check before: 2025-09-30
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Power Apps, Power Automate
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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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summary for non-techies**
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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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IT Security**
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you are managing a team of lawyers, and you want to ensure that sensitive client information is shared securely. Think of the Power Platform's expanded Virtual Network support as a private road that only your team can use to reach a secure storage facility. This private road ensures that no one else can access the information while it's being transported, much like how this new feature ensures secure connections between Power Platform and your Virtual Network.
With this enhancement, you can now set up secure, private pathways for data to travel from Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dynamics 365 apps to resources within your Virtual Network. This is similar to having a dedicated courier service that only your team can use, ensuring that sensitive documents are delivered safely without any unauthorized access.
Additionally, this feature provides an enhanced configuration experience, allowing you to see how many IP addresses are available and used, much like keeping track of how many parking spots are available in your office parking lot. It also helps troubleshoot any issues that might arise if the Virtual Network isn't set up correctly, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Furthermore, more connectors are now supported, such as Azure AI Search and data export to Application Insights. This is akin to having more routes available for your private road, giving you greater flexibility and options for securely managing your data.
Overall, this feature enhances security and provides more control over how data is accessed and shared, ensuring that your team's sensitive information remains protected.
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