Branded content links allow setting up vanity links in Dynamics 365 Customer Insights, improving link visibility and trust in emails and other hosted assets.
What you should do
Admins should enable branded content links for end users to improve campaign performance and customer trust. AI-suggested
With branded content links, you can: Set up your vanity link (or custom link) in the domain authenticator. Once authenticated, your vanity domain will be visible in: All links in your emails. Hosted digital assets, forms, event registration pages, and your preference center. Scenario A retail brand launches a holiday campaign featuring special bundles and limited‑time offers. Instead of using long, generic tracking URLs, the team enables branded content links. Every email now displays clean, trustworthy links using the company’s own domain. Customers feel more confident clicking through, resul…
Type
M365 Roadmap
Tags
In development, General Availability, Preview, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Dynamics 365 Customer Insights - Journeys, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Dynamics 365 · verify against the original
Administrators can now configure AI-powered callback profiles in the Copilot Service admin center to manage customer callbacks for Dynamics 365 Contact Center queues.
What you should do
Review and configure callback profiles in the Copilot Service admin center to customize the customer callback experience. AI-suggested
Customer-first direct callback introduces a configurable, AI-powered experience managed through "callback profiles" in the Copilot Service admin center. Administrators define a callback profile—including greeting message, alternate number capture, callback offering window, retry logic, and AI agent selection—and associate it with queues under overflow handling. For each queue where direct callback is chosen as an overflow action, the administrator also must select a callback profile to ensure a customized callback experience for the queue. Business Value: Customer-first direct callback gives y…
Type
M365 Roadmap
Tags
Launched, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), GCC, GCC High, DoD, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365), Dynamics 365 Contact Center, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Dynamics 365 · verify against the original
Administrators can now manage Dynamics 365 Contact Center user access through Microsoft Entra ID security groups, simplifying role assignments and reducing administrative overhead.
What you should do
Review and update existing user management processes to leverage Microsoft Entra ID security groups for role assignments. AI-suggested
Administrators configure team-based access for representatives through Microsoft Entra ID security groups. They link an Entra security group to a Dataverse team of type Microsoft Entra ID Security Group and assign at the team level the required security roles such as: Basic user Customer Service Representative Omnichannel agent Every member of the linked group inherits the roles automatically with no per user role assignment, including: Queue participation Presence Conversation handling When a representative belongs to more than one team, they receive the combined privileges of their teams. Ex…
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Entra ID
Tags
Launched, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Dynamics 365 Contact Center, Web
AI analysis
Medium priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Dynamics 365, Entra ID · verify against the original
Dynamics 365 Customer Service will automatically regenerate evaluation summaries after updates to reflect final outcomes, ensuring accurate reporting. Administrators can control this behavior through a configuration setting.
What you should do
Review and configure the Customer Service admin center setting to control summary regeneration as needed. AI-suggested
This feature ensures that evaluation summaries and recommended actions always reflect the final, validated evaluation outcomes. When a reviewer or supervisor updates evaluation answers, either to correct AI misinterpretations or refine manual assessments, the system automatically regenerates the evaluation summary upon submission. This ensures that insights remain aligned with the finalized evaluation. If no changes are made, summary regeneration is skipped to optimize performance and cost. Administrators can control this behavior through a Customer Service admin center configuration setting. …
Type
M365 Roadmap
Tags
Launched, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Dynamics 365 Customer Service, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Dynamics 365 · verify against the original
Admins can enable question-level weighting for quality evaluation scoring in Dynamics 365 Customer Service, allowing supervisors to assign custom weights to individual questions.
What you should do
Admins should review and configure question-level weighting based on business needs to ensure evaluation scores better reflect business priorities. AI-suggested
This feature enables supervisors to assign percentage-based weights at the individual question level, ensuring that evaluation scores reflect the relative importance of each question within a section. When scoring and question-level weight is enabled for an evaluation criterion, users can assign explicit weight percentages to each question. These weights directly influence score calculation, allowing higher-priority questions to have a greater impact on the final evaluation outcome. The system validates that the total weight of all questions within a section matches the section weight, ensurin…
Type
M365 Roadmap
Tags
Launched, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Dynamics 365 Customer Service, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Dynamics 365 · verify against the original
The Teams Rooms Pro Management portal now enforces Standard and Basic licenses for Teams Rooms on Windows devices, providing unified management through the portal.
