3%
Organizations that govern Microsoft 365 well realize significant Copilot value 26% of the time, versus 3% for those that do not.
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116%
ROI from Microsoft 365 Copilot once the program is adopted and governed, in Forrester’s Total Economic Impact study.
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71%
of enterprises name security and governance among their top challenges to deploying Microsoft 365 Copilot.
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150,000+
AI agents in use at the average Fortune 500 company by 2028. Agent sprawl is the next sprawl.
31 Gartner documents that name Rencore
Every document in this library names Rencore: as a Representative Vendor in a Market Guide, as a Sample Vendor in a Hype Cycle, or among the vendors Gartner points to for Microsoft 365, Copilot and AI agent oversight. Each card says what Gartner names Rencore for.
- 2 Market Guides list Rencore as a Representative Vendor
- 4 Hype Cycles and Impact Radars list Rencore as a Sample Vendor
- 2017 first named by Gartner
Quick Answer How to Build a Data Security Program Using Microsoft Purview
Named among vendors that augment Microsoft Purview controls
Many organizations struggle to realize the full value of their Microsoft Purview licensing to manage the increasing data security risks from rapid AI adoption. Cybersecurity leaders must understand and optimize Microsoft Purview’s capabilities and licensing to strengthen their data security posture.
Read on gartner.com Reference Architecture Managing Storage Costs in Microsoft 365
Named as a vendor for managing Microsoft 365 storage
Unstructured data growth, accelerated by generative AI, frequently exceeds Microsoft 365 storage entitlements, resulting in unplanned costs and increased governance complexity. This research offers application architects practical guidance on managing storage consumption in M365 and evaluating external storage alternatives.
Read on gartner.com Hype Cycle Hype Cycle for AI Governance Technologies, 2026
Sample Vendor for Microsoft 365 governance tools
AI governance technologies operationalize an organization’s AI policies by providing oversight, risk management, compliance, observability and security across the AI life cycle. This Hype Cycle identifies the technologies that will help organizations implement AI governance responsibly and drive adoption at scale.
Read on gartner.com Hype Cycle Hype Cycle for Digital Workplace Infrastructure and IT Operations, 2026
Sample Vendor for Microsoft 365 governance tools
Improving digital workplace maturity is key to unlocking gains in employee experience and reduced IT operational overhead. Heads of I&O can use this Hype Cycle to prioritize AI-infused technologies, including Microsoft 365 governance tools, that improve their digital workplace organization.
Read on gartner.com Analysis Brief Microsoft 365 Copilot and Agents: Assessing Impact and Value in 2026
Named as a Microsoft 365 governance tool that complements native functionality
M365 Copilot is the enterprise assistant of choice for many, but wide-scale adoption and value realization is not guaranteed. The 2026 Gartner M365 Copilot survey provides key insight into the utility and value of M365 Copilot and agents and provides IT leaders with guidance that will help shape their Copilot strategy.
Read on gartner.com How-To Guide Calculate Google Workspace vs. Microsoft 365 Licensing Costs
Named among third-party security and governance vendors
Application leaders evaluating a shift to Google Workspace must conduct a thorough total cost of ownership assessment, factoring in infrastructure, security and end-device services, since Microsoft products currently dominate most IT budgets. This research helps estimate how licensing costs change with Google Workspace and the third-party tools needed to close governance gaps.
Read on gartner.com Hype Cycle Hype Cycle for Digital Workplace Applications, 2026
Sample Vendor for Microsoft 365 governance tools
Digital workplace priorities have fundamentally changed. What began as platform optimization has become a race to govern embedded AI and to prepare for human-agent work models. This Hype Cycle guides leaders in sequencing investment without sacrificing productivity or trust.
Read on gartner.com How-To Guide Close the AI Agent Governance Gap in Microsoft SharePoint With 5 Practical Steps
Named among established Microsoft 365 governance platforms
Organizations must update SharePoint governance, positioning site owners to take on expanded AI governance roles. Copilot and AI agents are evolving SharePoint from a content repository to an active knowledge layer, increasing site-owner governance responsibility.
Read on gartner.com First Take First Take: Microsoft Agent 365 a Promising Work in Progress With a Premium Price Tag
Named for governing Microsoft-based agents, to assess alongside Agent 365
Microsoft Agent 365 reaches general availability on 1 May 2026, but is far from a complete agent governance solution and comes at a premium price ($15 per user per month or via the new M365 E7). Application leaders should evaluate Agent 365 functionality but should defer license purchases until its feature maturity justifies the investment.
Read on gartner.com How-To Guide 5 Steps to Govern Copilot Agents While Empowering Users
Named as a provider in Microsoft 365 agent governance
Despite promised productivity benefits, organizations hesitate to scale Copilot agents due to unresolved governance issues and concerns about security risks, including limited visibility into agent behavior, data leakage to third parties, agent sprawl, and cost control and management. The fragmented administration and feature variations based on how or where agents are created force IT teams to navigate inconsistent controls.
Read on gartner.com How-To Guide How to Build a Microsoft 365 Copilot and Agents Strategy in 2026
Named as a Microsoft 365 governance and management product to consider
Microsoft continues to evolve its M365 Copilot offering with expanded agent capabilities and customization via Copilot Studio, aiming to lead the Enterprise AI Assistant Market in 2026. However, ROI concerns, oversharing risks, and competition from OpenAI and Google continue to impact widespread M365 Copilot adoption. Gartner data show that most organizations use, on average, three everyday AI tools for productivity, indicating that no vendor dominates this space yet.
Read on gartner.com Market Guide Market Guide for Microsoft 365 Governance Tools
Representative Vendor for Microsoft 365 governance tools
Microsoft 365 governance tools add advanced management and governance capabilities beyond what’s available in standard M365 admin centers. IT leaders can use this market guide to navigate a fragmented but increasingly popular market of tools to reduce overhead and increase M365 ROI.
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