Introducing… Microsoft Power Platform

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Microsoft Power Platform currently has around 48 million active users every month.  Incorporating a variety of low-code tools designed to help companies (and their employees) build smart solutions and explore new ways of working, Power Platform has an impressive track record.  According to Microsoft: 

 

– More than 350,000 organizations are benefitting from Power Automate every month 

– More than 10 million active monthly users on Power Automate 

480,000 organisations have used AI-powered capabilities in Power Platform 

– The most ‘complete set of integrated, low-code development tools’ 

 

But what is Microsoft Power Platform? It is a boutique of smart tools that include Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages and Copilot Studio. Each of these tools provides the business with a different sub-set of capabilities that can be used to empower companies take charge of their business goals and solve challenges.  

 

The Power Platform portfolio (and how it helps your business)

 

Power BIthe data-driven stalwart of the Power Platform it brings highly agile and intelligent data visualisation, analytics and reporting tools to the business table. 

Power AppsThis tool is designed to enhance application development for the web and mobile devices. 

Power AutomateThis tool is designed to enhance process and workflow automation. 

Power PagesWelcome to websites that are secure and built on the foundation of data and help you revolutionise your business. 

Microsoft Copilot StudioCustomises Microsoft Copilot or assists you in creating your own versions to suit your business. 

 

The benefits of Power Platform

 

A recent Forrester study commissioned by Microsoft to analyse the benefits of Power Platform found that the tools help companies to reduce development times and increase their return on investment (ROI) by as much as 224%. The same study also found that developers have been able to create low-code applications two times faster with a 60% higher success rate. 

 

Microsoft drinks its own medicine. The company uses these tools to transform its own business processes and capabilities. For example, Microsoft used Power Automate to streamline revenue processing operations by automating tasks, reducing manual labour and improving compliance.  

 

In Canada, media and entertainment company Cineplex, used Power Automate and Microsoft Copilot Studio to create AI-powered copilots and scalable desktop workflows which allowed them to automate processes and reduce the amount of time spent on admin by 30,000 hours a year.  

 

Microsoft Copilot Studio gives you the tools you need to publish agents across multiple channels that include Teams, mobile apps and websites. Microsoft has also recently made it easier for anyone to use the technology to create their own Copilot agents so it is not limited to those who have specific skillsets. The company sees the ability to create Copilot agents that resolve any problem as easy as creating a spreadsheet or building a presentation.  

 

Capturing the benefits of Microsoft Power Platform 

 

Leveraging the capabilities of Microsoft Power Platform, your employees can create solutions that help them meet workplace challenges effectively. They can analyse data, build solutions, automate processes, create virtual agents and so much more. Microsoft has made it supremely easy for your company to empower your employees and to create embedded efficiencies that translate into ROI, efficiency and productivity. 

 

You can put the power of development into your own hands and go to market faster, respond to demands in real time, build innovative applications and enhance your business transformation. Mint can help you bottle this power with our deep understanding of the Microsoft ecosystem. We collaborate with you to discover your potential and make the most of Power Platform in a way that’s relevant to your business and your strategy.