Microsoft Graph upcoming features

In 2024, Microsoft Graph, a key component in integrating various Microsoft services, is seeing several significant updates and new features. Here's a summary of the most notable ones:

Device and App Management Enhancements in Cloud PC

Microsoft Graph now offers improved error messaging for failed installations of partner agents on Cloud PCs, along with new properties for better managing Cloud PCs and their images. This advancement allows for more effective troubleshooting and management of Cloud PC resources.

Enhanced Identity and Access Management Capabilities

The Graph API has introduced new features for better governance and access package management, including refreshing access package resource requests and managing assignment requests more efficiently. There's also an addition of the x509CertificateCombinationConfiguration resource type, enabling more granular control over authentication methods.

Partner Billing Reports

Microsoft has introduced a new partner billing API, providing a more efficient way for Microsoft direct partners to export high-volume Azure usage data. This feature enables partners to create and monitor export operations and retrieve manifests more swiftly.

Improvements to Microsoft Teams APIs and Tools

Updates include the ability to manage change notifications for virtual events and pricing updates for the Teams meeting APIs, set to take effect in early 2024. Also, new APIs for Microsoft Teams webinars are now in public preview, offering enhanced access to data for line-of-business applications or multi-tenant ISV solutions.

Microsoft Graph Toolkit v3.0

This release includes new components like mgt-picker for selecting Microsoft Graph entities from collections, a theme-toggle component for easy switching between light and dark modes, and a taxonomy-picker for selecting terms from Microsoft Graph taxonomy. Additionally, it introduces enhancements like multi-account support and a quick chat message feature, alongside overall improvements and bug fixes.

Other noteworthy mentions include the introduction of custom encryption with customer-owned keys for additional data security in Microsoft 365 datasets and updates in Graph Explorer, such as the generation of PowerShell code snippets to facilitate its use.

These updates signify Microsoft's commitment to enhancing the integration and management of its services, aiming to offer more robust, efficient, and user-friendly tools for developers and administrators.