How Microsoft Power Platform is Transforming Regulatory Bodies and Associations

This webinar explores how Microsoft Power Platform empowers regulatory bodies and associations to streamline operations, automate workflows, and improve member services. With Legio, Gestisoft’s membership management solution, you can simplify key processes like compliance monitoring, membership renewals, and professional development tracking—all in a scalable, modular platform.

We also showcase how tools like Power Automate, Power Apps, and CoPilot Studio work together to reduce manual tasks, enhance efficiency, and deliver real-time insights. Ready to transform your operations? Watch the webinar and read the transcript to learn how the Power Platform can help you achieve your goals.

In today’s fast-paced digital world, regulatory bodies and associations face mounting challenges to streamline operations, meet compliance requirements, and improve member services. Microsoft Power Platform has emerged as a game-changing solution, offering low-code and no-code tools that empower organizations to modernize their processes and enhance productivity—all without significant IT investments.

Let’s explore how the Power Platform is revolutionizing how these organizations work and why it’s the ideal tool for driving digital transformation.

Legio: A tailored solution for regulatory bodies

Gestisoft, a leading provider of Microsoft business solutions, has developed Legio, a membership management platform built on Microsoft Power Apps. Specifically designed for regulatory bodies and associations, Legio simplifies complex processes and empowers organizations to focus on their members’ needs.

Key features of Legio:

1. Membership management: Centralizes member data, tracks registrations, and handles renewals effortlessly.
2. Compliance monitoring: Automates workflows and ensures real-time adherence to regulations.
3. Complaint and discipline management: Creates a structured, transparent process for handling complaints and disciplinary actions.
4. Continuing education management: Tracks and manages members’ professional development requirements with ease.

What sets Legio apart is its modular design, which allows organizations to adopt only the features they need, scaling effortlessly as requirements evolve. Plus, its seamless integration with Microsoft’s ecosystem makes it a unified and highly efficient solution.

What makes Microsoft Power Platform a game-changer?

The Power Platform offers a robust suite of tools to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and empower teams across organizations. At its core are powerful applications that work together seamlessly to meet the needs of modern businesses.

1. Dataverse: The foundation for secure data

At the heart of the Power Platform is Dataverse, a secure and scalable data repository. It goes beyond simple storage by offering:

• Role-based access controls to ensure data security.
• Built-in auditing and backup capabilities.
• A no-code approach to creating forms, views, and workflows.

Dataverse provides organizations with the foundation to create scalable, compliant, and user-friendly solutions.

2. Power Automate: Automating workflows with ease

One of the most transformative tools within the Power Platform, Power Automate, eliminates repetitive tasks and manual processes.

Highlights of Power Automate:

• Automates repetitive tasks: For example, sending acknowledgment emails or tracking submissions can be done automatically.
• Robotic process automation (RPA): Integrates with legacy systems, even those without APIs, to streamline manual, repetitive workflows.
• Process mining: Uses AI to analyze and optimize workflows, identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies in real-time.

Organizations can harness Power Automate to scale operations efficiently while maintaining compliance and quality.

3. Power Apps: Custom applications for any process

With Power Apps, organizations can design and deploy tailored applications with ease. Whether it’s for internal use or external stakeholders, the platform provides the flexibility to build solutions that meet unique needs.

Key advantages:

• Low-code development: Users can create apps without technical expertise.
• AI-powered design: Natural language inputs allow users to describe their needs, and the platform generates solutions.
• Eliminating manual processes: Organizations can move away from outdated methods like Excel sheets and Word documents, gaining visibility and control.

For example, Power Apps can convert a manual process into an interactive app that tracks compliance, escalates issues, and integrates with other Microsoft tools.

4. AI-driven insights with CoPilot Studio

CoPilot Studio, formerly known as Power Virtual Agents, is the AI-powered tool within the Power Platform that enables organizations to create intelligent agents for automation and assistance.

Capabilities of CoPilot Studio:

• Custom AI agents: Automate repetitive tasks, respond to FAQs, and assist employees with HR or administrative queries.
• Multichannel deployment: Agents can work in Teams, Power Apps, or even public-facing websites.
• Generative AI: Uses knowledge bases to create responses or actions tailored to the organization's specific needs.

For regulatory bodies, this could mean an automated bot handling member disputes or ensuring compliance by cross-referencing submitted documents with predefined rules.

5. Seamless integration with Microsoft tools

The Power Platform integrates seamlessly with the broader Microsoft ecosystem, including tools like Power BI and Azure. This allows organizations to combine analytics, automation, and AI into a single, unified solution that can evolve alongside their needs.

The impact of adopting Microsoft Power Platform

By leveraging the Power Platform, regulatory bodies and associations can unlock transformative benefits:

1. Improved productivity

• Automates manual workflows, freeing employees to focus on strategic initiatives.
• AI tools accelerate solution design, enabling organizations to deploy apps and workflows faster than ever before.

2. Reduced costs

• Low-code/no-code tools minimize the need for custom development, saving time and resources.
• Scalable solutions grow with the organization, avoiding costly upgrades.

3. Enhanced member engagement

• Frees up employees’ time to deliver better service to members.
• AI-driven tools improve response times and communication quality.

4. Greater efficiency

• Process mining identifies bottlenecks and suggests improvements.
• Automation ensures compliance, reduces errors, and speeds up task completion.

Start your digital transformation journey today

Regulatory bodies and associations looking to modernize their operations can take the next step by exploring a Microsoft-funded workshop offered by Gestisoft. This free session provides:

• A one-on-one consultation with experts.
• An evaluation of your systems to uncover opportunities for improvement.
• Actionable steps to align your organization with long-term goals.

With the Power Platform, the possibilities are endless. Whether it’s streamlining workflows, empowering employees, or enhancing member engagement, this suite of tools is your key to unlocking new levels of efficiency and innovation.

Let Gestisoft help you harness the full potential of Microsoft Power Platform to drive real results for your organization.