Do you offer consultancy services?

We most certainly do. We offer consultancy services in all things data, from data strategy consultancy through to BI consultancy. You will fins our comprehensive services [here](https://www.ptr.co.uk/data-consultancy-services). We also offer a [blended training and consultancy service](https://www.ptr.co.uk/blended-learning-consultancy-services-bi-solutions) providing coaching, mentoring and support to work with your team developing their skills and helping them to apply them in your environment.

Where are your consultants based?

Our in-house team of full-time consultants are all based in the UK, with our offices and training centre based in Wokingham, just outside Reading. The vast majority of our delivery work takes place remotely, taking full advantage of cloud based technologies to provide the most flexible service possible. We do also love to get out and meet people in person though, and are very happy to join you onsite at your own premises as requirements suit.

Where will my course be run?

Wherever works for you! We can come to a venue of your choice, or we'd love to welcome you to our training centre in Wokingham, just outside Reading. Alternatively, all of our courses can be delivered remotely via Teams, Zoom, etc. and make use of our virtual classroom environment. Talk to our team to discuss what would be the best delivery option for you.

How many people can attend a closed course?

Typically, our closed courses are suited for groups of up to 8. If you have larger groups than this, please give us a call to discuss your requirements and the best options for you.

When will I receive joining instructions

Joining instructions are typically sent out to each course attendee 2 weeks prior to the course start date, or immediately if booking within this time.

How does the virtual classroom work?

Our virtual classroom provides delegates with access to a browser based virtual lab environment through which our instructors can interact with and provide support for all course participants. The classroom also provides access to guided learning materials, shared whiteboards, and code snippets that may be worked on throughout the class, and students are able to take away their work files from the course for further study after the course ends.

BI Solutions - Where Do I Start?

Building a BI & Data Analytics Solution - Where do you start?

We are a big fan of Proof of Concepts (PoC) where we will work with you to choose an initial business process and Business intelligence requirement that can be used to test the water and gain stakeholder confidence. A POC can help you to:

Prove a chosen data platform architecture as fit for purpose
Educate and equip your team with the new skills they will need going forward
Carry out sizing and capacity planning to assess the full cost and budget implications
Provide a relatively quick set of results to demonstrate the potential Return on Investment and benefits of a strong Data Strategy

Following a successful PoC the full data analytics and business intelligence roadmap can be planned. By looking at the long term goals we can pull out the key business processes that need to be brought in to the data analytics solution, and in line with the data strategy can build the roadmap and timeline to start the journey.

It will be a journey, and the direction may from time to time change direction as business priorities change, but with a strong data Strategy and a well thought out roadmap these priority changes can easily be accommodated.

While considering your options for a BI solution it can be helpful to learn a little more about the platform and architecture choices available to you. Equipping your team with the knowledge and skills they require, and building their confidence to implement a successful BI solution is key to a successful project so you may also want to consider complementing consultancy and mentoring with training to help you answer the question "Where Do I Start?".

Microsoft BI solutions can take many forms with a number of platforms to choose from:

Power BI
Azure SQL
Azure Synapse Dedicated Pool
Azure Synapse Serverless Pool
Azure Data Factory
Azure Data Lake
Azure Synapse Analytics
Microsoft Fabric

We offer mentoring, support and consultancy services across Azure, Power BI and Microsoft Fabric platforms and our collaborative style of consultancy may be just what you need to get your started on your BI journey.

Azure with Power BI Solutions

The diagram below shows a typical Azure Data Platform architecture. Most organisations will develop a data strategy and then a roadmap that works towards all or part of this over time. Through our tailored data strategy consultancy service we can work with you to find the right solution and the right path for you.

Microsoft Fabric Solutions

The following diagram shows how a Microsoft Fabric solution compares to an Azure based BI solution.

Getting Started with BI Solutions

Start by contacting PTR and we can take you through your options for developing a data strategy solution that is right for you. You can take a tour of our consultancy web pages to find out more about specific areas of BI and Data Analytics consultancy services and solutions we provide.

We can assess your requirements and put together a per day or project based consultancy proposal to get you to where you need to be. It is vital that you see an early return on investment without committing to an extremely high budget and the best way to do that is to let us work with you to break your requirements down into manageable and affordable stages.

Call our Consultancy Team, on 0118 979 4000 or email them for further information.

About PTR

PTR have held Microsoft accreditation since 2005, currently holding Solutions Partner Status for Data & AI Azure. We have been working with clients on Data Strategy, Analytics and Business Intelligence solutions for over 35 years across a wide range of platforms and vendor solutions. We pride ourselves on combining first rate technical skills with an ability to communicate complex ideas, technology, and data effectively, and working with clients to develop a deep understanding of their business processes and data objectives.

Why Choose PTR?

With 35+ years of data and data engineering expertise, and a Microsoft Solutions Partner Azure data & AI, PTR accelerates data modernisation through end-to-end Microsoft Fabric consultancy, implementing everything from strategy and infrastructure to automated Medallion pipelines and DirectLake semantic models to BI and AI services. We ensure long-term independence by providing tailored training workshops and mentoring that upskill internal teams on Lakehouses, data engineering, and robust governance frameworks to put you firmly in control of your BI solutions.

BI Solutions - Where Do I Start? Consultancy Services

We can take you through your options for developing a data strategy solution that is right for you.