Why Power BI ??

All the systems in various domains deal with plenty of data every day. Analysis of this data is essential to perform better and obtain the desired results. This is when Data Science and Analytics come into play. Data Analytics is the interpretation of raw data and its representation in meaningful forms such as graphs and tables.

Microsoft Power BI is a powerful Business Analytics tool that can visualize data from multiple sources and transform them into informative insights. Collaboration of files is easy and can be accessed from any platform.

Power BI comprises of Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service.

Power BI Desktop-

• Can connect to a variety of data sources. This data can be up to date with the Auto Refresh option.
• Helps to model data real quick.
• Helps one to create interactive reports using the drag and drop canvas.

Power BI Service-

• It is a web portal that helps one manage as well as display reports that are created using the Power BI Desktop.

So, why Power BI ?

Data Size and Simplicity:

Power BI can deal with a huge amount of raw data as well as multiple tables of data. The analytical tool has immense capability to load and process a massive amount of data into a single .PBIX file. Multiple tables can be loaded as well as correlated, if needed, based upon common fields. The Power Query Editor as well as the Data Modeling sections are simpler to use in terms of user interface and ease to use.

Data Connectivity and Auto Refresh:

One major reason to prefer Power BI is because it can connect to a wide variety of data sources such as databases, online platforms such as Facebook, Salesforce reports etc. 

Auto Refresh is one great option in Power BI so that the data remains in sync with the source.

There is a Refresh option in Power BI Desktop and a Refresh Now as well as a Scheduled Refresh option in Power BI Service to keep all the reports updated as well.

Reports and Cross Filtering:

Power BI reporting is much advanced, interactive and a single graph can provide multiple insights.

Cross filtering is available in Power BI.

Alerts and Emails:

Creation of an alert and triggering an email when a condition (Eg. a threshold value) is met, has never been easier in Power BI.

This can keep users alert on the go and they can access the report anytime and anywhere.

Other Features:

Natural Language Query

This feature helps anyone get a quick answer from the existing insights by asking a layman question in Power BI Service.It is useful when someone is not aware of the data model but wants quick answers related to the insights. Further this saves plenty of time.

Quick Insights

The powerful software run by intelligence and algorithms in the backend can develop interactive insights just on the hit of a button.It can save time as well as help one to analyse data quickly.

Customizable Reports and Dashboards

The reports that are developed can be customized any manner to provide the desired results. The report tiles on the dashboard can be altered and moved as per one’s desire.

Permissions and Sharing of Reports

One has the option to share the reports as well as dashboards to the public or within a group of associates alone.

Download and Export of Dashboards

Power BI Service supports different formats of the dashboard to download and share with others. One can send the dashboards as a .PBIX file or export them as a PowerPoint presentation, PDF or event print the same.

Conclusion

Today’s data driven world calls for a quick and efficient data analytics tool. PowerBI makes use of business intelligence and makes sure all the reports are developed quick and provide plenty of insights. Change in time and advancement in technology calls for a powerful tool like Power BI that makes one’s work easier and saves plenty of one’s time, providing the best results.