What is the definition of Power BI?

Microsoft Power BI gets its name from Business Intelligence (BI). Artificial intelligence is now used by most companies and businesses to help them make decisions. The dashboard visual allows users to quickly see the data that is relevant to the choices they will need to make. 

The benefits of Power BI

Power BI helps management teams in making quick decisions without affecting the business's profitability. Power BI makes data visualization simple with choices such as tables, charts, maps, etc and easier for your team to use. It assists businesses that need help with control over decisions and puts all of the company's data no matter the department, together.

Power BI helps you to increase your company's productivity.

Stages Power BI goes through:

• Information gathering (all database results)
• Integration (brings structure to the data aggregate)
• Reporting (Provides an easy view and access to the information)
• The return (makes it understandable and easy to share)

The benefit of Power BI is that these four stages are automatic. It will take care of the data and handle where it needs to go. The program processes the data so that its understandable, reliable, and meaningful. Power BI can be used to manage all factors of the company and make each department's data easily viewed. 

Dashboard and data analysis

Whether you're a manager or an analyst Power BI makes it easy to access details. Every user can change the analysis of the results to their needs and features related to their role. It enables you and your team to be able to work independently between different departments and users and stays safe and protected.

Power BI is available across all platforms and can be used whenever needed. It can be used for a wide range of applications which enables both the processing of data within business intelligence software but also the processing of data from other sources using Power BI's applications. 

Here are some of the applications available:

• Microsoft Excel: Files can be moved to excel to generate charts from Power BI dashboards. This is good for exploring new ways to use excel and get insights.
• Microsoft Azure: Makes it easy to both analyse and exchange big amounts of data. It promotes collaboration among employees. 
• Microsoft Cloud App Security: This is used to prevent potentially harmful activities from interfering with data integrity. 
• Office 365: Allows seamless coordination and teamwork amongst you and your team.

Power BI can be used whenever wherever through its mobile app. Which makes it a great tool for businesses that have teams in different locations. 

If you are not sure where to start and need help, get in touch today!