check before: 2026-04-01
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Copilot, Planner, Power Platform
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Online, World tenant
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On March 18, 2026, we published the 2026 release wave 1 plans for Dynamics 365, Microsoft Power Platform, and Role-based Copilot offerings which is a compilation of new capabilities that will be released between April 2026 through September 2026. The new features and enhancements provide you with significant capabilities to help transform your business using our applications.
What actions do I need to take?
You can use the Release planner to view and manage release plans across all active release waves in a unified and interactive interface, while giving them the option to personalize, filter, sort, and collaborate.
We've done this work to help you-our partners, customers, and users-drive the digital transformation of your business on your terms. Get ready to share your feedback in the community forum for Dynamics 365 or Power Platform.
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Created:
2026-03-19
updated:
2026-04-17
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Interface Changes
Unprepared users may struggle to adapt to new UI changes, leading to confusion and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/01/25/the-importance-of-user-experience-in-software-development/, https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ux-importance/
Feature Overload
New features may overwhelm users, causing frustration and potential errors in task execution.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://www.smartsheet.com/content/importance-user-experience-ux-design, https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/the-importance-of-user-experience-in-software-development
Integration Issues
Lack of preparation for integration with existing systems may lead to data inconsistencies and operational disruptions.
- roles: IT Administrators, Data Analysts
- references: https://www.cio.com/article/243828/how-to-avoid-integration-issues-in-your-software-projects.html, https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2020/01/20/the-importance-of-data-integration-in-business/
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explanation for non-techies**
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