Microsoft Build: overview, convenience and security for developers
At Microsoft Build, Microsoft is unveiling a number of new developments that should make developers' lives easier. The solutions come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, from Windows integrations to hardware in the cloud.
Dev Home, Dev Drive
Along with the announced AI integration in Windows 11... Read more
Microsoft PowerToys now runs natively on Surface Pro X and Arm PCs
The latest version of Microsoft PowerToys (0.59) allows it to run natively on Surface Pro X and other Windows Arm PCs.
Microsoft PowerToys is a suite of freeware tools and system utilities designed to improve the user experience on Windows. PowerToys has unique features that promote productivity... Read more
Microsoft adds low-code features to Power Platform
Microsoft gave its Power Platform a major upgrade. Users can now more easily build websites, apps and AI bots, RPA bots and integrations.
The Microsoft Power Platform offers tools to easily develop and build apps, apply analytics and create data visualizations. The solution also helps automate b... Read more
Microsoft announces new features for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform
Microsoft has released its latest plans for improving the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. This year's Release Wave 1 Plan includes preview and production-ready updates for customers and partners.
Microsoft releases an update for its platform every year. On January 25, the firm published the 202... Read more
Microsoft buys Clear Software to strengthen low-code Power Platform
Microsoft has acquired Clear Software to improve Microsoft Power Platform's integration with ERP solutions such as SAP and Oracle ERP.
Companies are increasingly dependent on the smooth operation of business applications running on various platforms and varying data storage locations. Operabilit... Read more
Microsoft will lower prices for Power Apps and optimize per app licenses
Microsoft has updated licensing for the Power Apps and Power Apps portal, to display lower prices and simpler payment plans for each app. The changes will start working on October 1, with some ongoing promotional offers continued to that date.
The changes are part of an effort by the software gi... Read more
Microsoft readies Power Fx for low-code language
Microsoft's new language aims to further simplify access to its Power Platform low-code/no-code platform.
Microsoft is continuing to try to make its Power Platform collection of low-code tools easier for non-programmers to use. The latest addition to the Power Platform stable looks to be a new l... Read more
Microsoft Power BI announced new Datasets Hub
On Monday, Microsoft announced a new Datasets hub in the Power BI personal app and Power BI service in Teams. The addition will allow users to find, explore and use datasets in their respective organizations. The datasets hub can be used in scenarios like:
For users to see dataset usage metrics,... Read more
Adobe integrates PDF ecosystem into Microsoft Power Automate
Adobe has added support for Microsoft Power Automate to Adobe Document Services. The service enables developers to perform PDF actions from their own software.
Document Services is a service that allows developers to build software that can perform tasks with PDF files. It consists of APIs that ... Read more
KPMG introduces Power Platform assessment tools for re-entry workplace
Most companies are currently looking for methodical and safer ways for their employees to come back to their workplaces, and at least to some extent, tech companies are looking for the best ways on how they can get involved in the process.
KPMG is utilizing Microsoft's Power Platform code tools ... Read more