Microsoft Power Automate

Microsoft Power Platform low-code iPaaS / RPA.

Definition

Cloud Flows: 1000+ connectors (Office 365, Dynamics, SharePoint, SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Workday). Desktop Flows: RPA UI automation (ex-WinAutomation). Process Advisor: process mining. AI Builder: pre-built ML (form processing, sentiment analysis, OCR). Copilot Power Automate 2024: flow generation by natural prompt.

Origin

Microsoft Flow launched 2016, Power Automate rebranding April 2019, Softomotive acquisition June 2020 (Desktop Flows).

Usage

Bundled with Microsoft 365 E3/E5 licenses. Enterprise IT + business users strength. Competes with UiPath, Automation Anywhere (RPA), Zapier (low-code).

Related terms

• Power Platform — suite parent.
• RPA — composant Desktop Flows.
• AI Builder — composant AI.