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Why Power Pages Are Better than Squarespace, Wix, and DIY for Businesses 

In today’s digital era, choosing the right platform to build your business website is a critical decision. There are many options, ranging from do-it-yourself platforms like Squarespace and Wix, to bespoke builds crafted from the ground up. However, Power Pages have emerged as a compelling alternative that outshines these options, particularly when examining costs, security, and overall platform efficiency.  This blog will discuss the costs (both realized and hidden) and security concerns involved when building a DIY/custom website vs. when building with Power Pages.   Cost to Build from Scratch  Building a website from scratch can seem appealing for the tailored customization it offers. However, the costs associated with this approach ... Power Pages Are Better than Squarespace, Wix, and DIY for Businesses " class="read-more" href="https://imaginet.com/2025/why-power-pages-are-better-than-squarespace-wix-and-diy-for-businesses/" aria-label="Read more about Why Power Pages Are Better than Squarespace, Wix, and DIY for Businesses ">Read more

Basic PowerFx Functions Every Developer Should Know

PowerFx is a declarative, Excel-like programming language, created by Microsoft, primarily for the creation of Canvas Apps. Like Excel, it uses functions and expressions to accomplish tasks with little to no need to specify step by step procedural logic. It abstracts away the implementation details, so the focus is on the ‘what’ and not the ‘how.’  This blog will highlight some of the basic PowerFx functions every developer should be familiar with. Take the following table that lists the items and their cost in a ‘Shopping Cart’ for example.   ShoppingCart  ID  Item  $ Cost  1  Bread  2  2  Milk  5  3  Butter  7  In an imperative language, the developer would have ... PowerFx Functions Every Developer Should Know" class="read-more" href="https://imaginet.com/2025/basic-powerfx-functions-every-developer-should-know/" aria-label="Read more about Basic PowerFx Functions Every Developer Should Know">Read more

Power Automate Desktop: Best Practices & More 

Power Automate Desktop: Best Practices & More  Recently, we attended the Power Platform Community Conference, where we were able to learn more about the Power Platform and what it can do for those using Microsoft Windows. Power Automate Desktop was a hot topic of conversation because of it’s enablement of robotic process automation for Microsoft Windows.   Power Automate Desktop allows users to automate repetitive tasks by creating desktop flows, which can be built using prebuilt drag-and-drop actions or by recording your own desktop flows to run later.   Microsoft designed this powerful new tool with everyone in mind – it can be used in your home or within large organizations. Power ... Power Automate Desktop: Best Practices & More " class="read-more" href="https://imaginet.com/2024/power-automate-desktop-best-practices-more/" aria-label="Read more about Power Automate Desktop: Best Practices & More ">Read more

Power Apps vs Traditional Coding: Which is Right for You?

Power Apps vs Traditional Coding: Which is Right for You? The surge in demand for digital services is undeniable, fueled partly by the continued need for goods and services during the pandemic. Now, more than ever, businesses are eager to adopt digital transformation initiatives, recognizing the crucial role technology plays in modern operations. One of those transformations includes Power Apps vs traditional coding. Digital transformation can mean different things to different stakeholders, but most can agree it entails leveraging technology to increase business output relative to its input. Usually that means increased profitability or productivity while maintaining or reducing the cost of doing business.       In the not-too-distant past, hiring professional developers ... Power Apps vs Traditional Coding: Which is Right for You?" class="read-more" href="https://imaginet.com/2024/power-apps-vs-traditional-coding-which-is-right-for-you/" aria-label="Read more about Power Apps vs Traditional Coding: Which is Right for You?">Read more

