Transforming customer service with Dynamics 365 AI agents 

Elizabeth Hipwell, Marketing Executive

February 6th, 2026

5 min read

Customer expectations continue to rise, while service teams face growing pressure to respond quickly, resolve issues accurately, and deliver a consistent experience across every channel. Traditional case management tools support the basics, but they often depend heavily on manual effort. Agents are left switching between systems, searching for information, and managing increasing case volumes with limited context. 

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service, enhanced by intelligent Copilot Studio AI agents, addresses these challenges by embedding AI directly into the service workflow. Rather than operating as standalone tools, these agents work within Dynamics 365 to automate routine tasks, surface relevant insights, and support agents throughout the entire service lifecycle. 

By reducing manual administration and improving consistency, Dynamics 365 AI for Service helps organisations deliver more efficient, proactive, and customer-centred support at scale. 

If you’re exploring how AI agents are transforming sales as well as service, take a look at our blog: From lead to close: how Dynamics 365 AI agents supercharge your sales process. 

Overview of Dynamics 365 AI agents for service

Dynamics 365 AI agents are designed to work together as part of a connected customer service experience. Each agent focuses on a specific stage of the service journey, while sharing data and insights across the platform to ensure continuity from case creation through to quality review. 

To illustrate how this works in practice, consider a typical service scenario where a customer submits an enquiry through your website or support channel. 

Case management agent

As soon as a customer submits an enquiry, the Case Management Agent takes over the initial triage. 

It automatically: 

  • Analyses the incoming request 
  • Identifies the type and category of issue 
  • Applies priority rules and SLAs 
  • Routes the case to the correct queue or agent 
  • Extracts key information and populates the case record 

This removes the need for manual sorting and reduces the risk of misrouted or delayed cases. Every enquiry is handled consistently and reaches the right person faster, giving agents a clear and accurate starting point. 

For service managers, this means improved SLA adherence and fewer bottlenecks during peak periods. 

Customer knowledge management agent

Once a case is assigned, speed and accuracy depend on how quickly agents can find the right information. 

The Customer Knowledge Management Agent supports agents by: 

  • Recommending relevant knowledge articles 
  • Surfacing solutions used in similar cases 
  • Suggesting troubleshooting steps based on context 

Instead of searching through document libraries or relying on personal knowledge, agents receive contextual guidance directly within Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This shortens resolution times, improves first contact resolution, and ensures customers receive consistent answers regardless of who handles their case. 

Customer intent agent

As the interaction progresses, understanding the customer’s intent, sentiment, and urgency becomes increasingly important. 

The Customer Intent Agent continuously analyses: 

  • Customer sentiment and tone 
  • Intent, such as a complaint, request, or escalation 
  • Emotional signals that may indicate frustration or risk of dissatisfaction 
  • Patterns that suggest potential churn 

These real-time insights help agents adjust their approach, apply empathy where needed, and escalate cases appropriately. For supervisors, intent trends provide valuable visibility into emerging issues and customer experience risks across the service operation. 

Quality evaluation agent

After the interaction is complete, the Quality Evaluation Agent supports continuous improvement. 

It can: 

  • Analyse the full conversation across channels 
  • Measure performance against predefined quality criteria 
  • Identify coaching opportunities for agents 
  • Flag compliance risks or missed steps 
  • Provide structured feedback for supervisors 

This creates a consistent, unbiased approach to quality management that is difficult to achieve through manual reviews alone. Over time, organisations gain clearer insight into service performance and can raise standards without increasing management overhead. 

How the agents work together across the service lifecycle

Individually, each agent delivers value. Together, they create a fully optimised, end-to-end service experience within Dynamics 365 Customer Service. 

Case creation and triage
The Case Management Agent captures, categorises, and routes enquiries instantly. 

Agent enablement and resolution
The Knowledge Management Agent recommends solutions, while the Customer Intent Agent guides tone, urgency, and handling. 

Quality and continuous improvement
The Quality Evaluation Agent reviews outcomes and provides insights to improve future interactions. 

The result is a modern, AI-powered service model that reduces manual effort, improves consistency, and supports more personalised customer experiences. 

Key benefits of Dynamics 365 AI for service

Organisations implementing Dynamics 365 AI agents can expect improvements across several areas, including: 

  • Faster response and resolution times 
  • Increased first contact resolution 
  • More consistent service quality across channels 
  • Reduced administrative workload for agents 
  • Stronger quality management and coaching 
  • Improved visibility into service performance and trends 

By embedding AI directly into the service workflow, Dynamics 365 helps teams move from reactive case handling to a more proactive, insight-led approach to customer support. 

Choosing the right approach for your organisation

When considering Dynamics 365 AI agents for service, it’s worth reflecting on: 

  • Current service challenges and pain points 
  • Case volumes and complexity 
  • Knowledge management effectiveness 
  • Quality monitoring and compliance requirements 
  • Growth and scalability goals 

For organisations already using Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Microsoft 365, these agents extend existing capabilities with intelligent, embedded automation rather than introducing additional tools or complexity. 

If you’d like a broader view of how Dynamics 365 can support your organisation, download our free guide: The ultimate Dynamics 365 implementation guide. 

Get in touch

If you’re exploring how Dynamics 365 AI for Service or Copilot Studio service agents could enhance your customer support operations, Pragmatiq can help. We support organisations through implementation, configuration, and adoption to ensure AI delivers practical, measurable value. 

Get in touch at info@pragmatiq.co.uk or call 01908 038110 to start the conversation. 

 

Want to keep in touch?

Sign up to our newsletter for regular updates.

"*" indicates required fields

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Speak to one of our experts