Modern Applications

The Right App for the Job - Whether That’s Custom Code or Power Platform

We design and build applications with Power Platform that automate cumbersome processes, solve real problems, and don't need an army of developers to maintain.

build something that sticks

250 hours

Saved per user per year

50%

Faster app development

1,000,000 hours

Saved at organizational scale

30%

Faster product delivery cycles

The Right Tool for the Problem

Not every problem deserves the same approach.

Some can be solved quickly with low-code tools your teams can run with. Others require custom development, advanced AI, or a hybrid of both. And increasingly, the line between them is shifting.

We don’t just build AI-powered solutions - we use AI to build faster. From intelligent agents to AI-accelerated development workflows, we reduce the time and effort it takes to turn ideas into working software.

Before we build anything, we assess complexity, speed-to-value, and long-term ROI - then match the problem to the right approach.

What We Do

Power Platform gives your teams the tools to move fast. We make sure the solutions you build deliver real value, and keep delivering it as your organization grows.

Custom Development

Some business problems just don't have an off-the-shelf answer. When that’s the case, we build it on the Microsoft stack you may already own, limiting costly additional licensing fees. We also ensure potential issues (like integrations, performance, and maintenance) are addressed early. This way, they won’t become someone else's problem later.

Low-Code / No-Code

The most effective solution is often the simplest one. Microsoft's Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages) is designed so that the people closest to a business problem can help solve it, without waiting on IT. We help organizations build and govern citizen development programs that actually get used.

DevOps

Shipping an application is one thing. Keeping it secure, compliant, and running smoothly as your organization scales is another. We put the right governance, release management, and operational controls in place so you can grow your Power Platform environment with confidence.

Packaged Solutions

Workshop

Power Platform Co-op

If your organization is leaning on low-code/no-code development, the question isn't just what to build - it's how to build sustainably. We help you structure a Power Platform Co-op that aligns development with your business objectiveand ensures your citizen development program delivers a real return.

What you get:

A governance model with clear roles, policies, and ownership

A structured process for prioritising and approving new solutions

Support and guidance for citizen developers across your business

Ongoing oversight to optimise licensing, compliance, and adoption

Explore the Co-op

Workshop

Copilot Studio Governance & Compliance Framework

Rolling out Copilot Studio without a governance plan creates unnecessary risk. This workshop helps IT, security, and infrastructure leaders establish the right controls before issues arise.

What you get:

Governance framework tailored to your Copilot Studio environment

Clear roles, permissions, and guardrails to keep agents under control

Compliance playbook covering data, audit, and risk controls

Operational handbook for managing agents long-term

Confidence that your AI deployment won't become a liability

Get Your Governance Framework

Workshop

Well-Architected Agent Framework

Most AI initiatives stall before they ever ship. This 2-3 week workshop helps you focus. You'll find your best automation opportunities, create a working prototype, and get a clear plan to scale. You'll leave with something real, not just a slide deck.

What you get:

A full audit of your automation opportunities, ranked by impact and feasibility

A working AI agent prototype, built and tested in your environment

A well-architected agent framework tailored to your business and tech stack

A scaling roadmap so you know exactly what to build next

Explore the Agent Framework

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Client Stories

“Rockhop’s Power Platform solution revolutionized our facility work order management. By automating processes, we significantly enhanced response times and safety while achieving unparalleled visibility into costs and progress across locations. Their agile approach and technical expertise consistently exceeded our expectations.”

– Sean McKannay, CIO, Dick Hannah Dealerships

“Rockhop’s solution didn’t just save us time – it transformed how we manage our operations. Their deep understanding of our business needs, combined with their technical expertise, led us to a solution that exceeded our expectations.”

– Sean Rogers, President

“Customer, employee and partner satisfaction directly impacts our bottom line, and the team at Rockhop never took their eye off that ball.”

– Gregory Adams, VP Information Technology

You've got the tools. Let's make sure you're getting the most out of them.

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Modern Applications FAQs

Do we need to already be using Power Platform to work with you?

No. We work with organizations at every stage - whether you're evaluating Power Platform for the first time or looking to get more out of an environment you've already invested in.

What's the difference between low-code development and custom development?

It mostly comes down to what the problem actually needs. Power Platform is a good fit when you need to move quickly, or when you want your own people to be able to pick it up and run with it. Custom development tends to make more sense when the problem is complex enough that a low-code approach would just create workarounds. We'll tell you honestly which one we think fits before anything gets built.

Can our internal teams maintain what you build?

Yes, and that's something we actively plan for. Part of how we work is making sure your teams understand what's been built and can manage it going forward. For organizations that want to build that capability more formally, our Power Platform Co-op is designed around exactly that.

How do governance and security fit into application development?

We don't treat them as a separate workstream you bolt on at the end. Access controls, release management, compliance considerations - these get factored in as part of the build, not after the fact. It's a lot easier to get right that way, and a lot less disruptive than fixing it later.