Power BI

Nowadays, BI, or Business Intelligence, is essential in every industry, but it is particularly crucial in: Retail, Manufacturing and Production, Logistics, Service Industry. The Power BI business analytics solution consolidates critical business data from various processes and performs real-time analysis of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Power BI visualizes all available information in an intuitive way and alerts users to critical areas. This method of data consolidation makes analytics processes more efficient, decision-making more productive, and business strategies more forward-looking.

The Power BI solution consolidates real-time data from: ERP systems and other cloud-based solutions (Dynamics 365, Microsoft Azure, Google Analytics, etc.), On-premise software hosted on servers, documents in various formats (Microsoft Excel, CSV, PDF, etc.),
websites, document repositories (SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.), platforms, applications, and devices. It provides real-time insights into activities across resources, visualizes correlations, and generates data reports in various dimensions. This enables better comparison and more effective forecasting.

Latvian companies integrate Power BI with business management solutions such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Jumis, Visma Horizon, Directo, Frontu, Norgate, 1C, and others. These solutions can be hosted either in the cloud or on a server. Power BI provides real-time data insights, enabling an immediate overview of the current situation and facilitating instant decision-making.

Power BI is designed to connect to all commonly used business data sources. The most popular ones include: documents created with tools like Microsoft 365 or Office programs such as Excel. ERP systems (Enterprise Resource Planning), such as SAP and Salesforce.
Business management solutions, including Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Azure, and Jira. Company database tools like MySQL or file storage platforms such as OneDrive and Google Drive. Social media account data from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Google Analytics/Ads. Personal information managers such as Outlook, Google Gmail, and Mailchimp. Communication platforms like Slack, Microsoft Forms, and Trello. Website administration tools like WordPress and even various devices. This extensive compatibility allows Power BI to integrate seamlessly with diverse data sources, enabling comprehensive analysis and visualization.

Absolutely – the Power BI analytics solution processes data from sources that are essential for a specific company and its business process monitoring.

The Power BI analytics solution provides multi-layered data protection, ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the data. Security measures include two-factor authentication, user management through Active Directory, and Firewall protection.

Yes, any Power BI report can be exported to the required file format and then shared according to the user’s access permissions.

At ELVA online store, it is possible to purchase just a Power BI license, and the price is more cost-effective for long-term use—at least one year. However, practical experience shows that purchasing a license and customizing the analytics tool for the client’s business are logical and complementary steps aimed at achieving the best possible outcome. In this case, the client would need to pay for both the Power BI license and the work involved in tailoring the solution to their business needs. The exact cost of the service can be determined most accurately during a meeting with an ELVA client manager. Schedule a consultation HERE.

A data model is a set of data structured according to the information needed for the business. It serves as the basis for calculations and analytical evaluations to be performed for the company’s management and employees, as well as for creating the required reports.

Yes, it is possible to select and use the following reports for daily operations: Finance, Product Sales, and Payroll and Personnel.

Yes, a license is required for every user—both for the person creating the reports and for those viewing the created reports. In some cases, it is possible to work in single-user mode using the free license option. However, experience shows that such analytical work is most meaningful when done within a team, in which case licenses are needed for all users.

Thanks to this IT solution, company management and employees can access data and generate reports from anywhere—whether they are in the office, working from home, on a business trip, or on vacation. Cloud services provide flexibility in both location and time, ensuring uninterrupted access to business metrics and the ability to monitor the current situation.

It depends on the type of license and the data retrieval method used. With a Power BI Pro license, data can be imported up to 8 times per day, while with Power BI Premium, it can be updated up to 48 times per day, depending on the client’s needs. For near real-time data, methods such as DirectQuery or Live Connection should be used.

Anyone can create a Power BI report, but its creation depends on the complexity of the report itself. Simple, everyday reports can be learned quickly. ELVA also provides training sessions where all users who will use Power BI in their daily work are trained. Contact an ELVA expert and sign up for training HERE.

The report is generated quickly – as soon as the user selects the required indicators to analyze, Power BI aggregates the data and provides the necessary report within seconds.

Power BI Premium licenses offer several advantages, including more frequent data refreshes, larger data storage capacity, and support for bigger data models (the size of the model determines how many data sources the program can consolidate into a unified system). The license also includes reporting capabilities, AI features such as text analysis and image recognition, and the ability to analyze data stored in Azure Data Lake Storage. The differences between licenses are summarized in the table HERE.

If a Power BI license is purchased for the entire year, the invoice will be issued for the annual payment in a single installment. In this case, the total invoice amount will be lower. If the license is purchased for one or several months, the invoice will be issued at the end of each month. The invoice is prepared in PDF format and sent to the email address provided in the customer’s application. Information about pricing is transparently summarized HERE.

If a Power BI license is purchased mid-month, the invoice will account only for the specific days the license is used. For example, if the license is purchased on the 15th, the invoice will cover the period starting from the 16th until the last day of the month.

For the most effective use of the Power BI solution in daily work, ELVA adopts an individual approach, which includes: Consultation with the client. Presentation outlining the essence and benefits of the IT solution. Analysis of the client’s needs and their potential representation in the analytics solution. Signing of a collaboration agreement. License activation process. If you’re interested in implementing the Power BI tool for your business analytics, it’s best to contact an ELVA expert and sign up for a comprehensive consultation HERE.

The Power BI business software is designed to provide an intuitive interface, making it easy for users to locate the tools needed for creating reports. Users can quickly and easily adjust the visual presentation of data using templates, enhancing their ability to grasp the essence of the information effectively.

Yes, the Power BI business analytics tool supports the Python programming language.

Power BI Desktop provides core functionalities for analyzing business-critical data and creating reports. The Power BI Desktop version can be downloaded for free HERE.

Yes, Power BI is a tool capable of handling large data flows. ELVA experienced specialists ensure this by working closely with clients to implement everything necessary for their specific business analytics processes. Watch the webinar recording on big data analytics with Power BI.

There are several compelling reasons to choose ELVA as your strategic IT partner: Seamless Power BI Integration: ELVA ensures the smooth incorporation of the Power BI tool into your daily operations, assisting with the selection and proper configuration of ready-made ELVA reports. Customized Reporting Solutions: ELVA creates unique, tailor-made reports based on your specific requirements, perfectly aligned with your business needs. Data Preparation Support: ELVA helps you organize and prepare your company’s data for effective use in Power BI. Expert Consultation: ELVA specialists provide professional consultations in Latvian, Russian, and English during business hours at a fixed fee, as per the agreement. Power BI Training: ELVA offers engaging Power BI training sessions for your team, suitable for participants with or without prior experience. We invite you to sign up for training sessions HERE.