Power BI
Microsoft Power BI brings together all your data sources into clear, interactive dashboards. This makes it easy for everyone in your organization to explore insights and make the right decisions faster. Manual Excel reports, differing interpretations of figures, and outdated dashboards become a thing of the past.
What is Power BI?
Power BI is Microsoft's tool for turning your data into interactive dashboards and reports. You connect internal sources such as ERP and CRM systems, and typically unlock external sources like Salesforce and Dynamics through a data warehouse layer, so you can see at a glance how your key KPIs are performing. Thanks to its self-service setup, you can analyze your own data through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, without having to involve IT.
Power BI is part of Microsoft Fabric, which means your reports can also run live on a single central data foundation (OneLake) once you bring together multiple sources and teams. If you're currently still working with separate connections, Power BI also works excellently on its own.
The benefits of Power BI
All your data in one dashboard
You combine internal and external data sources in a single user-friendly dashboard, with your most important KPIs highlighted.
Work independently with data
Everyone in your organization works independently with data, thanks to the intuitive drag-and-drop interface, with no technical expertise required.
Insight anytime, anywhere
You always have insight into your figures, anytime and anywhere, via the Power BI app on desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile.
Seamless connections
Hundreds of standard connectors mean you can get started quickly, from Excel and Dynamics to SAP and Salesforce.
Components of Power BI
With Power BI, you turn data into clear insights. Discover how powerful analytics, interactive dashboards, and smart AI capabilities help you make better decisions.
Visualizations and dashboards
View your reports on desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile, or via the browser, wherever and whenever you want.
AI and machine learning
Deploy predictive analytics and let Power BI surface patterns in your data, even without experience as a data scientist.
Internal and external connectors
Unlock data from Excel, ERP, CRM, and Azure, as well as external sources such as Google Analytics, Salesforce, and Dynamics, through ready-made connectors.
Insight anytime, anywhere
View your reports on desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile, or via the browser, wherever and whenever you want.
Our approach with Power BI
A dashboard only delivers value if the data behind it is right. That's why we often combine Power BI with a structured backend: TimeXtender for an automated data warehouse environment, or Microsoft Fabric and Databricks if you're already working more broadly within that ecosystem. This way, you automate recurring tasks such as data preparation and documentation, and always maintain insight into where your data comes from and where it's used.
We start with your biggest pain point and first build a Proof of Concept around your most pressing reporting need. From there, we expand step by step, with data quality and access control in place from day one. Through our Academy, we actively transfer our knowledge, so your team can build and further develop reports and flows on its own.
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Get started with Power BI
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FAQ
How long does a Power BI implementation take?
That depends on the scale and the number of data sources. We work with a Proof of Concept around your most pressing reporting need, so you quickly see a working dashboard before investing further.
Can we connect Power BI to our existing systems?
Yes. Power BI works with hundreds of standard connectors for internal sources such as ERP, CRM, and Excel, and external sources such as Google Analytics, Salesforce, and LinkedIn.
Is our data safe in Power BI?
Security doesn't depend on the platform alone, but mainly on how you set it up. We carefully set up data management and access control and are certified according to ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and NEN 4400-1.
Do you also offer Power BI training?
Yes. Through our Academy, you learn to work with Power BI in a practical way, so your team can build and further develop reports and dashboards independently.