At Flyte, we believe in a simple truth: technology should empower people, not hinder them. For the UK’s forward-thinking engineering firms, the path to greater efficiency and innovation is no longer a complex coding challenge. It’s a creative process powered by the Microsoft Power Platform. Our experienced development team work with Engineering firms to design and implement these effective solutions, transforming business challenges into opportunities for growth.

Microsoft Power Platform – a modern workplace framework

The Power Platform is not just a set of tools; it’s a modern workplace framework for unlocking the potential within your organisation: 

• PowerApps: Build Smarter, Faster. We help you move beyond generic, off-the-shelf software. PowerApps allows us to rapidly build bespoke applications tailored to your exact needs. Whether it’s a mobile app for on-site quality checks or a system to manage supplier relationships, we help you create intuitive solutions that digitise processes and ensure data integrity from the moment it’s captured. 

• Power Automate: Streamline Every Process. Time is a valuable resource. With Power Automate, we identify and automate the tedious, repetitive tasks that drain your team’s energy. From automating invoice approvals to streamlining project sign-offs, our solutions free up your most skilled people to focus on the high-value work that truly drives your business forward. 

• Power BI: Actionable Insights at a Glance. You have a mountain of data; we help you turn it into a powerful asset. Power BI allows us to consolidate data from various sources and create interactive dashboards that provide real-time insights. Imagine a single dashboard where you can track project profitability, monitor resource utilisation, and predict key outcomes—all in one place. That’s the power of effective data visualisation. 

Why UK Engineering Firms Trust the Power Platform 

The move towards low-code innovation is gaining significant momentum in the UK engineering sector. Major firms like WGM Engineering (Case Study), Balfour Beatty (source) and AECOM (source) are already leading the charge, proving the platform’s ability to deliver tangible results. This is part of a broader trend; a Microsoft report highlights the potential for a £78 billion boost to the UK economy from SME AI adoption (source). 

Here’s why we believe the Power Platform is the right choice for your business: 

1. Accelerated Innovation: Forget lengthy, expensive development cycles. The platform’s low-code nature means we can design and deploy solutions in weeks, not months. A Forrester study on low-code development found projects can be completed up to 20 times faster than with traditional methods (source). 

1. Increased Productivity & Efficiency: Our solutions don’t just automate tasks; they optimise workflows. This strategic efficiency allows your team to achieve more with less, improving overall productivity and ultimately boosting your bottom line. 

1. Seamless Integration: We build solutions that integrate flawlessly with your existing Microsoft ecosystem, including Teams and SharePoint. This eliminates data silos, promotes better collaboration, and creates a single, unified source of truth for your entire team. 

1. Cost-Effective Solutions: By leveraging your existing Microsoft licences and reducing the need for traditional, custom-built software, the Power Platform offers a highly cost-effective route to digital transformation. 

The Microsoft Power Platform is a strategic asset for any UK engineering firm aiming to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. It’s about more than just technology; it’s about empowering your people and optimising your operations for the future. 

Ready to see how Flyte can transform your business? Contact us to work on your next project. 

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses are constantly seeking ways to streamline operations, reduce costs, and boost productivity. At Flyte, we have developed numerous solutions to increase productivity and efficiency within a organisations, however it can be difficult to quantify exactly how much time and money is saved with these solutions in place. With the new Time Saver feature in Power Automate (currently in Public Preview) it is possible to show exactly how much time is saved by each flow.

What is the Power Automate Time Saver?

The Time Saver is a new capability introduced in the 2025 release of Power Automate. It allows organisations to quantify the time and money saved through automation at various levels—flow, environment, and tenant. This feature is designed to help businesses measure return on investment (ROI) and make data-driven decisions about where to expand automation efforts.

Key Benefits

1. Quantifiable ROI

With the Time Saver, users can define savings rules for cloud flows, desktop flows, and work queues. These rules estimate how much time and cost each automation saves, and aggregate the data in the Automation Center and the new Value Hub. This visibility empowers teams to justify automation initiatives with concrete data.

2. Enhanced Productivity

By automating repetitive tasks—like data entry, email notifications, and approvals—employees can reclaim hours of their workday. According to McKinsey, automation can save professionals over 2 hours daily.

3. Improved Accuracy and Reduced Errors

Manual processes are prone to human error. Automating them not only speeds up execution but also ensures consistency and accuracy, especially in data-sensitive workflows.

4. Scalable Automation Strategy

The Time Saver feature supports strategic planning by identifying high-impact automation areas. This helps organisations scale their automation efforts intelligently and efficiently.

Some Key Applications Across Industries include:

1. Finance and Accounting

• Automate invoice approvals and expense reporting.
• Track and report savings from automated reconciliation processes.

2. Human Resources

• Streamline onboarding workflows.
• Automate leave requests and approvals, with time savings tracked per flow.

3. Customer Service

• Automate ticket routing and status updates.
• Quantify time saved in resolving customer issues faster.

4. Sales and Marketing

• Automate lead follow-ups and campaign tracking.
• Measure time saved in CRM updates and reporting.

5. IT and Operations

• Automate system monitoring alerts and incident responses.
• Track ROI on automated maintenance tasks.

Final Thoughts

The Power Automate Time Saver is more than just a reporting tool—it’s a strategic asset. By providing visibility into the tangible benefits of automation, it empowers organizations to make smarter decisions, optimise workflows, and drive digital transformation with confidence.

Flyte’s Power Platform Solutions

Flyte is committed to helping businesses across the United Kingdom harness the power of the Power Platform to enhance productivity and efficiency. Our team of experts specialises in implementing and optimising solutions tailored to your unique business needs. Whether you’re looking to automate an outdated paper process, build collaboration between teams on and off site, or integrate with other 3rd party software, Flyte can provide the expertise and support you need to transform your business.

Contact Flyte today to learn how we can help your business thrive.