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    Microsoft Power Apps

    Custom business applications for Swiss companies – productive in 4–10 weeks.

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    What is Microsoft Power Apps?

    Microsoft Power Apps is a low-code platform for developing custom business applications without extensive programming knowledge. Canvas Apps offer maximum design freedom, model-driven apps use Microsoft Dataverse as a database. Power Apps is natively integrated with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams and Power Automate and runs on Web, iOS and Android.

    5–10×

    faster development vs traditional programming

    Microsoft
    CHF 3'000

    from – for a productive Swiss business app with CNEXT

    CNEXT Projektdaten
    4–10 Wo.

    implementation time for typical Power Apps projects

    CNEXT Projektdaten

    “Power Apps enables Swiss SMEs to solve business problems in weeks that would take months and many times the budget with traditional development.”

    Marcel Haas— CEO & Solution Architect, CNEXT

    Power Apps Solutions from CNEXT

    Canvas Apps

    Maximum UX freedom for any requirement – from approval workflows to inspection forms.

    Dataverse Solutions

    Model-driven apps on Microsoft Dataverse for complex data models and enterprise apps.

    Mobile & Offline

    Power Apps on iOS and Android with offline support – ideal for field service and warehouse.

    Swiss Reference Projects

    Concrete Power Apps projects by CNEXT for Swiss businesses.

    Warehouse inventory app (construction company, Zürich)

    Canvas App with offline mode and barcode scanner for daily inventory on construction sites. Integration with Abacus for automatic stock updates. Rollout in 4 weeks, CHF 12,000.

    Approval workflow (insurance, Bern)

    Multi-stage Power App for credit approvals up to CHF 500,000. Three approval levels with escalation, email and Teams notifications. 60 users, implemented in 6 weeks.

    Employee onboarding (SME, Basel)

    Self-service portal for new employees: document upload, equipment ordering and IT access requests — all in one Canvas App. HR effort reduced by 50%.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Power Apps

    What is Microsoft Power Apps and what is it used for?

    Microsoft Power Apps is a low-code platform for custom business applications without deep programming knowledge. Typical use cases: approval processes, inventory management, inspection forms, HR self-service portals and CRM extensions. Power Apps runs on web, iOS and Android.

    How much does Power Apps development cost in Switzerland?

    Simple Power Apps (form, approval process) start from CHF 3,000–8,000 at CNEXT. Complex apps with Dataverse backend and ERP integration from CHF 15,000–50,000. CNEXT provides a binding quote after a half-day Discovery Workshop.

    Can Power Apps integrate with our ERP (Abacus, SAP, Bexio)?

    Yes. Power Apps can connect to Abacus, SAP, Bexio, Topal and other Swiss specialist systems via Power Automate, REST API or Microsoft Dataverse. CNEXT has experience with Swiss ERP integrations and delivers stable connectors.

    What are the licence costs for Power Apps?

    Power Apps Premium costs approximately CHF 20–25/user/month. The Per-App plan approximately CHF 5/user/app/month. For small user groups the Per-App plan is cheaper; from approximately 3 apps the Premium plan is worthwhile. CNEXT analyses the optimal licence combination for your situation.

    How long does Power App development take?

    Simple apps (form, approval, inventory): 2–4 weeks. Medium-complexity apps (Dataverse, multiple screens, workflow): 4–8 weeks. Complex apps (ERP integration, mobile, custom connectors): 8–16 weeks. CNEXT works agile and delivers early functional versions.

    Can I maintain and extend Power Apps myself?

    Yes – that is one of the biggest advantages. With a CNEXT Power Apps training, your employees (even without an IT background) can make simple adjustments themselves. CNEXT recommends an internal Power Apps Champion as the first point of contact for smaller changes.

    What is Microsoft Dataverse and do I need it?

    Microsoft Dataverse is the database platform for Power Apps. For simple apps, SharePoint or Excel is sufficient as a data source. For more complex apps with relational data, security roles and large data volumes (>10,000 records), CNEXT recommends Dataverse.

    Can Power Apps work offline?

    Yes. Canvas Apps support offline mode: data is cached locally and synchronised when connected. Typical use cases: inspection apps on construction sites, inventory apps in warehouses, field service technician apps. CNEXT implements robust offline synchronisation.

    What is the difference between Power Apps and Microsoft Forms?

    Microsoft Forms is a simple survey tool without database connectivity. Power Apps offers full CRUD functionality (create, read, edit, delete), workflows, approval processes and ERP integration. Forms suffices for simple data entry; Power Apps is needed for business processes.

    How secure are Power Apps for sensitive company data?

    Power Apps is fully integrated into the Microsoft 365 compliance boundary: Conditional Access, DLP policies, audit logs and Sensitivity Labels also apply to Power Apps. For particularly sensitive data (HR data, financial data), CNEXT configures Dataverse security roles and row-level security.

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    CNEXT delivers Power Apps projects in Switzerland — from requirements to training.

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