Microsoft Power Automate is a software tool that allows users to create automated workflows between various apps and services. It is an SaaS platform by Microsoft for automation of recurring tasks and is part of the Microsoft Power Platform line of products. Power Automate was previously known as Microsoft Flow until November 2019. The tool offers about 150 standard connectors and an equal number of premium connectors available for purchase to increase automation capabilities. Power Automate is enabled by default in all Office 365 applications and comes with a wide availability and ease-of-use, making it a useful tool for boosting productivity.
Some key features of Power Automate include:
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Task automation: Power Automate allows users to create automated workflows between various apps and services to synchronize files, get notifications, collect data, and more.
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Robotic process automation (RPA): Power Automate has RPA capabilities that allow users to automate mundane, manual processes in both Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Azure.
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Digital process automation (DPA): Power Automate allows users to create more time for what’s important using workflow automation and DPA.
Power Automate is useful for businesses looking to cut costs and build rapidly, as it can transform outdated processes into intelligent workflows. The software is on by default with Office 365, and every user can create their own flows. However, flows can bypass security policies, including data loss prevention (DLP), and there is no way to turn off the software.
Users can access Power Automate through the Microsoft Power Automate website, where they can create and manage all aspects of their automations from a central portal. Microsoft also offers online training courses, docs, and videos covering product capabilities and how-to articles to help users make the most of Power Automate.
