Large data sets are becoming more common in every industry, from banking to healthcare. As more organizations use business intelligence (BI) and data analytics to get ahead, the amount of data they have to collect grows ever larger. It’s not enough to track a few performance metrics anymore. Big data is the new industry standard,…
Power BI and Azure Analysis Services are dynamic visualization and modeling tools that can help you generate key insights for your business. But are they the best systems for the job? In this guide, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of using these two systems in tandem, and offer essential tips on choosing the best…
When a client wants the underlying data from a PowerBI live connection exported into Excel—with filters applied—what do you do? “Extract Underlying Data” in the PowerBI Service doesn’t filter all the data. That’s because there’s a limit to exporting, especially on the live connection, and the data doesn’t have any unique key in the transaction…
What makes a data visualization dashboard effective? They’re not the easiest tools to design from scratch. They need to display information and insights in the clearest way possible, and be interactive so that users can filter data and generate new insights. With so many factors to consider, it’s easy to get it wrong. To help,…
Data analytics outsourcing companies let even the smallest businesses compete with the biggest names in their industries. These companies offer the same powerful analytics tools that the most successful companies use to get ahead—often at a much lower cost. Before you hire one of these companies to help you make better data-driven decisions, you’ll need…
You’re driving down a long stretch of highway and aren’t sure whether you should refuel now or at the next gas station about 30 miles away. You glance down at your car’s fuel gauge and see that you still have enough gas to get you through the next 50 miles, at least. So, you decide…
Millions of people use Microsoft’s Power BI to generate compelling visuals and analyze complex sets of data. One of the most successful versions of this software is Power BI Pro, a paid subscription that gives users the power to share reports and information with other Pro users. This version of the software has a few…
You may have heard that Tableau is one of the best visualization software systems on the market. However, while it is indeed a powerful tool that many businesses find useful, it’s not perfect for everyone. It’s expensive, and out of the range of small organizations—especially if their IT budgets are already tight. It also…