Microsoft Power Platform 2024 Wave 2: What You Need to Know
Microsoft has unveiled its 2024 Wave 2 release plan for Power Platform, bringing a wide array of new features and enhancements across its applications. This update aims to help users and organisations analyse, act on, and automate their data, driving digital transformation.
Key Takeaways
- Microsoft Power Platform 2024 Wave 2 release introduces hundreds of new features across Power BI, Power Apps, Power Pages, Power Automate, Microsoft Copilot Studio, and AI Builder.
- Focus on AI integration, enhanced user experience, and improved data insights.
Key Dates to Remember
- 29th July 2024: Early access available. Test and validate new features before they are enabled automatically for your users.
- 1st October 2024: General availability starts. Production deployment for the 2024 release wave 2 begins.
Overview of New Features
Power BI and Data Integration
Power BI transitions to Microsoft Fabric, empowering organisations to make confident decisions at any scale by enhancing copilot experiences and broadening connectivity options through Data Factory. This enables real-time data replication for analytics in the data lake.
Power Apps
Power Apps will enhance app experiences with infused intelligence, allowing users to be more productive. AI-assisted development will enable the creation of rich, complex applications with monitoring, control, and unmatched governance, supporting organisations in adopting low code and AI transformation at scale.
Power Pages
Power Pages will speed up site building, allowing both low-code makers and pro developers to create intelligent sites for interacting with employees, customers, and partners.
Power Automate
Power Automate will simplify flow creation using natural language and multi-modal generative AI capabilities. This update will make it easier for new users to get started and scale automation, with improvements in process mining and integration with Microsoft 365.
Microsoft Copilot Studio
Microsoft Copilot Studio will advance Copilot capabilities and IVR support with Dynamics Customer Service, expanding to the UAE and Germany. Enhancements in software lifecycle management and governance functionalities will also be introduced.
AI Builder
AI Builder will focus on creating and deploying GPT prompts with enterprise data, enhancing flows, apps, and data tables. Improvements include a new validation station in Power Automate, ALM support, pre-built AI models, and better AI governance.
Microsoft Dataverse
Microsoft Dataverse will boost app building productivity with Copilot, ensuring seamless connectivity to external data sources and integrating AI-powered Enterprise Copilot in Microsoft 365.
Governance and Administration
Governance and administration will advance through tools and insights, enabling Power Platform admins to efficiently manage their environment. This release focuses on governing Copilot adoption and securing low code assets, promoting safe and extensive use of Power Platform solutions.
The Microsoft Power Platform 2024 Wave 2 release brings numerous new features and enhancements aimed at helping businesses leverage AI, improve user experiences, and gain deeper data insights. By staying ahead of these updates, businesses can ensure they are well-equipped to meet evolving market demands.
For more detailed information, you can visit the official Microsoft Power Platform 2024 Wave 2 release plan.
You can also read our blog on the Dynamics 365 Wave 2 release here.