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Advanced: business tools: Apps, integrations and operational systemsMedium to high - production tools need ownership and controls riskAI optionalCredits may apply

Connect to a line-of-business system

Use premium or custom connectors to move data between Microsoft 365 and another business system.

Where the action happens

Advanced business tools

Product or feature needed

Premium connectors / integration

AI required

Optional

Extra credits

Depends on the tools and AI features used

Technical skill

High

Risk level

Medium to high - production tools need ownership and controls

Licence dependency

Depends on Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI or connector requirements.

Credit dependency

AI features may consume separate capacity.

UK availability

available

What it can do

  • Build a reusable operational capability rather than a one-off personal task.
  • Connect data, workflow and user interfaces where appropriate.

Limitations

  • Production tools create licensing, support and lifecycle commitments.

Prerequisites

  • Named owner, tested design and understood licensing.

Notes

Advanced generic capability.

Watch-outs for Advanced: business tools

  • Treat production tools as services with owners, support and lifecycle management.
  • Understand licensing before scaling beyond a pilot.
  • Design access, audit and recovery around the business impact of the tool.

Last checked: 2026-10-09

Disclaimer: Always follow your organisation's internal guidance and policies regarding AI usage. The suggestions in this guide have been created to the best of accuracy, but Microsoft licensing, pricing and feature availability change frequently — treat them as a planning baseline, not a procurement quote.

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