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We rated the best PowerApps consulting companies based on certifications, actual use cases, industry range, innovation, support, and how well they handle governance. You can see the full method and details below. 

Overall Summary Table 

These scores are our own view. They show how broad each firm’s services are, what results they can prove, and how well they deliver on Power Apps projects. 

Company  Editorial Rating (5)  Core Strengths  Industry Focus 
Beyond Intranet  4.9  Low-code strategy, CoE & governance, deep M365 stack  Manufacturing, nonprofit, construction 
Avanade  4.8  Enterprise-scale Power Platform, design-led delivery  Financial services, healthcare, manufacturing 
HCLTech PowerObjects  4.8  Dynamics 365 + Power Platform at scale  Retail, field, public sector 
Pragmatic Works  4.8  Data/BI + Power Apps accelerators  Healthcare, higher ed, logistics 
PowerApps911  4.7  Rapid builds, Canvas apps, workshops  SMB to mid-market 
Hitachi Solutions  4.7  ERP/CRM integration, Power Platform  Industrial, energy, finance 
Slalom  4.7  Cloud-native, product teams  Media, life sciences, travel 
HSO  4.7  Dynamics-driven business apps, CoE  Wholesale, professional services 
Sopris Systems  4.6  Field & construction specialization  AEC, field ops, utilities 
Wipfli  4.6  Compliance, automation, analytics  Healthcare, nonprofit, finance 

Why Power Apps Is in Demand in 2026

You want to build business apps and workflows, but you don’t want it to take forever. Power Apps lets you do that faster. Research shows companies get 206% ROI when they build with Power Apps, mainly because you get things done quicker and people can actually use what you build. 

It’s not just about making forms. Power Apps lets you automate stuff with Power Automate, make dashboards with Power BI, set up chatbots with Power Virtual Agents, create portals with Power Pages, and use AI Builder if you need it. Azure handles the security part. You can use it with Microsoft 365 or Dynamics 365. 

You get governance, reusable building blocks, and Power Fx. That helps you modernize old systems without losing control. 

What Is Power Apps? 

Power Apps is Microsoft’s low-code platform. You use it to build custom business apps, web apps, and mobile apps that connect to Microsoft 365, SQL Server, Dataverse, and more. You can make Canvas apps, model-driven apps, and portals with Power Pages. 

How We Picked These PowerApps Partners 

We checked Microsoft certifications, Centers of Excellence, and real project experience. 

We looked for companies who’ve delivered actual custom apps, workflow automation, integrations, and analytics. 

We factored in how many industries they’ve worked in and whether they use accelerators to save time. 

We rated firms higher if they help your team build skills, not just deliver code and leave. 

Top Choices: 10 Best PowerApps Consulting Companies 

  1. Beyond Intranet

Beyond Intranet’s Power Apps Consulting covers everything: strategy, design, development, integration, support. You start with a proof-of-concept, then scale with a Center of Excellence. 

You get planning, PoCs, modern user experience, and digital workflows. They connect Power Apps with SharePoint, Dynamics 365, Salesforce, SAP, Teams, ServiceNow, and more. They handle training, adoption, and ongoing support. 

Reported gains include 20% higher productivity, 50% faster purchase approvals, and 99% warehouse accuracy. 

If you want tailored Canvas apps, modernization, or cloud solutions, their governance model will scale with you. Their SharePoint and Microsoft 365 background helps you actually get digital transformation, not just a new app. 

2. Avanade

Avanade works at enterprise scale. They focus on design from the start and work across Azure, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365. You get secure, scalable apps. If you need governance, want to modernize apps, or need ERP and legacy integration, they’re a smart pick.

  1. HCLTech PowerObjects

HCLTech PowerObjects combines Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. If you use Dataverse and want to add Power Automate, Power BI, or Robotic Process Automation, they’re a fit. 

  1. Pragmatic Works

Pragmatic Works is all about data. They offer BI, Power Apps accelerators, and deep experience with MS SQL, SQL Server, and Azure. If you want to focus on reporting and analytics, they’re a good pick. 

  1. PowerApps911

If you want to move fast, get hands-on workshops, and learn best practices for Canvas apps and Power Fx, PowerApps911 is worth a look. They help you get quick wins and set up patterns that make maintenance easier. 

  1. Hitachi Solutions

Hitachi Solutions connects ERP, CRM, and Power Platform. They focus on regulated industries and care about compliance and security. They also help automate big, complex business processes. 

  1. Slalom

Slalom uses cloud-native, human-centered teams. They bring cloud, data, and AI skills. They fit best for complex projects with several teams. 

  1. HSO

HSO delivers Dynamics-based apps and repeatable solutions for app modernization. Their Centers of Excellence help you keep things consistent at scale. 

