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

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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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Created:
2024-10-08

updated:
2024-10-08

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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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explanation for non-techies**

Power Automate is introducing a new feature that allows cloud connectors to be used in desktop flows through the Assets library. Think of cloud connectors as bridges that connect different software applications, much like how a universal remote can control various devices in your living room. By integrating these connectors directly into desktop actions, users can create automated workflows more efficiently and seamlessly.

Imagine you are managing a team and need to send a report from your desktop application to a cloud-based storage service. Previously, you might have had to manually upload the file or use a workaround that involved multiple steps. With this new feature, you can automate the process with fewer steps, akin to pressing a single button on your universal remote to turn on the TV, sound system, and streaming device all at once.

This enhancement will help reduce the complexity of creating automated workflows by minimizing unnecessary steps, known as logical loops, and ensuring that all actions are fully supported. It's like having a direct highway instead of taking multiple detours to reach your destination.

To prepare for this feature, it would be beneficial to familiarize yourself with the Assets library in Power Automate and review the documentation on Cloud Connectors for Power Automate for desktop. This will help you understand how to best utilize these new capabilities to streamline your processes and improve efficiency.

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