ChristianSteven BI Blog

Use Business Intelligence to Manage a Rapidly Scaling Workforce

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Every business has expansion as a central component of their goals, but with business intelligence forging the path of business expansion, the possibilities of experiencing scale as compared to mere growth increases dramatically. Particularly in today's economic model and framework, the ability to manage and direct a rapidly scaling workforce can make the difference between bumping along at a survival rate as compared to zipping forward to the head of the competition and then leaving them behind in the dust wondering what just whizzed past them.

SQL Server On Demand BI Reporting Helping The Enterprise Stay Nimble

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Every organization has certain quirks that make it unique, so finding the right business intelligence as a service (or BI-as-a-Service) solution means a lot. It should take those quirks into account, offering a thoroughly complete and customizable solution. One of the primary functions of most BI solutions is to provide data analytics, with the type of analyses required being dependent on an organization's goals. With IntelliFront™ Business Intelligence (BI), you get an all-in-one On-Demand BI Reporting solution that is fully customizable to fit your organization's unique situation.

How PBRS Can Simplify Your Business Intelligence

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:00:00 GMT

We increasingly live in a data-driven world. However, not everyone in the world of startups, which depend so heavily on making data-based decisions, has the technical background to automatically thrive in this environment. Companies driven by the expertise of artists, chefs, accountants, designers, and visionaries can easily lack the analytical expertise to move in that direction.

That lack of technical knowledge within a given startup, though, is not automatically cause for alarm. It just necessitates the use of intuitive data tools, designed to build analytics and insights without a PhD in data science on staff.

Tools like Power BI and ChristianSteven Power BI Report Scheduler are specifically designed to work without a dedicated data scientist. They help to put the right data into the right hands, at the right time. Through easy and intuitive set-up, intelligence-based reporting and automated delivery, PBRS simplifies business intelligence by removing the friction.

PBRS Threads and What They Mean

steven@christiansteven.com (Steven Amani) — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:26:15 GMT

In this blog, I am going to explore what the different thread settings in PBRS (Power BI Report Scheduler from ChristianSteven Software) are, and how they affect reporting scheduling and rendering. Before getting into that though, it is important to understand the main differences between threads and processes.

How to Get Started Using PBRS for Power BI

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:31:00 GMT

When implemented the right way, PBRS can be a powerful way to leverage and automate the insights you get from your various data sources. This guide will walk you through the process of getting started with PBRS.

Let's begin with a clarification: Getting started with PBRS is actually a two-fold process. First, you or a team member should download and implement Power BI and/or Service, ideally both. Then, the same team member can download the ChristianSteven Power BI Report Scheduler (PBRS).

The first step is possible without the second. They don't have to immediately follow each other; feel free to spend some time on Power BI to familiarize yourself with its opportunities. That leads us to a quick discussion of Power BI, in both its Desktop and Service environments.

Turning Disparate Data Sources Into a Positive With PBRS for Power BI

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:19:00 GMT

Getting to the heart of the driving factors behind your business success isn't always simple or straightforward. Even if you were there from the start and the original moment of insight that eventually turned into a business, there will still be nuances about your product, the market, and your customers that aren't perceptible through traditional modes of thinking.

Instead, insights come in from a wide range of often disparate data sources. They all mean something, but they can seem impossible to synthesize or turn into valuable insights.
That's why talented people who are able to look at data in different ways to gain unique insights are so invaluable. And it's also why investing into tools that gather and analyze the information streaming in from these data sources tends to result in excellent ROI.

It starts with understanding all the data flowing into and through your business. It also means understanding what sources naturally translate into actionable insights that can help you build strategies and plans for a variety of areas.

But pulling from a variety of sources is not a bad thing. Instead, with the right tools, it can actually improve the quality and quantity of insights you gain. In this guide, we'll explain how.

Why the SQL Server Reporting Tool Bringing Business Intelligence

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:29:00 GMT

A SQL Server Reporting tool is a server-based report generating software made by Microsoft. It is a system used by many companies that must build custom data reports from different statistical sources. These could include SQL databases, among other external sources. The software allows administrators to share these data reports with users and user groups with permission access. The seamless transfer of data among different groups allows It departments to better manage their systems and get feedback from other users.

