Item: Microsoft Power BI
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

With the implementation of reports through Microsoft Power BI Desktop, we are able to address the business problem of providing near real-time operational reports.

Pros and Cons

Easy Navigation
Statistical/ Analytical Analysis
Easy Data Modeling

Large volume data handling
DAX usability

Return on Investment

Quick business decisions
Predictive analytics
Real-time business tracking

Alternatives Considered

Tableau Desktop

With Microsoft Power BI it is easy to load the data and transform it, with its competitor product Tableau, an enterprise would need a separate tool known as Tableau Prep.

Key Insights

Do you think Microsoft Power BI delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Microsoft Power BI's feature set?

Yes

Did Microsoft Power BI live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Microsoft Power BI go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy Microsoft Power BI again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Tableau Desktop, Salesforce Einstein Analytics (formerly Wave Analytics), Alteryx

Usability is an important aspect in terms of Power BI, the tool is designed in a way that the learning curve is quite fast. It has an easy navigation for loading, transforming, formatting, and analytics.

Support Rating

Microsoft Power BI is tool that serves the purpose of data loading, data cleaning, data analysis, and reports.
Low training required. Easy to share reports.

Likelihood to Recommend

Microsoft Power BI is well suited for the individual with low or no technical background also. It's the ease of loading, transforming, and visualizing data make it easier to analyse and deploy reports.

Microsoft Power BI | Analytics made easy

Software Version

Overall Satisfaction with Microsoft Power BI