Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Power BI is widely used for modern, visual, and interactive reporting. Organizations across industries use Power BI to deliver operational KPIs, business process insights, and analytics through intuitive dashboards — kept up to date, accessible on mobile devices, and securely integrated into the Microsoft 365 and Azure ecosystem.
Benefits
- Future-ready through integration with Microsoft Fabric
- Quick to deploy, scalable, and cost-efficient
- Well suited for operational reporting, interactive dashboards, and self-service BI
- A strong fit for modern data warehouse and data lakehouse architectures
Services
We support you from the initial assessment through to the rollout of a scalable and secure reporting platform across your organization.
Consulting and Architecture
- Assessment of existing reporting landscapes
- Design of a Power BI architecture including governance, security, and deployment
- Introduction of role and permission concepts
- Consulting on Microsoft Fabric and the unified data platform model
Dashboard Development and Visualization
- Design of modern, intuitive Power BI reports and dashboards
- Development of semantic models (star schema, measures, KPIs)
- Implementation of complex DAX calculations
- Executive dashboards and management cockpits
Data Integration and Modeling
- Connectivity to relational databases, data warehouses, APIs, and cloud systems
- Use of Power Query for data cleansing and transformation
- Integration into Microsoft Fabric lakehouses, warehouses, and pipelines
- Optimization of data models for performance and scalability
Self-Service BI and Enablement
- Building a self-service analytics structure
- Training for users, analysts, and administrators
- Definition of best practices for data quality, modeling, and publishing
- Support in building a data literacy program
Technical Characteristics
Power BI enables business teams to create their own analyses, while IT maintains control through governance, data models, and security concepts. The combination of usability, strong data modeling capabilities, and flexible integration options makes Power BI a core component of a modern business intelligence ecosystem.
High-Performance Data Engine (VertiPaq)
- In-memory storage for very fast analytics
- Data compression for large datasets
- Automatic optimization for analytical queries
DAX — a Powerful Formula Language for Analytics
- Creation of complex measures and KPIs
- Time intelligence functions (year-to-date, rolling values, forecasting scenarios)
- Flexible scenario and comparison analyses
Power Query for ETL/ELT
- Data transformation, cleansing, and shaping
- Reusable and auditable ETL processes
- Connectivity to hundreds of data sources
Strong Integration into the Microsoft Ecosystem
- Seamless connectivity to Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL, Synapse, Office 365
- Use of Teams, Excel, and SharePoint as common entry points
- Embedding via Power BI Embedded or enterprise portals
Mobile and Cloud-Native Platform
- Mobile dashboards on smartphones and tablets
- Automatic KPI refresh, including near-real-time scenarios
- Secure cloud infrastructure with granular role management
Enterprise-Level Security
- Row-level security (RLS), sensitivity labels
- Certified compliance standards (GDPR, ISO, SOC)
- Integration with Azure AD / Entra ID
References
Over the last 10 years, we have delivered Power BI reporting systems for various industries and across very different locations.
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Analysis of performance data, calculation of commissions, and visualization of project metrics for globally operating IT consultants, including a data warehouse and MS Power BI reports.
IT services provider, Switzerland (multiple sites), India, Mexico
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Reporting system for analysis of process metrics in an insurance company, including database development and MS Power BI reports.
Insurance company, Hanover
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Cloud-based data warehouse integrating data from warehouse, production, and sales, plus development of multiple Power BI reports for management and for use in sales and production.
Manufacturing company, Lindenberg im Allgäu
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Development of a cloud-based DWH including a reporting solution for real estate sales, commission settlement, and sales process metrics, including integration of macroeconomic data for real estate valuation.
Real estate company, Munich
Frequently Asked Questions about Microsoft Power BI
In this FAQ you will find the topics that come up most frequently in consulting and training. Each answer is concise and refers to further content where appropriate. Is your question missing? Feel free to contact us.
Which organizations is Microsoft Power BI suitable for?
Microsoft Power BI is suitable for SMEs and larger organizations that want to provide operational KPIs, management reports, or self-service analytics in a structured way.
How does Microsoft Power BI integrate with a data warehouse?
Microsoft Power BI connects to existing data warehouse or lakehouse structures and uses semantic models for analytical processing and visualization.
What role does governance play in Microsoft Power BI?
Governance ensures that data models, permissions, and publishing processes are clearly defined so reports can be used consistently and reliably.
Does Microsoft Power BI support regulatory requirements?
Microsoft Power BI provides features such as row-level security and sensitivity labels, which can be applied within existing compliance and data protection concepts.