Archive: Power BI

Post Migration SharePoint Optimization That Drives Value

Posted on by Heidi Breski

Executive Summary (TL;DR) Migrating to SharePoint Online is a starting point, not a finish line. Real value comes from post-migration SharePoint optimization through automation, analytics, and governance. Organizations that optimize after migration reduce risk, improve adoption, and unlock measurable business outcomes. Power Platform, Power BI, and Microsoft 365 analytics are essential to turning migration into […]

Continuous Consulting for Microsoft 365 and Power Platform

Posted on by Heidi Breski

Executive Summary (TL;DR) Continuous Consulting gives IT leaders predictable access to senior Microsoft expertise, without the delays of project scoping or the overhead of hiring. If your team is managing a growing Microsoft 365 or Power Platform environment with limited capacity, this model enables continuous progress, faster delivery of small improvements, and better long-term alignment […]

Power BI Datamart: A New Way to Access & Analyze Data

Posted on by Matt Breski

In May 2022, Power BI introduced a new addition to its ever-growing list of features, Power BI Datamart. Datamart is a new way to access and analyze data stored in a Power BI data model. Microsoft Power BI Datamarts provide users an SQL interface to query data in the Power BI data model. This allows […]

What is Power BI? A Complete Guide

Posted on by Matt Breski

Keep reading to discover the answer to “What is Power BI?” and how the Microsoft Power BI tool can help supercharge your business. “Data is the new oil.” It’s a quote that rings true today more than ever before. After all, there’s no shortage of data being produced. If recent research is anything to go […]

Application Lifecycle Management: Why ALM Matters

Posted on by Matt Breski

Executive Summary (TL;DR) • Application Lifecycle Management, ALM, governs the entire application lifecycle from concept through retirement • Without a defined ALM process, organizations increase risk across app development, security, and application performance • Microsoft Azure DevOps and Power Platform provide enterprise-ready ALM capabilities for automation and governance • Strong ALM frameworks improve development process […]

The Microsoft Power Platform: A Beginner’s Guide

Posted on by Matt Breski

October 1, 2019, was just like any other day for many people – but not for Microsoft. On that specific day, Microsoft’s very own Power Platform finally made its long-awaited entrance onto the world stage. For users, it meant having a tool that could bring together the perks of app development and business intelligence into […]

Business Intelligence 101: A Beginner’s Guide to BI Solutions

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Business intelligence has become a core capability for organizations that want to compete in a world shaped by constant data growth and rapid decision cycles. Companies across every industry now rely on BI to understand performance, predict trends, and act with confidence. If you are still trying to understand what business intelligence actually means and […]