Power Platform Weekly - Issue #234
Welcome to Power Platform Weekly!
Anthropic models have moved into Copilot Studio and been highlighted lately. Don’t miss this post from Bas Brekelmans. The community continues the buzz, see the article section.
The South Coast Summit is just four days away and tickets are still available. If you’re nearby, it’s worth checking out.
Have a great week and thanks for reading!
📰 Articles
Power Automate - Generative Actions
🦸🏻♀️ David Wyatt takes a deep dive into Generative Actions in Power Automate, covering what they are, how to use them, and where they’re headed.
Agent Development: Why You Need a AI Agent Operating Model
🦸🏻♀️🚀🧭 Ben den Blanken explains how agent development challenges traditional DevOps and what teams need to adapt.
Configure MS Auth for Test Automation in Copilot Studio Kit
🦸🏻♀️ Matthew Devaney shares a step-by-step guide to configuring Microsoft Authentication for test automation in Copilot Studio Kit.
Other articles
🦸🏻♀️ Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4.5 Arrives in Microsoft Copilot Studio by Dave Burrell
👩💻 How Dev Proxy teaches you to make your apps more resilient by Luise Freese
🦸🏻♀️ Format Session Registration Confirmation Page On Your Domain by Megan V. Walker
🦸🏻♀️ Learn how to customize Copilot in D365 Field Service (preview) by Dian Taylor
🚀 Setting up and estimating credit limits for Copilot Studio Agents by Dennis Chi
👩💻 Geolocation in Power Apps: Translating Addresses and Validating Check-Ins by Temmy Wahyu Raharjo
🦸🏻♀️ Secret Way To Create Excel File Using Copilot Studio Prompts by Matthew Devaney
📺 Videos
🎙️ Podcasts
Make Others Successful Podcast
🦸🏻♀️ Matt, Mike, and Michaela tackle common workflow headaches like slow approvals and lost requests.
They show how Power Platform can automate processes and how AI can take your system to the next level, all while keeping human oversight where it matters most
Dynamic Podcast Buddies Podcast
👩💻 AI is transforming how businesses use Dynamics 365—but with great power comes great responsibility. In this episode, we dive into what responsible AI really means in the D365 world. From ensuring strong data privacy and governance, to finding the right balance between automation and human oversight, we’ll explore how organizations can harness AI effectively without falling into common pitfalls.
Power Platform Boost Podcast
In this forward-looking episode, we explore what the Power Platform might look like in 2030 with insights from Sean Astrakhan, along with cutting-edge developments shaping the present. Scott Durow showcases Python integration in Copilot Studio using the Code Interpreter, while Charles Lamanna shares updates on expanded model choices in Microsoft 365 Copilot. We dig into new ways to automate across M365, learn about the Microsoft Agent Framework, and test out the new Power Apps Generative Page experience. You’ll also hear about marketplace innovations, webhook flow changes, and smart solutions like preventing duplicate event registrations. Along the way, we cover thought-provoking stories—from AI data privacy concerns to a hilarious prompt-injected LinkedIn bio—and wrap up with the latest on community events like the Scottish Summit 2026. Tune in, stay connected, and don’t miss a beat of the Power Platform revolution! ⚡
📅 Events & Webinars
South Coast Summit 2025
(📅 October 17-18, 2025)
South Coast Summit is back and focuses on all key pillars of the Microsoft ecosystem: Business Applications, Modern Work, Security & Compliance, through to Microsoft Azure. South Coast Summit follows a similar structure to other IT conferences and Microsoft events such as Microsoft Ignite and Future Decoded; with sessions delivered by subject matter experts from Microsoft, Microsoft MVPs, and Microsoft Partners. expert speakers, and a large exhibition of sponsors’ associated products and services.
