Traditional tools like Excel are no longer sufficient for modern procurement. Discover how Power BI with writeback capabilities can enhance data management, reporting, and decision-making in procurement.
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ESG Certification: The Critical Role of Data Consultants
Delve into the pivotal role of analytics consultants in ESG certification. Discover how their expertise in data management and reporting provides crucial support for businesses aiming to meet rigorous ESG standards effectively and efficiently.
Navigating the Digital Age: Why Data Literacy is Key for Business Success
In the ever-evolving digital economy, data literacy business skills are crucial for organizations aiming to thrive. This article discusses the importance of data literacy in modern businesses.
Choosing the Right BI Tool: Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, and Looker Compared
In the evolving landscape of business intelligence, selecting the right tool is crucial. This article provides an in-depth comparison of Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, and Looker, highlighting their unique features, advantages, and potential drawbacks to aid in your decision-making process.
Customer Success Story: Lechler
Lechler partners with Centida to harness Power BI’s potential, dramatically enhancing their planning processes and operational efficiency, leading to remarkable growth and customer value.
Cloud Brings Advanced Analytics to Everyone
In the past, companies had to spend thousands of dollars just to make sure they can start using advanced analytics that required strong hardware requirements and computing power. In the recent years, the democratization of the cloud increased the adoption of advanced analytics across different industries.
Microsoft Will Work With UK Startup to Reduce Impact of Aviation Industry on Environment
Microsoft partnered with Satavia, a UK-based startup, to help decrease the impact of climate change by the aviation industry on the environment. To do this the tech giant will use its Azure cloud platform to support Satavia.
Using CALCULATE in DAX (Intermediate)
When using CALCULATE it’s all about making sure that correct filters are applied. With CALCULATE you can override the existing filter context with the new ones inside the function. Watch our short tutorial below.
Data Storytelling: Next Chapter in Business Intelligence
To get a full potential of data, use better storytelling. Smart visuals and compelling stories have become a new trend in BI.
7 Key Business Intelligence Trends to Expect in 2021
In this article, we take a closer look at major business intelligence trends to look out for in 2021.
Why a CFO needs business intelligence in finance department
In this article, we take a closer look at the benefits of BI and analytics in finance. There are at least 4 important reasons why successful CFOs should start implementing BI in the daily work of the finance department.
VIDEO: Scenario Analysis in Power BI (part 2)
In this video, we’ll learn how to build the measures to calculate a percentage change in total sales when certain sales channels are selected. The example shows how the price increase in certain sales channels affects the overall sales.
VIDEO: Scenario Analysis in Power BI (part 1)
In this video, we’ll learn how to do a scenario analysis using DAX. In the first part of the tutorial, we analyze how a price change affects total sales.
Business Intelligence Helps Merchant Acquirers to Attract New Clients
With rising competition and things rapidly changing in the payments industry, leading acquirers no longer serve just as a link between merchants, card issuers and payment schemes, but are quickly introducing additional value-added services to attract new clients. One of such useful extra services provided by banks and other acquirers are business intelligence (BI) based analytical platforms.
Using SUMIF and COUNTIF functions in Power BI
When people come from Excel to Power BI, they’re surprised to learn that there are no SUMIF and COUNTIF functions in DAX. In this short video, we show how you can substitute SUMIF and COUNTIF using a few different solutions. Enjoy!
Understanding AI and Machine Learning in Finance
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are significantly impacting the finance industry by improving forecasting accuracy, automating routine tasks, and offering deep predictive insights. This article examines the foundational concepts of AI and ML in finance, explores their transformative impact on financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and discusses the challenges of integrating these technologies.
Understanding AI and Machine Learning in Procurement
AI and Machine Learning are transforming procurement, enabling Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) to optimize processes, reduce costs, and manage risks effectively. This article explores their impact on procurement, discusses integration challenges, and outlines strategies for successful adoption, focusing on leveraging Microsoft Power BI.
Microsoft Fabric August 2024 Update: Key Features for Power BI Analysts
The Microsoft Fabric team regularly introduces updates that benefit various data roles, but keeping up can be overwhelming. In this article, we break down the top 5 features from the August 2024 update that stand out for Power BI data analysts, highlighting how these new tools can enhance their analysis and reporting capabilities.