infotechBusiness tables
Use standard tables where they fit and create custom tables for specific needs. Model records around the business concepts people recognise.
Microsoft Dataverse
Give your business data a shared foundation.
Connect applications and processes through a consistent, governed data platform.
Built forApplication owners, architects and business-data teams
The focusShared business records and application logic
Our delivery approach The business perspective
Technology witha clear purpose.
Applications become more useful when they share reliable information. Establish a clear data model that supports business relationships and appropriate access.
Connected applications need more than a place to store records. They need a shared understanding of customers, requests, assets and the relationships between them. Dataverse provides a business-data foundation for Power Platform and several Dynamics 365 applications. We help define that foundation so records can support more than one workflow without being copied into competing versions. The design balances the immediate application need with ownership, access and the way the information will evolve.
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Built for the workthat matters.
A closer look at the capabilities and decisions that shape a useful solution.
Relationships and metadata
Connect related information and define appropriate data types. Make the model understandable to the applications and people using it.
Business rules
Apply validation and shared logic to improve record consistency. Decide which rules belong in the data layer and which belong in a particular experience.
Access control
Combine role, record and column-level controls where appropriate. Design access around actual responsibilities rather than giving every app the same permissions.
Integration
Review import, synchronisation and supported integration patterns. Define the authoritative source and how changes should be reconciled across systems.
Application foundation
Support connected Power Apps, automation and Dynamics experiences. Plan the data model with the application lifecycle and reporting requirements in mind.
From capability to everyday value
See itin practice.
Explore possible starting points for your organisation. Each scenario connects a business need with work to consider and measures to review.
Shared customer data · Illustrative scenario
Stop creating another customer list.
Several apps maintain separate customer records. Identify the common business definition, existing ownership and the records that need to be shared. Design a model that supports each workflow while establishing how duplicates and conflicting updates will be resolved.
What to measureDuplicate records and reconciliation effortAgree a baseline and targets with your business owners.
Operational applications · Illustrative scenario
Connect the records behind the workflow.
A request relates to an asset, a location and a responsible team. Model those relationships explicitly so users can move between the relevant information. Review the lifecycle of each record and which updates should trigger further work.
What to measureRecord completeness and process visibilityAgree a baseline and targets with your business owners.
Access and ownership · Illustrative scenario
Make the data boundaries understandable.
Different departments need different views of shared information. Map who can create, view and update each record type, then test those responsibilities with realistic scenarios. Include integrations and reports in the review of access.
What to measurePermission-test coverage and ownership clarityAgree a baseline and targets with your business owners.
The Defacto approach
Clarity at every step.Ownership beyond launch.
We assess data quality and existing systems, model your business information and plan integrations and access with the teams responsible for it.
Explore our approach- 01
Model the business concepts
Agree the records, relationships and definitions with process owners. Compare standard tables with the need for specific extensions.
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Design access and integration
Map roles, record ownership and system boundaries. Validate imports and connected workflows using representative data and expected exceptions.
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Prepare for change
Define environments, release practices and data-maintenance responsibilities. Document important rules so future applications can reuse the foundation confidently.
A useful first conversation
Bring the context.
We’ll help shape the next step.
A few examples of your current work will make the discussion more specific.
- Core records and business relationships
- Current systems of record and duplicate handling
- User roles and sensitive information
- Storage, integration and application-lifecycle needs
Experience you can explore
See the workbehind the words.
Customer experienceZICTA
Connected departments. More effective regulation.
ZICTA achieved significant application modernisation through low-code, replacing legacy systems with an integrated, scalable Power Platform solution.
Explore the customer storyMake an informed decision
Your questions.Considered answers.
The right scope starts with a clear understanding of your business, the platform and the work ahead.
Is Dataverse the same as a data warehouse?
No. Dataverse is a business-application data platform. A warehouse or lakehouse serves different analytical needs. A solution may use Dataverse for operational records and a platform such as Fabric for broader analytics, with a planned connection between them.
Does every Dynamics application store all its data in Dataverse?
No. Several Dynamics 365 applications use Dataverse directly, while finance and operations scenarios require the appropriate integration design. We review the actual applications and data flows in scope rather than assuming all records already share one store.
When is Dataverse useful compared with a simple list?
Consider the complexity of relationships, permissions, shared rules and the number of applications using the records. A simple list can suit a limited task; a broader business-data model may justify Dataverse. The choice should reflect the process and its expected growth.
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