As an IT manager or administrator, your company may only view your department as an enterprise cost rather than a strategic and valuable asset. If that is the case, then you probably had to deal with the burden of being squeezed between budget restrictions and meeting end-user needs. It can be hindering whenever higher corporate authorities impose these restrictions on your department. To adjust to the tight parameters, IT departments must get creative and find new ways to save money while reaching project goals. When these two roads cross, this is where SQL server reporting can help your team.

ChristianSteven Named Spring 2021 BI Software Top Performer

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Oftentimes, business awards are created for marketing purposes; they can be great methods for establishing a growing reputation and catching the attention of prospects and colleagues, but when overdone their value can be greatly diminished. However, some awards do honestly and accurately reflect the perceptions and attitudes of the people who really matter—customers.
And because it is those few special awards to which we pay particular attention, when ChristianSteven was nominated and then elected as the Spring 2021 BI Software Top Performer Award.

Thanks to FeaturedCustomers, We are simultaneously humbled and honored to learn that our efforts are positively impacting the world of commerce.

FeaturedCustomers is recognized as the world's leading customer reference platform for B2B business software and services.

PBRS Delivers Power BI Reports (and Dashboards)

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Mon, 31 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT

We live in a data-driven culture, and today's businesses need data to thrive and expand. Some members of your organization may require a more comprehensive way to view data than what PDF and email formats alone can offer. Automated BI Report Delivery is a convenient way for your team to gain access to the data insights they need when they need it, delivered in the way that works best for them. Information is delivered efficiently and consistently to end-users at the right time. For example, automated reporting helps sales teams to understand revenue or inventory movement at a glance.

Power BI Report Scheduler (PBRS™) delivers relevant, real-time data in the form of Power BI Reports and Dashboards.

Power BI Feature Updates Delivery Without The Need To Train Staff

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Mon, 24 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Supporting your workforce with appropriate training programs can be a valuable investment, but only when that training increases the valuable skill sets (and, consequently, improves productivity) of individual workers. Training staff may be much less valuable (or actually costly) when such programs are instructing individuals to perform repetitive actions or functions, something more appropriately managed through automation, scheduling and other professional Business Intelligence (BI) procedures. More importantly, the savings realized by eliminating repetitive tasks can be wisely shifted to other, more valuable growth initiatives (including system upgrades, IT infrastructure, and other sorts of training, such as data security). These have the potential for a far greater return on investment including the potential to both boost company revenues and build greater loyalty and confidence among key staff members.

Data Insights: The Rise of Hyperautomation

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Mon, 17 May 2021 20:05:00 GMT

COVID019 has upended the way companies across industries do business. Above all, it's forced even traditionally slow industries to rapidly adapt to changing consumer behaviors and budget challenges. According to the Predictive Index's 2021 CEO Benchmark Report, only 31% of businesses have not furloughed or laid off employees since March 2020.

Things are lean, and will likely continue to be so for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile, technology trends continue to be on the rise, enabling a move to lean without losing, and in many cases even improving, efficiencies.

As the pandemic has forced countless organizations into a new business model, trends like process automation and hyperautomation are ideal fits for businesses looking for opportunities to continue or regain their growth trajectories.

The Shared Data Strategy: Connecting The Workforce to Business Plans

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Mon, 10 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT

One year into the pandemic and businesses are finally gaining a degree of comfort and understanding about operating in this new environment. Since most enterprises experienced dramatic halts or slowdowns of their operations, 2021 is showing itself to be the year of new beginnings for many businesses; even those few companies which appeared to weather this economic collapse with minimal negative impact have been wise to take this time to reevaluate their goals and approaches towards the purchasing public.

Recent surveys reveal that while, for 2021, a full third of all CEOs are preparing for a cautious restart, a greater percentage of executive leaders (a full 44%) are gearing up for faster regeneration of business to return to pre-pandemic activities and revenue levels quicker. Regardless of the aggressiveness of individual businesses, the atmosphere is still one of a more cautious and pragmatic approach for this year, due to the continuing uncertainty as it pertains to Covid-19 vaccinations and potential herd immunities in the future. Based upon the new and unprecedented methods in which businesses now operate, many thought leaders are now focusing on technology trends as they affect three key principles:

Location Independence
People Centricity
Resilient Delivery

A noticeable acceleration in digital business transformation is concurrently taking place, for logical and natural reasons. Consequently, the visualization and rolling out of a solid data strategy is called for to take full advantage of the opportunity arising from this global crisis.

