We have now connect to Microsoft Teams and Outlook,
By connecting Microsoft Teams and Outlook with Dynamics 365, we can now work seamlessly from both platforms. This integration brings communication, tasks, and customer data together in one place, making collaboration faster and more efficient. It reduces context switching, saves time, and improves visibility, all while solving real business needs and supporting smarter, more productive ways of working.
We’ve shown you the concept. The roles. The flows. The tech stack. Now let’s talk about how this actually lands in enterprise.
The simple Steve logs into an external portal. Rents recipes. Publishes tenders to print from manufacturing vendors. Monitors production and delivery status. All from the portal interface.
Works great.
But enterprise Steve, the one working at Equinor, IKEA, or Siemens -+doesn’t just browse marketplaces. Enterprise Steve has:
Enterprise Steve needs CraftPortal connected to his world. His tenant. His systems. His processes.
The ISV package bridges these two worlds. Customer data stays in customer tenant. CraftPortal handles the marketplace, IP Owners, Manufacturers, the recipe catalog.
No workflow fragmentation. No copy-paste between systems. No “let me check the other portal.” One flow. Connected.
What Customer Get
Power Platform Components
| Component | CraftPortal Examples |
| Tables | Tenders, Recipes, Vendors, Manufacturers, Bids, Projects, Parts |
| Dashboards | Tender Overview, Production Status, Vendor Performance |
| PCF Widgets | Recipe Viewer, 3D Model Preview, Status Tracker |
| Power Automate templates | “New Tender → Notify Vendors”, “Bid Awarded → Create Project”, “Part Printed → Update Inventory” |
| Security Model | Roles: Procurement Manager, Vendor, Manufacturer, Viewer |
What We Get
That’s not a customer. That’s a permanent relationship.
The tech stuff
Our ISV package includes two data integration flows. Custom Connector for on-demand requests — direct calls to CraftPortal API when you need real-time actions. Cached Core Data for near real-time sync — we push core data into the customer’s environment via Azure EventGrid into Azure SQL and Dataverse. Why both? Cached data enables full delegation in Power Apps. No query limits. Instant performance. Citizen developers query local tables instead of external APIs. CraftPortal data that feels like their own.
The Code
Azure Function Trigger & Interface
Trigger Type
1) HTTP-triggered Azure Function (API Gateway)
2) Event Grid–triggered Azure Function (Event Processor)
Interface Characteristics
/api/v1/vendor/operation
The Release
Power Platform Environment Strategy
Source control strategy
Repo structure (example)
CI Pipeline
CD Pipeline
An ISV-style deliverable usually includes:
Managed solution ZIP(s)
Installation guide
Configuration workbook
Release notes + known issues
Support / troubleshooting
Infrastructure as a code
In our solution, we are using both managed power platform ISV and dedicated cloud infrastructure for them.
It means that each customer should deploy his own Azure infrastructure to unlock Power Platform solution distributed via the AppSource.
We are introducing it via the one click Azure infra deployment process. Model driven app has dedicated admin App which is Allowing user run call the deployment by himself after the main package installation.
Deployment
Note: The selection of the resourcegroup is not part of the BICEP / ARM template. It expects a resource is available. This selection is provided by the portal.
To support that scenarios, We need to provide the all the required bicep files, which are the blueprints for the Azure Services.
Benefits of Bicep
Bicep provides the following advantages:
The following examples show the difference between a Bicep file and the equivalent JSON template. Both examples deploy a storage account:
Directory Structure
Deployment.
We are using couple of Docker compose files for prod and dev deployment.
It allow us simplify the infrastructure for the local development setup.
Keep in mind that the main rule of using docker-compose: No sensitive data should be hardcoded inside, all environment specific details must be placed to the .env file.
We are following a classic approach with private azure docker registry (ACR) to store frontend and backend docker images.
How to convince IP Owners?
The idea behind is receive all the benefits of owning the infrastructure + extra features of the Platform owner(LogiQraft) like dedicated, specifically designed AI services, Proactive monitoring system, etc…
To make it work, we are using Azure Lighthouse + Managed Identity.
How it works:
is granted a role on their resources through that delegation.
Why Lighthouse is ideal:
Badges: Power Of The Shell, ACDC Craftsman, Plug N’ Play
Our CCCP Factory runs on automated AI harvesters working 24/7 in Minecraft. These digital comrades needed real-time visibility into what they should be working on, but they had zero access to operational data. They’d constantly ping managers asking “What should I work on?” or “Is this order urgent?”
The factory management dashboard works great for managers, but harvesters needed their own workspace.
I built a Microsoft Teams app called “Farm Operations Portal” that lives directly inside our Harvester Team channel. It’s basically an operational console for the workforce.
The app shows:
That last one is huge. Harvesters can now report equipment failures, production bottlenecks, and resource shortages directly into a Dataverse table. Before this, incidents just got lost in chat messages or never reported at all.
The harvesters are already hanging out in Teams all day. By embedding the portal as a native Teams app, they don’t need to switch platforms. Everything’s in one place: chat, operational data, meetings, and files.
Before: Constant manager interruptions, lost incidents, confusion about priorities.
After: Harvesters are self-sufficient. Manager interruptions dropped by about 70%. Incidents get logged and tracked. Everyone sees the same data, so coordination improved massively.
The incident reporting alone makes this worth it. We now have a proper feedback loop from the workforce to management that didn’t exist before.