What you should do
Review and ensure that all Teams Rooms on Windows devices have appropriate licenses assigned through the Pro Management portal. AI-suggested
The Teams Rooms Pro Management portal now supports and enforces licenses for devices in Teams Rooms on Windows with a Standard or Basic license. IT admins get a unified device management experience through the Pro Management portal where they can manage those devices with the same functionality found in Teams admin center for that license type. GA date: May CY2025
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Teams, Teams Rooms
Tags
Launched, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), GCC, GCC High, Microsoft Teams, Teams and Surface Devices
AI analysis
Medium priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Teams, Teams Rooms · verify against the original
Microsoft Copilot in Dynamics 365 Sales Agent enables admins to configure a semantic model that helps interpret CRM data, improving question answering capabilities. Admins can enable and configure this in Power Apps Maker Portal.
What you should do
Review and configure the semantic model in Power Apps Maker Portal to enhance Sales Agent's CRM data interpretation capabilities. AI-suggested
Semantic model helps Sales Agent understand the structure and meaning of an organization’s CRM data. It creates a connected representation of CRM metadata, including tables or objects, fields, descriptions, data types, relationships, views, pick-list values, and glossary terms. Sales Agent can retrieve this context when responding to questions, improving its ability to interpret business language and answer complex questions that span related CRM records. Dynamics 365 admins can enable and turn on semantic model in Power Apps Maker Portal and configure the data coverage and signals that Sales …
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Teams
Tags
In development, General Availability, Preview, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365), Desktop, Mobile, Teams and Surface Devices, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Dynamics 365 · verify against the original
Dynamics 365 Commerce introduces a new skill in Copilot Cowork that allows users to create, update, translate, and check receipt formats using natural language. This feature is available to authorized users and requires a Commerce administrator to ensure proper setup.
What you should do
Ensure that authorized users have access to the new skill and that the Commerce administrator configures the necessary settings in Dynamics 365 Commerce headquarters. AI-suggested
Use natural language in Copilot Cowork to create, update, translate, and check Commerce receipt layouts using existing formats in headquarters. The Commerce receipt format designer skill lets authorized users work with receipt layouts through natural-language requests in Copilot Cowork, using receipt configuration in Dynamics 365 Commerce headquarters. It applies to receipt formats used by Store Commerce point of sale (POS). Users can: Create and adapt formats: Start from an existing format in the modern Receipt designer representation, create a new format, or request changes to an existing ta…
Type
M365 Roadmap
Tags
In development, General Availability, Preview, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Dynamics 365 Commerce, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Dynamics 365 · verify against the original
A new Pricing tab appears on the contract and quote forms, replacing the Project Price List tab, and displays a consolidated view of prices. Admins should review customizations or automation built against the existing tab before adoption.
What you should do
Review and update any customizations or automation built against the Project Price List tab before the feature is enabled. AI-suggested
A new Pricing tab appears on the contract (and later the quote) and becomes the default pricing surface, replacing the Project Price List tab. Instead of listing only the price lists apply, it displays a consolidated grid of the prices that actually default for each pricing-dimension combination and date. You switch between price types, labor/role, category, and material, with a view picker, and role-price markups appear within the role view. A Date filter defaults to today and updates the grid to reflect date-effective overrides, and a Date effectivity column shows the date range each price i…
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Microsoft 365 Apps
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Dynamics 365 Project Operations, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · verify against the original
Dynamics 365 Project Operations will notify users when approval sets finish processing, showing success or failure details in-app. Admins can enable this feature by adding approvals to the existing notification settings list.
What you should do
Review and update the 'Select jobs for notification' list to include the necessary approvals for in-app notifications. AI-suggested
When an approval set finishes processing, the person who started it receives an in-app notification built on the existing long-running-process (No More Wait) framework, and they see only notifications for the operations they triggered. On success, a brief pop-up reports that the approval set completed, shows the approval set name, and provides a deep link to the record, and the notification stays in the notifications pane until you clear it. When one or more approvals in the set fail, the notification reports that the set completed with failures, shows the failure reason, and links directly to…
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Microsoft 365 Apps
Tags
Launched, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Dynamics 365 Project Operations, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Dynamics 365 · verify against the original
Dynamics 365 Project Operations will extend date-effective price overrides to expense category and material prices, allowing administrators to manage all three price types in one place. This feature is expected to be generally available in March 2027.
