Microsoft Power Automate, the tool that has everyone's eye on !
November 29, 2023

Microsoft Power Automate, the tool that has everyone's eye on !

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Software Version

Other

Modules Used

  • AI Builder
  • Unattended RPA add-on

Overall Satisfaction with Microsoft Power Automate

We are using Power Automate desktop to automate mostly desktop based applications like Navision, HIKVISION, VSphere for VMWare and much more. We have mostly automated use cases in every sector that is be it Pharma, Finance, IT or HR. Most innovative solution that we provided was in IT automation where we automated their IT based use cases like monitoring, ticketing. Power Automate has a very strong hold on automating desktop based application because of its best in class recorder functionality. It address mainly all business problems right from sending an email to handling complex excel formulas. Easy on deployment and cheap in terms of licenses makes it even more outstanding RPA platform.
  • Excel Automation
  • Desktop and Cloud Based Automation
  • Intelligent Document Extraction
  • SAP Automation
  • Advanced Trigger Options like changes in desktop files
  • Complexity of Expressions : According to my experience Power Automate's UI needs to be more User friendly as it moves more towards an environment which suits developers
  • Versioning and Source Control
  • Email Processing
  • Error handlers
  • Excel Automations
  • Web and Desktop based application Automation
  • Reduce in clerical errors
  • Reduce in execution time
  • ROI
We Initially started with Microsoft Power Automate, overall the design and actions that are present in the Power Automate are very advanced based on other RPA tools in terms of recorders, excel based automation. The deployment of the tool is way to simple when it comes to other RPA tools. We just have to install the tool and login with the MS account associated with the necessary MS Power Automate license that's it. We can easily schedule the process by navigating to the web console of the Power Automate.
AI models for document understanding can be integrated into workflows to automate the extraction of information from documents, such as invoices, receipts, or forms, streamlining data entry processes. Integrating NLP capabilities allows for more natural and context-aware communication within workflows. This can be beneficial in scenarios where interaction with users or external systems involves understanding and generating human-like language. AI models for image and object recognition can be employed to automate tasks that involve analyzing or categorizing visual content, such as identifying objects in images or processing scanned documents. AI can be used to identify anomalies or unusual patterns in data, helping organizations automate the detection of issues or irregularities in various processes. Integrating sentiment analysis can be useful in workflows that involve customer feedback, social media monitoring, or other scenarios where understanding sentiment is important.
User Interface and Ease of Use, Integration Capabilities, Bot Development, Cognitive Services and AI Integration, Scalability, Pricing, Community and Support. The most thing that Power Automate stands out from others is the Pricing models as it is way more cheap than Automation Anywhere and UiPath. Also the Deployment and scheduling is way more easier as compared to Automation Anyhwhere and UiPath

Do you think Microsoft Power Automate delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Microsoft Power Automate's feature set?

Yes

Did Microsoft Power Automate live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Microsoft Power Automate go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Microsoft Power Automate again?

Yes

Well suited scenarios like :

Automating email-related tasks, such as sending notifications, parsing emails for specific information, or archiving attachments.
Creating automated approval processes for requests such as leave requests, expense reports, or document approvals.
Automating the collection and processing of data from forms, surveys, or other input sources, and storing the results in a centralized location.
Connecting and automating processes between different cloud services like SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and third-party application

Less appropriate :

Implementing complex integration scenarios that involve advanced protocols, transformations, or require advanced error handling. Azure Logic Apps, with its broader capabilities, may be a better fit
Handling large-scale batch processing or data migrations. For these scenarios, tools like Azure Data Factory or Azure Logic Apps might be more appropriate