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DuaneM_iTalent
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October 2023 Community Newsletter

‎10-25-2023 10:02 AM

Welcome to our October Newsletter, where we highlight the latest news, product releases, upcoming events, and the amazing work of our outstanding Community members. If you're new to the Community, please make sure to follow the latest News & Anouncements and check out the Community on LinkedIn as well! It's the best way to stay up-to-date with all the news from across the Power Platform and beyond.

 

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Check out the most active community members of the last month. These hardworking members post regularly, answer questions, give (and earn) kudos, and provide top solutions in their communities. We appreciate you!

FLMike

trice602

LaurensM

ANB

AgniusSprong

Yewskinnermlc

creativeopinion

Nived_Nambiar

Expiscornovus

ManishSolanki

Shashank_11

fernandosilva

KatieAU

inzil2k

Haressh2728

hafizsultan242

Lucas001

domliu

douicmccaughanwo

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Microsoft Business Applications Launch Event

The #MSBizAppsLaunchEvent started today at 9am PST on Wednesday October 25th, 2023. Featuring a great selection of guest speakers including Charles Lamanna, Donald Kossmann, Sangya Singh, Georg Glantschnig, Lori Lamkin, Jeff Comstock, and Mike Morton, this is one FREE virtual event you don't want to miss. You'll be able to discover the latest features across Microsoft #PowerPlatform and #Dynamics365, alongside an in-depth looks at industry-leading, AI-powered capabilities that can help your employees be more productive, deepen customer relationships, and drive meaningful future growth. It's not too late to register, so join the event today: https://msbizappslaunchevent.eventcore.com/

 

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365 EduCon - Chicago - Oct. 30 - Nov. 3, 2023

The 365 & PWR EduCon - Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Training Conferences brings together leading experts in Power Platform, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Graph, and Azure. Whether you're a newcomer or an experienced user, they'll be a huge range of diverse sessions and workshops tailored to your level of expertise and interests.

There's a great selection of guest speakers, including Liz Sundet, Kartik Kanakasabesan, Cathy Dew, Anderson Silva, Gokan Ozcifci, Michelle Gilbert, Jason Himmelstein, Heather Cook, Harysh Menon, Marc Mroz, and more. Click here to read the event guide in Mark Kashman's great blog post.

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Microsoft Ignite - Virtual Event - November 15-16, 2023

Although the Seattle in-person event is now sold out, you can still connect with the global community virtually for Microsoft Ignite. Featured speakers including Satya Nadella, Vasu Jakkal, Scott Guthrie, Jessica Hawk, Charles Lamanna, Arun Ulag, and many more, Microsoft Ignite is the best place to discover what's next. So, wherever you are in the world, click the image below to register today to learn from keynotes, breakout sessions, and take part in live discussions at no cost.

 

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 LATEST NEWS

Copilot in Power Apps is now generally available!

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CLICK HERE to check out Ryan Cunningham's latest announcement that Copilot for #PowerApps is now generally available for app makers, opening up a whole new era of low code development.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Call For Speakers - European Power Platform Conference 2024

The call is now open for speakers at the 3rd European Power Platform Conference, which will take place in Belgium on June 11-13, 2024. Present your knowledge on the latest innovations across Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents, Power Pages, Governance, and Security. The call for speakers is now open until November 30th, 2023, so click the image below to submit your sessions and share your knowledge with the Microsoft Community over three days of in-person learning, connection, and inspiration.

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EALEE_DBA
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‎10-25-2023 01:13 PM

Thanks for the great October 2023 Community Newsletter Duane!
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DuaneM_iTalent
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‎10-25-2023 02:01 PM

Thank you, @EALEE_DBA!

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Agnius
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‎10-25-2023 10:55 PM

Thanks for a great summary of all the relevant content, as well as the tag. It's an absolute privilege to be part of this community! ❤️

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DuaneM_iTalent
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‎10-27-2023 09:19 AM

Thank you, @Agnius! We are glad you are part of this community, too!