  1. Sopris Systems

Sopris Systems knows field service and construction. They build mobile-first Canvas apps, accelerators, and Power Pages for partners and vendors. If you’re in AEC or utilities, they know your business. 

  1. Wipfli

Wipfli focuses on compliance and analytics. They balance governance, user adoption, and secure app development for health care and nonprofits. 

Industry Expertise Snapshot 

Healthcare: You can use HIPAA-ready data flows, secure portals, AI Builder for document intake, Power Automate for approvals, and Power BI for metrics. 

Finance: Model-driven apps on Dataverse, audit trails, role-based security, Power Fx for risk and onboarding. 

Manufacturing: Canvas apps for inspections, mobile work orders, ERP integrations, IoT and Power BI for real-time tracking. 

Retail & CPG: Power Virtual Agents for service, mobile apps for operations, Power Automate for returns and supply chain. 

Nonprofit & Public Sector: Grant management, volunteer onboarding, Microsoft Teams integration, migration from legacy to cloud for transparency. 

Tips for Choosing a PowerApps Partner 

Ask for real project results, timelines, and adoption numbers. 

Make sure they set up governance and a Center of Excellence right away. 

Test them with a proof-of-concept (2–6 weeks) to see if they fit. 

Decide early on your data platform (Dataverse, SharePoint, SQL) and licensing. 

Track value with time-to-market and productivity stats. Compare to triple-digit ROI studies. 

FAQ on Powerapps

Power Apps is Microsoft’s low-code platform. You build business apps that connect to lots of data sources and automate processes. 
 Microsoft PowerApps is part of Microsoft Power Platform. You use it to build custom apps, automate workflows, and connect to Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Azure, and other services. 
 You build apps faster, save costs, and automate business processes. Companies see 206% ROI from faster builds and better user productivity. 
Beyond Intranet covers strategy, design, development, integrations, training, and support. You start with a proof-of-concept and scale with a Center of Excellence. 
Beyond Intranet builds UI-rich, working custom apps with modern UX, BI, and secure integrations to SharePoint, Salesforce, Dynamics 365, SAP, Teams, and more. 
You can build Canvas apps, model-driven apps, and Power Pages portals. Typical uses: approvals, field inspections, onboarding, asset management, and document workflows—all connected to Microsoft 365 and SQL Server. 
You start with planning and a PoC, then design, build, integrate, test, and launch. They train your team, supply user guides, and support you after go-live. 
Yes. Power Apps works with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Power Automate, Power BI, Dynamics 365, Azure Functions, and other systems through connectors. 
 Low code means faster delivery, lower costs, and easier maintenance. You use reusable building blocks and connectors, and you keep security strong. 
Beyond Intranet offers ongoing support and maintenance. Your solutions stay secure and up to date. 

Ready to Take the Next Step? 

If you need a partner for both strategy and actual delivery, talk to Beyond Intranet. You get services, results, and a fast start PoC all in one place, and a clear path from your first app to results you can measure. 

Sources for ROI and Outcomes: Forrester TEI on Power Apps: ROI of 206% Beyond Intranet: Power Apps Consulting 

Taha Siddiqui

About Author

Taha Siddiqui

Taha Siddiqui writes and plans technical and engaging content for Beyond Intranet as a senior content developer. He holds an engineering degree from Mumbai University and brings 6+ years of professional experience to his work. Over the last three years he has been central to Beyond Intranet’s Microsoft 365 content efforts, focusing on SharePoint, Power Platform and Copilot.

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PowerApps Copilot: AI in the Power Platform https://www.beyondintranet.com/blog/powerapps-copilot/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:52:59 +0000 https://www.beyondintranet.com/blog/?p=5044 The future of app development is here – one where humans collaborate with artificial intelligence to build solutions faster, easier, and more intelligently. Powerapps Copilot represents a fundamental shift in how people create business applications. 

In this post, we’ll explore how Copilot is transforming Power Apps by acting as an AI assistant that generates components of your apps through natural language conversations. This allows you to focus on important tasks while Copilot handles the routine work. 

Introduction to Powerapps Copilot

Power Apps provides a rapid, low-code approach to building custom business apps for web and mobile. It has an intuitive drag-and-drop interface and connections to data sources like SharePoint, Dynamics 365, and hundreds more. 

Copilot is Microsoft’s integration of next-generation AI into Power Apps. It utilizes advanced large language models, allowing you to describe what you want your app to do in natural language. Copilot then generates the necessary formulae, data connections, controls, and other elements to make it happen. 

By combining a powerful low-code platform with an AI co-developer, Power Apps Copilot enables a new way of creating apps through conversations. This represents a profound shift in how humans and machines collaborate. 

