Microsoft Power Platform

Power Automate

Power Automate helps you create automated workflows between Microsoft 365 apps and services to synchronize files, get notifications and collect data. Its uses include:

• automating business processes
• sending automatic reminders for past due tasks
• moving business data between systems on a schedule
• connecting to every Microsoft 365 service
• automating tasks on your local computer like computing data in Excel

Students and employees can use Power Automate for free.

Learn more about Power Automate from Microsoft Support.

Connectors

Power Automate can connect to over 800 data sources. We've created a list of power automate connectors suitable for use at UVic. All uses of Power Automate are subject to UVic privacy and security policies.

Please submit a feature request if you’re interested in a Power Platform connector not currently permitted for use.

Power Apps

Power Apps is a low-code development environment used to create custom apps. You can build user interfaces (UIs) and connect data stored in SharePoint lists, Excel spreadsheets and other data sources.

Power Apps is not a replacement for professional software development, but non-developers can use it to build apps and automate business processes. If you want to create an app or automation for UVic business processes, consult with us first. Power apps may not be a suitable or sustainable solution.

Students and employees can use Power Apps for free.

Learn more about Power Apps from Microsoft Support.

Power BI

Power BI is a platform for collecting, analyzing and visualizing business data. It can:

• use data from many sources, like:
  • Microsoft 365 services (like SharePoint and Teams)
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • enterprise databases
• create customized visual dashboards

Learn more about Power BI from Microsoft Support.

Power Pages

Power Pages is a low-code website builder and hosting service. It’s designed for building interactive company websites aimed at an external audience.

Power Pages is not currently approved for use at UVic. See websites for alternatives or contact IT support for a consultation.

Copilot Studio

Copilot Studio is a development environment for "agents"—AI-powered assistants that can chat with users, provide information, and perform tasks.

Copilot Studio is not currently approved for use at UVic. See Copilot to learn more about Microsoft's Copilot-branded products or contact IT support for a consultation.

Community of practice

For peer support and discussions, join the Teams and SharePoint team.