Microsoft consistently strives to innovate and refine its products to empower project managers in optimizing their workflows and productivity. They introduced several new features and enhancements to Azure Boards, further streamlining project management processes this September 2024.

Azure Boards September 2024 new features and enhancements:

Area and iteration level fields: Now available to all organizations using the New Boards Hub for more refined project tracking.
Permanently delete work items: Secure your data by permanently removing attachments to resolve potential security risks.
Streamlined GitHub integration: Automate your GitHub repository connections with three new REST API endpoints, simplifying your workflows.
Enhanced GitHub pull requests: Quickly access linked work items via AB# links without digging through descriptions or comments.
Coming soon: Easily track pull request status (draft, needs review, or running status checks) directly from the work item.