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  1. 7d agoTommy GrahamDataverseGovernance

    Your Company Is Racing to Deploy AI. Is Your Data Ready?

    AI increases the volume, value, and use of business data. Dataverse gives administrators practical controls for capacity, retention, security, auditing, and recovery. AI changes how business data is used Consider a manufacturer using AI in procurement, finance, and supply chain operations.

  2. 12d agoPaul LiewDataverseGovernance

    Secured and Governed your AI Agents: Microsoft Entra Agent ID for Dataverse

    Microsoft Entra Agent ID and Dataverse agent users offer a new identity foundation. Together, they help organizations give each agent a dedicated identity for accessing Dataverse, assign appropriate security roles, and maintain visibility into the agent’s activity.

  3. 26d agobipuldeoraPower PagesGovernance

    Announcing the Power Pages Security Agent (Preview): Your AI Partner for Site Security

    Securing a Power Pages site often requires configuring authentication, authorization, permissions, and application security settings across multiple experiences. Whether you're troubleshooting a sign-in issue, reviewing access permissions, or hardening your site's security posture, finding the right configuration ca…

  4. 29d agoAnirudha BakoreDataverseGovernance

    Announcing Link to Fabric UX refresh

    We are refreshing how you connect Microsoft Dataverse to your analytics stack.

  5. 1mo agoNagesh BhatPower PagesGovernance

    Native Dataverse Authorization (Public Preview) for Stronger Security in Power Pages

    We’re excited to introduce the public preview of Native Dataverse Authorization (Enhanced Authorization) in Power Pages. This release brings a significant advancement in how external user access is secured and managed. Authorization is now enforced directly within Dataverse, providing stronger security, improved vis…

  6. 2mo agoRitu JoshiDataverseGovernance

    Bulk Deletion in Microsoft Dataverse: New Capabilities for Data Lifecycle Management

    Bulk Deletion is the native Dataverse capability built for administrators to manage accumulated data that eats up storage capacity.

  7. 3mo agoAnirudha BakoreDataverseGovernance

    Agentic Administration: Dataverse Admin Skills now available in Public Preview

    Dataverse Admin Skills (dv-admin) lets Power Platform admins use natural language to manage Dataverse environments at scale.

  8. 3mo agoNagesh BhatPower PagesGovernance

    More Secure SharePoint Integration in Power Pages with Site‑Scoped Permissions

    Strong security and governance are essential for any external-facing web presence. Power Pages now strengthens this with enhanced SharePoint permission management shifting from broad site collection access to precise, site-level controls. Key improvements This change ensures that Power Pages site only has access to…

  9. 4mo agoArjun MayurPower AppsGovernance

    Power Platform Monitor Alerts Are Now Generally Available

    We are excited to announce that Power Platform Monitor alerts for apps, agents, and flows are now generally available! Monitor alerts meet the reliability and maturity standards required for general availability, following sustained investments to improve quality.

  10. 4mo agoNagesh BhatPower PagesGovernance

    Generative AI Search and Data Summarization Now Available in Power Pages for U.S. Government Clouds

    Generative AI capabilities in Power Pages continue to expand across Microsoft cloud environments. Generative AI Search Summarization and Data Summarization are now available in U.S. Government cloud environments, including Government Community Cloud (GCC) and GCC High.

  11. 4mo agoRitu JoshiDataverseGovernance

    Safeguard, Restore, and Manage Deleted Records in Microsoft Dataverse

    Restore deleted table records in Microsoft Dataverse is now in GA in late April 2026 for organizations have the assurance that they can recover from unforeseen data loss without disruptions, ensuring business continuity

  12. 5mo agoNagesh BhatPower PagesGovernance

    Improve Power Pages security by activating Web Application Firewall independently

    We are introducing two important enhancements to Web Application Firewall (WAF) in Microsoft Power Pages that make it easier to protect your sites and ensure production environments start secure by default.

  13. 5mo agoMustapha LazrekCopilot StudioGovernance

    Computer-using agents now deliver more secure UI automation at scale

    See how new updates to computer‑using agents improve UI automation with secure credentials, detailed monitoring, and scalable Cloud PC capacity.

  14. 6mo agoAmy SawPower PlatformGovernance

    Announcing the public preview of the new usage page in the Power Platform admin center

    Today, we’re excited to announce that the new usage page in the Power Platform admin center (PPAC) is available in public preview! This release delivers a modern, centralized way to understand how Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio are being used across your organization, empowering administrat…

  15. 6mo agoJoe Unwin, Justin TungPower AppsGovernance

    Breaking down the facts about secure development with Power Platform

    Today, organizations are being measured by how quickly they can innovate. Whether it's launching new digital experiences, streamlining operations, or responding to customer needs in real time, the ability to move fast has always been a competitive differentiator. And it only grew on importance in the agentic era. Bu…

  16. 9mo agoNeeraj NandwanaPower PagesGovernance

    Strengthen Your Power Pages Security with CodeQL code scan

    As web applications have become central to business operations, securing every line of custom code is more critical than ever. With the introduction of CodeQL scan in Power Pages toolset, we are empowering developers with static code analysis directly within their development workflow.

  17. 10mo agoPramitha UdupaPower PagesGovernance

    Protecting Your Organization with the Phishing Detection Security Agent for Power Pages

    Overview Power Pages continues to enhance its default security framework and empowers users to confidently use the platform. As organizations increasingly rely on Power Pages for their external-facing portals, it's essential to stay ahead of malicious actors who may attempt to exploit these sites for phishing.

  18. 11mo agoKen AuguillardPower PlatformGovernance

    Personal Developer Environments: Secure, governed innovation in Power Platform

    Personal Developer Environments (PDEs) are reshaping how organizations adopt Power Platform capabilities — like Copilot Studio agents, Power Apps, and Power Automate flows — by enabling secure, governed innovation.

  19. 1y agoArjun MayurPower AppsGovernance

    Take Charge and Stay Ahead with Power Platform Monitor Alerts

    Stay ahead with Power Platform Monitor Alerts (public preview). Admins set custom health thresholds to proactively monitor their resources and get notifications when that threshold is violated—no setup required.

  20. 1y agoPaul LiewPower PlatformGovernance

    Customer Managed Key (CMK) Updates: Enhancing Security, Flexibility, and Global Reach

    Customer Managed Key (CMK) solutions give organizations direct control over encryption keys, strengthening security.

  21. 1y agoRyan CunninghamPower AppsGovernance

    Microsoft recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms

    Microsoft has been named a Leader again—empowering developers with AI-powered low-code tools for scalable, secure enterprise innovation.

  22. 1y agoJack RowbothamCopilot StudioGovernance

    Evolving Power Platform Governance for AI Agents

    As AI agents evolve, CIOs are finding opportunities to build on existing governance foundations. Copilot Studio helps extend familiar controls from Power Platform to agents. With adoption accelerating, governance is becoming essential for scaling innovation responsibly.

  23. 1y agobipuldeoraPower PagesGovernance

    Introducing Security Agent in Power Pages: Your AI-Powered Security Assistant (Preview)

    Securing websites can be daunting, especially if you don't have a background in web security. From configuring headers to monitoring web traffic anomalies, staying on top of priorities can feel overwhelming. The Security Agent (public preview) in Power Pages simplifies this process by offering AI-driven recommendati…

  24. 1y agoNagesh BhatPower PagesGovernance

    Enhance Power Pages site security with Bot Protection and Managed Rules configuration

    As part of our ongoing commitment to elevate securing Power Pages, we’re excited to announce the release of Azure managed Bot Protection rule designed to help safeguard sites against automated threats like credential stuffing, spam, and scraping attacks.