Key Capabilities of Microsoft PowerApps 

Power Apps empowers users to develop business apps with minimal coding. Key capabilities include: 

  • Canvas Apps – Build responsive web and mobile apps visually 
  • Model-Driven Apps – Generate feature-rich apps connected to Microsoft Dataverse 
  • Portal Apps – Design web portals for external users 
  • Connectors – Integrate data from Microsoft and third-party sources 
  • AI Builder – Add artificial intelligence capabilities like computer vision 

Power Apps provides the breadth of services to digitize workflows, improve customer engagement, and automate processes through modern apps. 

Integrating Data into Apps 

A key strength of Power Apps is its ability to connect data from a wide range of sources. This includes: 

  • SharePoint – Capture lists, libraries, and user profiles 
  • Microsoft 365 – Bring together Office 365 data 
  • Dynamics 365 – Integrate CRM and ERP information 
  • SQL Server – Connect on-premises and cloud databases 
  • Other Services – Leverage data from Salesforce, Oracle, Twitter and more 

With built-in connectors and data integration capabilities, Power Apps delivers unmatched access to data across environments. 

Expanding Possibilities with Microsoft Copilot 

Microsoft Copilot is an AI assistant that aims to boost productivity by generating code and content through natural language interactions. 

 Copilot uses large language models trained on billions of lines of public code. This allows it to provide suggestions as developers work based on conversational prompts. 

For example, a developer can comment “Parse this JSON and return the name field.” Copilot will then propose possible code snippets to accomplish the task. 

Over time, by observing how developers work and providing feedback, Copilot’s recommendations continuously improve. It adapts to each developer’s style. 

How Copilot Enhances PowerApps Development 

By integrating Copilot’s AI assistant into Power Apps, Microsoft unlocks new potentials: 

  • Copilot can suggest formulas, connectors, and controls as you describe app needs conversationally 
  • It can generate entire data models and app layouts from descriptive prompts 
  • Copilot saves time by handling repetitive tasks while you focus on strategic logic 
  • Its suggestions improve over time based on your feedback 
  • Continued upgrades to Copilot’s AI will enhance its capabilities within Power Apps 

Let’s explore some specific use cases for how Copilot augments Power Apps development: 

Building Apps Through Natural Conversations 

One major benefit is the ability to generate full apps from conversational descriptions. For example: 

“Build an app to track product inventory. Connect it to the SQL Server database. Include data tables for products, vendors, and shipments.” 

Based on this, Copilot can propose: 

  • Dataverse schema with relevant tables 
  • Sample formulae for key operations 
  • Wireframes for core app screens 

This kickstarts the development process through plain English prompts. You can then refine Copilot’s initial suggestions. 

Auto-Generating Data Models 

Copilot also simplifies creating data models for apps: 

“Create tables for customers, orders, and products with relevant fields for each.” 

Based on this prompt, Copilot can generate Dataverse tables for customers, orders, and products with appropriate columns defined. 

“Customers can have multiple orders, and orders contain multiple products.” 

Copilot can then establish relationships between the tables, allowing customers to have multiple related orders, and orders to have various associated products. 

“Bring in sample customer data from the CRM system.” 

Copilot can pull in sample customer records from the connected CRM data source to populate the customer table. 

“Retrieve the total dollar amount for a customer’s orders.” 

To enable useful data operations, Copilot can suggest formulae like summing the order amounts for all orders associated with a particular customer. 

“Ensure the email field contains a valid email address format.” 

For data validation, Copilot can write formulas to validate entries in certain fields match expected formats. 

“When order status changes to ‘shipped’, update the inventory count.” 

Copilot can also propose formula logic to implement business rules, like reducing inventory when orders are shipped. 

Automating Repetitive Tasks 

Copilot really shines at helping automate repetitive, routine development tasks: 

  • Generate boilerplate code for objects, functions, and classes 
  • Suggest implementations of common operations like parsing JSON, reading files, calling APIs 
  • Find and pull examples for reference from Microsoft docs or GitHub 
  • Draft blocks of formula logic, UI markup, and programmatic code

This allows you as the developer to focus on higher-level logic and overall app architecture rather than mundane coding mechanics. 

For example, you can focus on mapping out end-to-end business processes while Copilot handles writing the formulas and connectors to implement each step. 

Evolving Continuously Through Feedback 

A key advantage of Copilot is its ability to improve its suggestions based on your feedback continuously: 

  • You can accept, reject, modify or rate the quality of proposals 
  • Over time, Copilot adapts to your programming style and improves relevance 
  • Updates to Copilot’s AI will further enhance its capabilities 

This creates a positive feedback loop where Copilot learns as you use it. The more you work with it, the better it understands your codebase and preferences. 

