Before introducing a new BI technology called Microsoft Power BI, let’s have a look at Business Intelligence (BI). Business Intelligence refers to taking raw data from a source, transforming it into usable data and utilizing it to make informative graphics and reports for analysis. The data which is graphically representing is known as data visualization. Through Data visualization, important information shown in the form of charts, KPIs, maps, etc. Microsoft Power BI is a tool having both business Intelligence and data visualization capabilities. Power BI
Microsoft Power BI is a powerful tool with the combination of Business Intelligence and Data Visualization. This Power BI helps to convert data from different data sources into BI reports, dashboards and apps. It is a user-friendly tool which offers interactive drag and drops features and self-service capabilities. Power BI is a cloud-based technology which provides three types of platforms. • Power BI Desktop (A desktop application) • Power BI service (Software as a Service) • Power BI Mobile Devices (For iOS and Android Devices) Initially Power BI has released in the year 11th July 2011 by Microsoft. In 2010 it was designed by Ron George, who released it with the name of “Project Crescent “and later in 2013 it named as Power BI. Â
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