Using Business Intelligence to Dissolve Barriers in the C-Suite

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Mon, 03 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Typically, Business Intelligence (BI) has been aimed towards improving customer experience and boosting worker performance, which most people agree is crucial for deepening their relevance and expanding their presence in the marketplace. However, equally important is the use of BI to strengthen relationships between departments, especially between C-Suite executives and the rest of the workforce.

10 Tips For Improving Healthcare At Your Practice, Including Automated Report Scheduling

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:00:00 GMT

At one time or another, most patients have been left in an examination room for at least half an hour waiting to see a busy doctor who was tied up somewhere else. Medical practice has many moving parts, and aside from caring for patients, there is an essential business side that has to be managed. Things like invoicing, ordering supplies, handling payroll, paying bills, and filing insurance paperwork cannot be ignored—but when they continue to interfere with patient care it’s time to take another look at efficiency.

With so much happening behind the scenes, the title "medical practice" takes on more than one meaning. A practice today requires an office of highly-trained business people to keep the engine running, and even in that case, more can be learned in terms of operating efficiently and saving time. Remember, your bottom line depends on patient satisfaction.

Here are a few cost-effective business techniques (including automated report scheduling) that can help free up your healthcare staff so that more time can be spent focusing on patients.

PBRS + Power BI: Delivering More BI With Less BS

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:19:00 GMT

Microsoft Power BI was initially conceived by Amir Netz and Thierry D'Hers who were members of the SSRS Team at the Microsoft Corporation. In the summer of 2010, Ron George, who is now Senior Manager at Oracle Cloud Development, began the design phase. In July 2011, George released the first version of Power BI which he originally named Project Crescent.

Microsoft renamed it to Power BI in September 2013 and made it available as a part of Office 365 Enterprise. Power BI became such a success that global research and advisory firm Gartner Incorporated named Microsoft as "Leader" in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Analytics and Business Intelligence Platform. Due to the capabilities of the Power BI platform, Gartner has recognized Microsoft as a Magic Quadrant Leader for 13 consecutive years.

Your Perpetual PBRS Report License Goes Beyond Usage Rights

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Software purchases include a license to use the applications and services. Marketers often convey the messaging for these products with a distinct slant. The purchaser has the privilege to use the product according to company terms, but rarely with the additional features (at least without considerable upgrades) that enhance the overall value of the product through improved functionality and productivity for your business concern.

That's why customers often find themselves thrilled at the Perpetual PBRS (Power BI Reports Scheduler) Report License, which offers the ultimate in supporting your BI activities and efforts. The Perpetual PBRS Report License delivers a behind-the-scenes engine that will turbocharge your Power BI capabilities and effectiveness through intelligent and intuitive automation suitable to your particular business needs.

Why Automated SSRS Reporting Distribution Makes Sense for Your Business

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:41:00 GMT

In a data-driven business, numerous parts have to be kept in top working order to keep the company moving forward at a decent pace. For that reason, reporting is crucial for staying on top of how each aspect of an operation is functioning. In the wake of COVID-19 shutdowns, many businesses have had to transition to new work models that involve a lot more automation. One could imagine that eventually, the workforce will become much less location-driven, so having the ability to distribute data in whatever form is needed is a priority for optimizing uptime for all affected teams.

IT professionals require high-performance tools that work hard and get team members the data they need to perform no matter where they are working from. Automated Self-Service Reporting Services (SSRS) take the pressure off key players allowing them to focus on the information contained in reports rather than having to waste time trying to gain access to those reports. Automated data reporting not only saves time, it saves money and boosts productivity at a point when staff needs to lean into their roles and put their focus on clients.

Here are the main reasons having automated SSRS reporting distribution makes sense for your organization.

The Value of SSRS Reporting in Today's Business Climate

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:45:00 GMT

The year 2020 has demonstrated the business need for agility and adaptation, as the entire world has seen a global change in how enterprises are operating in a new world of lockdowns, social distancing, and changing work styles and habits. Fortunately for many businesses, some core processes have proven especially agile and adaptable to this changing economic landscape and have risen in their value and significance; one area in particular where businesses should be leveraging their existing tools is with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) reporting.