Integrating AI Throughout App Building 

Copilot Integration into Power Apps enables AI assistance across the entire app lifecycle: 

  • Conceptualization – Describe app needs conversationally 
  • Design – Generate wireframes and prototypes 
  • Data Modeling – Craft data schema and relationships 
  • Development – Write formulae, connectors and business logic 
  • Testing – Suggest test cases and scripts 
  • Deployment – Automate release pipelines and versioning 

At each stage, Copilot provides relevant suggestions tailored to your requests. This makes the entire process more productive. 

Unlocking the Future of App Creation 

The natural language capabilities unlocked by Copilot enable a new paradigm for app development. 

By collaborating with an AI co-developer like Beyond Intranet, you can build apps faster and spend more time on strategic work rather than repetitive coding. Copilot automates the mundane while you provide the creative vision. 

This represents just the beginning of a revolution in how Power Apps are created. As Copilot’s AI capabilities grow more advanced, it will become an integral partner for both professional and citizen developers. 

The future of making apps lies in this harmonious melding of human creativity and machine intelligence. Power Apps Copilot provides a glimpse into the new horizons of app development. 

 

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The Future of Forms: Upgrade from InfoPath to PowerApps https://www.beyondintranet.com/blog/infopath-to-powerapps-migration/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:17:42 +0000 https://www.beyondintranet.com/blog/?p=3609 Are you tired of using outdated technology for your business processes? With the end of support for InfoPath, it’s time to upgrade to a modern solution that streamlines your form creation and submission. Enter Power Apps – a powerful platform that allows you to create custom forms quickly and easily. 

Say goodbye to the time-consuming and manual process of creating forms in SharePoint. With Power Apps, you can automate your workflows, increase efficiency, and improve collaboration. Our blog will guide you through the seamless migration process from InfoPath to Power Apps, so you can start enjoying the benefits of modern technology. Don’t get left behind – upgrade to Power Apps today! 

What are InfoPath Forms? 

InfoPath forms is a tool from Microsoft that lets businesses whip up forms real easy. You can use them to collect data, get feedback, and run surveys, and they are super smooth to share and work on with others in SharePoint. But hey, let’s keep it real – with tech moving as fast as it is, we have to start thinking about the drawbacks of InfoPath and look for newer, fresher options.  

While InfoPath was a popular tool, it had its limitations-  

  • First of all, you could only use it on SharePoint, which was an issue because if your business wasn’t down with that, you were out of luck. 
  • Changing up your InfoPath forms was a real pain in the neck because you had to go back and tweak all the previous versions too. That is just big amount of time and money drain. 
  • Dealing with data from different site collections or non-Microsoft services was a mess. Talk about a headache. 
  • Not only are InfoPath forms tough to create, but they also lack massively in terms of being responsive and scalable by today’s standards. 
  • If you are trying to get your hands-on data from InfoPath forms, you should know that it is tough. Because it’s all stored in XML format in document libraries. And as Microsoft starts phasing out support for SharePoint on-premises platforms, working with those files is going to get even trickier. 
  • Oh, and by the way, Microsoft is cutting off support for InfoPath, so it is time to start checking out other form creation options like Power Apps. 

What are Power Apps Forms? 

Power Apps is like a superhero toolkit for businesses that want to create custom forms and apps, but don’t wont to waste a bunch of time and money doing it. And here’s the cool part – unlike InfoPath, Power Apps works on all kinds of platforms, even your phone! So you can take your forms and apps with you wherever you go, like a boss. 

There’s more! Power Apps lets you customize your forms and apps like crazy. You can make them look however you want, add your own unique workflows, and even get all fancy with the business logic. And if that wasn’t enough, Power Apps can talk to other Microsoft services like Power BI and Dynamics 365, which basically means it’s like having an entire army of business tools at your fingertips. So if you’re a business owner looking to take things to the next level, Power Apps is where it’s at. 

InfoPath to Power Apps Migration 

Section 1: Why InfoPath Is No Longer Good 

Old Tools Bring Big Problems 

InfoPath was a great tool when it launched in 2003. It helped create forms to collect data and manage workflows. But over time, it became outdated. 

Here are some problems with InfoPath: 

  • It only works with SharePoint, which limits its use. 
  • It does not look good on mobile phones or tablets. 
  • Updating forms takes too much time and money. 
  • It stores data in XML, which is hard to manage. 

Also, Microsoft no longer supports InfoPath. This makes it risky to use. Businesses face big issues like data loss and security problems. 

PowerApps Is the Modern Solution 

PowerApps is not just for creating forms. It is a platform to build apps, connect data, and automate tasks. It works on desktops, phones, and tablets. 

