Understanding Power BI
Here are some common questions about Power BI to help you better understand the platform.
What is Power BI?
Power BI is Microsoft’s business intelligence platform that helps organizations connect to data, build interactive reports, and share insights across teams.
Who typically uses Power BI?
Power BI is used by analysts, business users, executives, and technical teams who need reliable visibility into performance and data.
What types of data can Power BI connect to?
Power BI connects to hundreds of sources including Excel, SQL Server, cloud platforms, APIs, and enterprise systems.
Is Power BI secure?
Power BI includes enterprise-grade security features such as role-based access, data protection controls, and Microsoft compliance standards.
Is Power BI suitable for small businesses?
Yes. Power BI works for organizations of all sizes and scales easily as data and user needs grow.
Do I need technical skills to use Power BI?
Basic reporting can be created by non-technical users, while advanced models and transformations typically require technical expertise.
Why organizations choose Power BI
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Clear visibility
Power BI brings data together into a single, trusted view, helping teams see performance clearly and align around the same metrics.
02
Scalable platform
From small teams to enterprise environments, Power BI grows with your organization without requiring constant redesign or rework.
03
Scalable platform
Power BI works naturally with Microsoft tools like Excel, Azure, and Fabric, making adoption easier across existing environments.
04
Strong governance
Built-in security, permissions, and auditing features support responsible data use and help maintain trust in reporting.
How Power BI works in practice
Connect data
Power BI connects to your data sources, bringing information together from systems like Excel, databases, and cloud platforms.
Build insights
Data is modeled and visualized into clear reports and dashboards that highlight trends, performance, and key metrics.
Share securely
Reports are shared with the right audiences using permissions and security controls that protect sensitive information.