Microsoft Power Platform

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Microsoft Power Platform is a suite of applications, connectors, and a data platform that provides a rapid application development environment to build custom apps for business needs. It allows users to automate processes, build solutions, analyze data, and create virtual agents.

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Microsoft Power Platform consists of four primary components:

  • Power BI: A business analytics tool that allows users to visualize data and share insights across their organization.
  • Power Apps: A suite of apps, services, connectors, and a data platform that provides a rapid application development environment to build custom apps for business needs.
  • Power Automate: A service that helps users create automated workflows between apps and services to synchronize files, get notifications, collect data, and more.
  • Power Virtual Agents: A tool that allows users to create powerful chatbots without the need for coding.

Features[edit | edit source]

  • **Data Connectors**: Power Platform includes a wide range of connectors to integrate with various data sources, including Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Azure, and third-party services.
  • **AI Builder**: A feature that allows users to add artificial intelligence capabilities to their apps and workflows without needing to write code.
  • **Common Data Service (CDS)**: Now known as Microsoft Dataverse, it is a secure and scalable data service and app platform that allows users to store and manage data used by business applications.

Benefits[edit | edit source]

  • **Integration**: Seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft services and third-party applications.
  • **Customization**: Allows for extensive customization to meet specific business needs.
  • **User-Friendly**: Designed to be accessible to users with varying levels of technical expertise.
  • **Scalability**: Can scale from small business solutions to enterprise-level applications.

Use Cases[edit | edit source]

  • **Business Analytics**: Using Power BI to create interactive reports and dashboards.
  • **App Development**: Building custom business apps with Power Apps.
  • **Process Automation**: Automating repetitive tasks with Power Automate.
  • **Customer Service**: Creating chatbots to handle customer inquiries with Power Virtual Agents.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD