New Features in Copilot Studio: April 2025
This article highlights the latest features introduced to Microsoft Copilot Studio for April 2025. If you’re looking to get a sneak peek into the exciting updates, don’t miss the Microsoft Build event scheduled for May 19–21, 2025.
Recent Updates in Microsoft Copilot Studio
Let’s explore some of the recent enhancements for Copilot Studio and Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- Computer Use in Copilot Studio Agents: New Limited Research Preview
- New Microsoft Graph Connectors
- Advanced Approvals in Agent Flows
- Support for Customer Managed Keys
- ROI Analysis with Microsoft Viva Insights
- Autonomous Agents and Generative Orchestration Support
1. Computer Use in Copilot Studio Agents: New Limited Research Preview
Microsoft has introduced a limited research preview that allows Copilot Studio agents to use websites and desktop applications as tools. This feature means agents can perform tasks like navigating menus and entering data—just as a person would. According to Charles Lamanna, CVP for Business & Industry Copilot, “If a person can use the app, the agent can too.”
For more insights into this feature and potential use, you can register for Microsoft Build in May 2025 to see computer use in action.
2. New Microsoft Graph Connectors
This month, several powerful Microsoft Graph connectors are now available in preview, enhancing agents’ capabilities within Copilot Studio. Here are some key connectors integrated:
- Guru: Integrate Guru’s knowledge system for quick access to critical insights.
- GitLab: Search and analyze GitLab issues and merge requests seamlessly.
- Asana: Embed Asana tasks into Microsoft 365 workflows for better project management.
- 15Five: Incorporate performance management data to boost engagement.
- Miro: Access and summarize ideas from Miro boards directly in Microsoft Copilot.
- Trello: Integrate Trello for simplified task and deadline tracking.
- Zendesk: Optimize customer support efficiency through advanced ticket tracking.
- Smartsheet: Streamline project management with easy access to Smartsheet data.
- Seismic Content: Gain access to sales content and analytics for sales and marketing teams.
Administrators can find these connectors in the Microsoft Power Platform admin center, ready for configuration.
3. Advanced Approvals in Agent Flows
The approvals feature in Copilot Studio has also received significant updates. Advanced approvals allow organizations to create multi-stage processes with specific steps and decision-makers at each level. You can include conditional logic to create dynamic workflows that adapt based on specific criteria or outcomes, making approvals smoother and more responsive.
This advancement improves the flexibility of approval workflows, with plans for additional features like reminders and customizable notifications in the works.
4. Support for Customer Managed Keys
Copilot Studio now enables organizations to use their own encryption keys for greater control over data security. With Customer Managed Keys (CMKs), businesses can create, rotate, and revoke encryption keys as needed, ensuring that their data remains secure and compliant. This feature allows tenants to govern data protection through Microsoft Azure Key Vault.
Admins can manage CMK settings through the Microsoft Power Platform admin center, and the integration with Key Vault is automatic, streamlining the process.
5. ROI Analysis with Microsoft Viva Insights
The integration of Copilot Studio with Microsoft Viva Insights provides valuable insights into agent usage and performance. With this feature, organizations can view aggregated usage trends and assess the business impact of their agents. This tool enables better tracking of agent adoption and helps inform future investments based on usage data.
6. Autonomous Agents and Generative Orchestration Support
The Analytics page in Copilot Studio has been updated to provide a more comprehensive view of agent performance. It now supports generative orchestration trend analysis, alongside traditional analytics options. Users can track key performance indicators (KPIs), including answer rates and response quality.
If generative orchestration is enabled, users can configure autonomous triggers and obtain data about the performance of these autonomous agents on the analytics dashboard, making it easier to gauge their effectiveness.
Stay Informed on Copilot Studio Updates
For ongoing updates from Copilot Studio and to explore upcoming features, visit the [Copilot Studio website](https://aka.ms/CopilotStudio) or sign up for a free trial.