This server-based report generating system offers companies the ideal solution when it comes to building and distributing custom reports from any and every data source you can access; such flexibility empowers administrators to provide specific reports to select groups, both within and outside the corporate framework.

Analytics Tools “Clean” Your Data Automatically

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:55:00 GMT

You can't talk about analytics without at least mentioning the importance of clean data. Right now, internet users are going through unprecedented amounts of data. Most of it, however, is unstructured and even irrelevant. Enter data cleansing, a core part of any modern analytics solution. This process weeds out unnecessary data according to your predetermined use.

How does an analytics solution work for a business? The term “data analytics" refers to how a company uses data. Every day, information collects from all sorts of activity—specific details from clients, employees, transaction histories, and more. Once it enters the system, analytics filters that data so unique stakeholders can use it to update processes, adjust business approaches, and make other helpful changes.

A misconception that people often have is that data analytics is only useful for big corporations. Good data benefits businesses of every size, and you could say that the higher the stakes of a potential decision—as in a small operation—the more essential it is to have the insights analytics tools provide. The key is having the right data analytics tools.

How does a business make data work harder and achieve more? This discussion will take you through a brief overview of data cleansing, from its basic definition to its potential uses and the ways modern businesses leverage it in their daily operations.

5 Ways Business Intelligence Solution Can Power Your Business

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:24:00 GMT

It is exciting to live in a time when something a company already has in abundance—relevant data—can be harnessed to a powerful advantage. Everyday business transactions are yielding valuable insight, alerting busy executives where to best invest resources and finances. Data-driven insights can point to tangible things we hadn’t thought that can dramatically benefit our businesses and impact the bottom line.

The real problem sometimes isn't the problem you're looking at. It's what you cannot see that is the major issue that all organizations face, big or small.

Even so, it is one thing to have the data and another to be able to capture what you need from it in precisely the right format. To gain the insights needed on an individual level to make better decisions and formulate better plans, data delivery is essential. That is where having the right business intelligence provider saves time and money. The role that partnership plays—of your data scientist and business intelligence platform—in the success of your operation just cannot be overstated.

How Can Geographic Data Be Mapped Into Power BI Reports?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

When your data includes geographic information, adding a visual map will enhance your reporting capabilities. There are several ways to incorporate maps into your Power BI reports.

What Gateways Are Available in Power BI and Why Use Them?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

As you work in Power BI, you will find that you need a way for your cloud-based data to communicate with your on-premises data. You want your data that is on the server to remain safe and secure on the server, but you and others need to access it in order to generate reports. The solution is a gateway. Let’s go through the specifics.

Which In-Memory Analytics Engine is Used in Power Pivot?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:15:00 GMT

Time is money. You know this; that’s why you use Power Pivot to optimize your data analysis. But what makes it so effective? Knowing more about the in-memory analytics engine behind Power Pivot can give you an insight into how to make it work better for you.

What Is Power BI Designer?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:30:00 GMT

Microsoft’s Power BI can ensure your unique data modeling needs are met. But when you are just starting out, it may be overwhelming to know which options are best for you. You’ve heard of Power BI Designer, but what exactly is it? How does it differ from Power BI Services, and which one is right for you?

What's the Difference Between Calculated Columns, Calculated Tables, and Measures?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 13:15:00 GMT

Power BI provides report creators with a variety of methods for calculating and modeling data. Some commonly helpful tools include calculated columns, calculated tables, and measures.

What Are the Most Common Power BI Data Shaping Techniques?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:15:00 GMT

Raw data is raw potential. It holds the key to a lot of insight, but until you shape that data and report it, it can’t communicate much.

What is Z Order in Power BI?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 20:27:00 GMT

As a report creator using Power BI Desktop, you have a lot of decisions to make about your visuals. While your data itself may not change, the way that you arrange it can make a big difference in how your team members understand and respond to it.

The Importance of Data Ethics: What is Your Responsibility With Big Data?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:00:00 GMT

In the digital climate we currently live in, there will always be the threat of over interference into personal data. What are the responsibilities of a company with its hands-on big data and how does data ethics come into play?

