Dynamics Fortnight Fridays Episode for 2021-11-19


Show Notes

What’s New in Power Platform:

* Custom pages in Model-Driven Apps is GA – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/custom-page-runtime-has-reached-general-availability/
* 14 more connectors – https://powerautomate.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/14-new-independent-publisher-connectors-in-september-and-october/
* Dataverse organization service REST endpoint going away in a year – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/odata-v2-0-service-removal-date-announcement/
* Data restoration options – https://forwardforever.com/how-to-restore-dataverse-records-accidentally-deleted/

What’s New in CE:

* Teams Chat inside Dynamics CE can be enabled in preview! (Watch video for instructions)

What’s New in HR/Retail/BC/Project:

* Project Operations Lite updates – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/project-operations/pro/whats-new/whats-new-nov-2021-lite
* Non-Stock based Project Operations updates – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/project-operations/whats-new/whats-new-nov-2021-resource-based
* Stock Base Project Operations updates – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/project-operations/prod-pma/whats-new/whats-new-oct-2021-stocked
* Modern Connected Store –https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2021/11/09/dynamics-365-commerce-enables-the-modern-and-intelligent-store/
* Connected Spaces documentation – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/connected-spaces/

What’s New in F&SCM:

* Supply Chain Control Tower – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2021/11/17/enhance-visibility-with-dynamics-365-digital-supply-chain-solutions/
* IOM Guided Tour – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2021/11/11/dynamics-365-intelligent-order-management-launches-new-guided-tour/

What’s New in Solution Updates:

* Guides to 700.0.0.1
* Customer Insights Customer Card to 0.9.1
* Flow Extensions to 1.2.4.20
* Marketing to 1.35.10078.2008
* Field Service to 8.8.54.21
* App Profile Manager to 10.1.1.475
* Project Service Automation to 3.10.58.130
* Enterprise Sales to 9.0.21103.10001
* Dynamics Core Service Scheduling to 9.0.21104.1006
* Agent Productivity Tools to 9.2.1.1278

Dynamics Fortnight Fridays Episode for 2021-11-05


Show Notes

What’s New in Power Platform:

* Many portals in one environment – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-apps-portals-create-multiple-portals-in-your-dataverse-environment/
* Oct update for Power Automate Desktop – https://powerautomate.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-automate-for-desktop-october-2021-update/
* Oct update for Cloud Flows – https://powerautomate.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-automate-cloud-flows-update/
* New Power Platform adoption resources – https://adoption.microsoft.com/powerplatform/
* Nov update to COE Starter Kit is out – https://github.com/microsoft/coe-starter-kit/releases/tag/CoEStarterKit-November2021
* Power Fx everywhere – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-fx-open-source-now-available/
* Easier custom connector creation – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/simplifying-the-microsoft-power-platform-custom-connector-creation-from-azure-api-management/
* Use the CLI in Codespaces – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/microsoft-power-platform-support-for-github-codespaces-and-windows-services-for-linux/
* New way to pay as you go for Power Platform – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/low-code-with-low-risk-announcing-pay-as-you-go-for-power-apps-public-preview/
* Lots of goodies for Power Virtual Agents – https://powervirtualagents.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/whats-new-with-power-virtual-agents-at-ignite/
* Lots more for AI Builder – https://powerautomate.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/enhancing-ai-for-low-code-development-with-ai-builder/
* And even more for Power Automate – https://powerautomate.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/optimize-how-you-work-with-rpa-and-process-mining-in-power-automate/
* Context IQ, Loop, and other Ignite Announcements – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2021/11/02/meet-context-iq-a-new-way-to-collaborate-in-a-hyperconnected-business/
* New security modeling concepts in Dataverse – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/announcing-public-preview-for-modernize-business-units/
* Consent Management in Customer Insights (also for Marketing) – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2021/11/02/streamline-consent-management-with-dynamics-365-customer-insights/
* Compliance manager now includes templates for Dynamics – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/compliance/compliance-manager-whats-new?view=o365-worldwide
* Access connector now in preview – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/announcing-power-apps-microsoft-access-security-mobility-new-experiences/
* API Request Limits were just raised – https://www.itaintboring.com/dynamics-crm/increased-request-limits-and-allocations-25k-40k-and-100k-500k/
* Checkbox handling in AI Builder Forms models in preview – https://powerautomate.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/enhancing-ai-for-low-code-development-with-ai-builder/
* Co-authoring power apps coming soon – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/experimental-co-authoring-for-power-apps-studio/
* Distinct mobile apps coming soon – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/create-mobile-apps-with-power-apps-preview/
* DLP support for Desktop Flows coming soon – https://powerautomate.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/admins-can-now-manage-rpa-automations-with-ease-using-data-loss-prevention-for-desktop-flows-preview/
* Multiplayer Model-driven Apps –https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/easy-power-apps-collaboration-with-multiplayer-apps/

What’s New in CE:

* Voice/SMS channels for Omnichannel – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365-release-plan/2021wave2/service/dynamics365-customer-service/omnichannel-voice and https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2020/09/23/new-voice-channel-streamlines-omnichannel-customer-experiences/
* Customer Experience Platform – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/industry/customer-experience-platform?activetab=tabs-1%3aprimaryr11 and
https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2021/11/02/introducing-microsoft-customer-experience-platform-a-solution-for-connected-customer-experiences/

What’s New in HR/Retail/BC:

* Connected Spaces – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2021/11/02/gain-a-new-perspective-with-dynamics-365-connected-spaces/

What’s New in F&SCM:

* Introducing Supply Chain Insights – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/tag/supply-chain-insights/
* Advance Production with Supply Chain – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2021/11/03/optimize-production-processes-with-dynamics-365-supply-chain-management/
* Priority based planning for supply Chain – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2021/11/03/optimize-your-supply-chain-with-priority-based-planning/
* Integrate D365 Supply Chain with a 3rd party MES – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2021/11/03/break-down-data-silos-with-an-integrated-manufacturing-solution/
* Manufacturing Cloud Preview – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/industry-blog/manufacturing/2021/11/02/announcing-the-microsoft-cloud-for-manufacturing-preview/
* Small Parcel Shipping – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/supply-chain/warehousing/small-parcel-shipping

What’s New in Solution Updates:

* Agent Productivity Tools to 9.2.1.1272 then 9.2.1.1275
* App Profile Manager to 10.1.1.456 then 10.1.1.474
* Project Service Core to 1.0.25.91
* Omnichannel Service to 1.5.16.7636
* Customer Voice to 2.0.0.27
* F&O Dual-Write Core to 1.0.30
* F&O Dual-Write Orchestration to 2.3.1.15
* LinkedIn Sales Navigator to 3.0.1.1090
* Service Extended to 9.0.21103.1004 then 9.0.21101.1005
* Sales Insights to 9.0.21101.10007
* Marketing to 1.35.10077.2009
* Channel Integration Framework (CIF) to 9.1.0.491
* Field Service to 8.8.53.36
* Enterprise Sales to 9.0.21101.10001
* Service Scheduling to 9.0.21102.1004