Our autonomous geological report agent sometimes finds interesting information that our users should be notified about, and given the opportunity (…) to create an opportunity in CRM without having to burn more calories than neccessary.
To achieve this, and to comply with the strict guardrails implemented by the company we work for, we had to utilize a quite alternative approach.
In addition to creating a file in one our trusted SharePoint libraries, a record is written to a table in a storage account in a seperate – more relaxed – tenant… All this is done in a flow:
The flow:
Our awesome proactive bot – created using Teams SDK 2.0 in M365 Agents Toolkit (🪦TeamsFX) will poll this table to see if there have been any new reports made. It will then send messages to users, and making sure a user only receives this notification once – to avoid spam…
Using adaptive cards, the user can choose to either ignore the findings or act upon them by creating an opportunity in CRM.
Adaptive Cards with limitless possibilities (once our map-generating service is ready)
By sharing this skill we aim for the following badges:
Whoever decided that Minecraft had to be blocky and ugly clearly never tried hard enough.
For our solution, we wanted more than just a functional interface. we wanted something you actually enjoy looking at. ooooor something that just pops in your face. Something shiny. Does it add any function? no, but it looks nice.
Is it a little chic?
Absolutely.
Is it almost too pretty?
Maybe….Pixels well spent. ✨
Plug N`Play
AAAAND, since this mod is a custom plugin we modified for Minecraft (microsoft owned) we can also claim the Plug N’ Play badge 🙂
Whats the business need? making the product pretty to look at of course!
if no one wants to look at it, no one buys it…and thats the truth
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Cepheo “Demour” Crafting Creepers
In our application, we need to use a plugin for a specific part of our challenges. One of our games involves potion brewing, where we need potion ingredients that are added to an inventory table, which is related to the contact that navigates our tasks.
Source code: ACDC/quizai/AcdcPlugins at plugins · sindrejv/ACDC
Greetings, magical developers and hackathon judges! ✨
At Team PowerPotters, we’re always striving to make complex processes simpler and more user-friendly. By embedding key apps directly into Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365FO), we’ve improved usability and responsiveness for potion masters, installers, and approval managers alike. With these integrations, users can now complete tasks faster, more intuitively, and directly from the system they know best.
These integrations have transformed D365FO into a powerful, all-in-one potion production and management hub:
Our solution perfectly embodies the Plug N’Play philosophy by:
With our integrated solutions, we’ve turned D365FO into a user-centric platform that simplifies potion production and management. We humbly submit our case for the Plug N’Play Badge and invite you to explore how Team PowerPotters continues to innovate: acdc.blog/category/cepheo25.
#ACDC2025 #PlugNPlayBadge #PowerPotters #StreamlinedInnovation
Greetings, fellow wizards and witches of the digital realm!
This afternoon, we are thrilled to announce that our magical journey through the enchanted forest of user interfaces has led us to claim two prestigious badges: Glossy Pixels and Chameleon. 🪄✨
Glossy Pixels: Just like the shimmering surface of the Mirror of Erised, our Power App user interfaces are crafted with a spellbinding glossiness that captivates the eye. These interfaces are not only visually stunning but also resilient, ensuring they won’t shatter like fragile glass on smaller screens. Whether you’re viewing them on a Muggle’s smartphone or a wizard’s enchanted tablet, the glossy charm remains unbroken.
Chameleon: Much like the Animagus who can transform at will, our solutions are incredibly responsive. They adapt seamlessly to all devices and screen sizes, from the smallest of handheld devices to the grandest of desktop monitors. This badge signifies our commitment to creating interfaces that are as versatile as a Polyjuice Potion, ensuring a smooth and consistent experience for all users, regardless of their device.
With these badges, we continue to push the boundaries of digital enchantment, creating user experiences that are as magical as a Patronus charm. Stay tuned for more spellbinding updates as we continue our quest to bring a touch of magic to the world of technology.
Plug N’ Play: In the spirit of the Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes, we have conjured an app that seamlessly integrates with both Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, bringing a touch of magic to our daily business operations. This app is not just a mere spell; it is a powerful tool designed to solve a crucial business need, ensuring our workflows are as smooth as a well-brewed potion.
Our app, much like the Room of Requirement, adapts to the needs of its users. It enhances collaboration and communication within Teams, allowing us to pull information from various systems, have meaningful conversations about it, and take action—all within the enchanted walls of Teams. Additionally, we have woven our magic into SharePoint, creating a unified experience that ensures seamless access to documents, data, and collaboration tools.
Mischief managed! 🧙♂️✨
Our Interactive Map WebApp has masterfully combined modern technology, responsive design, and captivating aesthetics. Developed with React, TypeScript, SCSS, and enhanced with fancy CSS animations, this map is the perfect companion for tracking the mystical operations of the Dark Ledger. With seamless integrations into Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, paired with automated deployments via GitHub Actions, this tool bridges functionality and style, solving critical business needs like a pro.
To ensure smooth performance and usability:
The app is built for agility and reliability:
This isn’t just an enchanting app; it’s a powerful business tool:
With React, SCSS, Google Maps API, and Azure-hosted automation, our Interactive Map WebApp stands as a spellbinding example of innovation. Whether you’re plotting missions or tracking rewards, this tool ensures you’re always ahead, wrapped in elegance and functionality.
“When modern magic meets technical wizardry, the results are simply spellbinding.” 🧙✨