Here is why PowerApps is better: 

  • It is flexible and works with over 700 tools, like Salesforce. 
  • You can customize forms easily with simple drag-and-drop tools. 
  • It gets regular updates, so it stays modern. 
  • It connects with Power BI for amazing reports and dashboards. 

If you are thinking about InfoPath Migration, PowerApps is the right choice. 

Section 2: Steps for InfoPath to PowerApps Migration 

Migrating from InfoPath is not just copying forms. You must think about improving workflows and making them modern. Let’s go step by step. 

Step 1: Look At All Your InfoPath Forms 

Start by making a list of all your forms. Check which forms are used the most. Also, see which forms are outdated or no longer needed. 

Next, break your forms into three groups: 

  1. Simple forms, like feedback surveys. 
  1. Medium forms, with some rules and workflows. 
  1. Complex forms, with many workflows and external data. 

This step helps you plan your migration better. It also saves time by focusing on important forms first. 

Step 2: Understand What PowerApps Can Do 

Before starting the migration, learn about PowerApps. It is not just a form builder. It can do much more. 

For example, PowerApps can connect forms to tools like Excel, Azure, or SharePoint. It also works on mobile devices, which InfoPath does not. 

When you know PowerApps’ features, you can redesign forms in a smarter way. This makes InfoPath to PowerApps migration more effective. 

Step 3: Redesign Your Forms for Today 

Do not just copy your InfoPath forms into PowerApps. Take this as a chance to improve. Look closely at what each form does. 

Ask yourself simple questions: 

  • Why do we use this form? 
  • Can we remove extra steps? 
  • Can we add simple automation? 

For example, if a form has 20 fields, check if you really need all of them. PowerApps is great for building forms that are simple, clean, and fast. 

Step 4: Move Your Data Safely 

Data migration is very important. You do not want to lose old data when moving to PowerApps. 

First, map the fields in InfoPath to PowerApps forms. For example, if you have a field called “Name” in InfoPath, match it with a similar field in PowerApps. 

Next, use tools like Sharegate or PowerShell to move data automatically. This saves time and ensures accuracy. Remember, InfoPath Migration is not just about forms. It is also about moving data safely. 

Step 5: Build Forms in PowerApps 

Now, it is time to start creating forms in PowerApps. Begin with simple forms first. This helps you practice. 

Use the drag-and-drop feature to design forms. Add logic and rules where needed. For example, you can add rules like “This field cannot be blank.” 

PowerApps also allows you to create reusable components. For example, you can create one header and use it in all forms. 

Step 6: Test Everything 

Testing is very important. Make sure your new forms work perfectly. 

Try using the forms on different devices like phones and tablets. Test all workflows and rules to ensure they perform as expected. 

Also, ask a small group of users to try the forms. Get their feedback. Fix any issues they point out before launching the forms for everyone. 

Section 3: Advanced Tips for Easy Migration 

  1. Use AI to Help You

PowerApps has AI tools like AI Builder. It can save time by automating repetitive tasks. For example, it can help match fields automatically. 

  1. Plan for the Future

When creating forms, think about future needs. For example, design forms that can handle more users or connect to new tools. 

  1. Set Rules for Managing PowerApps

Create rules for how forms will be named and who can edit them. This keeps everything organized as your business grows. 

Section 4: How to Measure Success After Migration 

Once the migration is done, check how successful it was. Use these simple ways to measure success: 

  • User Feedback: Are employees happy with the new forms? 
  • Time Saved: How much time do forms now save compared to InfoPath? 
  • Cost: Are you spending less on managing forms? 

If you see improvements in these areas, your InfoPath to PowerApps migration is a success. 

So you want to migrate from InfoPath to Powerapps forms? Don’t worry, it might seem like a lot, but with the right plan, it can be a piece of cake. Here’s what you have to do: 

  • First things first, figure out which forms need to be moved over to Power Apps. This includes the forms that are currently being used and any that need a revamp. 
  • Next up, evaluate those forms like a professional. Take a good look at the data they collect, the business logic used, and any workflows involved. 
  • Once you’ve got the lowdown on the forms, create a plan for the migration. This should cover everything from the timeline to any changes that need to be made to the forms. And don’t forget about training your users! 
  • Time to put your plan into action and create those Power Apps forms. Get designing, and don’t stress because the Power Apps interface makes it easy to create custom forms in a snap. 
  • But you’re not done yet! Test those forms like crazy. Check the data collection, business logic, and workflows associated with each form. Any problems that crop up need to be fixed before you move on. 
  • Once you’re sure those Power Apps forms are perfect, it’s time to roll them out to your users. But start small and controlled, with a small group of users, and then work your way up to larger groups. 

And that’s it! With these steps, you’ll be an InfoPath to PowerApps migration master in no time. But there is still something you would need- someone who could help you with this hassle of  a migration. Keep reading to know who is it exactly. 

