check before: 2025-04-01
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Copilot, Power Apps, Power Automate
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Online, World tenant
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Today, we published the 2025 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 2025 through September 2025. 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, with options to personalize, filter, sort, and collaborate. A video overview of this release is available, here: Dynamics 365 and Power Platform 2025 Release Wave 1 Highlights.
If you wish to share your feedback, please participate in the community forums for both Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.
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2025-01-24
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2025-01-24
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User Interface Changes
Unprepared users may face confusion and decreased productivity due to sudden changes in the user interface of Dynamics 365 and Power Platform applications, leading to a learning curve without adequate training.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/release-plans/, https://releaseplans.microsoft.com/en-US/?app=Power+Apps
Integration Issues
Changes in the Power Platform may disrupt existing integrations with other systems, causing data inconsistencies and workflow interruptions, impacting business operations.
- roles: System Administrators, Business Analysts
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/release-plans/, https://releaseplans.microsoft.com/en-US/?app=Microsoft+365+Copilot+for+Sales
Performance Degradation
New features may lead to performance issues if the infrastructure is not prepared to handle increased load, resulting in slower application response times and user frustration.
- roles: IT Operations, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/release-plans/, https://releaseplans.microsoft.com/en-US/?app=Sales
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Enhanced User Experience with Role-based Copilot
The integration of Role-based Copilot can significantly improve user productivity by providing contextual assistance tailored to specific roles. This means that users will receive personalized guidance and insights relevant to their tasks, enhancing their overall experience with Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.
- next-steps: Evaluate the current user roles within the organization and identify the most common tasks. Conduct a pilot program with selected users to gather feedback on the Copilot's effectiveness and make necessary adjustments before full deployment.
- roles: Sales Team, Customer Service Representatives, Project Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/release-plans/, https://releaseplans.microsoft.com/en-US/?app=Microsoft+365+Copilot+for+Sales
Automation of Administrative Tasks with Power Automate
Leveraging Power Automate to automate repetitive administrative tasks can lead to significant time savings and efficiency improvements. By automating processes such as data entry, report generation, and notifications, IT staff can focus on more strategic initiatives.
- next-steps: Identify key administrative processes that are currently manual and assess their suitability for automation. Create a roadmap for implementing Power Automate solutions, including training for staff on how to utilize the tool effectively.
- roles: IT Administrators, Operations Managers, HR Personnel
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/release-plans/, https://releaseplans.microsoft.com/en-US/?app=Power+Apps
Improved Feedback Mechanism through Community Forums
Utilizing community forums for feedback on Dynamics 365 and Power Platform can provide valuable insights into user needs and preferences. This can lead to better customization of the tools to fit organizational requirements, ultimately enhancing user satisfaction and engagement.
- next-steps: Encourage teams to actively participate in the community forums and share their experiences and suggestions. Set up regular review meetings to discuss feedback received and prioritize enhancements based on user input.
- roles: Product Managers, Business Analysts, User Experience Designers
- references: https://aka.ms/ADO6029_1, https://aka.ms/ADO6029_2
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