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Enhance the efficiency, agility, and flexibility of your business with clear insights. Power BI, developed by Microsoft, brings numerous benefits that help management teams make quick decisions without risking the company's profitability. It simplifies data visualization, presenting comprehensive company data visually through options like tables, charts, gauges, and maps.   

Are you also looking to embrace Power BI for streamlined processes and a data-driven future? We, at Akkomplish are Microsoft Business Partner who specialize in analyzing your core operational needs and tailoring Power BI functionalities accordingly. Our team executes a seamless system integration and provides comprehensive team training, to help you make the most of Power BI. We help businesses access this powerful analytical tool to support their growth.

Here are some benefits of Power BI for businesses:

User Friendliness and Simplicity

The dashboard in Power BI is designed for user-friendliness and easy data analysis. Another major advantage of Power BI is its simplicity; you don't need a data science degree to use it! Accessing information is as easy as a few clicks, whether you're a manager or an analyst.

Easy Customization

Each user can customize their analysis to fit their specific needs and role. There's no need to preprocess raw data as Business Intelligence handles that for you. Using a personalized Power BI dashboard users can immediately access relevant data.

Collaborative Tool

As Power BI is adopted, it becomes a collaborative tool that encourages information sharing across departments and users. Accessible on all platforms, Power BI supports usage at any given time, empowering employees to access data independently and securely, thus facilitating collaboration.

Integrates with other Microsoft Apps

Power BI enhances business operations by seamlessly integrating with other apps for improved data accessibility, such as Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Dynamics, Power Apps, and Power Automate. Power BI can handle a wide range of applications. Power BI apps can process almost any data source, including Google Analytics, thus expanding its capabilities.

Here's a non-exhaustive list of some applications it can integrate with

Microsoft Excel: Combine files using Power BI and Excel to generate charts or pivot tables from Power BI visual dashboards. This encourages exploring new ways to use Excel for actionable insights.
Microsoft Azure: Azure simplifies the exchange and analysis of large datasets, making it ideal for big data preparation when used alongside Power BI.‍
Microsoft Cloud App Security: While Power BI facilitates data access and exchange, data security remains crucial. Microsoft Cloud App Security complements Power BI to prevent malicious activities that could compromise data integrity. ‍
Office 365: Since Power BI is part of the Microsoft family, it integrates seamlessly with Office 365, thus promoting seamless coordination and teamwork.

Easy Accessibility from any location

Users can access the dashboards from anywhere, anytime using the Power BI mobile apps. Not just that, they can also personalize the dashboard to focus on specific metrics or KPIs relevant to their roles. Dashboards in Power BI display real-time data, ensuring that users always have access to the most current business information for prompt decision making. These dashboards are also interactive, enabling users to drill down into details for deeper insights. The Business Intelligence platform also facilitates collaboration by allowing simultaneous work on any file by teams.

Transforms data into actionable insights

Power BI transforms data into actionable insights, empowering businesses to make informed decisions. From real-time monitoring to strategic forecasting, Power BI excels in providing the most up-to-date information. Its interactive dashboards simplify complex data and also consolidates data from multiple sources. It also aids in identifying trends, optimizing operations, promoting collaboration, and ensuring data security and compliance.

Here are the steps we follow to implement Power BI:

Planning and Assessment

We first identify your business goals and objectives for adopting Power BI, such as improving data-driven decision-making or enhancing operational efficiency. We then evaluate your current data infrastructure, IT capabilities, and needs to determine the scope of the implementation. Next, we allocate resources, including budget, personnel, and time, required for the implementation process.

Licensing and Setup

This initial step involves assessing current Microsoft 365 subscriptions to determine if Power BI licenses are already included, and understanding the features and limitations associated with different license types such as Power BI Free, Pro, or Premium. We then configure the Power BI environment, whether on-premises or in the cloud, and establish necessary connections and security settings.

Identify Your Data Sources

Our team then analyses the data sources you intend to integrate with Power BI. Microsoft Power BI supports a wide array of sources like Excel, SQL Server, CRM systems, social media platforms, and cloud-based data from Azure or Google Analytics. Ensuring all relevant systems are covered sets the foundation for robust data analysis.

Set Up Your Data Model

Next, we make your Power BI account and craft a data model that accurately represents your organizational data. This involves defining tables, columns, relationships, and measures. A well-structured data model lays the groundwork for insightful reporting and analysis.

Dashboard and Report Development:

Once connected to your data, we start building reports by intuitively dragging and dropping fields onto your dashboard. Use Power BI’s visualization tools to add charts, tables, and other graphics that enhance data readability and facilitate informed decision-making.

Testing and Optimization

At this stage we conduct thorough testing of dashboards, reports, and data connections to ensure functionality and accuracy. We also gather feedback from end-users to validate usability and relevance of insights generated.

Deployment and Training

Our team then plans a rollout of Power BI across the organization, considering phased deployment or full-scale implementation. We also provide training sessions to users at all levels to familiarize them with Power BI features and capabilities. This encourages the adoption of Power BI and maximizes ROI.

Testing and Support

We analyze usage metrics, data refreshes, and dashboard performance to ensure ongoing effectiveness. We troubleshoot any issues and address all user queries as and when they arise.

Why Choose Akkomplish

Implementing Microsoft's Power Platform effectively within your organization holds immense potential. This suite of tools, spanning from PowerApps to Power Automate, goes beyond mere functionality—it has the capacity to revolutionize operations and empower your team like never before. Akkomplish’s competent team can help you accelerate your digital journey and harness the full potential of Microsoft Power Platform. Our passionate team of driven individuals can help businesses leverage the power of technology to drive positive change.