Your Right Consultant 

If you’re looking InfoPath to PowerApps Migration and you want a consultant partner that’s going to have your back every step of the way, look no further than Beyond Key. Here’s why: 

  • First off, we are experts in all things that involves Microsoft. We know the ins and outs of InfoPath and Power Apps like the back of their hand, so you can trust that we will get the job done right. 
  • But it’s not just about technical know-how. Beyond Key is all about working with you to find the best solutions for your organization. We will take the time to understand your unique needs and create a customized migration plan that works for you. 
  • And speaking of plans, we are super organized. We will keep you on track every step of the way, making sure you’re meeting your deadlines and staying within budget. 
  • But the best part? We aren’t just a consultant partner, we are a true collaborator. We will work alongside you throughout the entire process, making sure you’re in the loop and providing you with the support you need to make this migration a success. 
  • So if you want a consultant partner that is going to make your InfoPath to PowerApps migration a breeze, hit up Beyond Key. We have got the skills, the know-how, and the passion to make this happen.  

Wrapping Up 

Alright, it’s time to wrap this up. Moving from InfoPath to PowerApps forms might seem like a hassle, but it’s also a chance to level up your forms and make the most of Power Apps’ amazing features. If you follow the steps we talked about earlier, you’ll be able to nail this migration and give your users an awesome new form experience. 

So don’t be scared of the complexity. Embrace the opportunity to modernize your forms and use all the bells and whistles that Power Apps has to offer. Your users will thank you for it, and you’ll feel like a champ for pulling off such a smooth transition. Good luck, and happy migrating! 

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11 Best Microsoft Powerapps Use Cases in 2026 https://www.beyondintranet.com/blog/microsoft-powerapps-use-cases/ Thu, 17 Oct 2019 11:52:35 +0000 https://www.beyondintranet.com/blog/?p=648
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Organizations today are under constant pressure to move faster, reduce manual work, and digitize processes—without increasing IT complexity. Microsoft Power Apps helps teams build secure, low-code applications inside Microsoft 365 that streamline operations, automate approvals, and replace spreadsheets and paper-based workflows.

Power Apps use cases refer to real-world business scenarios where organizations use Microsoft Power Apps to replace manual, spreadsheet-based, or email-driven processes with secure, automated applications built inside Microsoft 365.

From employee onboarding and field inspections to inventory tracking and finance approvals, Power Apps enables teams to streamline workflows using low-code development, deep Microsoft 365 integration, and Copilot-powered AI.

Many organizations still rely on spreadsheets, emails, and manual approvals to run everyday processes—resulting in delays, errors, and wasted effort. These workflows often involve multiple stakeholders, disconnected data, and repetitive data entry, making them difficult to scale and govern.

Microsoft Power Apps addresses this challenge by enabling teams to build secure, low-code applications that automate approvals, centralize data, and integrate seamlessly with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Teams.

With the growing demand for efficiency, exploring real-world Power Apps use cases helps organizations understand how automation can reduce paperwork, improve visibility, and free up valuable time for high-impact work.

What is Power Apps: An Overview of Microsoft Power Apps 

Microsoft Power Apps is a low-code application platform that enables organizations to build custom business apps inside Microsoft 365. These apps help replace manual, spreadsheet-based, and email-driven processes with secure, automated solutions that work across web and mobile devices.

Power Apps integrates natively with SharePoint, Teams, Dataverse, Power Automate, and Copilot-powered AI, enabling teams to build applications faster with minimal development effort.

What is PowerApps Used For in Organizations?

Organizations use Power Apps to simplify and automate everyday business processes such as:

  • Employee onboarding and internal requests

  • Inventory and asset tracking

  • Approval workflows and compliance tracking

  • Field inspections and data collection

Exploring real-world Power Apps use cases helps teams understand how low-code apps can reduce operational overhead, improve data accuracy, and speed up decision-making.

Types of Microsoft Power Apps (With Use Cases)

Canvas Apps

Canvas apps are ideal for building custom, user-friendly apps with drag-and-drop design.
Best for: Forms, mobile apps, and task-based workflows.

Model-Driven Apps

Model-driven apps are designed for complex, data-driven processes built on Dataverse.
Best for: CRM-like systems, case management, and structured business processes.

Power Apps Portals (Power Pages)

Portal-based apps allow organizations to build external-facing websites connected to business data.
Best for: Customer self-service portals, partner access, and community platforms.

AI Builder in Power Apps

AI Builder enables users to add AI capabilities such as document processing, prediction, and text recognition without data science expertise.
Best for: Automating document-heavy and data-intensive workflows.Now that we understand what Power Apps is and how it’s used, let’s explore practical Power Apps use cases that organizations implement today.

