Perplexity Computer has been integrated into Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, allowing users to draft documents, build presentations, and manage emails directly from a side panel within these Microsoft 365 applications. This move follows the earlier introduction of Computer within Microsoft Teams, catering to user demand for deeper integration. Computer operates on a secure infrastructure, including SAML SSO and audit logs, ensuring enterprise-grade security while enabling seamless access for tasks like document creation and data analysis, all without leaving the Microsoft ecosystem.

Computer: Computer is Perplexity’s AI agent built for complex enterprise workflows. It can read and reason over files, pull data from the web and connected apps, generate or edit content, and maintain source citations. The agent now runs natively inside Microsoft 365 applications via side-panel access and supports collaboration in Teams.
Microsoft: Microsoft provides cloud, productivity, and collaboration software used by organizations worldwide. Its productivity ecosystem centers on Microsoft 365, which includes core applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Recent updates enable deeper AI assistance directly inside these applications through partnerships such as the one with Perplexity.
Perplexity: Perplexity develops AI-powered search and research tools for consumers and enterprises. Its flagship Computer agent performs multi-step tasks such as data analysis, document creation, and research synthesis across connected applications and sources. The company is expanding Computer through native integrations with widely used productivity platforms including Microsoft 365.
Microsoft 365: Microsoft 365 is the company’s subscription-based suite of productivity and collaboration tools delivered via the cloud. It encompasses document editing, spreadsheet modeling, presentation design, email management, and team communication features. Organizations rely on its add-in ecosystem to extend functionality without leaving familiar interfaces.

Security: Computer operates on Perplexity’s enterprise infrastructure featuring SAML SSO, audit logs, and granular admin controls, with enterprise data excluded from model training.
Integration: Perplexity Computer now offers native add-ins that let users access its capabilities directly from the side panel in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Collaboration: Users can interact with Computer by direct message or mention inside Microsoft Teams channels and chats in addition to the new Microsoft 365 app integrations.