Firing all engines, for each Customer! In 2024, McKinsey & Company came out with an insightful report on how the future of most of the companies hangs on the three-sided Productivity Opportunity. Link here In short, the report states that, global economy is at crossroads: either slide into prolonged stagnation or unlock a new era of productivity-driven growth. The three sides of this productivity opportunity are 1. Operate with Excellence: By upskilling workers and changing how their organizations operate. 2. Optimize Capital Leverage: Tirelessly striving to offset higher input prices and interest rates. 3. Accelerate Growth: Targeting investments in capital and technology towards higher productivity! At Acclero Technologies, we have made it our mission to help our Customers Skyrocket Productivity by firing engines across all three dimensions. Here is how we do it... 1. Reuse-First Approach: We help our Customers "Operate with Excellence" by Reusing the ready components in Low No Code Platform (Microsoft Power Platform). We also help reuse and leverage the talent of Citizen Developers within their Business Divisions, with the help of our Code-First Power Platform Engineers (Pro Developers) and Power Platform Center of Excellence Setup. And, to make matters easier - this technology is already embedded and available to every organization that uses Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Office 365 Suite! 2. Remote-First Engineers: Our 'Work from Anywhere' policy not only helps balance the costs of talent but also make most of the available Microsoft 365 licenses, thus saving on software and infrastructure cost. Our economical offerings help our Customers to "Optimize Capital Leverage". 3. AI-First Solutions : 65%+ of Companies that invested in AI last year are reporting significant Revenue growth due to the innovative solutions. All our solutions are designed AI-First, which means we consult our Customers on the use of AI Builder, Copilot Studio for Conversational AI and Power Automate for Automations with 1000+ built-in Connectors. Our Customers "Accelerate Growth" with innovative offerings that streamline operations and provide enhanced end user experience!

Microsoft Power Platform Ecosystem Well, the purpose of our company is to empower a 'Diverse Remote-First Workforce' to build 'Future Proof AI-First Solutions', that ultimately 'Power Productivity for Customers' With experience of working with varied Tech Ecosystems, the AccleroTech Leadership had a plethora of choices to pick from. The ultimate choice was based on... 1. Being close to Business: Ability for Citizen Developers from Business Community to work with Professional Powerzoom Developers gets effective outcomes quickly and makes for nimbler teams. 2. Feature-rich Ecosystem: It is a fantastic bundle of Low Code No Code (LCNC) rapid development kit, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Cloud Automations, Data Lakehouse (Dataverse), Analytics (Power BI), Built-in AI Models, Copilot (Intelligent Chatbots) and all of these having integrated Open AI access! 3. Accessible to Most Businesses: Most Enterprises use Microsoft 365, Teams and Outlook. This tech just builds on top of that. This is one of the most ubiquitous technologies accessible to Enterprises globally. 4. Most Inclusive Development Spectrum: Besides being the most secure cloud development environment for Remote-First workers, it is easy enough for the beginner Citizen Developer and comprehensive enough for the Experienced Professional Developer. 5. Microsoft's Strategy & Speed of AI-led Innovation: Microsoft has been innovating and integrating around AI and Copilots aggressively (and rather effectively). This makes the Power Platform Technology stack Robust as well as Future-proof. So, to fulfill our purpose, i.e. empowering 'Diverse Remote-First Workforce' to build 'Future Proof AI-First Solutions', that ultimately 'Power Productivity for Customers', we found an ikigai amongst the Technology Ecosystems circa 2024... And that is : Microsoft Power Platform!

