Shared Dataverse
D365 model-driven apps run on Dataverse. Power Apps build on the same Dataverse. Power Automate flows use Dataverse triggers. One data layer, multiple UIs and automations — that’s the platform benefit.
Power Apps to Extend D365
Canvas apps for tablet-first or field-use interfaces. Model-driven apps for standard CRUD on D365 tables. Don’t replace D365 UI — extend it.
Power Automate for Workflows
Approval flows, integration to non-Microsoft systems, cross-module orchestration. More flexible than D365’s built-in workflows but can become a sprawl without governance.
Power BI Embedded
Embed Power BI reports inside D365 forms and dashboards. Users see analytics in context. Licensing caveats — verify Power BI seats for viewers.
Governance
Center of Excellence (CoE) kit monitors Power Platform usage: active apps, flows, makers. Install it. Without visibility, citizen development becomes shadow IT.