Using JavaScript For Power BI Filters in PBRS

steven@christiansteven.com (Steven Amani) — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:06:40 GMT

One of the most useful features of PowerBI Reports is the ability to set report-level filters so that the information displayed within it can be relevant to the consumer.

How to Use Big Data to Maximize Employee Productivity in a Newly Remote World

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:50:00 GMT

The world has been preparing for a remote workforce for years, but that reality is just now materializing. Now that we have been thrust into working remotely, it shouldn't be seen as a crisis, but a major opportunity. Working from home can make it easier for employees to be more productive when they are not distracted by the busy office environment. When employees can dress comfortably, listen to music while they work, and are not burdened by a commute, they report putting more time into actually doing the job. In fact, studies have shown that employee productivity is up 1.9% and they feel better about their work and the businesses that employ them when they are encouraged to complete tasks remotely.

What Is the Prerequisite For Connecting to a Database in SQL Database?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:31:00 GMT

Power BI Desktop is one of the most important data examination tools to date. However, Power BI itself can’t do much for you if you don’t have at least some data stored and ready to be put to work.

What is Advanced Editor in Power BI?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:04:00 GMT

As you get more and more comfortable with Power BI, you’ll want to explore some of the more advanced features. One of those features is the Advanced Editor, which shows you what’s happening behind the scenes as you use Power Query Editor.

How Are Relationships Defined in Power BI Desktop?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 12:51:00 GMT

Relationships are important, and not just among humans. Relationships also matter when it comes to your data. Without a clear view of data relationships, you can’t gain much insight from that data.

What is Bidirectional Cross Filtering in Power BI?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 12:22:00 GMT

Power BI lets you do a lot with your data from the start. Even the basics of Power BI can help modelers make complex business decisions. That said, once you know the ins and outs of Power BI, you can use certain tips and tricks to get even more from the experience. The more you learn about Power BI, the more you can make of the service.

What Is DAX? What Are the Benefits of Using Variables in DAX?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Power BI has a lot of capabilities on its own. Still, some creators need more. Whether they work with intricate data complexities or just want to make sure that they’re not missing out, a lot of people need ways to take their Power BI usage up a notch. For some, this is exactly where DAX comes into play. Should you learn DAX and start using it in Power BI Desktop? Will learning DAX be worth your time and effort? Let’s dive into some of the benefits and challenges of using DAX for Power BI.

Bridges, Not Battlefields: Avoiding the Business Intelligence Disconnect Between CEOs and IT

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:43:00 GMT

Business intelligence is not a program or a system but a concept and a goal — the better you can define this concept and your goals, the more it will work for you and your organization.

What is a "Perfect" Business Intelligence Strategy?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 15:22:41 GMT

The perfect business intelligence strategy starts with your goals.

Do you know your KPIs and targets? Do your employees know these numbers?

The right strategy requires buy-in across your entire organization.

What Are The Different Views in Power BI Desktop?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:08:00 GMT

Power BI is one of the best business intelligence tools that you could have at your fingertips. For those who want to make the most of their data, Power BI allows them to create simple visuals out of complex information. From that point, if they have the Power BI Service, they can send reports to team members and make decisions for maximum effectiveness.

What Is Row-Level Security?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 10:55:00 GMT

Let’s say that you’ve been using Power BI for a while now, and you’re starting to get the hang of creating and reporting your visualizations. Now you’ll probably want to explore some of the more advanced features that Power BI has to offer. One of those features is row-level security, which lets you take an even more active role in how you present your data to your team members.

What Are Content Packs?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 10:47:00 GMT

If you already use Power BI, then you know that one of the best things about Power BI is its organization system. Power BI streamlines your data organization, funneling widely distributed and seemingly unrelated data into a centralized location. As a result, you can use all your relevant data and avoid missing out on any important pieces of the business intelligence puzzle.

Where Is Data Stored in Power BI?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 09:31:00 GMT

Business intelligence works best when everyone is on the same page, which is why you need reporting solutions that facilitate clear communication. Microsoft created the Power BI system so that team members can all access the same reports with the same visuals. This way, your workflow is smoother, you eliminate a lot of frustration, and most importantly, you can use your data effectively for the health of your business.

