Microsoft Power Platform
Build apps, automate processes, analyse data – with Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI.
The three pillars of Power Platform
Power Platform is more than the sum of its parts. CNEXT implements all three products – individually or as an integrated solution.
Power Apps
Business apps without traditional development
Build custom business applications in weeks instead of months – from approval workflows to inventory apps and mobile field service tools.
Discover Power AppsPower Automate
Automate processes with 1,000+ connectors
Connect Microsoft 365, SharePoint and your ERP systems – from simple notifications to complex RPA automation with Abacus, SAP and Bexio.
Discover Power AutomatePower BI
Make data visible – interactive and real-time
Connect your data from Abacus, Bexio, SharePoint and SQL into live dashboards that accelerate decisions.
Discover Power BIWhat is Microsoft Power Platform?
Microsoft Power Platform is Microsoft's low-code platform for digitalising and automating business processes. It includes Power Apps (custom business apps), Power Automate (workflow automation with 1,000+ connectors), Power BI (data analysis and dashboards), and Copilot Studio (AI agents). All four products are natively integrated into Microsoft 365 and can be operated from Swiss and European data centres in compliance with the Swiss DPA.
less time spent on routine tasks when using Power Automate — according to Forrester study
Forrester TEI Study, 2023typical delivery time for a productive Power Platform solution with CNEXT
CNEXT“Power Platform is the key to digitalisation for SMEs without large IT budgets. A well-built Power Automate flow can reduce a back-office role by 30–50 per cent — and is often live within three weeks.”
Marcel Haas— CEO & Microsoft Expert, CNEXT
Last updated: July 2026
Frequently asked questions about Power Platform
What is Microsoft Power Platform?
Microsoft Power Platform is Microsoft's low-code platform consisting of Power Apps (business app development), Power Automate (workflow automation), Power BI (data analysis and dashboards) and Copilot Studio (AI agents). All components are natively integrated into Microsoft 365.
Which Swiss companies benefit from Power Platform?
Power Platform is particularly suited to Swiss SMEs and mid-sized organisations with Microsoft 365 that want to digitise and automate processes – without large IT budgets or complex software development. CNEXT has delivered Power Platform solutions for companies with 20 to 11,000+ employees.
How much does Power Platform cost in Switzerland?
Many Power Platform features are included in Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Premium features (premium connectors, Dataverse, RPA) carry additional licence costs from around CHF 5–25/user/month. CNEXT analyses the optimal licence plan for your situation.
Can Power Platform connect to Swiss ERP systems such as Abacus or Bexio?
Yes. CNEXT has proven connectors for Abacus, Bexio, Topal, SAP and other Swiss specialist systems. Power Automate and Power Apps can read and write data – either via REST API or via Power Automate Desktop (RPA) for legacy systems without an API.
How quickly can CNEXT deliver a Power Platform solution?
Simple solutions (one flow, one app, one dashboard) go live in 2–4 weeks. Complex integrated solutions (multiple Power Apps, ERP integration, Power BI) take 2–4 months. CNEXT provides a binding timeline and fixed price after a free initial consultation.
Can Power Platform be used without an internal IT department?
Yes. Power Platform is explicitly designed for citizen developers – employees without coding skills can build simple apps and flows themselves. CNEXT trains internal champions and establishes a governance structure to keep the platform secure and maintainable. For more complex projects, citizen developers and CNEXT experts work together.
What are typical Power Platform use cases for Swiss SMEs?
Common Swiss use cases: automating invoice receipt (Abacus/SAP integration), digital leave requests with multi-level approval, inspection apps for field service and construction sites, HR onboarding workflows, inventory management with barcode scanning, and automated customer notifications from ERP systems. CNEXT has delivered over 150 such solutions for Swiss clients.
How secure is Microsoft Power Platform for sensitive business data?
Power Platform is fully integrated into the Microsoft 365 compliance infrastructure: DLP policies control data flow between connectors, Sensitivity Labels protect documents, and audit logs record all actions. Data remains in European/Swiss Microsoft data centres and meets Swiss DPA requirements. CNEXT configures DLP policies and a governance framework from the outset.
What is the difference between Power Platform and Azure?
Power Platform targets business users and citizen developers: low-code, GUI-based, fast delivery in weeks. Azure is for developers and IT professionals: highly scalable cloud infrastructure, custom code, complex architectures. Many CNEXT projects combine both worlds – Power Apps as the frontend, with Azure Functions or Azure AI Foundry in the backend for demanding logic.
How does Power Platform differ from traditional software development?
Traditional software development takes months to years, costs CHF 50,000–500,000+ and requires professional developers. Power Platform delivers functional business solutions in 2–10 weeks at a fraction of the cost. The trade-off: less flexibility for highly specific requirements. CNEXT advises when low-code is sufficient and when custom development makes more sense.
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