Have you ever sent out an email with a spreadsheet attached that you worked on for hours? Only to find out the next day you have to rework the whole thing, update it again, and send it out yet again. Then you meet at the end of the month to discuss everything all over.
Business intelligence software has come a long way from spending half your day updating and emailing spreadsheets. That system has evolved to programs that update in real time so you can move faster, find more useful information and make better decisions. Let’s take a closer look at how these programs make you more effective and profitable.
Moving at the Speed of Business
In today’s fast-paced economy and global marketplace, the back-and-forth process of emailing spreadsheets is too slow. Modern business intelligence software like Microsoft Power BI allows you to maintain the familiarity and versatility of Excel spreadsheets, while providing real-time intelligence that eliminates the arduous reporting models of old. This instant connection continuously updates managers and staff inside and outside your firm, giving them the data they need to make sound decisions.
Gain Real Insight
Power BI also allows you to drill down, garnering real insight from your information. While spreadsheets contain relevant data, it is difficult to dive deeper into the numbers in order to gain a cohesive understanding of trends. With a cloud-based business intelligence system, you can
- Easily create interactive dashboards that allow you to click through to more granular data.
- Visualize this data through charts and graphs that present you with a clearer picture of what is really happening in your organization.
- Head off issues immediately rather than waiting for an end-of-the-month meeting.
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No Coding or Geek Speak
The best part is, you do not need to be a high-level coder to pull out this data. You can access important company information by posing natural questions or commands like:
- “What were total sales last year?”
- “How did sales of Product A compare to Product B in the last six months?”
- “Show total profit by product and region.”
This process is called “natural language query.” Rather than using archaic database language that is confusing at best, you can get the information you need in an instant using intuitive words and phrases.
Your Data Stays With You
What if important data changes while you are out of the office? You can activate specific alerts that automatically notify multiple devices when there is an update. You might be in an elevator on a business trip when your iPhone or Android mobile device sends an alert that important data you quantified earlier has changed. In an instant, you can access the system to retrieve that information.
Native Mobile Apps
In effect, your data goes wherever you go. Native mobile apps for iOS and Android allow you to
- Annotate images and adjust information quickly and easily on your mobile device.
- Your coworkers and corporate team will receive your data through email and messaging integration as soon as you complete the changes.
- With everyone on the same page and looking at the same information, communication becomes clearer, teamwork is smoother and there are fewer errors in execution.
Maintain the familiarity of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets while tapping the power and access of a cloud-based business intelligence program. Today’s high-speed business environment demands faster, more reliable information on-the-go and Microsoft Power BI provides you with the tools you need to meet this challenge.
Learn more about leveraging the capabilities of Power BI by joining our free webinar, Power BI: Makeover Your Spreadsheets For Real Business Intelligence
