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What is Microsoft Power Automate?

Power Automate is part of the Microsoft AI, automation and analytics ecosystem. It sits alongside Power Apps, Copilot agents and Power BI to connect systems and remove the manual effort that slows teams down.

It works by setting up automated sequences called Power Automate flows. These run across your applications and platforms, covering approval processes, data transfers, notifications and system integrations.

As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, we’ve helped organisations across a range of sectors get real value from Power Automate. If you’d like to explore what it could do for your business, our consultancy team is a good place to start.

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The Tangible Benefits of Microsoft Power Platform and Business Process Automation

140 %
ROI in 3 Years
45 %
Reduction in Development Costs
18.8 %
Increase in Efficiency
27.4 %
Reduction in Errors
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Microsoft Power Automate Use Cases

Power Automate is revolutionising the way organisations handle their workflows. Here are just a few examples of its transformative capabilities…

Task Automation & Notifications

Traditional task management can be tedious, leading to overlooked responsibilities or missed deadlines. With Power Automate, teams can set up automated reminders, notifications, and even workflows that respond to specific triggers (e.g. sending out an email after a form submission or updating records after a purchase). This ensures tasks are completed on time and reactions to events are prompt and appropriate.

Data Synchronisation

Manually updating data across multiple platforms is time-consuming and prone to errors. Power Automate bridges the gap between different apps and services, ensuring that data is consistently synchronised. Whether it’s updating a CRM, syncing files between platforms, or populating databases, automation ensures accuracy and efficiency.

Approval Workflows

Seeking approvals can be a lengthy process, especially in large organisations. Using Power Automate, businesses can set up automated approval workflows. This streamlines the process, ensuring that documents, requests, or any items needing approval are routed to the right individuals promptly.

Feedback Collection & Analysis

Gathering feedback is crucial, but analysing it can be daunting. Power Automate can be set up to automatically collect feedback from various sources, aggregate it, and even provide preliminary analysis. This ensures that businesses stay in tune with their customers’ needs and can act on insights faster.

Microsoft Power Automate Use Cases
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Powerful Alone. Unstoppable Together.

Microsoft Power Automate is a powerful tool on its own. But its true potential is unlocked when it works alongside the broader Microsoft stack. Combined with tools like Power BI, Power Apps, Microsoft Fabric and Copilot Studio, you get a connected, intelligent platform that drives real change across your organisation.

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Microsoft Fabric

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Triple A Assessment – Automation, Analytics & AI

If you’re primarily looking to improve automation, our Triple A Assessment is a great place to start. We come in, assess your current setup, and identify where automation can deliver the most value. We also look at where AI or analytics might naturally connect to give you even more. You leave knowing exactly where to focus and what to do first.

  • One-day workshop format
  • Covers automation, AI and analytics opportunities
  • Clear, prioritised roadmap
  • Defined first solution with ROI
  • Practical next steps, not just a report
Learn more about the Triple A Assessment
Triple A Assessment - Automation, Analytics & AI

Any Device. Any Time.

Desktop Integration

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With Power Automate for Desktop, you can craft and oversee desktop flows right from your Windows environment.

On-the-Go Automation

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Power Automate for Mobile ensures you’re always connected. Execute and manage cloud flows anytime, anywhere.

Centralised Management

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Power Automate for Web offers a comprehensive portal where you can design, manage, and monitor all your automation aspects.

Team Collaboration

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Integrate automation seamlessly into your team’s workflow with Power Automate for Teams. Manage cloud flows directly within your collaboration hub.

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Help Me Choose the Best Automation Solution for My Needs

Navigating the world of automation can be daunting. With so many capabilities and options available, how do you determine which one aligns best with your business needs and objectives? We’ve got you covered.

Answer a few questions about your business operations, challenges, and goals, and our Power Automate experts will guide you toward the right Power Automate capability for you. 

*By filling out this form, you may receive an email from one of our account managers to book in a time to discuss our services

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Understanding Flows in Power Automate

Flows are the heart of Power Automate, designed to simplify and automate your workflows. They’re your ticket to reducing manual, repetitive tasks, giving you back valuable time to concentrate on the bigger picture.

Power Automate flows are categorised as;

  • Cloud Flows: Ideal for automating tasks across online services.
  • Desktop Flows: Perfect for automating tasks on your local machine.
  • Business Process Flows: Streamline multi-step processes that require user input.

Keen to delve deeper? Check out the Microsoft guided tour.

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Understanding Flows in Power Automate
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Microsoft Power Automate FAQs

Power Automate boasts a vast array of connectors, spanning various platforms and applications. For a comprehensive list, you can check them out on Microsoft’s official website.

While Power Automate includes RPA (robotic process automation) capabilities, it’s more than just RPA. Power Automate allows for both attended and unattended RPA, automating repetitive tasks and integrating seamlessly with various applications.

Yes, Power Automate is included with specific Office 365 licences. For instance, Office 365 E3 provides access to Power Automate. However, the features and functionalities might be limited compared to a standalone Power Automate licence.

Microsoft Flow was rebranded as Power Automate in 2019. Essentially, they are the same product, but with an updated name. The rebranding was part of Microsoft’s strategy to align it with the Power Platform suite.

Using a Power Automate expert has several advantages:

  • Tailored Solutions: Every business has unique needs. Experts can customise your Power Automate flows to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness tailored to your operations.
  • Swift Implementation: Speed up the deployment of your automation processes and see tangible results faster.
  • Advanced Integrations: Beyond the multitude of pre-built connectors, specialists can seamlessly integrate more complex systems, ensuring consistent data flow across platforms.
  • Ongoing Support: Benefit from continuous assistance, ensuring your automation processes remain up-to-date and adapt to evolving business needs.
  • Training & Knowledge Transfer: Equip your team with the skills to manage and modify flows, fostering self-sufficiency and confidence in using the platform.

By collaborating with a Power Automate expert, you’re ensuring a comprehensive, evolving solution for your business process automation needs.

That’s exactly what our Triple A Assessment is designed to answer. We come in, assess your current setup, and identify where automation (along with AI and analytics) can deliver the most value in your business. You leave with a clear ROI, a defined first solution, and a practical roadmap for what comes next.