Microsoft Unveils Apps in Agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot

As part of the March 9 Frontier Transformation announcements, Microsoft unveiled Apps in Agents—a powerful new way to bring apps like Power Apps and Dynamics 365 directly into Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This lets users view, interact with, and take action in apps without ever leaving the conversation. 🚀 What makes this possible? Two key innovations: • Model Context Protocol (MCP) Apps • OpenAI Apps SDK These tools are now generally available, providing development teams a structured, secure way to connect the apps organizations rely on to agents in Copilot. Want to dive deeper into these new agentic capabilities? 👇 🔹 Blog: A new way of working is taking shape: Frontier Transformation https://lnkd.in/dfTtZHmy 🔹 Blog: Enable agents to bring apps into the flow of work—while keeping IT in control https://lnkd.in/etZ7gbhm 🔹 March 31 Partner Digital Airlift https://lnkd.in/eehYXJq4 🔹 Apps SDK and MCP Apps technical documentation https://lnkd.in/eeN_b2Qu #MSPartner #AppsSDK #MCPApps #Copilot #Agents #PartnerEnablement #PowerApps #Dynamics365

With all the talk about AI agents and Copilot, a question keeps coming up: if more work happens through chat, do purpose-built apps still matter? In our recent Cloudwell Conversations, Head of Product Development, Troy Palacino makes a simple but important point: chat gives you answers. It doesn't give you context. Take an org chart as an example. Knowing someone works in development is useful. Seeing where they sit in the org, what they've built, and which tech stack they work in, that's what helps you actually get things done. Get more insights from someone who's been building enterprise apps for M365 for over a decade. https://lnkd.in/ebVYeGyG #Microsoft365 #SharePoint #Copilot #AIAgents #DigitalWorkplace #CloudwellConversations #Cloudwell

Microsoft brings agent building into Copilot Chat Microsoft has integrated Copilot Studio directly into the M365 Copilot Chat interface and the Copilot app in Teams. Users can now start creating custom agents from within the same window they already use for daily tasks. IT administrators receive updates to the Package Management API that help manage these agents and related apps. The API update is available only in preview. https://lnkd.in/exDrMvtE

Microsoft’s April 2026 Copilot Studio update adds stronger governance, workflow automation, and app integrations. It introduces Microsoft Agent 365 for centralized agent management, new admin and analytics controls, workflow testing tools, and in-chat app experiences. The release helps organizations scale AI agents with better visibility into performance, security, and costs, while enabling deeper integration with business systems. #CopilotStudio #AIWorkflowAutomation #EnterpriseAI #MicrosoftCopilot #AIGovernance

🤖 New in Microsoft 365 Copilot: Cowork gets mobile support and plugins Cowork is designed for long-running, multi-step work inside Microsoft 365 Copilot Now, it becomes more useful in two ways: ▶️ Mobile support Cowork is rolling out in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on iOS and Android, so users can start, follow, and continue delegated work from their phone ▶️ Plugins Cowork can now be extended with native and custom plugins, adding new skills and connectors to the experience. This means organizations can bring more tools and data into Cowork workflows, including Microsoft services like Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Fabric Other partner integrations are also coming, including LSEG, Miro, monday.com, and S&P Global Energy Useful for tasks like: ✅ preparing meeting follow-ups ✅ creating documents ✅ coordinating calendar actions ✅ working across business systems ✅ reusing specific skills in repeated workflows Available through the Frontier program #Microsoft365Copilot #Copilot #AI #FutureOfWork #Agents

Apps in Agents is the powerful new way to bring #PowerApps and #Dynamics365 directly into Microsoft 365 #Copilot Chat. This lets users view, interact with, and take action in apps without ever leaving the conversation. Two key innovations make this possible (MCP and OpenAI Apps SDK), and they are both now generally available. They provide development teams a secure and structured way to connect what you rely on most to agents in Copilot. Ready to dive in? Check out the docuemntation on Microsoft Learn today: https://lnkd.in/eeN_b2Qu

Microsoft is bringing a powerful update to Viva Insights – Agent Dashboard - Export de-identified Copilot agent data for deeper analysis - Track adoption trends, usage, and ROI more effectively - Data includes usage metrics, agent metadata, and retention insights - All with privacy preserved (no user identifiers) Key details: - Requires 50+ M365 Copilot licenses - Available in Viva Insights web app - Enabled by default, but can be managed via VFAM Timeline: - Preview: May–June 2026 - GA: July–August 2026

✨ Now in public preview: The Work IQ API gives developers programmatic access to the same intelligence behind Microsoft 365 Copilot. Build agent‑to‑agent experiences, IDE tooling, or app integrations - without wiring raw data or re‑building security 🚀 Read the launch blog and see what’s possible → https://lnkd.in/dNRA6EYh #Copilot #Microsoft365

Question: Could Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat make your workday simpler? Answer: Yes — it helps you stay focused without jumping between apps. Here are a few ways to use Copilot Chat: • Summarise email threads so you can act faster • Prepare for meetings with key points and agendas • Find important info across files and chats in seconds Want a demo or more info on using Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat effectively? 🌐 https://lnkd.in/eCZdWrHh #ImmersiveIT #MicrosoftCopilot #Productivity #AIatWork #DigitalTransformation #ITSupport #BusinessIT #SmallBusinessUK #EssexBusiness #SouthendBusiness #LocalITSupport

Want to get more done in less time with Microsoft 365? Copilot Chat can help — without you flipping between apps. Try these practical uses: • Summarise long email threads • Prepare for meetings quickly • Pull key info from files and chats Copilot Chat helps you focus on the work that matters. Want a demo or more info from Bitz 'n' PC'z Ltd? https://lnkd.in/eTRREM97 #MicrosoftCopilot #Productivity #AIatWork #DigitalTransformation