An automated business process is a structured workflow where tasks, approvals, and decisions are executed automatically based on predefined rules and triggers. Instead of relying on emails, spreadsheets, and manual approvals, organizations use automation to execute workflows consistently, quickly, and with fewer errors. As businesses scale, manual processes quickly become a bottleneck. Requests get [...]
If your organization is looking to move away from Lotus Notes, you need a modern, flexible platform that fits seamlessly into today’s Microsoft 365 ecosystem. The best replacement? Crow Canyon Software’s NITRO Studio. NITRO Studio is a low-code platform designed to recreate and improve Lotus Notes applications—right inside SharePoint and Microsoft Teams. It empowers [...]
Updated August 2026 Microsoft InfoPath is no longer a supported forms platform. InfoPath 2013 support ended on July 14, 2026, and InfoPath Forms Services was removed from SharePoint Online after that date. Microsoft recommends migrating existing InfoPath forms and workflows to supported Microsoft 365 solutions. For organizations that still rely on InfoPath, the question [...]
With Microsoft retiring InfoPath, organizations are scrambling for a replacement that can handle custom forms and workflows—without the headaches of coding or starting from scratch. The best option? Crow Canyon Software’s NITRO Studio. Built specifically for Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, NITRO Studio is a low-code/no-code platform that lets you create rich, dynamic forms and [...]
When your organization is built on Microsoft 365 or SharePoint, you need a workflow automation solution that speaks the same language. That’s exactly why NITRO Studio by Crow Canyon Software stands out as the best choice. NITRO Studio is a no-code/low-code platform that empowers you to build powerful, automated business processes—without writing a single [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Benicia, CA — [August 7, 2025] — Crow Canyon Software is excited to announce the release of NITRO Studio AI, a major update to its NITRO Studio, the innovative Microsoft 365-based business process automation platform used by organizations around the world. Building on NITRO Studio’s powerful core features, NITRO Studio AI [...]
Updated March 2026 The clock is ticking. On April 2, 2026, Microsoft will officially retire SharePoint 2013 workflows, ending support and functionality for any automation tied to this legacy platform. For organizations using Nintex automation on prem, this date isn’t just a calendar milestone—it’s a hard stop that can disrupt business-critical processes. Many companies [...]
If your organization relies on Nintex for forms and workflows on SharePoint Server (SE), it's time to start planning. Nintex has announced end of support for Nintex on-prem was December 2025. SharePoint 2013 Workflows end on April 2, 2026 – after this date, Nintex workflows will no longer function in SharePoint SE, SharePoint 2019, [...]
Choosing the best IT help desk software can feel overwhelming. With so many options on the market—each promising faster resolution times, better user experience, and robust automation—it’s hard to know which solution truly delivers. If your organization relies on Microsoft 365 and wants to boost IT support efficiency, lower costs, and improve end-user satisfaction, [...]
If you've been using SharePoint Designer to build workflows, customize forms, or automate processes in SharePoint, you're likely aware that Microsoft has deprecated the tool and halted its development. As a result, organizations still relying on SharePoint Designer are now facing a critical question: what’s the best alternative to SharePoint Designer? In this post, [...]
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