Faster load times with parallel data loading in canvas apps

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For better performance, many canvas-app makers will preload multiple tables and entities when their app starts. Today, this is done serially, one load after another, often in the OnStart formula of the app.

With this feature, app makers can load multiple data sets in parallel, dramatically reducing the end users' wait. And this facility isn't just limited to startup; makers can use it anywhere that parallel operations would improve performance.

Enjoy faster startup times with the new Concurrent function