How Microsoft's Business Apps Can Help You Create Artistic Solutions for All of Your Business Needs    Microsoft has come a long way from its roots in primary colors and simple charts and spreadsheets. In fact, both creatives and analytical folks alike will agree: when it comes to creating engaging materials that effectively share data and tell a story, Microsoft does its best.  From customizable colors and unique image suggestions to visualizations that engage your audience, Microsoft has a wide range of creative business applications for the artistic (and the not-so-artis ..read more

At Ignite this week, Microsoft announced the general availability of Power Pages (previously known as Power Apps). The next step in the evolution of the Power Platform is here, and here are some key changes that were made that come with it's general availability. An Updated Design Studio The Modern Design Studio has many more features that will allow low-code and no-code makers to effortlessly build multi-step forms that include document uploads. 16 New Solution Templates There are SIXTEEN new solution templates that are responsive and customizable to your exact needs. Some templates include ..read more

Custom Pages are one of the latest evolution in Power Apps application options. They perfectly combine the user interface capabilities of a Canvas App with the Data-Driven processes of a Model App. Currently, there are 4 ways you may want to use a Custom Page in your application. Standalone Page Custom Pages are great because unlike needing an additional Canvas App to complete your use case, they will not require additional Per App licenses. They can be run directly from the Model-Driven App that you may already have. Building one of these in a responsive way will also allow it to scale and si ..read more

Microsoft Power Apps gives companies of all sizes the ability to quickly and easily create custom apps with little to no coding experience.Depending on the type of app you need, you’ll have the ability to drag and drop components, customize visuals, and create an attractive on-brand design.  However, not all Power Apps are created equal. There are three types of Power Apps, and each is best suited for a different goal and need. Some are great for working with complex data and business logic, while others are better for creating a customizable and aesthetically pleasing user experience. No ..read more

Power BI services give you powerful tools for organizing and presenting data. While Power BI reports can offer your team an in-depth look at the information you’ve collected, sometimes you also need a well-organized overview that can convey the bigger picture at a glance. You may also want to pull from multiple datasets or reports to provide a meta-analysis. This is where Power BI Dashboards come into play. What Are Power BI Dashboards? Power BI Dashboards are the easiest way to display essential information from your reports and datasets on a single page. These Dashboards are only included w ..read more

Employee onboarding is a demanding process that many companies often neglect to follow through on. A recent Gallup poll found that only 12% of employees strongly agree that their employer does a “great job” of getting new hires up to speed during the onboarding process. Despite their importance, these training and onboarding procedures can quickly become outdated when they aren’t prioritized, and the quality of work from new hires suffers as a result. To get the most out of your teams, avoid inefficiencies, and achieve your organization’s long-term goals, you first need to refine your onboard ..read more

Buried somewhere in the avalanche of data that your organization is generating and reporting each day are the surprising insights and hidden patterns that should be informing your next key decision. The challenge lies in sifting through that data, visualizing its impact, and using it as a solid foundation. Let’s look at these key Power BI features that can harness your data and make it relevant, interactive, and accessible for everyone on your team. What is Power BI? Power BI is a platform for self-service and enterprise business intelligence that is designed to bridge the gap between data an ..read more

When multiple projects are underway and being overseen by various teams, it’s important to check in with employee performance and see how things are progressing. You may be used to walking down the hall and peaking into offices or cubicles, but with many companies committing to a fully virtual or hybrid workforce, face-to-face methods of maintaining momentum and monitoring progress are no longer feasible.  Leaders and managers need to evolve with technology and find digital opportunities to track employee performance effectively and productively. There are several different approaches yo ..read more