Duane

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Community will be READ ONLY July 16th, 5p PDT -July 22nd

Community will be READ ONLY July 16th, 5p PDT -July 22nd

Dear Community Members,   We'd like to let you know of an upcoming change to the community platform: starting July 16th, the platform will transition to a READ ONLY mode until July 22nd.   During this period, members will not be able to Kudo, Comment, or Reply to any posts.   On 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.   What to Expect in the New Community: A more unified experience where all products, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages, will be accessible from one community.Community Blogs 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!

Summer of Solutions | Week 4 Results | Winners will be posted on July 24th

Summer of Solutions | Week 4 Results | Winners will be posted on July 24th

We are excited to announce the Summer of Solutions Challenge!    This challenge is kicking off on Monday, June 17th and will run for (4) weeks.  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 to as many questions as you can. Answers can be provided in all the communities.    Entry Period: This Challenge will consist of four weekly Entry Periods as follows (each an “Entry Period”)   - 12:00 a.m. PT on June 17, 2024 – 11:59 p.m. PT on June 23, 2024 - 12:00 a.m. PT on June 24, 2024 – 11:59 p.m. PT on June 30, 2024 - 12:00 a.m. PT on July 1, 2024 – 11:59 p.m. PT on July 7, 2024 - 12:00 a.m. PT on July 8, 2024 – 11:59 p.m. PT on July 14, 2024   Entries will be eligible for the Entry Period in which they are received and will not carryover to subsequent weekly entry periods.  You must enter into each weekly Entry Period separately.   How to Enter: We invite you to participate in a quest to provide "Accepted Solutions" to as many questions as you can. Answers can be provided in all the communities. Users must provide a solution which can be an “Accepted Solution” in the Forums in all of the communities and there are no limits to the number of “Accepted Solutions” that a member can provide for entries in this challenge, but each entry must be substantially unique and different.    Winner Selection and Prizes: 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. We will post each week in the News & Announcements the top 10 Solution providers.  At the end of the challenge, we will add all of the top 10 weekly names and enter them into a random drawing.  Then we will 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.  A user will only be able to win once overall. If they are drawn multiple times, another user will be drawn at random.  Individuals will be contacted before the announcement with the opportunity to claim or deny the prize.  Once all of the winners have been notified, we will post in the News & Announcements of each community with the list of winners.   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 year’s event.   ** PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED RULES for this CHALLENGE**   Week 1 Results: Congratulations to the Week 1 qualifiers, you are being entered in the random drawing that will take place at the end of the challenge.   Week 1: Community MembersSolutionsSuper UsersSolutionsCopilot StudioDuncanWebb1pstork12oyvind1               Week 2 Results: Congratulations to the Week 2 qualifiers, you are being entered in the random drawing that will take place at the end of the challenge.     Week 2: Community MembersSolutionsSuper UsersSolutionsCopilot StudioSharon1  dopitz1  Zilver1  C. Johnson1           Week 3 Results: Congratulations to the Week 3 qualifiers, you are being entered in the random drawing that will take place at the end of the challenge. Week 3:Community MembersSolutionsSuper UsersSolutionsCopilot StudioJahawni Y. Khandelwal   Expiscornovus   C. Johnson   SpongeYe   Xiguadefeixang    Week 4 Results: Congratulations to the Week 3 qualifiers, you are being entered in the random drawing that will take place at the end of the challenge. Week 4:Community MembersSolutionsSuper UsersSolutionsCopilot StudioS. Ghorai1  K. Lam1  M Chintha1          

Check Out | 2024 Release Wave 2 Plans for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform

Check Out | 2024 Release Wave 2 Plans for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform

On July 16, 2024, we published the 2024 release wave 2 plans for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and 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.    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. Watch a summary of the release highlights.    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.    

Updates to Transitions in the Power Platform Communities

Updates to Transitions in the Power Platform Communities

We're 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.  We started this journey with transitioning Copilot Studio forums and blogs in June. The move marks 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 over this summer.   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 in mind. Let's connect, learn, and grow together.   Here's to new beginnings and endless possibilities!   If you have any questions, observations or concerns throughout this process please go to https://aka.ms/PPCommSupport.   To stay up to date on the latest details of this migration and other important Community updates subscribe to our News and Announcements forums: Copilot Studio, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages

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