n August, Microsoft once again presents a range of exciting developments and innovations in the world of Business Applications. We offer you an overview of the latest advancements aimed at optimizing your business processes and driving your digital transformation forward. Discover the current highlights and stay informed about the latest trends and technologies from Microsoft. 

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Introduction of Traceability for Dynamics 365 Suply Chain Management

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management introduces a new traceability feature to help businesses make their supply chains more transparent. With this feature, companies can monitor every phase of product tracking, from production to delivery. Traceability enables detailed tracking of materials and components, improves recall traceability, and increases transparency throughout the entire supply chain. This enhancement aims to boost efficiency and minimize the risk of supply chain issues.

Microsoft announces 2024 Release Wave 2 Plan: New features and improvements this Fall

The Release Wave 2 Plan for 2024 is just around the corner, and Microsoft is preparing to introduce numerous new features and improvements this fall. The focus is particularly on ERP systems and the Power Platform, which will be enhanced with advanced AI capabilities. These updates are designed to optimize user experience, increase productivity, and enhance security standards. Customers can look forward to intelligent automation, improved data analytics, and seamless integration of AI into business processes, helping them work more efficiently and securely.

5 ways for IT departments to leverage low-code and AI

IT departments can gain significant advantages by utilizing low-code platforms and AI. Particularly noteworthy is the automation of routine tasks, which greatly accelerates processes and increases efficiency. Copilot Studio plays a key role by providing a user-friendly environment for implementing these technologies. With Copilot Studio, IT departments can quickly create applications using simple drag-and-drop tools while integrating AI-powered features to enable intelligent analytics and automation. The platform reduces errors through automated testing and facilitates the development of user-friendly interfaces. These comprehensive features of Copilot Studio support process optimization and accelerate digital transformation. 

Sustainable Data Centers: Microsoft´s path to efficient water use

Microsoft is setting new standards in sustainability by revolutionizing the water efficiency of its data centers. Through innovative design approaches and technologies, water consumption is minimized while performance is maximized. Examples include the introduction of advanced cooling systems that drastically reduce dependence on water and the use of rainwater and reclaimed water for cooling. Additionally, Microsoft implements real-time monitoring systems to continuously optimize water usage. 

Generative AI revolutionizes private equity: Use cases and opportunities

Private equity, which involves investing in non-publicly traded companies, is being transformed by generative AI. AI optimizes due diligence processes, comprehensive examinations and analyses before investments, improves market analyses, and develops tailored investment strategies. By using AI, risk assessments are made more precise, and forecasts on the performance of portfolios are provided. Specific use cases demonstrate how AI helps to uncover hidden patterns in financial data, increase operational efficiencies, and accelerate decision-making. One example is the automation of data aggregation from various sources, significantly reducing due diligence time and increasing the accuracy of analyses. 

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We hope you enjoyed our first blog post on the latest news and highlights of Microsoft Business Applications! There’s much to discover, from exciting Power Platform updates to innovative Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management features. We look forward to continuing this series next month and presenting more exciting highlights.

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