Previously known as Microsoft Flow, Microsoft Power Automate lets you automate processes with workflows that can connect your various applications. As such, you can eliminate repetitive tasks, increase your productivity, and save time. Read our blog to learn more!
What is Power Automate?
Power Automate is a no- or low-code tool that lets you create workflows even with little development knowledge. Numerous triggers and actions are available out of the box to automate almost any process.
For example, you can use Power Automate to:
- Send a notification when specific people email you;
- Automate approvals for certain documents;
- Process forms sent through your website;
- Update your lists or databases when creating a new prospect;
- Connect legacy systems to more recent applications.
And these are only a few ideas! With more than 300 connectors available, you can create complex workflows that will connect multiple tools and applications throughout your entire organization, whether they’re cloud, mobile or desktop. This is one of the main differences between Power Automate and Microsoft Dynamics 365 workflows, since Power Automate can go beyond the CRM and even the Microsoft ecosystem.
How does Power Automate work?
Intuitive and robust, the Power Automate platform lets you automate processes with a simple drag-and-drop. The interface is made up of blocks representing preconfigured triggers, actions, and connectors, allowing you to automate the tasks of your choice. Some technical knowledge may be required to leverage the full potential of the solution, but Microsoft provides recommendations and instructions within the application itself to facilitate process automation from end to end.
What are the benefits for your organization?
Fewer risks of forgetting something, fewer expenses, and less time wasted. By connecting your various applications together and automating manual tasks, you can increase the productivity and efficiency of your users. For example, simple notifications can ensure processes continue without interruption by notifying the people involved that a certain action must be taken. As such, Power Automate makes the Microsoft platform accessible to everyone by letting users create their own automations without requiring costly developments.
Read our articles to learn more about Power Automate and how you can use it to customize your Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales (CRM) solution and optimize Dynamics 365 Sales for professional services firms. To learn more or to install Power Automate within your organization, contact JOVACO.
