What Is Power Automate?
Microsoft Power Automate is used to create workflows with the intent of automating processes. Power Automate includes the following features: digital process automation, robotic process automation, business process automation, process advisor, and AI builder. Read on to learn about each unique feature!
Digital process automation is used to create low-code automated workflows. You can choose from templates and connectors to create the best workflows for your business processes.
Robotic process automation allows you to automate processes from both new and legacy systems. Easily record and automate process flows by recording mouse and keyboard clicks of repetitive processes. Improve security with Power Automate’s built-in security technology.
Automate complex processes with business process automation. Business process automation can handle processes with multiple steps. Use data from multiple sources with the power of Microsoft Dataverse.
Process advisor is used to identify bottlenecks and gain insights on how you can improve your workflows through visual maps.
Use the AI builder to take advantage of AI in your workflows. When simple tasks are automated, you will have more time to devote to more important tasks.
Robotic process automation and AI capabilities are not included in the per user plan, which is the most basic Power Automate subscription available. Find pricing information on this Microsoft page to learn more.
History of Power Automate
Power Automate began as Microsoft Flow in 2016. In 2019, Microsoft Flow became Power Automate and added robotic process automation. As the name change suggests, Power Automate focuses more on automation, whereas Microsoft Flow focused on flows.
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How Does Power Automate Work?
Power Automate Example #1: Create a Flow that Emails Sales Users
Watch how to create a flow from scratch in the following video example.
Power Automate Example #2: Use a Microsoft Form to Create and Assign Leads
Automatically assign leads based on products the prospect is interested in from a “contact us” Microsoft form.
Microsoft Power Automate Pricing
Microsoft offers transparent pricing available to view at any time. Find up-to-date Dynamics 365 Power Automate subscription pricing from Microsoft.
Power Automate Frequently Asked Questions
Is There a Power Automate App?
Yes, there is a mobile Power Automate App available to create automated workflows, easily share them and keep everyone in the know! You can purchase it on Apple, Google Play or from Microsoft. Find more information and download it from Microsoft here.
Does Microsoft Flow Still Exist?
Microsoft Flow was renamed as Microsoft Power Automate, so it still exists under a different name, with more capabilities, and with a stronger emphasis on automation.
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