Modernise at Scale with AI and Microsoft Power Platform - eBook
In today’s digital-first economy, the demand for intelligent, agile apps has never been higher. With over one billion new logical apps expected by 2028, and nearly 40% of new applications projected to be AI-powered, businesses need a smarter, faster way to modernise their legacy systems and streamline operations. Enter Microsoft Power Platform—a low-code, AI-infused development platform that’s helping Australian organisations modernise at scale.
The Urgency of App Modernisation
A staggering 89% of decision-makers are either maintaining or increasing their app modernisation budgets. The reasons are clear: traditional development is slow, expensive, and heavily reliant on stretched-thin developer talent. Power Platform addresses these challenges by:
Empowering developers of all skill levels.
Reducing development time by up to 50%.
Integrating advanced AI tools like Microsoft Copilot.
Ensuring enterprise-grade governance, security, and scalability.
Why Choose Power Platform for Your Modernisation Journey?
Organisations that embrace Power Platform benefit from a unified solution for app creation, automation, data analysis, and virtual agent deployment—all built on the secure foundation of Microsoft Cloud. With over 1,400 certified connectors, it’s easier than ever to integrate with your existing systems and gradually replace outdated applications.
Key Benefits:
Lower total cost of ownership through low-code development.
Faster time to market using AI-assisted tools like Copilot.
Streamlined operations by reducing technical debt and eliminating siloed software.
Scalable modernisation with end-to-end management, security, and governance.
Real-World Success Stories
Power Platform isn’t just a theoretical solution—businesses are already seeing tangible results.
Epiq automated employee onboarding, saving over $500,000 annually and cutting down processes from weeks to days.
Cineplex used Power Platform and AI to save 30,000 hours a year, transforming invoice categorisation and compliance workflows.
T-Mobile centralised data management to create a single source of truth, saving thousands of hours in customer initiative management.
These organisations leveraged intelligent apps, built smarter workflows, and unlocked productivity gains across departments—from finance to HR to frontline operations.
How AI and Copilot Transform the Development Process
Microsoft Copilot is a game-changer within Power Platform. It allows users to build solutions using natural language, making app development more accessible than ever. Whether you’re starting from a sketch, a table, or a simple sentence, Copilot can translate ideas into functional applications in record time.
Features include:
Smart form filling (29% faster).
Automated data insights and report generation.
Creation of custom agents to handle repetitive tasks.
Embedded AI for end users to interact with via chat or prompts.
Boosting Employee Efficiency Across Teams
Modernisation isn’t just about IT—it’s about empowering every employee to do more with less.
With Power Platform:
Finance teams can automate tax calculations and approvals.
Sales and marketing can unify platforms for real-time customer updates.
HR can streamline onboarding and offboarding workflows.
Frontline staff can access tools on any device, even within Microsoft Teams.
On average, businesses report savings of up to 250 hours per employee per year—equivalent to 12% of their work time.
Simplify Governance, Security and Compliance
App modernisation at scale must also come with control. Power Platform offers enterprise-grade management features:
Security posture management and threat protection.
Governance frameworks with full visibility and reactive controls.
Operational tools for app lifecycle management and cost optimisation.
This ensures you can innovate confidently, with the peace of mind that your environment remains secure, compliant, and cost-effective.
Ready to Modernise Your Business with Power Platform?
Download our free eBook, Modernise at Scale with AI and Microsoft Power Platform, to dive deeper into how intelligent, low-code solutions are transforming the way modern organisations build apps, drive efficiencies, and deliver value at scale.
