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Thursday, December 1, 2016

Microsoft Power BI: The smart person's guide

The #bigdata revolution continues in earnest and enterprises continue to generate more and more data about every business interaction they can track. Couple this with the volume of data now being generated by devices and sensors connected via the Internet of Things and you begin to appreciate the universal need for better #datavisualization. #IoT #Microsoft

All of this generated data must be transformed into actionable information that decision makers can use. Data visualizations in the form of dashboards and reports must be developed and shared throughout the enterprise, crossing departmental and sometimes even international lines.

#Microsoft 's #PowerBI suite of data visualization tools is designed to accomplish the transformation of data into useful information. This Smart Person's Guide explains everything you need to know about Microsoft's data visualization toolset, Power BI.

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Executive summary

What it is: Power BI is a set of data visualization tools that allows users to transform collected data into actionable information for decision makers.
Why it matters: In a modern enterprise, the ability to transform data into something useful is paramount to overall success.
Who it affects: Power BI is a vital tool for any enterprise employee trying to communicate information to management, stakeholders, or other decision makers.
When it's happening: Microsoft Power BI is available now.
How to get it: A free trial version of Power BI is available for download from Microsoft. Office 365 subscribers already have access to Power BI as part of the general suite of applications.
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-power-bi-a-smart-persons-guide/

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