Interactive Dashboards and Reports
Create interactive dashboards and reports that provide real-time insight into business operations, built around the questions your leadership team actually asks.
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Microsoft Power BI
Turn your data into a competitive advantage. Microsoft Power BI turns raw data into interactive, insightful dashboards that drive faster, better business decisions. TrellisPoint delivers tailored Power BI implementation services that connect your data sources, build the reports your teams actually use, and set your organization up to keep improving on its own.
What Is Power BI?
A business intelligence platform built to turn data into decisions
Microsoft Power BI is a data visualization and business intelligence tool that connects to virtually any data source, from Excel and SQL Server to cloud services and third-party databases, and turns that data into interactive dashboards and reports. It integrates natively with Dynamics 365, Azure, and the rest of the Microsoft ecosystem, so insights show up where your teams already work.
Interactive dashboards and reports
Real-time visualizations of business performance, built for the way your team actually reads data.
AI-powered advanced analytics
Machine learning models uncover patterns and forecast outcomes without a data science team.
Multi-source data integration
Excel, SQL Server, cloud services, and other databases connect into a single source of truth.
Real-time data access
Monitor performance as it happens and make timely decisions on current, not stale, data.
Mobile-optimized access
Dashboards and reports on any device, so staying informed doesn't require being at a desk.
Enterprise security and compliance
Data encryption, access controls, and compliance with industry standards, built in.
Power BI Key Features
What Power BI can do for your organization
Five core capabilities that turn scattered data into a system your team can act on every day.
Data Integration
Integrate data from multiple sources, including Excel, SQL Server, cloud services, and other databases, into one consistent reporting layer.
Advanced Analytics
Leverage AI capabilities and machine learning models to uncover patterns and trends, and use predictive analytics to forecast what comes next.
Real-Time Data Access
Monitor business performance as it happens and make timely decisions on data that is always current, never a week-old snapshot.
Mobile Accessibility
Access dashboards and reports from any device, including smartphones and tablets, with mobile-optimized views built for staying informed on the go.
The Power BI Data Platform
One platform, from raw data to shared insight
Power BI is built on four pillars that take your organization from scattered spreadsheets to a governed, AI-assisted reporting system.
Bring All of Your Data Together
Create datasets from any source and add them to the OneLake data hub to build a single source of truth for your data.
Uncover Insights with AI
Turn data into visuals with advanced data-analysis tools, AI capabilities, and a user-friendly report-creation experience.
Govern and Protect Your Data
Meet your compliance requirements and gain end-to-end visibility with Microsoft governance, security, and compliance tools.
Share Insights Everywhere
Embed and share reports directly in Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and the rest of the Power Platform.
Who It's For
Built for the people who run the business and the people who report on it
Managers get governed, scalable reporting. Teams get faster answers without waiting on IT. Both work from the same trusted data.
For Managers
- Smooth integration with your Dynamics 365 environment, Azure, Office 365, and third-party applications for one consistent data ecosystem
- Robust data security and compliance, including encryption, access controls, and industry-standard certifications
- Customizable alerts and notifications for specific data changes or thresholds, so nothing important slips by
- Scalability that keeps pace with growing data volumes and more complex analytics as the organization grows
- Cost-effective pricing plans that deliver powerful analytics without a significant financial burden
For Teams
- Improved data visualization that makes complex information easy to understand and act on quickly
- Real-time collaboration on reports and dashboards, keeping everyone working from the same numbers
- Self-service BI that lets teams run their own analysis without waiting on IT for every request
- Automated report generation and distribution, so stakeholders get timely, accurate reports without manual work
- An intuitive interface that lowers the learning curve for team members at every technical skill level
Pair Power BI + Microsoft 365 for Improved Productivity
The numbers behind the pairing
A Total Economic Impact study conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Microsoft measured what businesses achieved by combining Power BI Pro and Microsoft 365.
321%
Return on investment over three years
<6 months
Payback period
$38.48M
Total benefit over three years
Popular Integrations
Power BI connects to the tools your organization already runs
Power BI sits inside the Microsoft ecosystem and integrates natively with the platforms your business already depends on.