Exploring the Best Power Apps Examples & Use Cases

PowerApps is a versatile tool that caters to a variety of business needs. Below are some of the best Power Apps examples that demonstrate the full potential of PowerApps:

  1. Lead-Capturing App: Automate lead tracking for sales teams. 
  2. Event Registration App: Simplify event management with custom forms and workflows. 
  3. Inventory Management App: Track stock levels, monitor supply chains, and automate reorders. 

These power apps examples showcase how PowerApps can be tailored to meet unique business requirements, helping organizations save time and improve efficiency. If you’re still wondering what is PowerApps used for, these examples highlight its role in simplifying everyday processes. 

What is PowerApps Used For: Key Benefits of Using Power Apps  

Understanding the benefits of Power Apps is essential for businesses exploring the best Power Apps examples. Its low-code approach and integration with Microsoft tools make it a top choice for process automation.  

  • Power apps solve routine business challenges in minimum time. For example, organizations can create lead-capturing applications for field workers. With the help of Microsoft PowerApps Use Cases you can learn how to create a portal app for event registration, etc.
  • Power apps are mobile-friendly. It means an employee will get the benefit of using the app anywhere anytime from the comfort of their space.
  • Power apps are compatible with other Microsoft tools. D365, SharePoint, and Teams are a few examples. Its interface can connect with other platforms.
  • Power apps are based on a low-code approach which means it does not require any technical expertise to create. But yes, if you are a developer, it will be easier for you to create it fast unlike full-fledged coding apps.
  • Power apps are cost-competent. It doesn’t require a huge amount to spend on time and resources. Power app licensing comes with a minimal amount.
  • Power apps provide the utmost security as it is a Microsoft power tools. Microsoft implemented certain functionalities to ensure the power apps provide the utmost security

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Power Apps Examples: Real-World Use Cases of PowerApps

When discussing what Power Apps is used for, reviewing power apps examples like Patient Management Apps or Expense Approval Apps can provide clarity on its practical applications. 

 1. Patient Management Apps

 One of the most helpful Microsoft Power Apps Use Cases is the Patient Management System. The patient management application is generally used by hospitals, clinics, and small dispensaries. It serves the purpose of managing patient charges efficiently. Appointment scheduling and managing electronic healthcare records can also be done. All this data can help in future treatments, research, etc. This is one of the best power apps examples for the healthcare industry. It acts as a data management tool for the healthcare industry. 

 2. Attendance Management App

If you’re wondering what is Power Apps used for in managing attendance, this example highlights its potential. NPOs are using Power Apps for effective attendance management of homeless kids and families. To manage different programs for different locations they are using it. It helps them to automate the attendance of participants. Based on gender, age, and location in which program they have enrolled, attendance will be analyzed.  

With the help of Power BI, the admin department can track the record of detailed information of families, kids, and youth who benefit from their services. Power apps are pocket-friendly apps as compared to Custom app development that are bit expensive. Also, power apps are intuitive, easy to build, and provide all the customization that is required. 

3. Food Processing Automation Apps

 Food Processing apps are generally utilized by FMCG companies. FMCG organizations receive a huge number of invoices for raw materials daily which requires a lot of hectic paperwork. To simplify these processes, they have created the Food Processing Automation Power app. It helps them to manage invoices, check inventory, order processing, and end-to-end tracking of the food processing life cycle. This power apps example demonstrates how FMCG companies can streamline their processes with PowerApps.

A clear Microsoft PowerApps Use Cases to understand how power apps can be integrated with an ERP system to provide seamless execution with other operations.  

 4. Expense Approval Power Apps

This is a best power apps example to streamline expense approvals across departments. 

Streamline the expense approval process and make sure that all expenses are approved before they’re incurred. Create custom forms to input expense details, set up approval workflows, and track the status of each expense request. Use PowerApps to generate reports on expense data, such as total spending by employee or department. Microsoft PowerApps Use Cases for expense approval is one of the powerful and robust app we can have that can be used for as many businesses as possible. 

 5. Crisis Management Power App 

After the lockdown, it became hard for many organizations to run their operations due to a lack of resources. To overcome this issue, one Microsoft PowerApps Use Cases that caught our attention was the power app which was created for a Crisis management. This app is loaded with features like employees’ health, employees’ grievances, etc.  

They broadcast all the messages from this app to employees e.g., location-based emergency contacts. The app is created in multiple languages. 

 6. Staff Onboarding Power App 

This power apps example simplifies the onboarding process and reduces paperwork.

