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📢 Another edition of Switched On is here, and it’s absolutely packed with AI and data platform goodness. In this edition, we focus in on the latest in AI mobilization, unified data platforms, and how companies are finally getting serious about turning all that AI hype into real, tangible results. You’ll find deep dives, expert takes, and maybe—just maybe—a nugget of wisdom that makes you look like the smartest person in your next strategy meeting. 🧠 So, what are you waiting for? Get it now while it's still hot off the press! 📰

If your organization runs on Microsoft 365, chances are your users spend most of their day in Microsoft Teams—chatting with coworkers, attending virtual meetings, and collaborating on projects. As adoption continues to soar, teams are beginning to discover Teams' true superpower—acting as a centralized hub where real work gets done. 🦸 With AI-powered copilots, embedded business applications, and seamless integrations with systems like SAP, Salesforce, and Workday, Teams is evolving into the ultimate workspace—one where employees can collaborate, automate workflows, and even access critical business data in Power BI without having to constantly switch between apps. Curious to learn how this works? Check out our article Superapps with Microsoft Teams 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q037TMlD0 #MicrosoftTeams #Superapps #DigitalWorkplace #EnterpriseProductivity

📥 Handling unstructured requests—like emails, customer inquiries, and follow-ups—can take up a significant part of your workday, often pulling focus away from more strategic tasks. With Autonomous Agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio, we can help you streamline these tasks by using generative AI to understand requests, take action across different systems, and automate workflows more efficiently. Check out the demo video below 👇 to see how autonomous agents can fill in the gaps in your core business processes. 📺 Autonomous Agents Demo: https://hubs.ly/Q037TFy20 🔗 Microsoft Announcement: https://hubs.ly/Q037Tzlw0

📢 Earlier this month, SAP announced its new SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC) solution, positioning it as a unified data platform for SAP customers. But what exactly is SAP BDC? What problems does it solve, and how does it stack up in an increasingly competitive data platform market? 🔬 In our latest blog, James Wood breaks it all down—what SAP BDC is, what it isn’t, and where it fits in the evolving world of all-in-one data platforms. Whether you're an SAP loyalist or weighing other options like Microsoft Fabric, Google BigQuery, or Snowflake, this deep dive will help you make sense of SAP’s latest data strategy. Check it out here 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q0381qS-0 #SAP #BDC #DataStrategy #Analytics #BI #DataScience #AI

🤔 For years, conventional wisdom has told us that "It’s always cheaper to buy than to build" when it comes to enterprise software. But with recent advances in AI and low-code development, the economics of software development are shifting so dramatically that many are starting to question whether that old adage still holds true. 📈 Productivity is surging at an exponential pace, with developers delivering solutions in days rather than months. Meanwhile, business teams are gaining access to custom-built applications that better align with their needs than off-the-shelf SaaS alternatives. 🔬 This raises the question: Are we entering a new era where building exactly what you need is the smarter choice? To find out, we donned our lab coats and headed to the Bowdork Lab to put in the man hours to study the science of what you really need and, after our extensive research, the findings are in. 🔍 Curious about what we found? Check out our full breakdown here: https://hubs.ly/Q037TSZh0 #AI #LowCode #EnterpriseSoftware #BuildVsBuy #Innovation

🚀 Triple the Talent, Triple the Impact! 🚀 Bowdark Consulting is growing, and we’re excited to introduce not one, not two, but THREE incredible new team members—all with names starting with "T"! 🌟 Travis Eickenloff – Power Platform Solutions Architect 🔹 The go-to expert for all things Power Platform, Travis brings deep expertise in crafting innovative, scalable solutions that drive digital transformation. 🌟 Turner Sundby – Senior Account Manager 🔹 With a passion for building relationships and delivering value, Turner is here to ensure our clients get the strategic support they need to thrive. 🌟 Teyoshe Smith – Service Delivery Manager 🔹 A master of efficiency and service excellence, Teyoshe keeps our projects on track, ensuring seamless execution and top-tier customer experiences. We’re thrilled to have these three join the Bowdark team, and we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make. Drop a comment to welcome them or share your best "T" word to describe an amazing teammate! 👇 #WelcomeToBowdark #NewTeamMembers #PowerfulTTrio #ConsultingExcellence

🔍 Microsoft’s Power Automate Process Mining uses advanced AI to analyze your SAP business processes, helping you identify bottlenecks and uncover opportunities for automation and improvement. If you know a process is broken but can't quite pinpoint the issue, we can help. 🔬 Our team’s deep expertise in both SAP and Microsoft allows us to extract valuable insights from your SAP systems—regardless of their age. Rather than relying on guesswork, our AI-driven process mining approach pinpoints inefficiencies, uncovering opportunities to automate routine tasks and streamline operations. Check out the demo video below 👇 to see how this process works. 📺 Microsoft Process Mining Demo: https://hubs.ly/Q036CJn60 🔗 Process Optimization Services: https://hubs.ly/Q036D8KQ0 #PowerAutomate #ProcessMining #SAP #Automation #AI

Microsoft recently announced the public preview of the ERP Data Connector for Microsoft 365 Copilot for Finance. This new feature allows users to access and update SAP data, including customers, contacts, and financial records, directly from Copilot—reducing context switching and streamlining financial workflows. To see how this works, check out Microsoft’s demo video 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q036BV6S0 #Microsoft365 #Copilot #SAP #Finance #ERP 🔗 Copilot for Finance Preview Announcement: https://hubs.ly/Q036BJlt0 📺 Copilot for Finance - ERP Connector Demo https://hubs.ly/Q036BV6S0