Microsoft 365 and Excel
Power BI integrates with Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint, letting users import data straight from Excel spreadsheets and workbooks and turn raw data into meaningful insights without leaving the tools they already know.
Microsoft Azure
Integration with Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake, and Azure Synapse Analytics gives Power BI scalable, secure storage and processing for large volumes of data.
Dynamics 365
Access CRM and ERP data from Dynamics 365 directly inside Power BI for a unified view of customer interactions, sales performance, financials, and operations.
How TrellisPoint Helps
Our Power BI implementation services
TrellisPoint is a Microsoft Solutions Partner with hands-on experience implementing Power BI for organizations that need more than a generic dashboard template. We follow a comprehensive approach: needs assessment, custom configuration, and ongoing support, so the reports you get back actually match how your business runs.
Power BI Implementation
Full setup, data source connections, and dashboard design tailored to your reporting needs.
Our structured framework for putting Microsoft AI and analytics into production with governance and measurable ROI.
Data Source Integration
Connect Excel, SQL Server, your Dynamics 365 data, and cloud data into one governed model.
Governance and Security
Access controls, row-level security, and compliance configuration built in from day one.
Training and Adoption
Hands-on enablement so business users and analysts actually use what gets built.
Ongoing Support
Continued optimization as your data sources, teams, and reporting needs evolve.
Resources
Guides and insights on Microsoft Power BI
Long-form guides and the latest thinking from our team on Power BI, the Power Platform, and Microsoft data and AI.
Guide
10 Power BI Consulting Services for Modern Enterprise Reporting
What to look for in a Power BI partner when your reporting environment has outgrown ad hoc spreadsheets.
Guide
Discover the Next Generation of AI for Microsoft Power BI
How Microsoft Fabric and Copilot are changing what is possible inside Power BI.
Credential
Microsoft Solutions Partner
How TrellisPoint's Microsoft Solutions Partner designation supports Power BI and data analytics deployments.
Framework
AI Value Engine
Our three-stage framework for getting Microsoft AI and analytics, including Power BI, into production with measurable ROI.
Latest from the Blog
Recent posts on Power BI and the Power Platform
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Talk With a Power BI Specialist About Your Data
Whether you are standing up Power BI for the first time, trying to get more value out of an existing deployment, or looking to connect it properly to Dynamics 365 and Azure, we start with your goals, not the product. Share where you are and we will respond with practical next steps for your environment.
- ✓ A direct conversation with a senior consultant focused on your reporting needs
- ✓ Honest assessment of what Power BI will and will not solve for your team
- ✓ A practical implementation roadmap with scope, timeline, and next steps
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Frequently Asked Questions
Power BI FAQ
If you do not see your question here, contact us and we will walk you through your specific environment.
What is Microsoft Power BI?
Microsoft Power BI is a data visualization and business intelligence tool that helps organizations analyze data and share insights across the business. It connects to a wide range of data sources and turns raw numbers into interactive dashboards and reports that are easy for non-technical teams to read.
How can Power BI improve my business operations?
Power BI provides real-time insight into business operations, giving managers and analysts a live view of performance instead of a weekly export. That visibility supports faster, data-driven decision-making at every level of the organization.
Is Power BI customizable?
Yes. Power BI offers extensive customization options, from dashboard layout and visuals to data models and security roles. TrellisPoint tailors the platform to your specific reporting needs rather than deploying a generic template.
How does Power BI integrate with other systems?
Power BI integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft products, including Dynamics 365, Azure, and Microsoft 365, as well as Excel, SQL Server, and most third-party databases. Data flows in from where it already lives without a separate integration project.
How does Power BI handle data security?
Power BI offers robust data security features, including data encryption, role-based access controls, and compliance with industry standards. Sensitive business data stays protected while still being accessible to the people who need it.
Can Power BI be accessed on mobile devices?
Yes. Power BI is mobile-optimized, so dashboards and reports are available from any device, including smartphones and tablets, with views built specifically for smaller screens rather than a shrunk-down desktop layout.
How does TrellisPoint ensure a successful Power BI implementation?
TrellisPoint follows a comprehensive implementation approach that includes a needs assessment, custom configuration, data source integration, and ongoing support. As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, we connect Power BI to your existing Microsoft investments rather than treating it as a standalone tool.