Emperor Financial Services elevates customer engagement using Dynamics 365 and Copilot Studio | Microsoft Customer Stories
Fragmented systems can slow response times and limit visibility across customer interactions. This customer story shows how EFSG unified service channels with Dynamics 365 to improve response speed and service quality. Read the story to see how connected data can help you deliver more consistent customer experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Emperor Financial Services Group adopt Dynamics 365 and Copilot Studio?
Emperor Financial Services Group adopted Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Copilot Studio to address several operational and customer experience challenges created by fragmented systems.
Previously, customer service teams had to juggle physical phones for calls, mobile devices for WhatsApp, and separate web portals for live chat. This siloed setup led to:
- Time‑consuming processes
- Disorganized and scattered customer data
- Limited visibility into customer history
- Difficulty prioritizing urgent conversations
- Data protection concerns, especially with remote work
Customer expectations for fast, personalized, omnichannel service were rising, and EFSG needed a more integrated, secure, and scalable platform.
After evaluating options, EFSG chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Center and Dynamics 365 Customer Service, together with Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot Studio, because they provide:
- A single, cloud-based environment to manage all customer interactions across chat, email, phone, social, and app channels
- Centralized case management and interaction history
- Built-in security and scalability to support growth and new markets
- AI-powered capabilities (such as Copilot Studio chatbots and speech recognition) to automate routine tasks and free agents to focus on complex issues
In short, EFSG wanted to centralize operations, improve service quality, protect customer data, and create a foundation for ongoing innovation in customer engagement.
How did Dynamics 365 and Copilot Studio change EFSG’s day-to-day customer service operations?
Dynamics 365 and Copilot Studio have reshaped EFSG’s daily customer service operations by unifying channels, automating routine work, and giving teams better insight into every interaction.
Key changes in day-to-day work include:
1. **Single interface for all channels**
Customer service representatives now use Dynamics 365 Contact Center, the Customer Service hub, and Omnichannel to handle:
- Chat
- Email
- Phone
- Social media
All from one interface. They can switch channels without losing context, and all interaction records are stored in one place.
2. **Centralized case management**
Support managers use Dynamics 365 Customer Service to:
- Track and resolve cases more efficiently
- Monitor interactions in real time
- Identify trends and areas for improvement
This has helped reduce response times and improve case resolution rates.
3. **AI-powered chatbots and assistance**
With Copilot Studio, EFSG built custom chatbots connected to customer data. These bots:
- Handle common inquiries and provide instant responses
- Generate summaries of previous interactions during calls (for example, for billing issues), helping agents update case notes in real time
- Provide feedback data that managers can review to refine chatbot flows
4. **Speech recognition and text-to-speech**
AI-powered speech recognition automatically transcribes phone conversations, saving agents time on note-taking and improving the accuracy of records for follow-up and audits.
Text-to-speech capabilities support automated phone interactions by:
- Playing professional greeting messages
- Presenting menu options (billing, technical support, product information, etc.)
- Letting customers select options via keypad
Customer service teams can update FAQ answers and greeting messages in a few clicks, keeping information current without heavy IT involvement.
5. **Market-specific workflows and data segregation**
EFSG uses the Contact Owner field in Dynamics 365 to segment customer data by market. Each team can manage its own market’s data and workflows without extensive custom development.
6. **Automation and analytics with Power Platform**
- **Power Automate** streamlines workflows to reduce manual steps and errors.
- **Power Apps** supports custom applications that adapt quickly to new requirements.
- **Power BI** dashboards provide advanced analytics and performance reporting.
Overall, EFSG’s teams now work in a unified, data-rich environment that supports faster responses, more consistent service, and better decision-making across channels.
What business outcomes has EFSG seen from using Dynamics 365 and Copilot Studio?
EFSG reports a range of operational and customer experience benefits from its Dynamics 365 and Copilot Studio deployment, even though specific numeric KPIs are not disclosed in the source.
Key outcomes include:
1. **Faster response and improved resolution**
By consolidating all channels and cases into Dynamics 365, EFSG has:
- Reduced response times
- Improved case resolution efficiency
Agents no longer switch between multiple devices and systems, and they have a complete view of customer history in one place.
2. **Higher customer satisfaction and more personalized service**
With unified interaction records and AI-driven insights, EFSG can:
- Understand customer behavior, preferences, and pain points more clearly
- Deliver more consistent, personalized support across chat, email, phone, social, and the Eunify app
Sentiment analysis during conversations helps supervisors prioritize interventions and coach teams, further supporting customer satisfaction.
3. **Lower operational costs and higher productivity**
Automation and AI capabilities have helped EFSG:
- Automate routine tasks (through Copilot Studio chatbots, Power Automate flows, and IVR-style text-to-speech menus)
- Reduce manual note-taking via automatic call transcription
- Streamline processes across the customer service function
According to Angela Chen, Senior Director of Business Operations, Dynamics 365 has helped EFSG streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce operational costs while improving customer satisfaction.
4. **Better data management and security**
Moving to a cloud-based, integrated platform has:
- Centralized customer data for easier access and management
- Reduced the risks associated with scattered data across devices and tools
- Provided a more secure and manageable environment, especially important for remote work
5. **Greater agility and scalability**
EFSG can now:
- Scale its customer service platform as it enters new markets
- Adjust workflows and processes quickly using Power Platform tools
- Update FAQs, greetings, and chatbot flows without complex customization
This agility supports EFSG’s plans to expand its use of Dynamics 365 Contact Center, enhance training and marketing strategies, and adopt Dynamics 365 Customer Insights and additional AI capabilities in Copilot Studio.
In summary, EFSG has used Dynamics 365 and Copilot Studio to reimagine its customer engagement model—moving from fragmented tools to a unified, AI-enabled platform that supports faster service, better insights, and more efficient operations.


