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Dear Community Members, Ā We'dĀ like to let you knowĀ of an upcoming change to the community platform:Ā startingĀ July 16th, the platform will transition to aĀ READ ONLYĀ mode untilĀ July 22nd. Ā During this period, members will not be able to Kudo, Comment, or Reply to any posts. Ā OnĀ July 22nd, please be on the lookout for a message sent to the email address registered on your community profile. This email is crucial as it will contain your unique code and link to register for the new platform encompassing all of the communities. Ā What to Expect in the New Community: A more unified experience where all products, includingĀ Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages, will be accessible from one community.Community BlogsĀ that you can syndicate and link to for automatic updates. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this transition. Stay tuned for the exciting new features and a seamless community experience ahead!
We are excited to announce theĀ SummerĀ ofĀ SolutionsĀ Challenge! Ā This challenge is kicking off on Monday, June 17th and will run for (4) weeks.Ā The challenge is open to all Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio & Power Pages) community members. We invite you to participate in a quest to provide solutions in the Forums to as many questions as you can. Answers can be provided in all the communities.Ā Ā Entry Period:Ā This Challenge will consist of four weekly Entry Periods as follows (each an āEntry Periodā) Ā - 12:00 a.m. PT on June 17, 2024 ā 11:59 p.m. PT on June 23, 2024 - 12:00 a.m. PT on June 24, 2024 ā 11:59 p.m. PT on June 30, 2024 - 12:00 a.m. PT on July 1, 2024 ā 11:59 p.m. PT on July 7, 2024 - 12:00 a.m. PT on July 8, 2024 ā 11:59 p.m. PT on July 14, 2024 Ā Entries will be eligible for the Entry Period in which they are received and will not carryover to subsequent weekly entry periods.Ā You must enter into each weekly Entry Period separately. Ā How to Enter: WeĀ inviteĀ you toĀ participateĀ in a quest toĀ provideĀ "Accepted Solutions"Ā to as many questions as you can. Answers can be provided in all the communities. Users must provide a solution which can be an āAccepted Solutionā in the Forums in all of the communities and there are no limits to the number of āAccepted Solutionsā that a member can provide for entries in this challenge, but each entry must be substantially unique and different.Ā Ā Winner Selection and Prizes:Ā At the end of each week, we will list the top ten (10) Community users which will consist of: 5 Community Members & 5 Super Users and they will advance to the final drawing.Ā We will post each week in the News & Announcements the top 10 Solution providers.Ā Ā At the end of the challenge, we will add all of the top 10 weekly names and enter them into a random drawing.Ā Then we willĀ randomly select ten (10) winners (5 Community Members & 5 Super Users) from among all eligible entrants received across all weekly Entry Periods to receive the prize listed below. If a winner declines, we will draw again at random for the next winner.Ā Ā A user will only be able to win once overall. If they are drawn multiple times, another user will be drawn at random.Ā Individuals will be contacted before the announcement with the opportunity to claim or deny the prize.Ā Once all of the winners have been notified, we will post in the News & Announcements of each community with the list of winners. Ā Each winner will receive one (1) Pass to the Power Platform Conference in Las Vegas, Sep. 18-20, 2024 ($1800 value). NOTE: Prize is for conference attendance only and any other costs such as airfare, lodging, transportation, and food are the sole responsibility of the winner. Tickets are not transferable to any other party or to next yearās event. Ā ** PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED RULES for this CHALLENGE** Ā Week 1 Results:Ā Congratulations to the Week 1 qualifiers, you are being entered in the random drawing that will take place at the end of the challenge. Community MembersNumber of SolutionsSuper UsersNumber of Solutions @anandm08Ā 23 @WarrenBelzĀ 31 @DBO_DVĀ 10 @AmikĀ 19 AmĆnAA 6 @mmbr1606Ā 12 @rzuberĀ 4 @happyumeĀ 7 @GiraldojĀ 3@ANBĀ 6 (tie)Ā Ā @SpongYeĀ 6 (tie) Ā Ā Week 2 Results:Ā Congratulations to the Week 2 qualifiers, you are being entered in the random drawing that will take place at the end of the challenge. Community MembersSolutionsSuper UsersSolutions @anandm08Ā 10@WarrenBelzĀ 25 @DBO_DVĀ 6@mmbr1606Ā 14 @AmĆnAA 4 @AmikĀ 12 @roygĀ 3 @ANBĀ 10 @AllanDeCastroĀ 2 @SunilPashikantiĀ 5 @MichaelfpĀ 2 @FLMikeĀ 5 @eduardo_izzoĀ 2Ā Ā Meekou 2Ā Ā @rzuberĀ 2Ā Ā @VelegandlaĀ 2Ā Ā Ā @PowerPlatform-PĀ 2Ā Ā @MicaiahĀ 2Ā Ā Ā Week 3 Results:Ā Congratulations to the Week 3 qualifiers, you are being entered in the random drawing that will take place at the end of the challenge. Ā Week 3:Community MembersSolutionsSuper UsersSolutionsPower AppsĀ anandm0861WarrenBelz86DBO_DV25Amik66Michaelfp13mmbr160647Giraldoj13FLMike31AmĆnAA13SpongYe27 Ā Ā Week 4 Results:Ā Congratulations to the Week 4 qualifiers, you are being entered in the random drawing that will take place at the end of the challenge. Ā Week 4:Community MembersSolutionsSuper UsersSolutionsPower AppsĀ DBO-DV21WarranBelz26Giraldoj7mmbr160618Muzammmil_0695067Amik14samfawzi_acml6FLMike12tzuber6ANB8Ā Ā Ā SunilPashikanti8
On July 16, 2024, we published theĀ 2024 release wave 2Ā plans forĀ Microsoft Dynamics 365Ā andĀ Microsoft Power Platform. These plans are a compilation of the new capabilities planned to be released between October 2024 to March 2025. This release introduces a wealth of new features designed to enhance customer understanding and improve overall user experience, showcasing our dedication to driving digital transformation for our customers and partners.Ā Ā The upcoming wave is centered around utilizing advanced AI and Microsoft Copilot technologies to enhance user productivity and streamline operations across diverse business applications. These enhancements include intelligent automation, AI-powered insights, and immersive user experiences that are designed to break down barriers between data, insights, and individuals.Ā Watch a summary of the release highlights.Ā Ā Discover the latest features that empower organizations to operate more efficiently and adaptively. From AI-driven sales insights and customer service enhancements to predictive analytics in supply chain management and autonomous financial processes, the new capabilities enable businesses to proactively address challenges and capitalize on opportunities. Ā Ā
We'reĀ embarking on a journey to enhance your experience by transitioning to a new community platform. Our team has been diligently working to create a fresh community site, leveraging the very Dynamics 365 and Power Platform tools our community advocates for.Ā Ā We started this journey with transitioning Copilot Studio forums and blogs inĀ June. The move marksĀ the beginning of a new chapter, and we're eager for you to be a part of it. The rest of the Power Platform product sites will be moving overĀ this summer. Ā Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the launch. We can't wait to welcome you to our new community space, designed with you inĀ mind. Let'sĀ connect, learn, and grow together. Ā Here's to new beginnings and endless possibilities! Ā If you have any questions, observations or concerns throughout this process please go toĀ https://aka.ms/PPCommSupport. Ā To stay up to date on the latest details of this migration and other important Community updates subscribe to our News and Announcements forums:Ā Copilot Studio,Ā Power Apps,Ā Power Automate,Ā Power Pages
