Microsoft's latest release wave introduces several long-awaited features, including custom branded links to boost customer confidence, dynamic content blocks for easier email updates, and enhanced record creation from customer journeys. The update also includes message expiration settings and Copilot-powered conversational SMS for better customer engagement.
Author: Malin Martnes
Release wave 1 2026 Customer Insights – Data
The 2026 release wave introduces several features in Customer Insights, including the Private Preview (PP) and General Availability (GA) dates for new functionalities. Key updates include the introduction of MCP servers, Microsoft Fabric OneLake as a data source, enhanced audience targeting from previous campaign signals, and improved selection of field values for segment conditions.
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