Dataverse (CDS) news & resources

A hierarchy of accounts with the top account selected, and a side panel allowing edits. (Source: Microsoft)

New hierarchical visualization control in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales reaches preview

by Jason Gumpert
Planned for October 2025 release with a second version in Feb 2026
Customer Engagement Dataverse (CDS) Dynamics 365 Power Apps Power Platform Sales Sales & Marketing

How Power Apps Studio and Dataverse Enable Secure Offline-First Mobile Solutions

by Sameen Ansar
How Microsoft Power Apps Studio and Dataverse enable offline solutions for a range of industries
Dataverse (CDS) Energy Energy Field Service Healthcare Mobile Applications Power Apps Power Platform Real Estate Retail

From the Microsoft Power Platform blogs: Monitor alerts; No rounding in Power Automate; Update company info in Dataverse; Service principals

by MSDW Reporter
A selection of the latest insight from the Power Platform blogs
Business Process Mgmt Data Management Dataverse (CDS) Power Apps Power Automate Power Platform Sales & Marketing
Best Practices for Complex Salesforce to Dynamics 365 Migrations

Lessons I've Learned Migrating Complex Salesforce Solutions to Dynamics 365

by Pradeep Raja
A practical guide to rethinking CRM strategy, streamlining operations, and unlocking AI-powered insights during Salesforce to Dynamics 365 migrations
Business Process Mgmt Customer Engagement Customer Relationship Mgmt Data Migration Dataverse (CDS) Dynamics 365 Dynamics CRM Power Apps Power Automate Power BI Power Platform Salesforce

From the Microsoft Power Platform blogs: Language detection in Power BI; Yahtzee in Power Apps; Power Pages account switcher; Agents in model-driven apps

by MSDW Reporter
A selection of the latest insight from the Power Platform blogs
Copilot Studio Dataverse (CDS) Power Apps Power BI Power Pages Power Platform
An example of Power Apps generative pages shown by Microsoft at Build 2025

Next generation of Microsoft Power Apps development will embrace AI-generated code, de-emphasize traditional tools

by Jason Gumpert
Agent-driven approach, now in preview, aims to replace traditional Power Apps buliding techniques.
Copilot Studio Dataverse (CDS) Power Apps Power Platform
Power Apps chart visualization with Copilot | Source: Microsoft

Microsoft reveals 2025 Release Wave 2 plans for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, focused on copilots and AI agents

by Jason Gumpert
The AI-heavy release wave plan also includes traditional enhancements, new localizations, and more.
Business Central Commerce Contact Center Copilot Copilot Studio Customer Engagement Customer Insights - Data Customer Service Dataverse (CDS) Dynamics 365 Field Service

From the Microsoft Power Platform blogs: New Power Apps features; Power Apps & Wealth management; Dataverse connector; Power Pages: ChatGPT misconceptions

by MSDW Reporter
A selection of the latest insight from the Power Platform blogs
Dataverse (CDS) Power Apps Power Automate Power Pages Power Platform
Microsoft MCP diagram

Microsoft to enhance Dataverse MCP server with 'major capabilities'

by Jason Gumpert
Remote server support and new CRUD operations coming this month in private preview
Copilot Copilot Studio Data Management Dataverse (CDS) Power Platform Security

From the Microsoft Power Platform blogs: Model-driven forms; Form fill assist toolbar; Send automated email; Add option set values

by MSDW Reporter
A selection of the latest insight from the Power Platform blogs
Business Process Mgmt Copilot Studio Dataverse (CDS) Power Apps Power Automate Power Platform

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The Ultimate Guide to Dynamics 365 | Expert Edition 2026

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Discover how Microsoft Dynamics 365, Fabric, Power Platform, and Copilot work better together.
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Building a Connected Revenue Engine with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Customer Insights, and AI

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Predictable growth starts with a connected revenue engine. Learn how Microsoft Dynamics 365 and AI can help align sales, marketing, service, and data.
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The Hidden Cost of Your Microsoft Dynamics Stack: Why ERP and CRM Integration Debt Is Holding You Back

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Stop paying the hidden cost of disconnected ERP and CRM data.
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How Business Central Partners Can Turn Delivery into Reusable Assets and Recurring Revenue

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Turn your existing Business Central expertise into scalable, repeatable assets that drive long term growth.
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Equipping Consultants in the Modern Microsoft Ecosystem

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A growing gap between the skills Microsoft Partners need and the pathways available to new and aspiring consultants.
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How Defaqto Took Back Control of Its Dynamics 365 CE Data

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How Defaqto cleaned up 2,000+ duplicate Dynamics 365 accounts and improved ongoing data quality.
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Unifying Operations with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management

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Scaling Consulting Services Delivery with Power Platform

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28% License Cost Reduction in Dynamics 365

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Modernizing Student Engagement at UVA’s Batten School with Microsoft Power Platform

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Outgrown its legacy student engagement tools, relying on scattered systems and manual processes
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 AI Opportunity Lab

Turn AI Possibilities into Practical Outcomes for D365 CE/CRM Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE/CRM contains rich business data, and...
Azure Contact Center Copilot Copilot Studio Customer Engagement Customer Insights - Data Customer Insights - Journeys (Marketing) Customer Service Dataverse (CDS) Dynamics 365 Dynamics CRM Dynamics Marketing

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE/CRM Health Check

Maximize Your Investments With a Dynamics 365 Health Check • Is CRM adoption meeting expectations? • Is CRM being used the...
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User Adoption Monitor – Track, Measure & Improve Dynamics 365 CRM Engagement

User Adoption Monitor is an intelligent user activity tracking and performance analytics app for Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM...
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Map My Relationships – Visualize Relationships and Hierarchies in Dynamics 365 CRM

Map My Relationships is an advanced visualization app for Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Dataverse, designed to help users...
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Kanban Board for Dynamics 365 CRM – Visualize & Manage CRM Data in Dynamics 365

Kanban Board is an advanced visualization solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Dataverse that transforms static CRM...
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