How Can We Filter Data in Power BI?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 09:10:00 GMT

Microsoft Power BI is a functionally rich toolset that can satisfy all your business intelligence needs. Moreover, you can utilize various filters in Power BI to sort data and information based on your selected criteria. Filters can be very useful if you are processing a lot of data for your organization, and your users have varied needs and requirements. Using filters, you can select particular values within fields and view only the information that interests you.

What Is The Purpose of the 'Get Data' Icon in Power BI?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 09:00:00 GMT

The goal of a data analyst should be to arrange the insights of the data so that all users can decisively act on it. Power BI is a business analytics service from Microsoft that enables you to visualize and analyze data with efficiency. It is a powerful tool that you can use to connect to your data source and analyze all your data.

Comparing Different Versions of Power BI

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 08:49:00 GMT

Power BI is one of the most sought-after offerings from Microsoft for business intelligence users. Its popularity is due to its vast number of capabilities that make data analysis and reporting so much easier and more efficient. You can invest in various versions of Power BI based on your business needs. Moreover, in the Power BI service, capabilities are defined based on the type of license you acquire.

What Is Power BI Desktop?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 08:39:00 GMT

Microsoft Power BI Desktop is a free software application that you install on your computer to connect to, transform, and visualize your organizational data. The power of this application comes from enabling you to connect to multiple different sources of data. Additionally, you can combine them into a data model that allows you to build visuals. This means you can collect various visuals and turn them into powerful reports that can be shared within or outside of your enterprise.

8 Powerful Ways Data Analytics Is Making You Binge on Netflix

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:16:00 GMT

Netflix, it seems, has the magic formula that has raised the company valuation to over $164 billion. It has passed Disney as the most valued media company on the planet. Some of its additional victories include:

A 93 percent retention rate compared to Hulu's 64 percent and Amazon Prime's 75 percent
Having 151 million subscribers
Making wildly successful original TV shows and movies
Identifying what their audience wants

So, what's Netflix's secret? The answer is big data and analysis. To be more precise, the secret is how Netflix collects this data and how it implements data analytics models to eke-out customer behavior and buying patterns. The information Netflix harvests is transforming the entire entertainment industry.

Everything You Need To Know About SSRS Subscriptions

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:57:07 GMT

Automate, Schedule & Deploy SSRS Data Driven Subscriptions

Hundreds of companies of varying verticals and sizes rely on SQL Server’s reporting system. Known as SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), it is used to design and generate reports on a scheduled or adhoc basis. SSRS has a basic scheduler designed for simple automated report distribution, but what if your business requires complex event driven and data driven subscriptions? What if you not only needed to automate SQL reports, but you require tasks to be automated such as database updates or system alerts? In the first part of this blog, I will discuss how SSRS automated report generation, Data Driven Subscriptions, and business process automation using PBRS can solve this problem.

What are KPI’s and how can your business use them?

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:57:05 GMT

Benefits of Using Power BI

KPI’s are essential to any business, small or large, both to cut costs and grow, and track any other quantitative or qualitative measures within the organization. In this article, we discuss what KPIs are, how they came to be, and how your business can use KPIs successfully.

SSRS Reports: Everything You Need To Know

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:57:01 GMT

Reasons to use SSRS to Design, Generate, and Deploy Business Reports

SQL reporting services is a server based report designer, builder, and deployment engine made by Microsoft. This can be used to prepare and deliver various interactive and printed reports. With SQL reporting services combined with SQL Server, firms have a unified solution for both report design and data warehousing. SSRS can help you to create tabular, graphical and free-form reports from relational, multidimensional and XML based data sources. The reports can also be published and accessed on demand. SSRS also has a built in scheduling tool to perform basic report deployments via email, file share, or SharePoint.

Business Intelligence Dashboards

info@christiansteven.com (Christian Ofori-Boateng) — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:56:56 GMT

Business intelligence dashboards are an incredible tool for any business to see progress in various areas of the business. Using data analytics software, you can develop a dashboard with key data points, KPI’s and metrics for your business all in one screen.

In this article, we’re going to discuss data analytics software, and the BI dashboard that they can produce.