Demo: Streamline Asset Management with Power Platform Streamline Your Asset Management with Microsoft Power Platform AccleroTech is an AI-First, Remote-First solutions company on a mission to accelerate productivity for businesses worldwide. We specialize in Microsoft’s Power Platform – the leading low-code, AI-powered toolkit – to build smarter, faster solutions by combining artificial intelligence with a global pool of remote talent. Watch the Demo: Streamline Asset Management with Power Platform Demo: Streamline Asset Management with Power Platform In this video, we introduce our cutting-edge asset management application designed to streamline how businesses track and manage their assets. Learn how to effortlessly store critical details such as asset location, status, and condition, all within an intuitive interface. With features like adding new assets, updating statuses, and maintaining a comprehensive history, this tool empowers companies to stay organized and efficient, saving time and resources. Our application offers a user-friendly experience with four key screens to manage your assets effectively. From viewing a complete list of assets to adding or editing details with a simple click, the system is built for flexibility and scalability. Using a Dataverse table, all data is securely stored, enabling automated notifications to assigned personnel for timely updates on asset status, usage, or maintenance needs, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks. Take your asset management to the next level with powerful reporting features. Generate detailed reports based on asset names, view row counts, and even export data to Excel for further analysis. While the demo showcases dummy data, the application supports real-time data integration for dynamic graphs and insights. Plus, with email notifications and customizable functionalities, this solution is tailored to meet your business’s unique requirements, making asset tracking and maintenance a breeze. If you want to streamline any such business process at enterprise scale, send a note to us at info@acclerotech.com

Demo: Automating Permit & Compliance Tracking with Microsoft Power Platform Permit & Compliance Tracking with Microsoft Power Platform AccleroTech is an AI-First, Remote-First solutions company on a mission to accelerate productivity for businesses worldwide. We specialize in Microsoft’s Power Platform – the leading low-code, AI-powered toolkit – to build smarter, faster solutions by combining artificial intelligence with a global pool of remote talent. Watch the Demo: Automating Permit & Compliance Tracking with Microsoft Power Platform here Demo: Automating Permit & Compliance Tracking with Microsoft Power Platform In this comprehensive demo, we showcase our model-driven application designed to streamline the process of creating, tracking, and managing permits and compliance requirements. The solution replaces manual Excel-based tracking with an automated workflow, ensuring that all compliance steps are met and every document version is efficiently managed and reviewed. The intuitive interface allows users to easily create new permits, initiate document reviews, and maintain a clear record of version history for full traceability. The application leverages automation flows to load data into Dataverse tables, trigger notifications, and facilitate approval processes. Reviewers benefit from dedicated dashboards to monitor document status, track compliance, and manage notifications. Built-in Power BI reports provide instant insights into review workloads and compliance metrics, helping organizations quickly identify bottlenecks and optimize resource allocation. Users can also export reports to Excel for further analysis or sharing. To further enhance the user experience, we have integrated a virtual agent built with Copilot Studio. This AI-powered assistant pulls real-time data from the system, answering user queries about document versions, compliance status, and more. By automating manual tasks and centralizing information, our solution empowers teams to achieve compliance with greater speed, accuracy, and transparency. If you would like to transform your Business Processes in this fashion, touch base with us at info@acclerotech.com

3 Practices for Accelerating Productivity with Microsoft Power Platform AccleroTech is a pioneering AI‑First, Remote‑First digital solutions company on a mission to accelerate productivity for global businesses. We specialize in Microsoft Power Platform – the leading low-code, AI-powered software suite – to craft solutions that are smarter, faster, and more cost-effective. Our purpose is clear: accelerating productivity with AI-first solutions, built by remote-first talent. In short, we leverage artificial intelligence in every project to deliver big efficiency gains for our customers, while tapping a global pool of remote talent. Watch this video to see a short version And for the detail-oriented, the three practices are described below... Practice 1: Cost Optimization for Power Platform, M365, Azure & Legacy Our first best practice focuses on cost optimization – doing more with less across your legacy systems, Microsoft 365, and Azure. We start by leveraging what you already have before adding anything new. For example, we integrate Power Platform with legacy systems like SAP, so you can reuse existing functionality instead of rebuilding it. A new Power App can pull data from SAP or even write back to it through standard connectors, extending the life and value of your older software without a costly replacement. Next, we make sure to maximize your Microsoft 365 licenses. Many organizations already