Power Tools

Automation and analytics aligned to business goals.

Power BI dashboards create real-time visibility for leaders.

Power Automate helps teams save 250+ hours per user annually.

Application integration improves data quality and accountability.

Structured training supports high satisfaction scores above 98%.

Fractional CIO guidance aligns Power Tools to budgets and goals.

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Organizations That Trust Thriveon

Business Leaders Need Tools That Reduce Friction

See how strategic technology planning helps teams work faster and make clearer decisions.

Thriveon has provided the strategic planning and foresight that had been lacking in our IT environment. Our IT investments have transformed from reactive to proactive, putting us on the right track to improve our infrastructure, reduce our downtime and plan for future improvements. They’ve been an invaluable business partner and resource.

Liza Kukla

Controller, Schell's

I have to say that in the course of our relationship, I have always felt that we were in good hands. I sensed a competency and a capacity we hadn’t had before from the get-go.

DOD Manufacturer

Thriveon has been an outstanding business alliance for our company. At certain times, we are high maintenance. It is wonderful to know that no matter what our demand, they are always there to help. In our industry, managing data and compliance are the cornerstone to ensuring privacy for our clients. Their reliability and dedication to network management lets us know we are protected. This has led to not only improvements in productivity but also peace of mind.

Dale Carlson

Managing Partner, Carlson Highland

Thriveon truly focuses on the customer service side of the business. They impress us often with their support. And Thriveon is the first IT company that we found would prevent problems before they happen, rather than react to them after they happened.

John K.

GM, Kozy Heat Fireplaces

Thriveon is one of the best things that happened to us this year. We started out retaining their services to obtain a more reliable and effective data backup solution, but their services to us evolved into a partnership where they are providing not only backup, but also disaster recovery, enhanced security, regular system and hardware monitoring and maintenance, and day-to-day speedy, reliable, professional and knowledgeable support services for all our IT needs (which Thriveon offers through their unlimited support program). Thriveon encourages support requests from all our staff members, for all of our IT questions, big or small, including questions regarding Microsoft Office and our other applications and software programs. Their engineers are friendly and really approachable.

Steve Franta

Managing Partner, The Legal Professionals

Thriveon has been working with us and guiding us along the way…We enjoy having more than a client-vendor relationship. We view it as a partnership. We rely on Thriveon heavily, and they’ve always been there for us. Their support for us has been unwavering.

Kevin Sellheim

CEO and Administrator, Sleepy Eye Medical Center

Thriveon helped us replace a struggling IT setup with a clear technology strategy that improved efficiency, strengthened security, reduced unnecessary costs, and gave us the confidence to scale our construction business more effectively.

Ben Stealy

Operations, Horwitz

Since partnering with Thriveon, we’ve experienced a significant improvement in our IT operations. Their team’s expertise, responsiveness and professionalism have helped us overcome complex challenges and optimize our IT environment for better performance and reliability. We highly recommend Thriveon to any business seeking to enhance their IT infrastructure and capabilities.

Angel C. Mason

Director of Resources, Special Operations Warrior Foundation

With the change to the modern workplace, we can now access our files from any location at any time with just an internet connection. Our documents are at our fingertips whether working from home, at a client site or sitting in an airport.

Ann Bolin

Director of Accounting and Administration, Blue Rose Capital Advisors

Power Tools That Turn Data Into Operational Clarity

Fractional CIO Rectifies SOC II Security and Compliance Measures

Distribution Company Reduces IT Costs, Modernizes Systems and Moves Beyond Reactive IT

Fractional CIO Builds Stronger Field-to-Office Alert System for Logistics Firm

Fractional CIO Modernizes an IT Infrastructure and Secures a Financial Consulting Firm from an Attack

Fractional CIO Reduces IT Costs by $200K for Consulting Firm

Law Firm Replaces Internal IT with Fractional CIO to Modernize IT Environment

Power Tools Built for Measurable Business Outcomes

Automation, analytics, and adoption

Power BI Dashboards

Real-time decision visibility

Power BI dashboards turn scattered data into leadership-ready insight. Thriveon helps define the metrics that matter, connect reliable data sources, and build dashboards that support financial, operational, and departmental decisions.

Instead of static reports that require manual updates, your team gains clearer visibility into trends, performance gaps, and priorities. Each dashboard is planned with permissions, usability, and long-term support in mind.

Power Automate

Less manual work, fewer errors

Power Automate reduces repetitive work by streamlining approvals, notifications, task routing, and data movement between systems. Thriveon evaluates the process first, then builds automation that removes friction without creating unnecessary complexity.

This helps your team reduce manual entry, avoid missed steps, and create more consistent execution. Automations are documented, tested, and aligned with the broader IT roadmap so they remain sustainable as the business changes.

Power Apps

Custom apps for daily work

Power Apps can replace manual forms, disconnected spreadsheets, and outdated workflows with practical business applications. Thriveon helps identify where a lightweight app can improve intake, tracking, approvals, or field-to-office communication.

Each app is designed around real user needs, security roles, data quality, and supportability. The goal is not to create more tools, but to simplify work and give teams a better way to capture and act on information.

