Microsoft announce that licence auto-claim for Power Automate is generally available. This is a feature that enables administrators to set up policies in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center to automatically assign licences to users who need them.
Find the announcement article with instructions on how to create the policies here: https://bit.ly/4aevB95.
Users trying to run a Power Apps app which requires a licence can now request a licence from their IT department directly from within the product. IT administrators can view licence requests in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center and approve them as required.
Find the announcement here: https://bit.ly/3AepvVX, along with instructions for IT administrators here: https://bit.ly/3LbOCyV.
Microsoft announce that Azure Cost Management is now Microsoft Cost Management due to recent expansions in its capabilities.
In October it started covering Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Windows 365, and Power Platform offers when acquired through the Microsoft Customer Agreement, and in January lightweight cost management capabilities were added to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
Find the announcement here: https://bit.ly/3znHD0s.