Description
Microsoft Power BI is a comprehensive business analytics service that delivers insights throughout an organization with interactive visualizations and business intelligence capabilities. The platform enables users to connect to hundreds of data sources, create compelling dashboards, and share insights across the enterprise with secure governance. Power BI combines self-service analytics with enterprise-grade features that transform complex data into clear, actionable intelligence for data-driven decision making.
Key Features
- Interactive data visualization
- Natural language query capabilities
- AI-powered data insights
- Seamless Microsoft ecosystem integration
- Enterprise-grade security and governance
Use Cases
- Business performance analytics
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Sales and marketing intelligence
- Operations monitoring
- Executive dashboards
Pricing Model
Freemium with tiered subscription options for Pro and Premium
Integrations
Microsoft 365 ecosystem, Azure data services, Hundreds of data connectors, Third-party applications, Custom data sources
Target Audience
Business analysts, Data professionals, Business decision makers, IT departments, Microsoft ecosystem users
Launch Date
2015
Available On
Desktop application, Web service, Mobile applications, Embedded analytics
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