have Office 365 or Microsoft 365 subscriptions, which include certain Power Platform capabilities at no extra charge. We ensure you fully use these built-in Power Apps and Power Automate features (included with tools like Teams and SharePoint) so you can deliver solutions without needing additional licenses. This full-stack approach combines Power Platform components (Power Apps, Power Pages, Power BI, Power Automate, etc.) with the M365 tools you already use (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint). By leveraging what’s already in your toolbox, we eliminate redundant apps and avoid unnecessary costs. Finally, we optimize Azure usage behind the scenes. When our Power Platform solutions use Azure services (like databases, AI services, or custom APIs), we carefully tune those resources for efficiency. We apply Azure best practices – like right-sizing compute resources and shutting down unused services – to ensure you’re not overspending on cloud infrastructure. In short, cost optimization means extending your legacy investments, taking full advantage of existing licenses, and running lean in the cloud. You get the benefits of the Power Platform without the hefty price tag. Practice 2: Setting & Maintaining a Power Platform Center of Excellence Our second best practice is establishing a Power Platform Center of Excellence (CoE) for governance and support. We set up a CoE to manage, secure, monitor, and guide your Power Platform adoption from day one. This includes deploying Microsoft’s CoE Starter Kit – a set of governance dashboards and tools – to instantly give you visibility and control over all Power Apps, flows, and Power BI reports in your organization. With a CoE in place, we implement key governance dimensions: enforcing security policies (for example, data loss prevention rules for connectors), monitoring app usage and performance, and providing support and training for creators. We also make sure Power BI administration is done in lock-step with Power Apps and Power Automate governance, so all parts of the platform follow a unified strategy rather than being managed in silos. Another crucial element is setting up proper development environments and ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) processes. We create separate Dev, Test, and Production environments for your Power Platform solutions and establish CI/CD pipelines to automate how changes move between them. This means whenever you build a new app or update a flow, it can be tested and deployed to production quickly and reliably through an automated release process. It brings discipline and consistency to your low-code development cycle. Finally, the CoE drives continuous governance and nurturing. A dedicated team uses the admin center and CoE dashboards to keep an eye on everything, with alerts set up to catch any issues or policy violations. If someone tries to use an unapproved connector or if an app starts hitting performance limits, the CoE will spot it and take action (or guide the maker to a solution). At the same time, the CoE team nurtures your maker community by sharing best practices, offering training sessions, and even showcasing top-performing apps. This way, innovation remains high but within safe, managed boundaries. In essence, a Center of Excellence ensures your Power Platform usage is empowered but controlled – your people can innovate freely, while your data and systems stay secure and compliant. Practice 3: Full-Stack Development & Copilot-Powered Innovation Our third practice is full-stack, AI-powered development of Power Platform solutions. We follow Microsoft’s Well-Architected Framework to make sure every solution is built for reliability, security, performance, operational excellence, and great user experience. In short, we design apps the right way from the ground up, so they are robust, secure, and scalable for the future. We also turbocharge our development process by leveraging AI – especially Microsoft’s new Copilot features. For example, the Power Platform’s Plan Designer (an AI Copilot tool) allows us to generate an initial app blueprint from a plain English description. We can outline your requirements, and the AI instantly suggests a working app outline – complete with data tables, screens, and even some flows. Our expert developers (we call them Full-Stack PowerStackers) then refine and build out this blueprint, working across all aspects of the Power Platform (apps, automations, analytics, chatbots, and integrations). Throughout, we use AI assistants to help write code and formulas, debug issues, and even generate test data. This pairing of human expertise with AI speed means we deliver robust solutions faster than ever, without sacrificing quality. Lastly, AccleroTech brings a reuse-first mentality to every project. Over time, we’ve built a library of 100+ ready-to-reuse solution components from past projects. These cover common needs across 10 industries and 7 business functions. So if we’re building, say, an employee onboarding app or a customer service chatbot, we can pull from our repository of proven templates and components instead of starting from scratch. This not only accelerates development but also increases reliability, since these components are already battle-tested. With these 3 Practices for Accelerating Productivity with Microsoft Power Platform, by combining well-architected design principles, AI-driven development, and a rich library of reusable assets, we create solutions that are innovative, high-quality, and delivered at lightning speed. You get a full-stack solution tailored to your needs, powered by the best of what technology and AI have to offer.