Onboarding apps help the HR department of any organization create a unique process for employee onboarding. HR can automate the onboarding process by adding various features. Features like adding new employees, task assignments, attendance management, manager assignments, reminders, HR policy, etc can be easily added. This app helps in providing staff data that helps HR in taking future training sessions, events, and other activities. It reduces the risk of paperwork and human errors. This Microsoft PowerApps Use Cases is also one such powerful used case that can help almost every organization to effectively manage HR department. 

7. Inventory Management App 

Logistics and manufacturing organizations are using power apps to create custom inventory management solutions. Power apps help them to automate the tracking of stock levels. Setting up alerts for low supplies, managing orders, and monitoring supply chain management can also be done. Consider it to be a digital warehouse manager. It keeps track of supplies and alerts you when you’re running low on stock. 

8.Project Management App 

This app effectively manages your projects. It helps in creating custom forms to input project details. It easily sets up workflows for task assignments and approvals and tracks the status of each project. You can use PowerApps to generate reports on project data, such as completion rates and total project costs. It acts as a virtual project manager. It tracks everything from task assignments to completion rates and total project costs. 

 9. Construction Inspection App 

This power app helps construction businesses in managing construction projects seamlessly. It bridges the gap between field workers and office employees by keeping everybody informed about the updates. Property inspection and other land-related details can be filled out through this app. It helps to provide an overview to supervisors. The Construction Power app allows on-site users to manage timesheets, send notifications, and download PDF and other reports. 

These best power apps examples demonstrate how PowerApps can automate workflows, reduce errors, and improve productivity.

10. Vendor / Supplier Portal App

A PowerApps solution that allows organizations to manage interactions with their vendors or suppliers via a portal. Features could include vendor registration and profiling, submission of documents (e.g. tax certificates, insurance), tracking order status, invoice submission, and performance feedback. Vendors can see purchase orders, shipment schedules, payment status, etc. Internally, the app helps procurement teams keep an updated supplier database, automate approval workflows, and monitor supplier KPIs (e.g. delivery timeliness, quality scores).

Benefits:

  • Improves transparency & communication between organization and suppliers.

  • Reduces manual paperwork and back-and-forth via email.

  • Speeds up procurement cycles, reduces delays.

  • Easy auditing and compliance, since all documentation is stored in a central system.

  • Helps in supplier performance monitoring, which can lead to better sourcing decisions.

11. Field Service / Field Worker App

This is a mobile-friendly PowerApps application for field workers, technicians, or inspectors. Features may include: job assignment (work orders), mapping/navigation to site locations, capturing site data (photos, checklists, readings), updating status in real time, offline data capture (for sites without connectivity), logging time, and syncing data back to central systems. Could also include safety checklists, incident reporting, maintenance schedules, parts usage tracking, etc.

Benefits:

  • Enhances efficiency of field operations, reducing lag between field and office.

  • Improves data quality (photos, formals, checklists) because field workers submit directly rather than via paper.

  • Enables better planning of resource allocation (who is near which job, what tools / parts needed).

  • Offline capability ensuring that work can continue even without connectivity, with automatic sync later.

  • Helps in preventive maintenance, reduces downtime, improves customer satisfaction (if external field service).

FAQ On Microsoft Powerapps Use Cases

Microsoft Power Apps is a low-code platform that enables businesses to build custom applications quickly using pre-built templates, drag-and-drop interfaces, and data connectors. It’s part of Microsoft’s Power Platform suite — integrating with Power Automate, Power BI, and Copilot — allowing users to automate processes, visualize data, and add AI without extensive coding skills.
HR, operations, finance, and customer service functions see the highest impact as low-code apps streamline everyday workflows.
Absolutely — Power Apps offers affordable licensing and cloud scalability for small and mid-sized businesses looking to automate processes.
It lets users add AI capabilities like form processing, object recognition, and predictions without writing code.
Begin with a small, high-impact use case and engage a Microsoft partner like Beyond Key to design and scale securely.
Yes, over 500 connectors exist — including Salesforce, SAP, and Google Drive — making cross-platform integration seamless.

Why Choose Beyond Intranet For PowerApps Consultation? 

Beyond Intranet is a top-rated Microsoft Power Apps Consulting company. We work on a customer-first approach. We are a 17+ years old Power App Consulting Firm. We are a leading Microsoft solutions partner company with some of the best Microsoft-certified experts. All our professionals are capable of delivering exceptional guidance on Power Apps. We help our clients automate their mundane business processes in the most efficient way in the least time. What sets Beyond Intranet apart: 

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Taha Siddiqui writes and plans technical and engaging content for Beyond Intranet as a senior content developer. He holds an engineering degree from Mumbai University and brings 6+ years of professional experience to his work. Over the last three years he has been central to Beyond Intranet’s Microsoft 365 content efforts, focusing on SharePoint, Power Platform and Copilot.

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