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Write-Back to Microsoft Fabric OneLake
Discover how to implement write-back capabilities in Power BI for Microsoft Fabric’s OneLake using Power Automate and transitional databases, facilitating dynamic data updates and improved planning processes.
Microsoft Fabric Data Warehouse: Elevating Data Storage and Processing
Explore the evolution of data warehousing with Microsoft Fabric Data Warehouse, offering scalable, efficient, and integrated data management solutions for the modern enterprise.
The Evolution of the CPO: Navigating Procurement Challenges With BI
Delve into the changing landscape of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) and the emerging challenges they face. This article sheds light on the strategic transformation in procurement and Centida’s pivotal role in empowering CPOs with innovative tools and solutions
Direct Lake in Focus: Transforming Data Analytics in Power BI
Dive into our comprehensive analysis of Direct Lake in Microsoft Fabric and its transformative effects on Power BI. Understand the advantages, challenges, and future applications in the realm of data analytics.
The Power of Storytelling With Power BI
Justyna Lucznik represented the Power BI team in this year’s Gartner Analytics and BI Bake-Off conference. The event showed the importance of storytelling in business intelligence.
Five Challenges to Overcome for BI Deployment Project
In this article, we’ll highlight the top five BI deployment challenges, which if not taken seriously can lead to a failure and the waste of company’s resources.
Microsoft Adds New Features to Power BI During Recent Ignite Conference
During the Ignite conference in late September, Microsoft rolled out several new features for Power BI. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key features announced during Microsoft’s tech conference.
Ukrainian Oil and Gas Giant Deployed Office 365 and Power BI
The leading Ukrainian oil company, Ukrnafta, improved work processes and efficiency by deploying Power BI and Office 365 cloud services. The company launched Microsoft services among its more than 40 oil and gas production and refining units across Ukraine. This benefited to more than 3,000 employees.
As Climate Change Looms, Companies Should Use BI
Using BI tools and analytics, companies can strive toward a lower-carbon future.
London NHS Trust Implemented Power BI to Improve Data Analysis
The world’s leading self-service BI tool was employed to enable quality improvements using Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts that provide near real-time analytics.
Difference Between Business Intelligence and Business Analytics
BI uses descriptive analytics to provide a better understanding of a business’ current operations. Meanwhile, BA usually looks forward and tries to inform future decisions.
Companies Need BI to Get Full Insights on Consumers
This article argues why companies should have business intelligence (BI) in their portfolio of tools to successfully thrive in the future.
During Times of Economic Recession BI is Lifesaver
The adoption of business intelligence (BI) has been steadily rising over the years even before the pandemic. With COVID-19, the use of BI, along with AI and cloud services, will surge.
Future of Power BI: Better UX, More AI, Easier Embedding With Other MS Tools
Better user experience (UX), augmented intelligence and embedded analytics will be the three pillars of the Power BI platform development in the future.
ESG Reporting: Understanding Materiality
In the complex world of ESG reporting, understanding materiality is crucial. This article unpacks the concepts of financial and double materiality, explaining when and how to use them to align your business with sustainability goals. Whether you’re new to ESG or refining your strategy, this guide will help you identify what truly matters.
A Practical Approach: Using Excel and deFacto Planning for ESG Reporting
In this article, we explore how familiar tools like Excel and Power BI, when enhanced with deFacto Power Planning, can provide a practical and efficient solution for ESG reporting. Whether you’re a small company just starting out or a large enterprise with complex reporting needs, this approach allows you to meet the rigorous demands of ESG reporting while leveraging tools you already know and trust.
Short Overview of Popular ESG Reporting Tools
Selecting the right ESG reporting tool is crucial for meeting sustainability goals. This article provides a quick overview of popular tools like Workiva, Diligent, Sphera Solutions, and Greenstone+.