What Power Apps should deliver

Power Apps are not about building apps for the sake of it. It is about solving specific problems efficiently.

When implemented correctly, Power Apps allow organisations to:

  • Replace spreadsheets and email-based processes
  • Build applications tailored to specific teams and workflows
  • Improve data quality and consistency
  • Reduce reliance on unsupported tools
  • Deliver solutions faster than traditional development

The goal is simplicity for users and confidence for the business.

Common challenges with business-built applications

Power Apps make application development accessible, but that accessibility can create risk without the right structure.

Common issues include:

  • Apps built quickly without scalability in mind
  • Inconsistent data models
  • Poor user experience leading to low adoption
  • Lack of documentation and ownership
  • Security and access control concerns

Without design discipline, applications become short-term fixes rather than long-term solutions.

Power Apps and Dynamics 365

Power Apps are a natural extension of Dynamics 365.

We regularly use them to:

  • Extend Dynamics functionality without custom code
  • Build role-specific interfaces
  • Support niche processes not covered out of the box
  • Improve usability for specific teams

All while keeping data centralised and secure.

Already using Power Apps?

If Power Apps have been built organically, a Business Health Check can help you assess quality, risk and scalability.

We assess:

  • Existing apps and usage
  • Data models and integrations
  • Security and access control
  • Governance and ownership

And provide clear recommendations to improve reliability and adoption.

The Avrion approach to Power Apps

We treat Power Apps as part of a wider system, not standalone tools.

Our approach focuses on:

  • Understanding the process before designing the app
  • Defining clear user roles and permissions
  • Designing intuitive, efficient user experiences
  • Aligning apps to Dataverse and core systems
  • Establishing lifecycle management and governance

This ensures applications remain usable, secure and scalable as requirements evolve.

Planning to build Power Apps?

If you have identified manual processes or spreadsheet-driven workflows, a discovery conversation can help prioritise the right applications.

We help you:

  • Identify high-value use cases
  • Design apps that scale
  • Avoid unnecessary complexity
  • Align Power Apps with wider Power Platform strategy

What do our customers say?

“After almost a year of trying unsuccessfully to engage with our existing partner, trying to get them to talk about upgrading and personalising the system, we decided to switch over to Avrion. Avrion had been in conversation with us and once we engaged with them, they immediately gave us something unique. They allowed us to effectively have an off-the-shelf CRM system that we could customise – at affordable rates. Rates that are competitive for SMEs.”

Cole Fellows – The Insurance Network

““The reason why I like working with Jon is because he always comes up with a solution. This was a small project but it has a big impact and solves lots of time problems. I can now make updates to the communications that go out myself and don’t need the support of Avrion for this going forward, although they are always on hand if I need help.””

Jane Margetts – Restore Records Management

“We first came across Maximizer Sales Leader Edition (SLE) when looking for a CRM system with quoting functionality to replace an aged manual system based mainly on Excel! From development to implementation, each stage was found easy to transact and made easy to understand with the support offered found to be exceptional. Our main area of focus was to improve systems to reduce stress on resource with minimal impact on the team – this was achieved with great success & the system welcomed.”

Liane Atherton – AAF Air Filters

“Connolly's Red Mills have been working with Avrion since 2017 with our Maximizer implementation and have found them to be a great company to deal with, projects completed in a timely manner to a high standard.”

David Dewberry – Connolly’s Red Mills

“Avrion has, from the start, been very honest and clear about what we can achieve without spending vast sums of money on an entirely new system. We now have a system that can evolve as the development does, to improve and continually improve account visibility for our homeowners and improve cash flow by utilising the automation that we required.”

Carly Cullen – Priors Hall Park Management

“We found the team at Avrion really understood our needs. It felt like they’d seen it all before, and that gave us confidence from day one. With Maximizer CRM, what it really does is allow us to track that from start to result stage… it’s helped change the mentality of our business.”

Chris Harrison – Heidelberg Materials Contracting

“We can now see in real time how all of our opportunities are progressing. We also have automated reports in our Dashboard module showing the business sales performance and pipeline, which allows us to focus on each individual opportunity without any being left unnurtured. Avrion has now linked our Maximizer with Mailchimp to allow for focused marketing campaigns based on the data we add to the Address Book. We now have a clear sales process that can be tracked with clear ‘what’s next’ actions to implement.”

Craig Sansom – Prestige

“Once we formed a partnership with Avrion, for the first time in seventeen years we were working with a really engaged partner, which is something unique.”

Cole Fellows – The Insurance Network

“Data is one of the most valuable assets any business has, but unlocking its true value depends on quality, meaningful analysis, and having the right tools and skills to turn insights into strategy and revenue. Having worked with Avrion, I can say they really do bring the expertise to help businesses make that transformation!”

Catherine Royle – Restore plc

“Working with Avrion has been amazing from start to finish. We use Maximizer as a main system, however we required a bespoke quote tool building for our sales team. From start to finish, the integration of the software and support has been nothing short of phenomenal. Their entire team are very knowledgeable, efficient and nothing is ever too much. We look forward to using Avrion moving forward and continuing a great business relationship.”

Luke Hogg – Knoxford Fabrications