Want to turn your business ideas into real solutions? Engage with a Digital Transformation Technology Partner like Avrion, and we’ll “get it done” using modern tools like Power Apps.
What is Power Apps?
What is Power Apps? It’s a suite of apps, services, and connectors, along with a robust data platform, that provides a rapid development environment to build custom applications tailored to your business needs. Power Apps is part of Microsoft’s Power Platform, which also includes Power BI and Power Automate.
Using Power Apps, our Development Team can quickly build low-code custom apps that connect to your data – whether it’s stored in the Microsoft Dataverse or in other sources like SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, SQL Server, and more. What is Power Apps, if not the world’s most complete low-code application development platform designed to drive productivity and innovation?
Once we develop a Power App for your business, we can also extend its functionality using Azure Functions and custom connectors that integrate with proprietary or on-premises systems.
What are the Benefits of Power Apps?
As your business evolves, working smarter and faster becomes essential. Power Apps makes that possible by helping you:
- Seamlessly connect to hundreds of business systems and data sources
- Standardise and streamline data across your organisation
- Break down data silos
- Maintain data governance and regulatory compliance
How Are They Used?
Power Apps can be adapted to solve problems in any department, empowering users across the business:
- Finance: Build dynamic apps for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting using any data source
- Sales & Marketing: Integrate systems for real-time notifications and mobile access to sales materials
- Human Resources: Create tools that help staff stay connected, share info, and act on tasks easily
- Operations:Digitise auditing processes, upgrade inventory tracking, and reduce logistics costs
- Frontline Workers: Equip teams with mobile- or desktop-ready apps, or embed them in Microsoft Teams for seamless workflows
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Power Apps used for?
Power Apps is used to build custom business applications with little to no code. It enables organizations to automate workflows, improve data management, and streamline operations by connecting to various data sources like SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and SQL Server.
What is Power Apps and how does it work?
Power Apps is a Microsoft platform that allows users to create apps using a low-code approach. It works by connecting to your business data and services, allowing you to design interactive, mobile-friendly applications that support tasks, workflows, and reporting.
Do I need coding skills to use Power Apps?
No, one of the biggest advantages of Power Apps is its low-code environment. While developers can extend functionality with code, non-technical users can build powerful apps using drag-and-drop features and templates.
What is the difference between Power Apps and Power Automate?
Power Apps is focused on building custom applications, while Power Automate is used for creating automated workflows between services. Together, they form part of Microsoft’s Power Platform and are often used in combination for complete business solutions.
Can Power Apps integrate with other Microsoft services?
Yes, Power Apps integrates seamlessly with services like SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Teams, Dynamics 365, and Azure. It can also connect to third-party apps, on-premises systems, and custom APIs using connectors.
