--- title: "Microsoft leads the way in low-code innovation: recognized as a leader in the 2025 Forrester Wave™" canonical: https://ontargit.com/microsoft-leads-the-way-in-low-code-innovation/ date: 2025-06-18 11:00:08 description: "Discover why Microsoft Power Platform was named a Leader in Forrester Wave™ 2025. Low-code innovation, AI, and enterprise security—powered by Microsoft." keywords: "low-code" categories: [News, Power Platform] --- In the ever-evolving landscape of application development, speed, security, and scalability are more important than ever. Businesses are seeking agile ways to build powerful applications without relying solely on traditional, code-heavy development. In response to this demand, Microsoft Power Platform continues to rise as a game-changing solution—an achievement recently recognized by **Forrester**, which named Microsoft a **Leader** in its **2025 Forrester Wave™: Low-Code Platforms for Professional Developers** report.  This recognition underscores Microsoft’s commitment to empowering professional developers, IT teams, and citizen creators alike through a comprehensive low-code platform designed to accelerate innovation and deliver enterprise-grade solutions.  # Microsoft Power Platform: A Low-Code Leader for Professionals  The Forrester report evaluated 13 top low-code platforms across 36 criteria, covering everything from developer experience and app design capabilities to governance and roadmap vision. Microsoft ranked highest in both “Current Offering” and “Strategy”, reinforcing its position as a platform that delivers today and leads into the future.  So, what makes Microsoft’s Power Platform stand out?  # 1. AI-Powered Productivity for Developers  At the core of Power Platform’s success is its **AI-first development approach**. Microsoft has invested heavily in bringing generative AI into the low-code experience. Through natural language interfaces, developers can describe what they want to build in plain English—and the platform automatically generates logic, forms, or data connections accordingly.  Features like **Copilot in Power Apps** and **AppGen** allow developers to go from idea to prototype in minutes, enabling rapid testing and iteration. With tools like these, organizations are no longer bottlenecked by limited developer resources.  _ Image: Image: 2025 Low-Code Development Platforms for Professional Developers # 2. Enterprise-Grade Governance and Security  One of the platform’s most compelling advantages is its built-in governance and compliance capabilities. Power Platform provides centralized management tools for:  - _ Role-based access control  - __ Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies  - __ Application lifecycle management  - __ Integration with Azure Active Directory  - __ Monitoring and auditing of app usage  These features ensure that organizations maintain full visibility and control, while still encouraging low-code adoption across departments.  # 3. Seamless Integration with Microsoft Ecosystem  Microsoft Power Platform is designed to work **natively with Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Azure, and Microsoft Dataverse**, giving it a major interoperability advantage. It also integrates with external systems through over **1,000 pre-built connectors**, making it a flexible tool for complex enterprise environments.  Professional developers benefit from integration with **Visual Studio**, **GitHub**, and **Azure DevOps**, ensuring they can use familiar tools and processes while leveraging low-code speed and flexibility.  _ # 4. Collaboration Between Business and IT  Microsoft’s platform facilitates better alignment between business users and IT. Business teams can prototype and deploy solutions, while IT retains control through built-in governance and developer oversight. This fusion development mode**l** allows cross-functional teams to co-create apps, bots, reports, and automation flows—dramatically accelerating digital transformation without sacrificing security or quality. # 5. Explosive Growth and Market Adoption  The numbers speak for themselves. Microsoft Power Platform now boasts:  - **Over 56 million monthly active users**  - **27% year-over-year growth**  - Usage across **97% of Fortune 500 companies**  This explosive adoption shows that low-code development is no longer a niche trend—it’s a strategic advantage. Enterprises across industries are using Power Platform to modernize legacy systems, build internal tools, automate workflows, and create new customer experiences.  [](https://ontargit.com/en/ms-power-platform/ms-power-bi/) ### Microsoft Power BI Share insights through data visualizations which make up reports and dashboards to enable fast, informed decisions. [More details_](https://ontargit.com/en/ms-power-platform/ms-power-bi/) [](https://ontargit.com/en/ms-power-platform/ms-power-automate/) _ ### Power Automate Upgrade your operations with seamless automation: harness the power of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and AI-infused workflows. [More details_](https://ontargit.com/en/ms-power-platform/ms-power-automate/) # 6. Developer-Centric Roadmap and Ecosystem  Microsoft’s long-term strategy continues to emphasize tools and support for professional developers. New features such as:  - __ AppGen for app scaffolding from natural language prompts  - __ Copilot customization for business logic and data  - __ Low-code plugins and APIs  - __ Managed environments for pro-code teams  …ensure that the platform continues to meet the needs of the enterprise development community.  # Why This Matters for Modern Enterprises  If your organization is exploring digital transformation, investing in a secure, flexible, and scalable low-code platform is no longer optional—it’s essential.  Microsoft Power Platform enables companies to:  - Build and deploy apps faster  - Maintain compliance and data integrity  - Integrate with both Microsoft and third-party systems  - Scale solutions across teams, geographies, and departments  - Empower developers and non-developers alike  By blending **AI innovation**, **developer productivity**, and **enterprise-grade governance**, Microsoft Power Platform helps businesses meet rising expectations in a competitive market.  # Conclusion  Microsoft’s leadership in the 2025 Forrester Wave™ confirms what many businesses already know: Power Platform is the most complete, enterprise-ready low-code platform on the market. From AI-driven app creation to enterprise security and scale, it empowers teams to build more, faster—with less overhead and more impact.  # FAQ ### What is the Forrester Wave™ report? It’s an independent, data-driven evaluation of the top vendors in a specific tech market. In Q2 2025, Forrester assessed 13 low-code platforms for professional developers and named Microsoft a Leader based on strategy and product strength. ### Why is Power Platform ideal for enterprises? Because it blends low-code agility with robust governance. It supports large-scale deployment, is compliant with industry standards (GDPR, HIPAA), and offers deep integration with Microsoft tools. ### Can professional developers really use low-code tools? Yes! Power Platform supports pro devs through GitHub, Visual Studio, Azure Functions, and API extensibility. AI-assisted development (like Copilot) speeds up complex logic creation without replacing code-level control.   ### Is it secure enough for regulated industries? Absolutely. With built-in DLP, access controls, and audit capabilities, Power Platform is used by organizations in healthcare, finance, and government.   ### How can we get started?   Start by identifying a high-impact process or tool your team needs. Use Microsoft’s prebuilt templates or Copilot to quickly build a working prototype. Leverage Microsoft’s Center of Excellence Starter Kit for best practices on scaling and governance. ### Does Power Platform support AI integration? Yes! AI is at the heart of Power Platform’s innovation. You can create intelligent apps and workflows that understand language, automate decisions, and surface actionable insights from data.