Discover how Power BI simplifies cross-company reporting by consolidating all your data sources into one powerful platform.
Managing data from diverse sources can be complicated, but Power BI makes it effortless. With over 100 built-in, no-code connectors (tools that link Power BI to various data sources like databases, Cloud services, and online platforms), you can import data effortlessly and transform data into actionable insights with ease, eliminating the need for complex manual processes.
If your data source is not supported by the built-in connectors, Power Query provides a flexible solution. This robust tool allows you to program custom connectors (a data extension that allows users to access data from sources that are not covered by built-in connectors). Beyond connecting to data, Power Query enables you to clean, transform, and merge datasets, ensuring your data is consistent and ready for analysis. For example, you could use Power Query to pull data from a bespoke CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system, combine it with financial data from another tool, and create a unified dataset for reporting.
Power BI excels at bringing data from multiple companies together into unified reports. Whether you're consolidating financial data across subsidiaries, comparing performance metrics across departments, or analysing supply chain data across vendors, Power BI provides the tools to do it all.
Using shared datasets, row-level security (RLS - which restricts data access to specific rows within a database table based on user criteria, enhancing data security and privacy), and direct connectivity to your data sources, Power BI ensures that reporting is both secure and comprehensive. By creating a single source of truth (a unified and reliable data foundation), you can identify trends, benchmark performance, and uncover opportunities across your organisation with ease.
Power BI goes beyond static reports; its dynamic dashboards, charts, and graphs allow you to interact with your data in real-time. With drill-through capabilities and customisable visuals, you can gain deeper insights into key metrics and uncover the “why” behind the numbers. Whether you’re tracking sales growth, monitoring operational efficiency, or visualising customer behaviour, Power BI empowers you to turn data into decisions that drive success.
Power BI integrates effortlessly with other Microsoft tools, making it easy to share insights and foster collaboration. Embed dashboards in Microsoft Teams for real-time updates during meetings, or export data to Excel for detailed analysis. Furthermore, Power BI’s embedding capabilities allow you to integrate reports into customer portals or partner platforms, ensuring stakeholders always have access to the data they need.
With shared workspaces and the ability to annotate dashboards, Power BI makes teamwork and decision-making a collaborative process.
When consolidating data from multiple companies, security and scalability are critical. Power BI addresses these needs with:
Power BI offers a robust, versatile solution for cross-company reporting. With its extensive library of connectors, the flexibility of Power Query, and powerful visualisation tools, it enables you to centralise data and make informed decisions across your organisation. Seamlessly integrate and share insights to foster collaboration, improve efficiency, and drive business success.
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