Increasing Productivity with Microsoft PowerToys  

Microsoft PowerToys is an application aimed to increase productivity by providing the user with a set of tools and offerings.   Originally introduced in the 1990s and resurrected for Windows 10, PowerToys are a collection of free, open-source utilities designed to enhance your Windows experience. Whether you’re a power user or simply looking to streamline your workflow, PowerToys offers a suite of tools that can make your computer usage more efficient and enjoyable.   There have been a few new tools and updates showcased in the Microsoft Build 2024 conference. Here is a list of the most notable features with PowerToys so far:  PowerToys – Mouse Without Borders  If you use multiple ... PowerToys  " class="read-more" href="https://imaginet.com/2024/increasing-productivity-with-microsoft-powertoys/" aria-label="Read more about Increasing Productivity with Microsoft PowerToys  ">Read more

Creating and Configuring Power Platform Pipelines: An Overview  

Pipelines in Power Platform aim to automate and democratize the execution of the Application Life Cycle Management (ALM) process to allow for the deployment of solutions by citizen and professional developers alike. It simplifies the ALM process by reducing the domain knowledge and effort required to implement life cycle management for Power Platform and Dynamics 365 solutions. This blog will give you an overview of the process of creating and configuring Power Platform Pipelines. Prior to the introduction of Pipelines, citizen developers had to conduct ALM by manually exporting solutions from the development environment and importing into the UAT environment. Then export from UAT to Production or any other target ... Power Platform Pipelines: An Overview  " class="read-more" href="https://imaginet.com/2024/creating-and-configuring-power-platform-pipelines-an-overview/" aria-label="Read more about Creating and Configuring Power Platform Pipelines: An Overview  ">Read more

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Databricks Migration Saves Money and Improves Data Accessibility

A provider of real estate advisory services contacted Imaginet for support on a system we had built for them a few years ago (mostly built using Azure SQL). They have multiple databases that have monthly costs associated with them. Our client was looking for a cheaper solution as the monthly costs were quite significant. They also had an existing capacity agreement with Databricks, so our goal was to conduct a Databricks migration with our clients databases.   What We Did  We started from scratch and built all the coordinates and objects for our client’s architecture. We used metadata to create their tables and developed a custom autoloader to transfer files to ... bility" class="read-more" href="https://imaginet.com/2024/databricks-migration-saves-money-and-improves-data-accessibility/" aria-label="Read more about Databricks Migration Saves Money and Improves Data Accessibility">Read more

My Trip to SQL Saturday Atlanta (BI Edition): Part 1 

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend SQL Saturday Atlanta (BI edition), a free annual event for data professionals and enthusiasts held in Alpharetta Georgia. I spoke at this conference a year ago, and I was glad to have one of my abstracts selected so I could return this year.   SQL Saturdays are a great opportunity for me to volunteer and give back to the community with my experience, but also for me to learn from others. New speakers are encouraged, and the Data Speaker Community is a worldwide family of friends where everyone is welcomed. Keep your eye on https://sqlsaturday.com/ for events near you or calls for speaker ... BI Edition): Part 1 " class="read-more" href="https://imaginet.com/2024/my-trip-to-sql-saturday-atlanta-bi-edition-part-1/" aria-label="Read more about My Trip to SQL Saturday Atlanta (BI Edition): Part 1 ">Read more

Enabling BitLocker Encryption with Microsoft Intune 

In today’s data-driven world, safeguarding sensitive information is paramount, especially with the increase in remote work following the pandemic and the rise in cyber threats. BitLocker, a robust encryption tool, plays a pivotal role in protecting your data from unauthorized access. In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of enabling BitLocker, utilizing Microsoft Intune for deployment, and important information before implementation.  Why BitLocker Matters BitLocker is a built-in encryption feature in Microsoft Windows, designed to strengthen data security by encrypting disk volumes on devices like laptops and desktops. This encryption serves as a safeguard, ensuring that even in cases of device loss or theft, the data remains protected and ... BitLocker Encryption with Microsoft Intune " class="read-more" href="https://imaginet.com/2024/enabling-bitlocker-encryption-with-microsoft-intune/" aria-label="Read more about Enabling BitLocker Encryption with Microsoft Intune ">Read more