Top Microsoft Build 2024 Power Platform Highlights

Key insights

 

• Microsoft Build 2024 showcased significant updates for the Power Platform including Copilot Studio, Power Apps, and Power Automate.
• New features introduced such as Copilot Studio UX, agents for Copilot Studio, and Copilot for Mobile Apps.
• Enhancements in Power Apps like coauthoring and Code View were highlighted.
• Improvements in Power Automate particularly with LLM Flows and multi-modal desktop flows.
• Extensive demonstrations were provided such as new Copilot Studio UI, Copilot Studio Templates, and various Copilot functionalities.

The main topic of the text revolves around the updates and enhancements introduced at Microsoft Build 2024 for the Power Platform. The event focused largely on introducing new features and capabilities in Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio, aimed at improving user experience and expanding functionalities. Highlights include new user interfaces, advanced templates, and innovative features like coauthoring in Power Apps and large language model flows in Power Automate. 

Overview of Microsoft Build 2024 - Power Platform Innovations
The Microsoft Build 2024 event was packed with exciting updates particularly focusing on the Power Platform. Many enhancements were unveiled for Copilot Studio, Power Apps, and Power Automate. If you missed the live event, this recap by April Dunnam covers all the significant developments.

Main Enhancements in Copilot Studio and Copilot for Mobile Apps
Major updates to Copilot Studio include a new user experience and agents designed to make the studio more intuitive and user-friendly. Additionally, there is now a Copilot designed specifically for mobile applications, increasing productivity on the go. These improvements ensure that users have a seamless and enhanced workflow.

Power Apps Advances: Coauthoring and Code View
Significant progress has been made in the development features within Power Apps. One notable addition is coauthoring, which allows multiple users to work on the same app simultaneously. Additionally, the new Code View feature lets developers manage code more efficiently, promoting better coding practices and easier maintenance.

Updates to Power Automate and Desktop AI Integration
Power Automate has been enhanced with LLM Flows and a multimodal desktop flow capability, simplifying complex workflows. Moreover, desktop AI recording in Power Automate streamlines the automation process, embedding AI more deeply into daily tasks and boosting productivity.

Additional Features and Tools
Other noteworthy features announced include Copilot Studio Agents, Image Understanding, and various templates aimed at expanding the usability and applications of the platform. Copilot also now incorporates more advanced troubleshooting tools and facilitates the creation of Copilot-infused apps.

This recap provides a comprehensive look at the updates revealed at Microsoft Build 2024. April Dunnam has effectively highlighted how the enhancements to the Microsoft Power Platform, including its applications and automation tools, are crucial for developers and businesses aiming to optimize their operations.

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What's new in Power Platform 2024?

The 2024 release wave 1 of Power Platform introduces a wealth of enhancements across multiple applications, including Power BI, Power Apps, Power Pages, Power Automate, Microsoft Copilot Studio, and AI Builder. Complementary updates in Microsoft Dataverse, as well as augmented governance and administration features, further bolster the platform's capabilities.

What is Microsoft Build 2024?

Microsoft Build 2024 serves as a launchpad for the latest innovations in .NET development, offering an array of new tools and functionalities aimed at enhancing development speed and simplicity. Participants can witness these developments firsthand during the .NET sessions or experience them directly by downloading .NET 9 Preview 4.

What is Microsoft Copilot Studio?

Debuted at Microsoft Build 2024, Microsoft Copilot Studio emerges as a revolutionary conversational AI tool. It allows for the creation of personalized copilots or the expansion of existing Microsoft Copilot functionalities using enterprise-specific data and scenarios, ushering in new avenues for AI customization.

 

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