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Microsoft Outlines 2026 Release Wave 1 Updates for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform
Microsoft has detailed its 2026 Release Wave 1 plans for Dynamics 365, the Power Platform and Copilot Studio, highlighting expanded use of artificial intelligence across enterprise applications. Agentic innovations across Dynamics 365 workflows for sales, HR, finance and supply chains are part of the updates. The updates also include new Copilot features designed to assist users with tasks such as data analysis, workflow automation and content generation across everyday business processes.
Enhancements are also planned for Power Platform including modern app development, intelligent automation and enterprise-grade governance. Further updates announced included changes to Dynamics 365 sales, customer service, contact center, field service, sustainability, finance, supply chain management, project operations, commerce, Business Central and HR. New releases for customer insights in Dynamics 365 across data and journeys were also outlined.
At the core of the release is AI-powered automation and agent innovation aimed at enhanced intelligence and programmability with strengthened governance, security and cost management to help organizations manage solutions with confidence. Copilot Studio will receive updates to help organizations build and customize AI assistants tailored to specific business needs. The goal is to integrate AI more deeply into operational workflows across sales, service, finance and other functions. Enterprises continue to invest in AI-driven business applications to improve productivity and decision-making.
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Posted by Redmond Channel Partner magazine staff on March 20, 2026