DCIT Fusion Factory
Power Platform for enterprise-grade, mission-critical apps
Power Platform isn't just for prototypes. We build enterprise-grade, mission-critical apps on it—with the same DevSecOps rigor as your custom code.
Low-Code Platform Engineering for Federal Agencies
Across federal agencies, citizen developers are rapidly adopting low-code platforms like Microsoft Power Platform and ServiceNow to solve immediate operational challenges. While this democratization of development accelerates delivery, it also introduces ungoverned applications that bypass security reviews, lack version control, and accumulate technical debt at an alarming rate. Shadow IT proliferates as departments build mission-critical workflows without enterprise architecture oversight, creating compliance gaps and data silos that put agency missions at risk.
DCIT Fusion Factory bridges the gap between citizen developer agility and enterprise governance. Rather than restricting low-code adoption, Fusion Factory provides the DevSecOps infrastructure, environment management, and architectural guardrails that transform ad-hoc Power Platform development into a governed, scalable engineering practice. Every app, flow, and connector is subject to the same CI/CD rigor as custom code—without slowing down the teams who build them.
From automated ALM pipelines and Dataverse architecture standards to role-based environment provisioning and security scanning, Fusion Factory ensures that low-code platforms deliver enterprise-grade results. Federal agencies gain the speed of citizen development with the governance posture their missions demand.
The Difference
Without Fusion Factory
- Shadow IT with ungoverned Power Platform apps
- No version control for citizen developer work
- Manual deployments breaking production
- Technical debt accumulating in low-code apps
- No security scanning for Power Platform
- Citizen developers blocked by IT gatekeeping
With Fusion Factory
- Enterprise governance for Power Platform apps
- Full CI/CD pipelines for low-code deployments
- .NET plugin automation with version control
- Technical debt prevented through code reviews
- Security scans integrated into pipeline
- Citizen developers empowered with guardrails
Core Features
Power Platform Environment Setup
Dev/Test/Prod tiers with proper ALM pipelines and environment management for enterprise deployments.
Dataverse Architecture
Enterprise data modeling and relationships in Dataverse, designed for scalability and cross-application integration.
Custom Connector Development
.NET plugins with full CI/CD automation, enabling complex business logic while maintaining code quality.
ALM Pipelines
Automated Power Platform deployments with solution management, versioning, and rollback capabilities.
Citizen Developer Enablement
Training and governance frameworks that empower non-technical users while preventing shadow IT.
Technical Debt Prevention
Code reviews, architecture governance, and best practice enforcement for all Power Platform components.
Building a Governed Low-Code Ecosystem
Platform Assessment & Discovery
Inventory all existing Power Platform apps, flows, and connectors across the agency. Identify ungoverned assets, security gaps, and technical debt in the current low-code landscape.
Governance Framework Design
Establish environment strategy, naming conventions, DLP policies, and role-based access controls. Define the rules of engagement for citizen developers and pro-dev teams.
Environment Provisioning & ALM Setup
Configure Dev/Test/Prod environment tiers with automated solution transport pipelines. Implement CI/CD using Azure DevOps for Power Platform solution management and .NET plugin deployments.
Developer Enablement & Training
Train citizen developers on governance-compliant development practices. Provide templates, reusable components, and architectural patterns that accelerate delivery within established guardrails.
Ongoing Optimization & Compliance
Monitor platform usage, enforce architecture standards through automated reviews, and continuously refine governance policies as the low-code ecosystem matures and scales.
NRC: From 3 Legacy Systems to One Power Platform
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Challenge
Three disconnected case management systems (AMS, EATS, OEMS) with no API layer, manual workflows, and growing technical debt across the agency.
Solution
Unified Power Platform solution (ARIES) with Dataverse-backed architecture, human-centered Agile delivery, and full ALM pipeline for continuous deployment.
Results
Technology Stack
Power Platform
Custom Development
Microsoft 365
Compliance
DCIT Fusion Factory FAQ
Yes. We've deployed mission-critical Power Platform solutions at the NRC serving the entire agency. The key is proper architecture—Dataverse data modeling, .NET plugins for complex logic, and enterprise ALM pipelines.
We implement code reviews for all Power Platform components, enforce architecture standards, and use CI/CD pipelines to prevent ungoverned changes from reaching production.
A focused application can be deployed in 3-6 months. Enterprise-wide consolidation projects like NRC's ARIES took 18 months including migration of 3 legacy systems.
No. We establish governance guardrails that let citizen developers create and modify apps within defined boundaries. Only changes that affect production or security require IT review.
We implement full ALM pipelines including solution packaging, environment management, automated testing, and controlled deployment promotion—the same rigor as custom code deployments.
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NRC ARIES Case Study
3 legacy NRC systems consolidated into one platform in 18 months
Enterprise Platform Development
Scalable enterprise platforms for regulated industries
Govern Your Low-Code Ecosystem
Enable rapid application delivery without sacrificing security or governance standards.