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==Introduction - Power BI==
==Introduction - Power BI==
Power BI is an MS365 application that allows users to connect to and visualize any data using a scalable platform for self-service and enterprise business intelligence (BI). This platform is easy to use, is unified and helps you gain deeper data insight. Microsoft defines Power BI as a visual tool to bridge the gap between data and decision-making.<ref name=":0">https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/</ref>
Power BI is an MS365 application that allows users to connect to and visualize any data using a scalable platform for self-service and enterprise business intelligence (BI). This platform is easy to use, is unified and helps you gain deeper data insight. Microsoft defines Power BI as a visual tool to bridge the gap between data and decision-making.<ref name=":0">https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/</ref>
Power BI is a collection of software services, apps, and connectors that work together to turn your unrelated sources of data into coherent, visually immersive, and interactive insights. It converts data from different sources to build interactive dashboards and Business Intelligence reports.<ref name=":1">https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/fundamentals/power-bi-overview</ref>
Power BI is a collection of software services, apps, and connectors that work together to turn your unrelated sources of data into coherent, visually immersive, and interactive insights. It converts data from different sources to build interactive dashboards and Business Intelligence reports.<ref name=":1">https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/fundamentals/power-bi-overview</ref>
[[File:PowerBI eng.png|thumb|<big>'''How does Power BI Work?''' When data is entered into Power BI, the software creates a dynamic visualization</big>|alt=|450x450px|left]]
==Power BI at work ==
==Power BI at work ==
If you are a developer, you might use Power BI APIs to push data into datasets or to embed dashboards and reports into your own custom applications.<ref name=":1" />
If you are a developer, you might use Power BI APIs to push data into datasets or to embed dashboards and reports into your own custom applications.<ref name=":1" />
[[File:Main functionality for Power BI.png|thumb|<big>'''Main functionalities for Power BI''' In the image summarized the main functionalities of Power BI</big>|alt=|450x450px|left]]
[[File:Main functionality for Power BI.png|thumb|<big>'''Main functionalities for Power BI''' In the image summarized the main functionalities of Power BI</big>|alt=|450x450px|left]]
==='''''What are the main functionalities of Power BI'''''<ref>https://www.simplilearn.com/tutorials/power-bi-tutorial/what-is-power-bi</ref>===
==='''''What are the main functionalities of Power BI'''''<ref>https://www.simplilearn.com/tutorials/power-bi-tutorial/what-is-power-bi</ref>===
Power BI makes things visually more appealing. It has an easy drag and drop functionality, with features that allow you to copy all formatting across similar visualizations.[[File:PowerBI2.png|thumb|<big>'''Power BI accessibility across multiple devices''' Power BI can be accessible in laptops, tablets or mobile phones using the MS365 environment</big>|alt=|450x450px|left]]
Power BI makes things visually more appealing. It has an easy drag and drop functionality, with features that allow you to copy all formatting across similar visualizations.[[File:PowerBI2.png|thumb|<big>'''Power BI accessibility across multiple devices''' Power BI can be accessible in laptops, tablets or mobile phones using the MS365 environment</big>|alt=|450x450px|left]]
'''3. Exceptional Excel Integration'''
'''3. Exceptional Excel Integration'''
'''6. Real-time Stream Analytics'''
'''6. Real-time Stream Analytics'''
Power BI will enable you to perform real-time stream analytics. It helps you fetch data from multiple sources, including social media, or social engagement tools to get access to real-time analytics, so you are always ready to make business decisions based on your BI.
Power BI will enable you to perform real-time stream analytics. It helps you fetch data from multiple sources, including social media, or social engagement tools to get access to real-time analytics, so you are always ready to make business decisions based on your BI.
==Power BI - Training Materials==
==Power BI - Training Materials==
Below is a collection of Power BI training products to support public servants.
Below is a collection of Power BI training products to support public servants.