What you should do
Review any plug-ins or default pricing logic for category and material before adopting the new feature. AI-suggested
Project Operations price lists support three price types — role, expense category, and product/material — but only role prices currently support date-effective overrides. This feature extends date-effective price overrides to expense category and material prices, so you can schedule a future or time-bound price change for a category or material the same way you do for a role, without creating a separate, context-specific price list. The system honors the override when it prices a transaction, so the effective price reflects the override in force on the transaction date. The feature also aligns…
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Microsoft 365 Apps
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Dynamics 365 Project Operations, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Dynamics 365 · verify against the original
A critical security vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Online allows authorized attackers to execute code over a network via a stack-based buffer overflow.
What you should do
Apply the security update as soon as possible to mitigate the vulnerability. AI-suggested
Missing authentication for critical function in Azure Kubernetes Configuration Service allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Severity
Critical · CVSS 10.0
Type
Security updates
Tags
Azure Kubernetes Configuration Service, Elevation of Privilege, 2026-Oct
AI analysis
Critical priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Azure · verify against the original
A vulnerability in VM Inspector for Azure Virtual Machines allows unauthorized attackers to elevate privileges, classified as a critical security issue.
What you should do
Apply the security update provided by Microsoft to fix the vulnerability as soon as possible. AI-suggested
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in VM Inspector for Azure Virtual Machines allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Severity
Critical · CVSS 10.0
Type
Security updates
Tags
VM Inspector for Azure Virtual Machines, Elevation of Privilege, 2026-Oct
AI analysis
Critical priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Azure · verify against the original
A security vulnerability in Azure AI Foundry allows authorized attackers to elevate privileges via server-side request forgery, which could lead to a critical security issue.
What you should do
Apply the security update provided by Microsoft to address the vulnerability as soon as possible. AI-suggested
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Azure Pipelines allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Severity
Critical · CVSS 9.1
Type
Security updates
Tags
Azure Pipelines, Remote Code Execution, 2026-Oct
AI analysis
Critical priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Azure · verify against the original
Microsoft Edge will simplify its energy saver feature, enabling it by default on low battery and when unplugged. Administrators can manage this via the BatterySaverModeAvailability policy.
What you should do
Review and configure the BatterySaverModeAvailability policy to align with your organization's energy-saving requirements. AI-suggested
Energy saver, formerly known as efficiency mode, will have new defaults and different setting options. Edge will now support and recommend users to use the BatterySaverModeAvailability policy to manage the energy saver feature. The energy saver feature has been simplified to become enabled under two conditions: on low battery or when unplugged. The default will be for energy saver to be enabled on low battery. Energy saver will now have one mode. Users set to Balanced savings will be mapped to have energy saver enabled on low battery. Users set to Maximum savings will be mapped to have energy …
Type
M365 Roadmap
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Edge, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
This feature strengthens assignment governance by limiting the resources displayed in the Assigned to column to members of the current project team. Project managers can assign tasks only to resources who have already been added to the project, instead of selecting from the organization’s complete resource list. If a resource isn’t part of the project team, the resource must first be added to the team before being assigned a task. This controlled workflow keeps task assignments aligned with the project’s defined staffing model and prevents resources from being assigned outside the established …
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Microsoft 365 Apps
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), GCC, Dynamics 365 Project Operations, Web
AI analysis
Medium priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Dynamics 365 · verify against the original
Administrators need to prepare their .NET MAUI apps for Xcode 27, which includes using an agent skill and following scene lifecycle changes and manual migration steps.
What you should do
Review the migration steps and use the agent skill to prepare .NET MAUI apps for Xcode 27. AI-suggested
Use an agent skill to prepare your existing .NET MAUI app for Xcode 27, with the scene lifecycle changes and manual migration steps explained. The post Get Your .NET MAUI App Ready for Xcode 27 appeared first on .NET Blog.
