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The AI Expense Receipt App: How a Simple Power App Kills Expense Report Busywork
A walk through of a Power Apps receipt scanner built to use AI to make capturing receipts and sharing them with HR easy.
Aug 6


6 Real Ways I Used Microsoft Copilot and Cowork This Week (Real Work, No Canned Demos)
Not demos but a look at what Shane actually used Copilot and Cowork to do last week in his role of CAIO.
Jul 27


PowerApps911 Has a Bigger Family
POWERAPPS911 · A TMC GLOBAL COMPANY Same team, same Power Platform expertise, a much bigger family behind us. Here is what is changing, and everything that is not. TL;DR PowerApps911 is now part of TMC Global, a unified family that brings together PowerApps911, Technology Management Concepts (TMC), and The TM Group (TMG). We are still the same Power Platform team you know for consulting, mentoring, projects, training, and real-world expertise. What is new is how far we can
Jul 22


PowerApps911 Joins Technology Management Concepts (TMC)
We’re excited to officially share some big news with the Power Platform and Microsoft community: PowerApps911 has joined Technology Management Concepts (TMC). Joining TMC allows us to deliver the full Microsoft Business Applications picture in a deeper, more seamless way, so we can better support both what organizations need today and what’s coming next. That means expanded access to a wide range of Microsoft products and services, including: Dynamics 365 Business Central Dyn
May 26


Getting Started with Power Apps MCP Server for Canvas Apps
A step-by-step guide to install VS Code, GitHub Copilot, and the Power Apps Canvas Apps MCP.
Apr 22


How to Build Canvas Apps Faster with VS Code and the Power Platform MCP Server
A look at the Power App MCP Server for creating, editing, and reviewing Canvas Apps using GitHub Copilot or Claude Code.
Apr 20


How to Integrate and Extend Sage Intacct with the Microsoft Power Platform
What you’ll learn in this article: How to extend Sage Intacct without risky customizations Where Power Apps fit into finance and accounting workflows How Power Automate improves approvals and integrations How Power BI makes Sage Intacct data easier to understand Why this approach improves controls without slowing the business If you are using Sage Intacct, your accounting system is probably doing its job well. What usually is not working as well are the processes around it.
Feb 9


Power Platform Admin Center: Classic Retires September 3, 2025 - Here’s What You Need to Know
Big news for Power Platform admins: the Classic Power Platform Admin Center is being retired on September 3, 2025 . If you’ve been relying on the old interface, now’s the time to get comfortable with the new Power Platform Admin Center . The good news? The new experience isn’t just a facelift - it brings new features, better organization, and smarter insights to make administration easier. Let’s explore what’s changing, what’s brand-new, and how to get ready for the transit
Aug 26, 2025


The Hidden Cost of Standing Still
In today's digital landscape, standing still is not a neutral act. We often see organizations clinging to outdated tools: unsupported...
Jul 16, 2025


2024 Power Platform Functionality Highlights
As we wrap up the year, we know everyone is already in holiday mode, so instead of diving into complex new stuff, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the exciting functionality updates across the Power Platform in 2024. This year has been filled with innovation that continues to empower makers and users alike. Let’s dive into the highlights, broken down by product, to give you a quick recap before the new year. Power Apps The Power Apps Studio saw updates this year with the a
Dec 17, 2024


E-Signatures with docusign and Power Platform
Get an signature using Power Apps, Power Automate, and docusign
Nov 11, 2024


Event Judging App
Get a full walk through of a Power Apps Example Event Scoring app.
Aug 5, 2024


Streamlining Your Workflow with the Power Platform and QuickBooks
Here at PowerApps911, we are big fans of practice what you preach. We ourselves use a variety of home-built Power Platform applications to make things run as smooth as possible. One of the latest upgrades we implemented is a connection from our CRM model-driven app (where we track all of our time) into QuickBooks (where we do all of our invoicing and billing). We’re a consulting firm – we track all the time we spend working with our clients (we have to keep the lights on
Jun 18, 2024


Power Automate vs. Zapier
Chances are, before arriving at this article, you’ve pondered how automating some of your daily work could free up your time at the office. If that’s the case, you’ve most likely heard about services like Power Automate and Zapier—top contenders in the cloud automation field. But what’s the difference, and which one is most likely to meet your needs? In one corner, we have the amazing Power Automate, and in the other, we have Zapier. With these two in the ring, let’s see whi
Jun 13, 2024


Microsoft Build 2024 Power Platform Recap
Get an overview of the Power Platform updates from Microsoft Builder 2024. Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, and Copilot Studio
May 30, 2024


Power Platform feature updates April 2024
Welcome to your one-stop Power Platform updates blog from PowerApps911! This update covers important changes over the month of April 2024 for Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI. Power Apps New consent dialog . When accessing an app, users will have a dialog display that will specify the permissions granted them via the app, per the data source, and then will ask them to “Allow” the connections necessary to run the app. If there is any requirement to sign in for a data co
Apr 29, 2024


"Exploring the Latest Microsoft Power Platform Updates: March 4, 2024"
Hello friends, here’s your one-stop summary of the new features for the Microsoft Power Platform introduced in February 2024. Power Apps Copilot is getting a new job description as a grammar editor for canvas apps. Draft with Copilot is a new premium feature releasing in Preview for the US region very soon. It enables an app user to use Copilot to assist them in text input. This is (initially) only available in English, but Microsoft touts that it will be especially useful fo
Mar 4, 2024


Executive Summary of Microsoft Power Platform 2024 wave 1 release plans
Microsoft has a plan to continue to evolve the Power Platform in 2024 and has provided a 219-page PDF that is way too long to read in 5-10 minutes. But don’t worry, we have the highlights right here! This summary includes key features and enhancements planned for release from April 2024 to September 2024. Microsoft tells us that these features are subject to change and may not be available in all regions or environments (hence “plan”). Microsoft will update the document curr
Feb 12, 2024


9 Power Platform Tools: Use the right tool for the right problem!
In the ever-evolving landscape of business technology, the Power Platform stands out as a beacon of innovation and efficiency. However, the true potential of this platform lies not just in its individual components but in understanding and utilizing the right tool for each specific job. This comprehensive guide dives into the diverse world of the Power Platform, highlighting how each component can be leveraged to transform your business processes. If you want to see each prod
Dec 5, 2023


Understanding Governance in the Power Platform: A Roadmap for Success
In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, the Power Platform stands tall as a game-changer, empowering organizations with its suite of tools: Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents. These tools enable unprecedented innovation and efficiency. Yet, amid the excitement of possibilities, a critical factor often overlooked is governance. The Crucial Role of Governance Governance in the Power Platform is akin to the foundation of a sturdy building: essenti
Dec 4, 2023
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