2024 release wave 1 - My Picks

This post gives an insight into the 2024 release wave 1 plan, features, and key dates for both Power Platform and Dynamics 365 from Microsoft. Some features are already generally available, while some are available for early access. Some are geo-specific, while some are pushed automatically, even on the monthly channel. It is recommended to check the release planner and try out in your environments.

The post provides links to the release plan for the Power Platform and Dynamics 365. From Power Platform, the author's favorites are Copilot, which enables making actions in Power Apps Studio, selecting columns downloaded on mobile devices, getting help filling forms in model-driven apps, and making direct calls to SQL Server stored procedures. While in Dynamics 365, some features like planning and performing assigned tasks with preview of sequence steps, testing call, microphone, speakers before and during calls, enabling new work order experience by default for all organizations, and checking out new AP clerk workspace capabilities are listed. The post also highlights the use of Copilot to get answers from sales documents, and summarizing lengthy emails in Dynamics 365 Sales.

Overall, the post covers a brief summary of what to expect in the 2024 release wave 1 and some of the best features to check out concerning Power Platform and Dynamics 365.