by - 12/3/2024

Microsoft Power BI: How to.  Sorting your data by name of the month

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.


by Mandy Doward - 25/9/2023

How easy is it for Finance Leaders to get on board with Business Intelligence?

Sophisticated data wrangling tools are often seen as the preserve of highly trained data professionals – leaving the people who need the insights, like CFOs and other C suite execs frustrated at the inability to get to the data they need to make decisions. 

Microsoft Power BI is designed to be user-friendly, with an intuitive interface that allows non-experts to create and understand data visualizations. However, for more complex analyses, it may be beneficial to collaborate with data experts or data analysts to ensure the accuracy and reliability of your financial insights. For help getting started, training and advice please consider working with us at PTR – we are obsessed with this stuff and can really help you to start seeing value.


by Mandy Doward - 27/7/2023

Optimizing data visualization is essential for understanding your membership base

Optimizing data visualization is a key aspect of understanding your membership base because it allows you to present complex information in clear and insightful ways. Here are several reasons why getting your hands on the right visualisation tools is a great idea!

At PTR we are obsessed with this stuff! We love to help you get the best from your data and we have access to some of the coolest tools.


by - 5/7/2023

Investing in Training for Long Term Benefit

Investing in training delivers incredible returns for your business - directly and indirectly - and provides a myriad of long-term benefits.


by - 7/6/2023

How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) Help You?

Data is a key business asset, and it’s all around us. But you need a robust data strategy to really get the most out of it. Here’s why… The quantity of data generated on a daily basis is staggering and it’s becoming central to competitive advantage…but it’s of no value if you’re not using it properly. According to a report by McKinsey & Company, organisations that effectively use data and analytics have the potential to increase their profitability by as much as 60%. Are you maximising yours?


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