Low Effort, High Impact: The Power of Low-Code 

Q: How is Pro Global leveraging low-code technology to enhance operational efficiency?

Toby Fennemore: “In our experience, Microsoft Power Platform brings together four best-in-class services – Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Pages – into a seamless ecosystem. This integration enables Pro Global to:

• Maintain a single source of truth – Unifying data across systems ensures accuracy and governance, reducing reliance on fragmented third-party solutions.
• Enhance operational efficiency – Streamlining data collection and reporting leads to faster insights and improved decision-making.
• Enable business-led development – Low-code tools empower non-specialist business users to contribute to app development, fostering agility and collaboration.
• Automate and simplify processes – Power Automate eliminates repetitive tasks, accelerating workflows without the need for complex, resource-intensive coding.”

Q: How does Power Platform’s integration with Microsoft’s ecosystem provide additional advantages?

Toby Fennemore: “As many businesses, including Pro Global, already operate within the Microsoft ecosystem, Power Platform offers native integration with tools like Microsoft Copilot and Azure services. This reduces the need for expensive third-party solutions and minimises lengthy system integrations.

Additionally, integrating Power Platform within an organisation’s existing Microsoft infrastructure ensures that information security and cybersecurity policies are enforced without requiring separate governance frameworks. This results in fewer daily management concerns and greater operational security.”

Q: What impact does low-code development have on agility and collaboration?

Toby Fennemore: “Low-code development democratises the software development process, allowing business users to actively shape solutions without deep technical expertise. By reducing reliance on specialised developers, the development cycle becomes more agile, enabling rapid response to business needs and market changes.

Furthermore, the Power Platform fosters cross-functional collaboration. With Power BI for reporting, SharePoint for business-as-usual operations, and Power Apps/Automate for development, teams can work more seamlessly without the friction of complex integrations.”

Thinking Low, Aiming High

Toby Fennemore: “The ability to automate, integrate, and adapt quickly to industry demands ensures that we remain at the forefront of digital transformation. Agility is key, and leveraging low-code solutions like Power Platform is helping us provide leading re/insurers with the efficiencies they need to generate a competitive advantage. For me, it’s all about moving swiftly and smartly, not reinventing the wheel each time, but knowing that we have a robust and secure platform to hand to allow us to pivot tactics as and when needed.”