Microsoft Edge will automatically open the Copilot side pane when users click on Outlook links, providing contextual insights. Admins can control this feature via the M365LinksAutoOpenCopilotEnabled policy.
What you should do
Review and configure the M365LinksAutoOpenCopilotEnabled policy to manage this feature in your environment. AI-suggested
When users open links from Outlook, Microsoft Edge can automatically open the Copilot side pane to provide contextual insights and actionable suggestion chips based on email and destination content - such as highlighting key points, and recommending next actions - without disrupting the browsing flow. This experience helps users quickly understand content, take action with fewer steps, and get more value from Copilot while extending productive browsing time in Edge. Admins can control availability to this feature using the M365LinksAutoOpenCopilotEnabled policy. GA date: December CY2026
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Microsoft 365 Apps
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Edge, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Edge · verify against the original
A new option in Dynamics 365 Field Service allows admins to disable clickthrough on lookup values in forms, rendering them as plain text to prevent accidental navigation. This change applies to both web and mobile forms.
What you should do
Admins should review and update forms where necessary to disable clickthrough on lookup values to prevent accidental navigation. AI-suggested
A new option in the lookup control lets you disable clickthrough on the displayed lookup value. When disabled, the lookup value renders as plain text (not a hyperlink), preventing users from unintentionally opening the related record. This applies to forms across web and mobile. How to use In Power Apps, edit the table form containing the lookup. Select the lookup field, and then select Disable click-through of lookup value. Select Save and publish the form. The mobile app reflects the change after the next sync. Enablement and scope This is a UI‑level control on the lookup field and doesn't r…
Type
M365 Roadmap
Tags
Launched, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Dynamics 365 Field Service, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Dynamics 365 · verify against the original
Admins can enable a customizable task form for project tasks in Dynamics 365 Project Operations, allowing for more flexible and efficient task management.
What you should do
Admins should enable the customizable task form feature for end users in Dynamics 365 Project Operations to take advantage of the enhanced task management capabilities. AI-suggested
In the task grid, when you select the i icon next to a task name, the Task details pane opens so you can enter more information. This pane is part of Microsoft Project for the web and is embedded in an iframe that makes it non-customizable. With this feature, you get a customizable task form. The form shows essential task attributes and lets you bring customization to the task pane. You can manage and track project tasks more easily in one place. This feature is managed through a feature flag in Project Parameters. When enabled, clicking the i icon opens a customizable task pane that lets you …
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Microsoft 365 Apps
Tags
Launched, General Availability, Preview, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Dynamics 365 Project Operations, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Dynamics 365 · verify against the original
Administrators can configure and manage pinned contacts and queues for representatives in the Copilot Service admin center to streamline their workflow.
What you should do
Review and configure the pinned contacts and queues for representatives in the Copilot Service admin center. AI-suggested
In the Copilot Service admin center, administrators configure and manage pinned contacts and queues for representatives as follows: Enable pins in the Customer settings > Manage pins > Admin pins page so that representatives pin their contacts and queues. Pin specific contacts and queues for representatives. Display pinned items to representatives based on business units. Business Value: This feature streamlines your team’s workflow by removing the hassle of tracking multiple consult and transfer targets, so that your service representatives focus on delivering faster, more reliable support. E…
Type
M365 Roadmap
Tags
Launched, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Dynamics 365 Contact Center, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Dynamics 365 · verify against the original
Admins can enable a feature in Dynamics 365 Project Operations that allows users to match subcontractor vendor invoices against actual costs, improving financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
What you should do
Admins should review and enable the feature for end users to streamline invoice matching and improve financial controls. AI-suggested
When you enable the Enable subcontractor vendor invoice matching to actuals for Project Operations integrated with ERP setting, you activate this feature. Key capabilities: This feature enables procurement managers, project accountants, and accounts payable users in finance and operations apps to efficiently identify, review, and match project actuals generated from subcontracting activities against incoming vendor invoices. By providing visibility into the underlying actual cost transactions, users can validate that the invoice accurately represents the work performed and the costs incurred b…
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Microsoft 365 Apps
Tags
In development, General Availability, Preview, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Dynamics 365 Project Operations, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Dynamics 365 · verify against the original