check before: 2025-09-30
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Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Platform
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Online, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature
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Details:
We are announcing the ability to take advantage of expanded Virtual Network support in Power Platform. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2025.
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Created:
2025-08-28
updated:
2025-08-28
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Direct effects for Operations**
Increased Security Risks
Without proper preparation, the new Virtual Network support may lead to misconfigurations, exposing sensitive data to unauthorized access.
- roles: IT Security Manager, Network Administrator
- references: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3531235/5-security-risks-of-cloud-computing.html
User Experience Disruption
If the Virtual Network is not correctly configured, users may experience connectivity issues with Power Apps and Power Automate, leading to decreased productivity.
- roles: End User, Business Analyst
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2020/06/01/the-top-5-challenges-of-cloud-computing/?sh=4c1b1c5e1b5e
Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of new features without adequate training or documentation may result in a surge of support requests from users facing issues with the new Virtual Network capabilities.
- roles: Help Desk Technician, IT Support Specialist
- references: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-reduce-it-support-tickets/
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Enhanced Security Configuration
The expanded Virtual Network support allows for improved security measures by enabling secure, private outbound connectivity from Power Platform to resources in a Virtual Network. This can significantly reduce exposure to external threats and improve compliance with data protection regulations.
- next-steps: Conduct a security audit to identify existing vulnerabilities in current connections. Plan a phased implementation of Virtual Network configurations to enhance security.
- roles: IT Security Manager, Compliance Officer, Network Administrator
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/power-apps-ideas/power-platform-virtual-network-support/idi-p/1280458" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/power-apps-ideas/power-platform-virtual-network-support/idi-p/1280458, https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/admin/network-configuration
Improved Troubleshooting Capabilities
With the new feature, enterprises can view the number of available and used IP addresses in a subnet, allowing for better resource management and troubleshooting of configuration issues. This will streamline IT operations and reduce downtime due to connectivity issues.
- next-steps: Develop a training program for IT staff to utilize the new troubleshooting features effectively. Update documentation to include best practices for managing IP addresses within Virtual Networks.
- roles: IT Operations Manager, Network Engineer, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/admin/network-configuration#troubleshooting-network-issues, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/power-apps-ideas/power-platform-virtual-network-support/idi-p/1280458" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/power-apps-ideas/power-platform-virtual-network-support/idi-p/1280458
Extended Connector Utilization
The support for more connectors, including Azure AI Search and data export to Application Insights, enhances the functionality of Power Platform applications. This can lead to better integration of services and improved data analytics capabilities, providing more insights for decision-making.
- next-steps: Identify business units that can benefit from the new connectors. Develop pilot projects to explore the capabilities of the new integrations and gather feedback for broader implementation.
- roles: Business Analyst, Data Scientist, Application Developer
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/connectors/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/power-apps-ideas/power-platform-virtual-network-support/idi-p/1280458" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/power-apps-ideas/power-platform-virtual-network-support/idi-p/1280458
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