Introduction
Welcome to our latest roundup of updates from Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 for November 2024! As we dive into another month of impressive enhancements, Microsoft continues to empower businesses with innovative tools designed to streamline operations and improve productivity. Whether you’re a seasoned user or just starting to explore these powerful platforms, there’s something for everyone in this update. From new features that enhance user experience to integrations that drive better collaboration, let’s take a closer look at what’s new and how these updates can benefit your organization. So, grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and let’s explore the exciting advancements that are shaping the future of business technology!
Service Updates
The 2024 release wave 2 became generally available in October 2024 and should now be applied to all environments. This release wave covers new features releasing from Oct 2024 through March 2025. While a number of features were released in October when the release wave became generally available, a number of other features will be rolling out in this release wave through March. Below are links to the full list of features with completed and/or planned release dates:
- Power Apps
- Power Pages
- Power Automate
- Microsoft Copilot Studio
- AI Builder
- Microsoft Dataverse
- Dynamics 365
November monthly updates for model-driven apps
AI form fill suggestion UI update
- A test of three alternate field appearances for AI form fill assistance is being rolled out based on user feedback
- Users will see either the current UI or one of three alternatives and are encouraged to provide feedback
- AI form fill assistance must be enabled
- Learn more
Events
Microsoft Ignite – Experience the latest innovations for AI transformation
Discover solutions that help modernize and manage intelligent apps, safeguard data, and accelerate productivity, while connecting with partners and growing your community or business.
Online
November 19-21, 2024
In Chicago (Sold out)
November 19-22, 2024
Optional Pre-day: Afternoon of November 18, 2024
Product Upates
The September 2024 briefing brings a host of new features and enhancements across the Power Platform. Here are some of the key product updates:
- Power Apps:
- Data Workspace is now Generally Available: your one-stop-shop to create complex data models in an Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) view with the assistance of Copilot
- New updates for Pipelines in Power Platform: custom pipelines host discoverable, Copilot generated deployment notes available in 20 languages, import solutions from environment’s associated pipeline host
- Canvas coauthoring now generally available
- October 2024 features update:
- Sharing Improvements
- Power Fx Updates
- Copilot inline actions
- Copilot field suggestions for model-driven apps
- ALM for Virtual Tables
- Smart paste makes filling forms easy: copy and paste unstructured data into a model-driven app, Copilot will reason over the form and the pasted text to suggested what text could be used to fill specific fields
- Power Pages:
- Public preview of Microsoft Entra External ID as an identity provider for Microsoft Power Pages
- Power Pages Security Features: Enhancing Website Security for Admins in PPAC
- Public preview for Intelligent Forms for Power Pages
- Power Automate:
- Work and automate simultaneously with picture-in-picture in Power Automate for desktop
- October 2024 update for Power Automate for desktop
- More connectors
- Web automation now supported in Citrix and RDP
- New action to extract tables from desktop apps
- New actions for work queues
- Copilot Studio:
- What’s new in Copilot Studio:
- Enable Microsoft 365 Copilot to do more with Copilot agents
- New agentic capabilities coming to Copilot Studio
- Testing for agentic triggers
- Working with large, media rich files as knowledge
- Announcing several admin features for greater control
- Autonomous agent capabilities with Microsoft Copilot Studio
- Solution management in Microsoft Copilot Studio (Preview)
- What’s new in Copilot Studio:
- Dataverse and Dynamics 365
Deprecations or Retirements
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the Power Platform, we are announcing several deprecations and retirements. These changes are essential for maintaining system integrity and security. Key deprecations include:
Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Pages
- Deprecation of Organization Insights Dashboard (Nov 2024)
- Hierarchy Control in Model-Driven Apps: Deprecated effective October 2024. Removed from the product by April 2025.
- Dataverse (legacy) and Dynamics 365 connectors retirement (future)
Dynamics 365
- Dynamics 365 Field Service reports and Features: – Nov 2024
- Predictive work duration reports (Preview)
- Incident type AI suggestions
- IoT alert suggestions
- Customer Service Hub app to be removed for new Organizations with Enterprise licenses – Feb 2025
- Omnichannel for Customer Service on Unified Service Desk end of support – removed Oct 2025
- Current rich text editor taken out of service – April 2025
Always check these sources for the latest deprecation and retirement information:
Important changes in Power Apps and Power Automate
Important changes in Canvas Apps
Important changes in Power Pages
Learning Corner
In this section, we highlight some valuable learning resources and opportunities for the Power Platform community:
Design for Success
Maximize your investment with resilient and scalable solutions.
- Power Platform Well-Architected Framework Resiliency Principles
- CSA Assets Well-Architected Framework Reliability repository
- YouTube – Power Platform Well-Architected Framework – Defining a Resiliency Strategy
- Microsoft Unified Support Offerings:
Code Samples
- Modern theming API component Power Apps component framework sample
- Customized editable grid Power Apps component framework sample
Video Roundup
Conclusion
In conclusion, the November 2024 updates for Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 bring a wealth of enhancements and new features that cater to the evolving needs of users and organizations alike. With exciting service updates and product improvements that streamline workflow and boost productivity, now’s a great time to explore what’s new. Also be sure to review the deprecations and retirements so you’re not caught by surprise. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, Microsoft continues to foster an environment of growth and innovation. As you dive into these updates, don’t hesitate to engage with the community and leverage the rich resources Microsoft offers. Happy exploring!
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