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Microsoft Power Platform

Automation, custom apps, and integrations. Increases agility and reduces manual tasks. In detail:

Microsoft Power Apps: Build custom apps for internal processes (e.g., store audits) without coding.
Microsoft Power Automate: Automate repetitive tasks like order approvals or department workflows.
Microsoft Power BI: Centralize data from ERP, CRM, and other systems for a unified business view.
Business Agility: Quickly adapt to market changes and new client demands with low-code solutions.
Efficiency: Boosts productivity and cuts down time spent on administrative paperwork.

Connect your data, build solutions, and automate work—all in one secure ecosystem.

Questions Our Customers Frequently Ask

What exactly is the Power Platform, how does it relate to Business Central, and how does it improve our operations?

The Microsoft Power Platform is a suite of low-code tools that allows you to build custom solutions, automate workflows, and analyze data without the need for traditional, heavy coding. It is designed to bridge the gap between your core ERP and the unique, everyday needs of your team.

Key Tools:

Power Apps: Create custom mobile or web apps for specific tasks (e.g., store audits or project tracking).
Power Automate: Build smart workflows to handle repetitive tasks and digital approvals.
Power BI: Transform raw data into interactive dashboards for real-time decision-making.
Power Pages: Quickly launch secure, data-driven websites for partners or customers.
Copilot Studio: Build AI-driven agents to handle routine internal or external queries.

Typical Real-Life Examples in Action:

Advanced Data Visualization: Gaining a "live pulse" of the business for faster, better-informed decisions.
Digitalizing the Front Line: Moving from paper and spreadsheets to mobile apps for field teams and resource tracking.
Accelerated Approvals: Automating internal requests to eliminate bottlenecks and human error.
Ecosystem Integration: Connecting Microsoft 365, ERP, and CRM into one synchronized environment.

Simply imagine Business Central as an Aircraft Carrier—a giant, powerful command center that holds your core financial and operational data. The Power Platform represents the carrier’s assets and escort fleet, providing agility and reach.

Combining the Power Platform with an ERP like Business Central solves the "last-mile" challenges of digitalization. It moves your business from slow, manual recording to a fast, automated, and mission-ready ecosystem.

How can Microsoft Power Platform be used to automate business processes, and which use cases bring the greatest immediate value?

The Microsoft Power Platform—especially Microsoft Power Automate—enables companies to automate everyday business processes by replacing manual tasks with intelligent, rule-based workflows.

In practice, this means that approvals, notifications, and data-driven actions are handled automatically in the background. This reduces administrative workload, minimizes errors, and ensures that processes move faster and more consistently across the organization.

Most valuable and common use cases:

Approvals and Requests
Automate processes such as purchase approvals, vacation requests, or expense claims. Requests are routed automatically to the right person, with real-time notifications and clear status tracking.
Automated Notifications
Receive instant alerts for key business events—such as overdue invoices, inventory changes, or important updates—without the need for manual checks.
Accounting Automation
Streamline financial operations by automating invoice sending, payment tracking, and data entry, improving both efficiency and accuracy.
Internal Workflows
Connect multiple steps within a process into a seamless flow, ensuring tasks progress automatically without delays or manual follow-ups.
System Integration
Integrate Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with Microsoft 365, CRM platforms, and other business tools—without complex or costly custom development.

When implemented effectively, Power Platform reduces manual work, lowers the risk of human error, and accelerates key business processes—freeing up time for employees to focus on higher-value, strategic activities.

Is the Power Platform included with Business Central, and how does the additional investment pay back?

Yes and No. Most Dynamics 365 Business Central licenses include "Seeded" rights for the Power Platform. This allows you to use the tools to extend Business Central (e.g., creating a simple flow or a basic Power App) at no extra cost. However, for advanced scenarios—such as connecting to third-party software (like Salesforce or Mailchimp) or using high-level AI—a "Premium" license is required.

How the Investment Pays Back (The ROI):
An additional investment in Power Platform licenses isn't just a cost; it is a force multiplier for your ERP. Here is how it pays for itself:

Elimination of "Human Middleware": The investment pays back the moment you automate a manual task (like re-typing invoice data) that previously took an employee 5–10 hours a week. You are trading a small monthly license fee for dozens of hours of reclaimed professional time.
Reduced Development Costs: Traditional custom coding is expensive and slow. Building on the Power Platform is roughly 3x to 5x faster than traditional development, meaning your "Time to Value" is drastically shorter.
Scalability without Headcount: It allows your business to handle a 20% increase in order volume without needing to hire 20% more administrative staff. The automation absorbs the growth.
Informed Decisions: One bad decision based on old data can cost more than a year of licensing. Power BI provides real-time insights that prevent costly inventory errors or missed sales opportunities.

At Exsolvo, we specialize in "License Optimization." We start by utilizing the rights you already own and only recommend additional investment when the measurable time-savings or revenue gains clearly outweigh the license cost.

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