What is Microsoft Power Platform?

Microsoft Power Platform is a suite of four integrated products, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and Power Virtual Agents, built on Microsoft Dataverse. Together they enable organisations to analyse data, automate business processes, build custom applications and deploy intelligent chatbots, all without the need for complex coding or significant development resource. The platform integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Azure and a wide range of third-party applications.

Do I need technical expertise to use Microsoft Power Platform?

No. One of the key strengths of Microsoft Power Platform is its low-code and no-code approach, which means many of its capabilities are accessible to users without a technical background. Power Apps and Power Automate in particular are designed so that non-developers can build apps and automate workflows with minimal training. For more complex requirements, Kick's team of certified specialists can design and deliver tailored solutions on your behalf.

Can Microsoft Power Platform integrate with our existing systems?

Yes. Power Platform is designed to connect with a wide range of systems and applications, including Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Azure and hundreds of third-party tools via pre-built connectors. Whether you're looking to pull data from an existing finance system, connect your CRM or automate processes between multiple platforms, Power Platform's integration capabilities make it straightforward to build connected solutions without disrupting what's already in place.

What is the difference between Power Apps and Power Automate?

Power Apps is focused on building custom business applications, for example a field inspection tool, a staff onboarding form or a tailored internal system. Power Automate is focused on automating processes and workflows, such as routing approval requests, sending notifications or moving data between systems. The two products complement each other and are frequently used together as part of a broader Power Platform solution.

Why choose Kick to implement Microsoft Power Platform?

As a certified Microsoft Solutions Partner with almost 40 years of experience, Kick brings deep expertise across the full Microsoft ecosystem. Our team takes a consultative approach to every Power Platform project, starting with a clear understanding of your organisation, your processes and your goals before recommending and building the right solution. From initial scoping and development through to training and ongoing support, we're with you every step of the way.

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Analyse data, automate business processes and build custom solutions.

Analyse data, automate processes and build custom solutions with Microsoft Power Platform

As organisations generate more data than ever before, the ability to turn that information into meaningful action is what separates businesses that thrive from those that stand still. Microsoft Power Platform gives your organisation the tools to do exactly that, without the need for complex coding or expensive development resource.

Built on Microsoft Dataverse, Power Platform brings together four powerful products that can work independently or together as a fully connected suite, integrating seamlessly with Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Azure and a wide range of third-party applications.

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The Four Products Within Microsoft Power Platform

Power Apps

Power Apps is Microsoft's low-code application development platform, enabling your team to build bespoke business applications without writing complex code. Whether you need a custom form, a field-based inspection tool or a fully tailored internal system, Power Apps puts the ability to build in the hands of your people.

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Power Automate

Power Automate allows your organisation to streamline repetitive tasks and business processes through intelligent automation. From automating approval workflows and document routing to connecting data between systems, Power Automate saves your team time and reduces the risk of human error across your operations.

Power Automate

Power Virtual Agents

Power Virtual Agents enables your organisation to build intelligent, automated chatbots without any coding expertise. Whether you're looking to improve customer service response times, handle common internal queries or reduce pressure on your support team, Power Virtual Agents delivers conversational AI that works around the clock.

Power Virtual Agents

Power BI

Power BI transforms raw business data into clear, visual dashboards and reports that make it easier to understand performance, identify trends and make informed decisions. With real-time data connections and intuitive reporting tools, Power BI gives leadership and operational teams alike the visibility they need to act with confidence.

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Real Business Use Cases

Microsoft Power Platform is already helping organisations across the UK transform the way they work. Here are just a few examples of what it can do:

Automating multi-step approval workflows for finance, HR or procurement teams
Building custom apps for field-based teams that work on any device, online or offline
Creating live reporting dashboards that pull data from multiple systems into a single view
Automating document generation and distribution to reduce manual admin
Deploying chatbots to handle frequently asked questions from customers or staff
Connecting disparate systems to eliminate manual data entry and duplication

Who is Microsoft Power Platform for?

Microsoft Power Platform is already helping organisations across the UK transform the way they work. Here are just a few examples of what it can do:

Housing Associations

From automating tenant communications to building custom case management tools and generating real-time performance dashboards, Power Platform helps housing organisations do more with their data and reduce the administrative burden on their teams.

Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations

With limited budgets and stretched resource, charities benefit from the low-code approach Power Platform offers - building the tools they need without the cost of bespoke software development, and automating processes that free up staff to focus on their mission.

Construction and Infrastructure

Construction businesses use Power Platform to build site inspection apps, automate project reporting and connect data across multiple teams and locations, improving visibility and reducing the time spent on manual processes in the field and in the office.

Professional Services

For professional services organisations, Power Platform delivers the reporting, workflow automation and custom tooling needed to improve efficiency, maintain compliance and give leadership a clear, real-time view of business performance.