Highlights and news about Microsoft Business Applications February 2026

Business Applications at a glance: News in February 2026

The world of Microsoft Business Applications is evolving faster than ever. In February 2026, Microsoft once again demonstrates how consistently its entire portfolio is being developed in the direction of automation, AI-supported processes, and modern user experiences. Whether ERP, CRM, Power Platform, Power BI, or new AI agent technologies: functions are emerging everywhere that help companies work more efficiently, make better decisions, and drive digital innovation directly from their day-to-day business.

In this article, we have summarized the most important news and highlights from the Microsoft ecosystem for you in a compact format. It is understandable, practical, and focuses on the added value for companies that already use Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Microsoft Copilot or want to expand their use.

Dynamics 365 ERP MCP Server: More intelligence for everyday ERP

With the new Dynamics 365 ERP MCP Server, Microsoft is introducing a solution that helps companies manage their ERP processes more easily and intelligently. Instead of complicated interfaces, the MCP Server enables AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot to perform tasks directly in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. Much like a human clicking through the application. This opens up completely new possibilities for automation, saves time on routine tasks, and makes processes in Dynamics 365 ERP more flexible overall. For organizations looking to modernize their business applications, MCP is an important step toward smarter, more future-proof processes.

How AI creates real added value in manufacturing

The latest findings from Microsoft’s manufacturing team clearly show that the use of AI in manufacturing companies is no longer an experiment, but a real competitive advantage. According to a Forrester study commissioned by Microsoft for the industrial sector, manufacturers with a unified database and AI-supported processes can achieve up to50% fewer defects,40% fewer failures, and even an ROI of up to 457% over three years. The benefits are particularly evident at companies such as KUKA, which has been able to significantly accelerate processes and break down data silos with Azure AI. AI helps manufacturers make decisions faster, work more efficiently, and become more resilient.

Agentic AI in retail: How Dynamics 365 makes commerce more flexible and smarter

Retail is changing rapidly, and Agentic AI is becoming the new factor for success. Modern retail companies are increasingly relying on intelligent AI agents that recognize trends, prepare decisions, and automatically execute processes in the background. In its current vision, Microsoft shows how Dynamics 365 enables this change. AI agents analyze signals from customer behavior, inventory, prices, or store operations and help teams respond faster and more consistently. Central to this is the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which provides all agents with a common context – from product data to customer intentions. The result: a connected commerce experience that works across channels and delivers real efficiency gains.

Power Platform: Securely developed, cleverly connected

The Microsoft Power Platform is developing rapidly and impressively demonstrates how companies can master innovation and security at the same time. Modern low-code tools such as Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI enable rapid digitization without compromising governance and security. Microsoft emphasizes that low code does not mean low security. The platform features a multi-layered security model, from role-based access rights to data loss prevention policies, and helps organizations run apps securely and scalably. This makes the platform ideal for companies that want to combine cloud flexibility with the highest security requirements.

More clarity, more interactivity, more possibilities for analytics

With the latest updates, Power BI shows what modern business intelligence should look like. Particularly noteworthy are the new Modern Visual Tooltips, which are now generally available. Instead of static info windows, they offer interactive drill-down actions directly in the tooltip, automatically follow the report design, and make data analysis much more intuitive. Added to this is the major feature update in Power BI Report Server. New visualizations such as Activity Gauge, Decomposition Tree, and Synoptic Panel improve storytelling, while optimized layout options and modern map, matrix, and image features ensure cleaner reporting. Ideal for companies that want to seamlessly professionalize their analytics experiences with Power BI.

Apps even more intuitive, modern, and closer to real business processes

The latest features in Power Apps clearly show how much the low-code experience has evolved. The embedded video below clearly demonstrates how modern UI elements, improved input experiences, and clearly structured layouts make app creation easier. Particularly noteworthy are the simplified logic functions and AI-powered automations that take care of routine tasks and process data cleanly. In conjunction with the Power Platform, this results in business applications that are not only quick to build but also deliver immediate value, from dynamic forms and intelligent validations to automated workflows. This is an ideal foundation for companies that want to implement digital solutions quickly, user-friendly, and without programming effort.

Custom AI agents for every business area

Microsoft Copilot Studio is rapidly becoming the central tool for companies that want to develop their own AI agents and adapt them to their business processes. The platform makes it possible to create intelligent copilots that use data from Dynamics 365, the Power Platform, Microsoft 365, or Azure without in-depth programming knowledge. This delivers real added value in day-to-day business. Copilot Studio is particularly strong in the area of personalization. Companies can configure Copilots to accurately reflect their brand voice, product knowledge, and internal processes. In combination with open protocols such as the Model Context Protocol (MCP), AI agents can be seamlessly integrated into commerce and ERP processes and used across various channels. The result is automated, context-aware interactions that reduce the workload on teams and noticeably improve customer experiences.

Evaluate opportunities now, realize added value

Would you like to learn how you can leverage these innovations in your company? Whether through the use of AI agents, greater automation in Dynamics 365, modern reports with Power BI, or initial pilot projects with Copilot Studio?

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