Power Platform Community Conference 2025
(📅 October 28-31, 2025)
Be inspired by Microsoft senior thought leaders, the product experts, and engineers behind the Power Platform. You’ll also learn from Microsoft MVPs who are dedicated to bridging the gap between humanity and technology. PPCC is the perfect place to connect with folks from around the world who are eager to share their insights and knowledge on how the Power Platform & Dynamics 365 can transform your business.
Ignite 2025
(📅 November 17-21, 2025)
Get the edge you need to drive impact in the era of AI. Join Microsoft in San Francisco to bolster your knowledge, build connections, and explore emerging technologies.
ESPC 2025
(📅 December 1-4, 2025)
Choose from over 120 Microsoft 365 and AI sessions, tailored to various skill levels and interests, ensuring you find the perfect fit for your needs. Hear directly from the experts at Microsoft—the innovators behind the products—through thought-provoking keynotes and in-depth sessions. Join 2,000+ like-minded professionals from around the globe and expand your network with industry leaders, innovators, and peers.
Cloud Technology Townhall Tallinn 2026
(📅 January 29-30, 2026)
Cloud Technology Townhall Tallinn is a two-day event dedicated to deepening your expertise in the Microsoft Cloud, with sessions on AI, data, infrastructure, and collaboration to accelerate innovation and growth. It is also a unique community gathering at Tallinn’s Creative Hub, combining world-class learning with networking in the heart of Estonia’s capital.
Canadian Power Platform Summit 2026
(📅 March 21-22, 2026)
Canadian Power Platform Summit 2026 is a two-day gathering of Power Platform enthusiasts, designed to elevate your skills through sessions ranging from beginner (100-level) to advanced (300-level), hands-on workshops, and expert-led insights.
💙 Out of the Blue
Protecting Your Organization with the Phishing Detection Security Agent for Power Pages
🦸🏻♀️🧭👩💻🚀 In this blog by Pramitha Udupa, Microsoft introduces the Phishing Detection Security Agent for Power Pages, designed to help organizations safeguard their sites from malicious or deceptive content. The agent uses AI to detect potential phishing risks in real time, ensuring Power Pages remain secure and compliant with organizational policies.
Deep dive into composite semantic models with Direct Lake and import tables
🦸🏻♀️🧭👩💻🚀 In this blog by Zoe Douglas, the author announces that composite semantic models combining Direct Lake tables with import tables are now in public preview, enabling users to mix data from Direct Lake sources with import tables from hundreds of connectors while maintaining full relationship functionality. The blog provides a detailed example of creating such a model using SQL database data (Direct Lake) and Excel file data (import mode) through various creation paths in Power BI.
Deprecation of Metric Sets in Power BI
🦸🏻♀️👩💻🚀 Monica Calleja Luque announced that metric sets in Power BI will be deprecated starting November 2025, with full retirement planned for February 2026. The blog encourages users to transition to scorecards instead, which offer enhanced capabilities for tracking goals and metrics within Power BI.
Prep Your Data for AI — Now in the Power BI Service
🦸🏻♀️👩💻🚀 In this blog by Lauren Faber, Microsoft introduces the new Prep your data for AI feature in the Power BI Service, which streamlines data preparation for AI and Copilot experiences. It allows users to clean, transform, and structure data directly in Power BI, making it easier to create high-quality, AI-ready datasets without leaving the platform.
Announcing semantic model APIs to update culture and collation
🦸🏻♀️👩💻🚀 Kay Unkroth announces new semantic model APIs in Power BI that allow developers to update culture and collation settings programmatically. These APIs make it easier to manage localization and ensure consistent language and sorting behaviors across Power BI models and environments.
Empowering our customers to shape the future of data connectivity in Power BI and Microsoft Fabric
🦸🏻♀️👩💻🚀 In this blog by Miguel Escobar, Microsoft invites customers to actively participate in shaping the future of data connectivity in Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. The post outlines how community feedback will guide improvements to connectors, performance, and the overall data integration experience across the Microsoft ecosystem.
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