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To deliver results in today’s climate, organisations must approach things differently and empower staff to deliver.

This can be achieved by investing in low-code platforms that deliver rapid innovation, like Microsoft’s Power Platform, or through OpenAI tools that empower citizen developers to create on the go.

Adapting to the demands of the modern workplace

The modern business landscape demands strategic transformations to enhance operations and adapt to changing environments. A study by McKinsey underscores the significance of technology-led transformations, with over two-thirds of participants reporting that such efforts boosted revenue, decreased costs, and improved employee experiences.

A swift route to achieving technology transformation is through investments in platforms that facilitate rapid innovation, and Microsoft's Power Platform has emerged as the leader. 

So what's all the fuss about?

Power Platform 101

Microsoft Power Platform is a versatile low-code platform that spans various Microsoft offerings, including Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics, and standalone applications. Among its tools, four major applications take the spotlight:

  • Power BI
  • Power Apps
  • Power Automate
  • Virtual Agent

Each of these applications brings distinct business value, ranging from Power BI's data analytics prowess to Power Apps' capability for creating applications with minimal to no coding.

The platform offers an avenue to redefine business processes, encompassing data analysis, the development of custom business applications, and workflow automation. The insights it provides facilitate well-informed decision-making, while its automation capabilities drive operational efficiencies, save time and resources, and optimise productivity.

Empowering non-technical users

One of the standout features of Power Platform is that it doesn't necessitate users to be developers or possess extensive technical know-how to harness the power of data and automation.

By harmonising citizen developers and professional developers, the platform enables the creation of solutions tailored to the needs of daily application users. This makes Power Platform a potent instrument for businesses keen on advancing their digital transformation and ecosystem enablement journeys.

The strategic role of technology

Recent years have underscored the strategic importance of technology in the ongoing growth - and survival - of businesses. Power Platform serves as an agent of transformation, bolstering outcomes by harnessing data, automating processes, and offering tools that foster efficiency.

However, for IT, it is crucial to balance this power with responsibility. Empowering teams with these robust tools necessitates vigilant oversight, and a lack of supervision could potentially lead to unintended negative consequences.

Responsibility and management

Likening the management of Power Platform to the administration of Microsoft Teams or other essential collaboration platforms, it's essential to ensure proper control and security. While these tools can greatly benefit the business, they can also have a substantial impact. Similar to the dependency on Microsoft Teams or Outlook where a brief disruption could seriously disrupt operations, Power Platform's role should be managed, controlled, and safeguarded in the appropriate way.

Find out more

This article from AvePoint details everything you need to know about Power Platform and how you can leverage its services to enable your organisation’s ecosystems in a managed, controlled, and secure way. Doing so will ensure you never have to think about what would happen without it!

▶ Read more.

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