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2026 release wave 1 plans for Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Power Platform, and Copilot Studio offerings

Microsoft ships role-based agents across Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Copilot Studio in 2026 Wave 1.

Reporting by Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog 1 min brief
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Why it matters

Microsoft is embedding agentic AI capabilities directly into enterprise applications (Dynamics 365, Power Platform) and expanding Copilot Studio with role-based agents—a significant move to monetize AI at the application layer and lock enterprise workflows into its ecosystem.

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10 to know

  1. 2026 Wave 1 release cycle announced for Dynamics 365

  2. Power Platform receiving new AI-powered features

  3. Role-based agents launching in Microsoft 365 Copilot

  4. Copilot Studio offerings expanding

  5. Focus on enterprise application integration

  6. 2026 Wave 1 release cycle announced

  7. Role-based agents added to Microsoft 365 Copilot

  8. Copilot Studio tooling included in rollout

  9. Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform scope

  10. Published March 18, 2026

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blogmicrosoft.com

Publisher excerpt: We’re excited to publish the 2026 release wave 1 plans for Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Power Platform, and Role-based agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
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