by - 16/4/2024

Power BI Report Design Ideas

Do you wonder how to get ideas for your report design – want to get great looking reports every time? Here are some tricks to make your life easier so you can build stylish and professional reports in Microsoft Power BI to impress your colleagues and stakeholders. So let’s get started with our Microsoft Power BI report design ideas and tips.


by - 16/4/2024

Using the Forecasting Feature in Power BI

The forecasting feature in Power BI uses machine learning algorithms to predict future values based on historical data. This helps businesses to make informed decisions, plan for future trends, and adjust strategies, leading to increased efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.


by - 16/4/2024

Pivot and Unpivot Columns in Power BI

PTR is proud to provide Microsoft Power BI consultancy services to help you and your business get the most from your data but when only a quick answer will do, here is the latest in our series of bite-sized “How to” guides for Power BI, looking at the pivot functionality within Power BI.


by Mandy Doward - 16/4/2024

Have you noticed how popular Python is right now?

Since being named Programming Language of the Year in 2021, Python has grown in popularity, with an estimated 15.7 million active developers across the globe last year.

Its creator, Guido van Rossum wanted developers to have access to a language that was simple, beautiful and easy to learn. With this emphasis on a language which is clear, concise, and versatile millions of users have fallen for its code readability and simplicity.


by - 16/4/2024

Sorting your data by name of the month in Power BI

In the fast-paced digital landscape of today's business world, harnessing the potential of cloud computing has become a strategic imperative. Microsoft Azure, is a leading cloud platform which stands out as a powerful tool to allow businesses to innovate, scale, and thrive. In this beginner's guide, we'll demystify Azure, explore who can benefit from it, why they should choose it, and shed light on its practical applications in simple business terms.


by Mandy Doward - 5/3/2024

Unleashing the Power of Data

Power BI is the leading data analytics solution on the market for businesses of all sizes today. By converting raw data into compelling visualizations and interactive reports, stakeholders can grasp data stories quickly and make informed decisions on action. Building on this success, Microsoft has now unveiled Fabric, a single comprehensive platform that integrates data and analytics tools across the entire data lifecycle. What’s more an AI Copilot within Power BI now helps users create more effective and efficient reports along with automated insights.

What does that mean for Microsoft customers already using Power BI alongside an Azure data warehouse?


by Mandy Doward - 30/11/2023

Demystify Azure

In the fast-paced digital landscape of today's business world, harnessing the potential of cloud computing has become a strategic imperative. Microsoft Azure, is a leading cloud platform which stands out as a powerful tool to allow businesses to innovate, scale, and thrive. In this beginner's guide, we'll demystify Azure, explore who can benefit from it, why they should choose it, and shed light on its practical applications in simple business terms.


by Mandy Doward - 7/11/2023

Key considerations when selecting BI tools

In this fourth article it's time to look at several important factors and considerations to keep in mind when finance leaders are selecting business intelligence (BI) tools

BI tools play a crucial role in helping organizations make data-driven decisions and manage financial performance effectively. So, here are some key considerations to bear in mind.


by Mandy Doward - 23/10/2023

Reservations and concerns about adopting and implementing BI tools

In this third article it's time to look at fear, concerns and reservations!

Finance Directors and CFOs may not necessarily be scared of business intelligence (BI) tools, but they might have concerns or reservations about adopting and implementing them in their organizations. These concerns can arise from various factors.


by Mandy Doward - 12/10/2023

Key scenarios where finance and business leaders might want to use the power of business intelligence

In this second article it’s time to look at some key scenarios where finance and business leaders might want to use the power of business intelligence to achieve insights they can act upon. 

So long as you follow some basic guidelines on defining objectives and ensuring data integration you will be on the way towards enhanced business intelligence for your company.


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