MC906473 – Power Automate – Include cloud connectors to desktop flows through the Assets library (archived)

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check before: 2023-10-01

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Power Automate

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We are announcing the inclusion of cloud connectors in desktop flows through the Assets library for Power Automate for desktop. Several dozen cloud connectors will become available in preview during October, with more being released in November as generally available. Direct integration of Power Platform connectors into desktop actions will streamline the flow creation process, reduce logical loops, enhance efficiency and provide direct integration with third party applications.

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2024-10-08

updated:
2024-10-08

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summary for non-techies**

Power Automate's new feature allows cloud connectors to be used in desktop flows via the Assets library, enabling more efficient and seamless automated workflows by integrating cloud-based actions directly into desktop processes.

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Integration Issues
If the cloud connectors are integrated without proper preparation, users may face integration issues with existing desktop flows, leading to disruptions in automated processes.
   - roles: Power Automate Developers, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/10/12/introducing-power-automate-desktop/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/power-automate-ideas/introducing-cloud-connectors-in-desktop-flows/idi-p/1791230

User Experience Degradation
Without adequate preparation, users may experience a degraded user experience due to unexpected errors or performance issues arising from the new cloud connectors, impacting their productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Business Analysts
   - references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/10/11/the-future-of-automation-how-microsoft-power-automate-is-changing-the-game/?sh=5c1e1c5e4b8d, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-power-automate-what-it-is-and-how-to-use-it/

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