AI-First Productivity in Software Testing : Whitepaper We have written a whitepaper that highlights how artificial intelligence and machine learning can “Accelerate Productivity” at nearly every stage of the software testing lifecycle – from creating test cases out of thin air (user stories) to keeping those tests in lockstep with change, to writing and maintaining the code that runs them, and finally to deciphering test results. Why did we write it? And why now? In today’s fast-paced software world, quality assurance can no longer afford to be a bottleneck. Testing must be fast, intelligent, and cost-effective. We at AccleroTech prepared this whitepaper to share our AI-driven blueprint for turbocharging software testing productivity. Our goal is to show engineering leaders and QA practitioners how an AI-First approach in testing can dramatically reduce manual effort, shorten release cycles, and cut costs – all using readily available technology (often open-source). This whitepaper is part of AccleroTech’s thought leadership on “Accelerating Productivity”. We chose to focus on software testing because it’s a domain ripe for disruption through AI. Traditional testing is labor-intensive, slow, and expensive – challenges that are acute in the BFSI sector where complex systems and stringent regulations demand extensive testing. By adopting AI and machine learning in strategic parts of the testing lifecycle, organizations can achieve more with less. Our clients have asked: How can we keep up with rapid development without sacrificing quality? How do we reduce testing costs while covering ever-growing requirements? We believe AI is the answer. This document consolidates our research and hands-on experience with AI in testing. We delve into five key use cases in the testing process where AI can make a game-changing impact (from generating tests from requirements to analyzing test failures). For each, we outline practical approaches – emphasizing open-source tools and techniques that don’t require hefty licensing fees – that deliver measurable improvements in speed and productivity. We also provide real-world examples, especially in BFSI, to demonstrate how these approaches work in practice and the kind of benefits they yield. And why now? Because AI in QA has moved from theory to reality. Industry reports show that organizations are embracing AI in quality engineering at an unprecedented rate. According to the World Quality Report 2024, 68% of organizations are now utilizing generative AI to advance quality engineering, with test automation being the top area of impact. In our own projects, we have seen AI reduce test creation effort by over 50% and maintenance effort by as much as 80%. By sharing these insights, AccleroTech aims to help more organizations ride this wave and navigate the practical steps to implement AI in their testing process. In short, we wrote this whitepaper to educate and inspire: to show what’s possible with an AI-First approach to testing, to highlight the productivity gains and cost savings, and to cement the idea that the future of testing is not just faster or cheaper – it’s smarter. With this knowledge, we hope your organization can embark on its own journey to create a high-velocity, AI-augmented testing practice. AccleroTech stands ready as a partner in this journey of AI-First Productivity in Software Testing : Whitepaper Link Here

Power Platform transforming SDLC Want to accelerate software delivery, boost user satisfaction, and slash development costs? The Microsoft Power Platform delivers real, measurable results for your Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). This post showcases the tangible impact and then explores how this powerful toolkit can revolutionize your development process. The Power Platform Impact: Real Numbers, Real Results: The Power Platform isn't just hype; it's driving significant improvements across the SDLC. Forrester research highlights organizations achieving a 35% savings in development time and a 25% reduction in manual efforts. Efficiency Gains: Streamlining for Success The Power Platform delivers efficiency gains across the SDLC: - Resource Optimization: Developers focus on high-value tasks, not routine chores. - Faster Iterations: Reduced design and code revisions due to better upfront planning. - Accelerated Releases: Shorter time to market for new features and products. - Seamless Integrations: More integrations completed in less time. - Automated Workflows: Streamlined SDLC processes through automation. - Reliable Deployments: Higher success rates for builds and deployments. - Reduced Support: Fewer support tickets due to higher-quality software. - Cost Savings: Effective reduction in development costs. Effectiveness Improvements: Delivering Real Value The Power Platform boosts SDLC effectiveness, ensuring solutions truly meet business needs: - Enhanced Traceability: Clear links between requirements, design, code, and tests improve visibility and reduce risk. - Targeted Solutions: Higher percentage of requirements met through user-centric design and development. - Timely Delivery: More projects delivered on time and within budget due to streamlined processes and efficient development. - Stronger Business Alignment: Better realization of intended business outcomes through close collaboration and iterative development. - Defect Rate: Reduced product defects, leading to higher quality. - Satisfied Stakeholders: Increased satisfaction with the development process and delivered software due to user involvement and high-quality solutions. - Wider Adoption: Higher application adoption rates as solutions are tailored to user needs and workflows. - Improved ROI: Greater return on investment