5 Benefits of Migrating Your Workflow to Power Automate

With the announcement of SharePoint Designer Workflows 2013 being removed off Microsoft 365 tenants by April 2, 2026, and the subsequent decision to disable these workflows for the newly created clients, SPR has been actively assisting clients in preparing alternative solutions. In many cases, this involves migrated workflows to Power Automate. Several expensive third-party workflows, originally built on the SharePoint Designer 2013 workflows framework, are now hastily transitioning to new frameworks. It is important to note that even if a third-party migration tool is provided, manual adjustments to these workflows will still be mandatory.

Now is the time to move and retool current workflows that have been created via third-party workflow or in SharePoint Designer 2013.

What are the Benefits of Power Automate?

Ease of Use: Power Automate is a user-friendly graphically interface that allows users to code a workflow with a low/no-code approach. Microsoft has out-of-the box templates for quick starts. With the introduction of AI-driven features like co-pilot, users can type in a query, and the AI will suggest actions to include in the flow based on the input.

Integration: Power Automates enables connectivity to third-party applications and SQL database, including Azure SQL databases through pre-built connectors. Users can also create custom connectors or use API or Postman calls to interact with the data. Power Automate seamlessly integrates with Power Apps forms/screens.

Cloud-Base Service: Power Automate is a cloud base service, allowing creation and management of workflows in the cloud. The facilitates easy access across collaborative spaces and various locations. Workflows are not limited to SharePoint sites and came be implemented independently.

Future Enhancements: Microsoft is continually investing in Power Automate, constantly adding in new connectors and features. Copilot, for instance, accelerates solution development, reflecting ongoing enhancements in the platform.

Community Support: A robust community of users offers support and shares best practices, enriching the Power Automate experience with collective knowledge and expertise.

How can SPR help?

SPR has actively assisted in cataloging existing workflows on both on-premises SharePoint environments and Microsoft 365 Tenants. Our approach involves taking a comprehensive inventory of workflows, followed by an in-depth analysis based on the complexity of each workflow. We specialize in transforming SharePoint Designer Workflows and third-party processes into efficient Power Automate flows. Our portfolio includes a diverse range of Power Automate workflows, such as API integrations, approval processes, email alert systems, recurring tasks, team communications, email content extraction to SharePoint, and JSON parsing.

SPR is committed to empowering users in Power Automate through targeted training sessions. These sessions cover essential best practices, including naming conventions, error handling, security considerations, and licensing nuances. Beyond training, we support deployment and nurture a Center of Excellence (COE) for the Power Platform. This COE is tailored to guide clients in developing comprehensive strategies for user adoption and ongoing support.

Now is the perfect time to modernize your workflows. With SPR's extensive experience and expertise, you have a trusted partner ready to assist in this journey. Let us help you streamline your processes and unlock the full potential of Power Automate.