{"id":15423,"date":"2025-11-20T11:18:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T17:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/?p=15423"},"modified":"2025-11-20T11:18:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T17:18:50","slug":"m-powers-ai-update-bring-ai-to-your-data-applications-and-workflows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2025\/11\/m-powers-ai-update-bring-ai-to-your-data-applications-and-workflows\/","title":{"rendered":"m-Power\u2019s AI Update: Bring AI to Your Data, Applications, and Workflows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/assets\/img\/blog\/ai-update.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the last year or so, we\u2019ve focused on one big goal: <strong>Bring AI to your business data, applications, and workflows\u2026on your terms.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve just released a new m-Power update that makes this goal a reality. m-Power now lets you build:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AI Assistants<\/strong> that understand your data and your rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI Workflows<\/strong> that automate multi-step processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI-powered Chatbots<\/strong> that live inside your applications and provide assistance using live data and company documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI Content Retrievers<\/strong> that turn documents and knowledge bases into live, searchable AI knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI Tool Functions<\/strong> that connect AI directly to your applications and live business data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI Agents<\/strong> that can coordinate tasks, call tools, and move work forward within your rules<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All of this runs over the systems you already use, with IT in control of data access, security, and deployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What this AI update means for you<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the short version of what the new AI features bring to m-Power:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bring your own LLM:<\/strong> Use the provider you prefer (OpenAI, Azure, self-hosted, etc\u2026) and swap models as the landscape changes.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run in your environment:<\/strong> m-Power sits in your existing environment (On-premise, cloud, or hybrid) and builds applications and AI agents\/assistants\/workflows over your data.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work over operational data: <\/strong>Your AI can read and write to live business data with role-based security, approvals, and full audit trails.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No per-user limits:<\/strong> m-Power\u2019s perpetual licensing still applies. Unlimited users, apps, and AI features under your existing license structure.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extend the apps you already built:<\/strong> Add AI into existing m-Power applications and workflows instead of buying a separate \u201cAI product.\u201d<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you get started, we\u2019ve created a set of short videos that walk through each major AI feature: Assistants, Workflows, Chatbots, and Content Retrievers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AI Assistants: Bring AI to specific business tasks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AI Assistants in m-Power are task-oriented helpers that understand your data and rules. They\u2019re perfect for things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Helping support staff respond to tickets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assisting sales with order history and pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guiding internal users through complex processes or policies<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this <strong>AI Assistant video<\/strong>, you\u2019ll see how to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create an assistant in m-Power<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect it to specific data and tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Define what it can (and cannot) do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embed it into an existing application or process<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Video:<\/em> <strong>How to create AI Assistants over your business data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/b9rIN7KVCS8\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AI Workflows: Automate what happens with AI responses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many AI tools stop once they give you an answer. m-Power Workflows let you decide <strong>what happens next.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With AI Workflows, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Route support tickets based on AI classification and sentiment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kick off follow-up steps when AI detects an issue or opportunity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chain multiple assistants together to handle multi-step processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trigger emails, database updates (with approvals if needed), or external integrations after the AI runs<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>AI Workflows video<\/strong>, we walk through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Designing an AI workflow in the m-Power Workflow Designer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using the \u201cCall AI Assistantl\u2026\u201d node to setup AI Assistants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using the AI response to trigger subsequent workflow steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combining AI steps with traditional workflow steps (emails, database writes, etc.)<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Video:<\/em> <strong>How to Create AI-Driven Workflows Over Your Data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Drsu2XcKNWQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AI Chatbots: Put AI directly into your applications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes you want a conversational interface right inside an app: A support portal, an internal dashboard, a customer self-service page, etc\u2026 m-Power now lets you create <strong>AI Chatbots<\/strong> that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Live inside your existing applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your business data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect your security, roles, and approvals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can call tools (like \u201clook up order status\u201d or \u201cupdate ticket notes\u201d) instead of just answering questions<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>AI Chatbot video<\/strong>, you\u2019ll see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to build a chatbot over your existing data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to give it access to ticket, order, or customer information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to wire it into actions, like updating records or drafting emails<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Video:<\/em> <strong>How to Make an AI Chatbot That Understands Your Business<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Qhk-6u84KEY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Content Retrievers: Turn documents into live AI knowledge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every business has critical information locked up in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PDFs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Word documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy manuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge base articles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FAQs<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>m-Power\u2019s <strong>Content Retriever<\/strong> feature lets AI securely read from these sources so it can answer questions with your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typical uses include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Internal policy assistants for HR, IT, or compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer-facing FAQ\/chatbots that stay in sync with your docs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support tools that surface relevant documentation for tricky tickets<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>Content Retriever video<\/strong>, we demonstrate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to connect m-Power AI to your documents or knowledge base<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to control which content the AI can access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to use retrievers alongside assistants, workflows, and chatbots<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Video:<\/em> <strong>Build an AI Knowledge Base + Support Bot in 5 Minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Ega3aGDHMAQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This AI update doesn\u2019t replace what m-Power already does well. It <strong>adds<\/strong> a new layer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The same low-code platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The same all-inclusive, perpetual licensing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The same flexibility over databases and environments<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now with AI Assistants, Workflows, Chatbots, and Content Retrievers you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Modernize existing apps instead of starting from scratch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automate routine work without giving up control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deliver AI tools that respect your data, security, and processes<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re already an m-Power customer and want to start experimenting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reach out to us for help choosing an AI provider and configuring m-Power<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch the videos above to see exactly how each feature works<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start small (add AI to one process or application) and grow from there<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re excited to see what you build when AI runs <strong>inside<\/strong> your environment, over your data, under your rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to see what m-Power with AI can do in your business? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/aw\/trial.html\">Set up a demo!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the last year or so, we\u2019ve focused on one big goal: Bring AI to your business data, applications, and workflows\u2026on your terms. We\u2019ve just released a new m-Power update that makes this goal a reality. m-Power now lets you build: All of this runs over the systems you already use, with IT in control &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrc-productivity.com\/blog\/2025\/11\/m-powers-ai-update-bring-ai-to-your-data-applications-and-workflows\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">m-Power\u2019s AI Update: Bring AI to Your Data, Applications, and Workflows<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","slim_seo":{"title":"m-Power\u2019s AI Update: Bring AI to Your Data, Applications, and Workflows - mrc&#039;s Cup of Joe Blog","description":"Over the last year or so, we\u2019ve focused on one big goal: Bring AI to your business data, applications, and workflows\u2026on your terms. 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