due to faster development cycles, reduced costs, and increased business value. - Improved Collaboration: Integration with Microsoft Teams fosters seamless communication. - Empowered Citizen Developers: Business users directly contribute, bringing domain expertise. - Streamlined Governance: A Center of Excellence (COE) ensures best practices and compliance. - Well-Architected Solutions: Focus on security, scalability, performance, and maintainability. Comprehensive Impact of the Power Platform on SDLC From Agile and V-Model to Spiral, Iterative, and Waterfall, SDLC models provide frameworks for software development. The Power Platform enhances any SDLC model, adapting to your specific needs and methodology. The power platform empowers developers, streamlines processes, and enhances collaboration. Tools of the Trade: Unleashing the Power Within The Power Platform offers a unified toolkit to streamline every SDLC stage: - Requirements Gathering & Management: Power Apps (prototyping), Integrations with Jira/Azure Boards, Custom interview tools. - Design: Power Apps (UI/UX design), Integrations with Figma. - Full-Blown Development: Power Apps, Power Pages, Power Automate. - System Integration: Power Automate (extensive connectors). - Process Automation: Power Automate (SDLC workflows). - Data Insights: Power BI (project tracking, performance metrics). - Tool Development: Power Platform (custom tools and agents). - Security: Built-in Power Platform security features. - Maintainability: Power Platform + COE best practices. - Scalability: Power Platform + Azure integration. Conclusion The Microsoft Power Platform is a catalyst for SDLC transformation. By accelerating development, automating processes, and empowering a wider range of developers, it enables organizations to build better software, faster and more efficiently. Embracing the Power Platform is embracing the future of software development, where agility, collaboration, and data-driven insights drive success. Contact us to learn how we can help you unlock the full potential of the Power Platform for your SDLC.

Acclero Technologies Pvt Ltd picked up by Microsoft in Startup Founders Hub We are now a part of Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub!!! You may ask, what's the secret of this inclusion? Well, we believe that we got included because we ourselves are driven by a passion to enable inclusion of Remote-First talent in the AI-First workforce! We see thousands of extremely talented people who are capable of working on exciting AI-First Digital solutions, yet not being able to join the workforce. Why? Because some of them are dwelling in smaller towns and cannot make it to the city, some of them are nursing little children and cannot make it to the office, some of them have been at the wrong end of technology-cycle and want to enter again, some of them have an ailing parent to take care of, some are taking care of a social responsibility while some want to nurture their passion which makes it impossible for them to be physically present in office. And for some, it would be nearly impossible to attend office due to serious impediments such as disabilities or a possibility of gender discrimination! So, even though capable, many of these talented people can't get employed on AI-First work, merely because they cannot travel to the office! We are committed to use technology to enable Remote-First talent, so that they can build the AI-First technology solutions of future! We believe that among all other aspects, this particular endeavor of ours has tipped the scale in our favor, towards our inclusion in this exclusive hub! We thank Microsoft for Startups for supporting us on this journey of helping provide decent work and economic growth, in inclusive and sustainable fashion, to anyone who wants to work on AI-First solutions in a Remote-First fashion!

We are early Global Adopters of Power Platform Well-Architected Framework! We are one of the early Global Adopters of "Power Platform Well-Architected" Framework recommended by experts from Microsoft! We use the design review checklists, recommendation guides, and tradeoffs to build strong architecture foundation for AI-First Solutions for our Customers. These set of best practices, architecture guidance, and review tools helps design modern application workloads for our Customers - to meet current requirements as well as adapt to future needs and challenges! With "Well-Architected", we ensure a holistic approach for Reliability, Security, Operational Excellence, Performance Efficiency and Experience Optimization. 1. Reliability: Making workloads resilient to malfunction and to ensure that they return to a fully functioning state after a failure occurs. This helps ensure uptime and recovery targets with redundancy and resiliency at scale. 2. Security: Best practices to guard confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data and systems. Protect the workloads from attacks by maintaining confidentiality and data integrity. 3. Operational Excellence: Guidelines to ensure workload quality through standardized processes and team cohesion. This helps in smooth production operations with holistic observability and automated systems. 4. Performance Efficiency: Techniques to build architecture such that it meets workload demands. The horizontal scaling and pre-deployment tests help in adjusting to changing demands. 5. Experience Optimization: Guidance to provide meaningful and effective experiences for users. This includes design principles of simplicity, efficiency as well as optimizing ease-of-use with focus on user behavior. Well-Architected is our (open) secret sauce of how we help our Customers build Future-Proof AI-First Solutions!