Data Governance

Trusted data for reporting

Power Tools depend on accurate, secure, and well-structured data. Thriveon helps establish permissions, naming standards, data sources, documentation, and governance practices so dashboards and automations are trusted by the people using them.

This reduces confusion, duplicate information, and reporting conflicts. With clearer data ownership and standards, your organization can make decisions with more confidence while supporting compliance and operational consistency.

App Integration

Connected business systems

Disconnected applications create duplicate entry, reporting delays, and avoidable errors. Thriveon evaluates how Microsoft 365, line-of-business applications, and operational systems can work together more effectively through integration and workflow design.

By connecting the right systems in the right way, your team can improve data flow, reduce rework, and support faster decisions. Integration work is planned with cybersecurity, documentation, and vendor coordination built into the process.

Adoption Training

Stronger adoption and value

New tools only create value when people know how to use them. Thriveon supports adoption with stakeholder alignment, training, documentation, and post-launch refinement so Power Tools become part of daily work instead of another underused platform.

This approach helps reduce resistance, improve consistency, and keep the solution aligned with business outcomes. Ongoing review also identifies new opportunities to automate, report, and improve as processes evolve.

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Measured Results From Better Automation and Data

500

Industry Best Practices

90%

Reduction In IT Issues And Security Vulnerabilities

250+ Hr

Time Saved Per User Annually

Turn Microsoft Power Tools Into Business Performance

Power Tools help mid-sized organizations move beyond spreadsheets, manual approvals, and delayed reporting. With Thriveon, Power BI, Power Automate, and related Microsoft tools are planned around measurable business outcomes rather than isolated technology projects.

Your team gets executive-level guidance, process analysis, data alignment, and structured implementation that connects automation and analytics to how the business actually operates. That means fewer manual handoffs, cleaner reporting, and better visibility into performance across departments.

Each initiative is evaluated for ROI, security, adoption, and long-term support, so new tools reduce friction instead of creating another platform to manage.

Create Cleaner Workflows and Better Data Visibility

Power Tools deliver the most value when they are tied to operational priorities, data quality, and user adoption. Thriveon helps identify where automation and analytics can reduce waste, improve visibility, and support better decisions.

Replace manual spreadsheet reporting with Power BI dashboards.
Automate repetitive approvals, alerts, and handoffs with Power Automate.
Improve data consistency between business applications and Microsoft 365.
Reduce errors caused by duplicate entry and disconnected workflows.
Support leadership with clearer metrics, trends, and accountability.
Plan each project with security, permissions, documentation, and training in mind.

Build Practical Solutions Your Teams Will Actually Use

Power Tools projects often fail when they start with a tool instead of a business process. Thriveon begins by understanding the outcome you need: faster approvals, more reliable reporting, fewer bottlenecks, or better visibility into key performance indicators.

From there, automation, dashboards, and integrations are designed with a standards-based methodology that includes scope definition, stakeholder alignment, vendor coordination, testing, documentation, and training. This approach helps prevent scope creep and ensures your internal teams understand how to use and maintain the solution.

The result is practical technology that supports daily execution and long-term growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is included in the power tools service?

The power tools service provides a strategic implementation of Microsoft Power BI, Power Automate, and related business automation tools, planned around your operational goals. You receive executive-level guidance to map out where automation and analytics will drive the most impact, along with process analysis, integration with Microsoft 365, and structured training. Each project is evaluated for ROI, security, and user adoption to ensure your investment delivers measurable business value rather than just another piece of technology.

How can power tools help reduce manual work and errors?

By automating repetitive tasks and standardizing workflows, power tools eliminate manual data entry and approval bottlenecks that often cause errors and delays. For most clients, this means:

Saving over 250 hours per user each year
Reducing process errors caused by duplicate entry or disconnected systems
Increasing data quality and accountability across departments

These outcomes free up your team to focus on higher-value work and enable faster, more accurate decision-making.

How does the implementation process for power tools work?

The implementation process begins with a business-focused assessment to identify pain points and automation opportunities. You receive a custom roadmap that aligns each project with your business priorities, complete with clear documentation, security planning, and end-user training. Ongoing audits and continuous improvement ensure your automation and analytics tools stay aligned with evolving needs and best practices.

What should I expect in terms of pricing and project timeline?

Pricing is typically based on the number of computer users and the scope of your automation or analytics needs, using a cost-plus model to ensure transparency and predictability. Most projects are scoped, documented, and delivered on a defined timeline with clear milestones and outcomes. You receive a detailed budget up front, along with a multi-year technology roadmap to eliminate surprises and support long-term ROI.

What makes this approach to power tools different from other providers?

This approach goes beyond simply deploying software by connecting power tools directly to your business strategy and operational goals. You benefit from executive-level Fractional CIO guidance, a standards-based methodology, and measurable business results, such as up to 90% reduction in recurring IT issues and over $800 saved per user annually. Each solution is designed for long-term adoption, security, and ROI, rather than short-term fixes or isolated technology projects.