Microsoft Marketplace January 2026: 180 New Business Solutions Launched

Microsoft Marketplace has expanded significantly with 180 new offerings launched on January 28, 2026, providing businesses with enhanced cloud solutions, AI applications, and automation tools across the Microsoft ecosystem.

Enterprise Resource Planning Enhancements

The marketplace introduces several Dynamics 365 Business Central extensions designed to streamline operations. Acumens Procure-to-Pay adds internal purchase requisitions, request for quotation (RFQ) management, bid analysis, and vendor evaluations to the core system. This extension enforces RFQ requirements before purchase orders, supporting both Essential and Premium editions across all countries and languages.

Acumens Vendor Rebate Management automates vendor rebate tracking, calculation, and processing within Business Central. The solution handles complex rebate structures, improves financial accuracy, and reduces manual work through automated accruals and real-time financial visibility. It's particularly suited for manufacturers and distributors requiring sophisticated rebate management.

Data Sync by Binary Lab addresses multi-entity operations by automating data synchronization across multiple company entities in Business Central. The solution offers customizable sync profiles for master and transactional data, detailed logging for transparency, and reduces manual errors in complex organizational structures.

Power Platform Visual Extensions

Power BI users gain access to several new custom visuals. BENE.BIZ Tile Search Slicer provides interactive data filtering through customizable tiles with dual panels, search functionality, and styling options. The PRO version supports unlimited selections, advanced styling, multi-search capabilities, and cross-page synchronization for large datasets.

Cartogram transforms geographic or categorical data into geometric shapes like circles and squares, emphasizing clarity over traditional maps. The visual supports rich formatting, interactivity, and scalable shapes for effective data storytelling and abstract spatial visualizations.

Customable Table offers dynamic columns, easy row reordering, inline formatting, and manual row management for Power BI reports. The visual syncs with the Format Pane, supports custom styling and accessibility features, making it ideal for financial statements and professional reports requiring flexible data organization.

Decision Board prioritizes actions by evaluating multiple signals per entity and assigning clear states (Critical, Action Needed, Watch, Healthy). The visual uses transparent, rule-based logic to explain decisions and supports various layouts for consistent performance reviews and decision-making processes.

Document Processing and Automation

Several solutions focus on document automation and processing. Snoh Fusion is an advanced document processing solution built on Microsoft Azure that automates data extraction, classification, and validation from PDFs, scanned files, and emails. Using AI, machine learning, and natural language processing, it streamlines document workflows and enhances accuracy across diverse formats.

OPS DocuExtender for Business Central streamlines document management by enabling easy attachment, access, and secure storage of files linked to records. Integrated with SharePoint, it reduces storage costs, enhances security, and supports paperless workflows within Business Central.

Geocode Ship-to Address by Caracal Lynx geocodes ship-to addresses on sales orders, providing precise location data including latitude, longitude, what3words addresses, and Google Plus Codes. The extension features an interactive Azure map and supports both Microsoft and Google geocoding services, optimizing logistics for businesses in retail and field services.

Payment and Financial Solutions

Financial management tools include Peach Payment Link, which integrates with Business Central to simplify payment requests. The solution enables creating, sharing, and managing payment links via email, SMS, or WhatsApp, supports multiple currencies, and prints QR codes on documents. It restricts posting unpaid sales, enhancing cash flow and customer payment experience.

Global File Storage connects Business Central to cloud storage options like Azure and SharePoint, offloading documents to reduce database costs and bloat. The solution ensures secure, seamless file access and management within Business Central, enhancing performance and compliance for distribution, manufacturing, and wholesale businesses.

AI and Copilot Enablement Services

Microsoft partners offer comprehensive AI adoption services. Agent Academy Enablement for Microsoft Copilot Agents by PHAT Consulting provides practical training, technical enablement, change management, and governance for sustainable Copilot and AI agent use. The service targets IT, HR, managers, and specialist departments.

AI Document Processing FastStart by Advania helps organizations implement AI-powered document processing in Microsoft 365, addressing content growth and compliance challenges. The service includes use-case evaluation, proof of concept development, knowledge transfer, and iterative implementation with client collaboration.

Copilot Discovery Journey and Copilot Integration Journey by Gestisoft offer structured workshops for SMBs and mid-market organizations to unlock Copilot potential. These services cover readiness assessment, use case identification, feature demonstration, and customized implementation roadmaps for secure, efficient AI integration.

Industry-Specific Solutions

Several solutions target specific industries. Lumovy Dynamics 365 Implementation Solution for Hypermarkets provides rapid delivery for grocery retailers with customized environments, in-store mobility apps, pre-built reports, and AI-driven testing.

Microsoft Places: Proof of Concept by FORTE helps organizations implement workplace management solutions, aligning stakeholders, confirming licenses, and defining success metrics. The service includes floor plan preparation, location hierarchy configuration, and resource integration for map-based booking.

Modernize your Customer Service with Dynamics 365 Contact Center by Columbus offers structured implementation for organizations moving from fragmented legacy contact center solutions to AI-powered, unified cross-channel experiences.

Security and Compliance

Security-focused solutions include Edensoft Threat Protection with Microsoft Defender XDR, offering a 3-week implementation that unifies security across endpoints, identities, apps, and cloud. The service includes environment assessment, deployment of Defender components, real-time threat detection, and hands-on training.

Inspira Identity & Access Accelerator with Microsoft Entra provides workshops for security and IT teams on integrated identity and access management. The service identifies gaps, offers documented recommendations, and delivers phased roadmaps for reducing risk and manual effort.

Development and Integration Tools

Technical solutions include predict_at_scale_dev for Python, a powerful tool enabling developers and data scientists to perform scalable predictive analytics. The solution efficiently processes large datasets for accurate machine learning predictions and integrates seamlessly with the Microsoft Power Platform.

IT Helpdesk Agent with Microsoft Copilot Studio by ICT offers an AI-powered helpdesk solution providing instant answers and guided troubleshooting for common IT issues. The agent integrates with existing tools, automates ticketing, and provides 24/7 support to improve employee satisfaction and productivity.

Implementation and Consulting Services

Microsoft partners provide comprehensive implementation services. Microsoft 365 Copilot: Readiness & Adoption by Arkano ensures secure Copilot deployment focusing on Copilot Chat usage. The service includes readiness assessments, governance, change management, role-based training, and adoption metrics.

Microsoft Power Platform: 12-Week Implementation by Nortal delivers tailored low-code solutions automating workflows, centralizing data with Dataverse, and providing real-time Power BI insights. The solution integrates with Microsoft 365 apps, enhancing collaboration and decision-making.

SharePoint and the Power Platform: Development & Managed Services by Golden Five Consulting offers custom SharePoint and Power Apps development, managed services, compliance expertise, and strategic consulting for various industries.

Specialized Business Applications

Additional solutions address specific business needs. eMove Five-Minute Movement Breaks in Outlook integrates with Outlook to schedule short, guided movement breaks that reduce discomfort from prolonged sitting. The solution supports employee wellbeing by promoting simple exercises during the workday without disrupting productivity.

Event Scanner with Dynamics 365 Power Apps by Experience Digital streamlines attendee check-in and engagement tracking at events. The app quickly scans QR codes, logs time-stamped attendance, syncs with Dynamics 365, and supports offline use for events of any size.

Time Track Central - Basic provides a Business Central extension with a web app for managing timesheets, absences, resource capacity, and payroll exports, offering workshops, proofs of concept, and implementations for comprehensive time management.

The January 2026 marketplace expansion demonstrates Microsoft's continued investment in business automation, AI integration, and industry-specific solutions, providing organizations with tools to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and adopt emerging technologies effectively.