Report generation in Microsoft Power BI
With the help of Microsoft Power BI, it is possible to create reports based on a shared data set. Importantly, the visualisations created in this way are not static and can be updated when the underlying data changes. This allows users to interact with the visualisations and filters, analysing the data to obtain detailed information and answers to their questions.
The range of activities that can be performed with a report prepared in Microsoft Power BI depends on the role and the assigned rights. This significantly increases the level of security during operation and protects data from uncontrolled access by outsiders. In addition, by creating reports in Power BI, we can share the results of our work in report form with other employees or business partners via a web browser or mobile devices.
Benefits of using Microsoft Power BI
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Ease of use
The Power BI system also has many other advantages. These include an intuitive interface that runs smoothly thanks to drag-and-drop functionality. Users also appreciate the creation of reports in Power BI for its ability to generate natural language queries. Importantly, compared to normal spreadsheets, Microsoft Power BI has much better data compression capabilities. This makes it possible to open and analyse huge amounts of information that Excel would rather have trouble with.
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Improved data insight
Modern BI reports created with Power BI allow data aggregation from multiple sources. This gives us access to data in one place, which can be turned into valuable business information with just a few clicks. These, in turn, are essential for sound decision-making and stable business development.
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A robust tool from Microsoft
SSAS is a tool built to manage data warehouses. Its author is also Microsoft, which shows that the company Bill Gates founded has data analytics experience. Power BI itself, however, is based on the experience of SSAS experts, which is a guarantee of the quality of this product.
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Extensive integration possibilities
Power BI can be integrated with various tools and applications such as SharePoint, Teams, Dynamics 365, Excel or third-party applications such as Google Analytics. This allows data to be exchanged efficiently between systems, facilitating team collaboration and reducing the time needed to prepare analyses.
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Automation and scheduling of reports
Automation tools are available in Power BI to schedule data updates and generate reports at specific intervals. This allows users to access the latest data without updating it manually, improving workflow and efficiency.
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Flexibility and scalability
Power BI is available in different versions to suit the needs of small, medium and large companies. Scalability allows the tool to expand as your business grows, ensuring that your investment in Power BI will pay dividends at every stage of your business.
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Support for advanced analysis
Power BI has advanced analytical features such as forecasting, statistical analysis and the use of the DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) language, which enables more profound analysis and forecasting of business performance. This makes the tool ideal for reporting and complex analysis, giving you a competitive advantage.
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Speed of implementation and time savings
Power BI allows the rapid deployment of reports, which is particularly important in dynamic business environments. Creating reports is quick and intuitive thanks to ready-made templates and connectors that make connecting to popular data sources easy. This saves time and allows companies to respond immediately to changing market conditions. It also reduces the need to involve IT specialists, which can result in additional savings.
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Teamwork and resource sharing
Microsoft Power BI supports teamwork by sharing reports and dashboards within an organisation. With the collaboration feature, users can work on reports in real-time, comment on results and make decisions together. The tool also enables the creation of workspaces where teams can organise their analytical projects, which promotes efficiency.
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Interactivity and personalisation of reports
Power BI reports are interactive, meaning users can customise them according to their needs. They can explore different aspects of the data, change perspectives, analyse details and create custom views and charts. Features such as hierarchical data scrambling allow them to delve deeper, starting with general information and moving on to more detailed analysis.
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Security and data protection
Microsoft Power BI offers advanced security features that allow access to reports and dashboards only to selected users. It is also possible to apply row-level controls, making specific data available only to particular individuals or teams. Thanks to these security features, data remains protected, which is essential, especially when processing sensitive data.
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Accessibility on various devices
Power BI is available on various devices, such as computers, tablets and smartphones, allowing reports to be worked on from anywhere. The mobile app provides flexibility, allowing reports to be accessed on the move and in meetings. This will enable users to quickly get the data they need, regardless of location, promoting operational flexibility.
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Technical support and user community
Microsoft provides technical support for Power BI, with regular updates and new features to meet user needs. In addition, an extensive user community and many educational resources, such as webinars, discussion forums, and tutorials, are available. This allows users to continually develop their skills and get more out of the tool.
Create modern reports with the help of Power BI
Microsoft Power Bi is a tool that takes business analytics to the next level. Once familiar with its functionalities, you no longer rely on IT staff to collect, transform and analyse data. With various built-in functions and data visualisation capabilities, the business user can perform most of these tasks and create interactive reports.
