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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.
A New Course in Procurement: How Centida Meets CPO Needs
Explore how Centida is transforming the role of Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) in the dynamic market landscape. Leveraging advanced BI tools and ABC analysis, Centida provides innovative solutions for supply chain optimization and strategic procurement management, catering to the complex challenges faced by modern CPOs.
7 Key Trends Reshaping BI and Analytics in 2024
Get ahead in 2024 with insights into the latest BI and Analytics trends, from the integration of AI and analytics to the rise of collaborative BI, reshaping how businesses approach data.
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.
Howard Dresner: Now is Time to Double Down on Data
Howard Dresner, founder of Dresner Advisory Services, said now is the time “to double down on data,” and pointed out two major trends of 2020 – cloud migration services and AI features, like natural language processing (NLP).
Dataflow: Sharing ETL Processes in Cloud
Using Dataflow one can create ETL processes in a cloud and other users can see them right away. This immediately solves the problem of having multiple versions of same tables and datasets in different PBIX files.
Power BI Paginated Reports: Worth Using or Too Expensive?
Microsoft introduced paginated reports in Power BI to help users share information in real-time and in a clear way. The article looks at what they are and how we can benefit from using paginated reports together with Power BI.
Self-Service BI: Barriers of Deployment and How to Overcome Them
Self-service BI gives business users opportunities to run their own queries, analyze data, build reports, and focus on insights that are most relevant to their lines of business. The best part is that business users can do all these things with minimal efforts from IT departments.
However, before companies rush into BI deployment projects, they need to make sure that a few important requirements are met.
Self-Service BI had Special Place at Community Summit Europe 2020
Educational sessions and trainings at the Community Summit are proving that modern self-service BI is made for everyone.
Lululemon, World’s Largest Yoga Wear Retailer Chose Power BI
Lululemon Athletica, one of the world’s largest yoga and athletic wear retailer, chose Power BI as its business intelligence reporting tool.
With Updates to Power BI, Microsoft Raises the Bar in Self-Service Analytics
During the Business Applications Summit (MBAS), Microsoft showed it is working to build its own eco-system to create a full data experience for all users.
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+.