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• What is business intelligence?

  Business intelligence (BI) is a broad term that refers to the way organisations analyse, report and visualise data using analytical software services and tools such as Microsoft Power BI. BI solutions can bring together multiple data sources, enabling businesses to gain deeper insights and actionable intelligence to drive strategic, informed decision making.

• Who uses business intelligence?

  Business intelligence is used by organisations of all sizes and sectors, from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to large corporations. Business intelligence provides business leaders such as CEOs, Directors and Managers with the most up to date information they need to monitor operations and measure key performance indicators (KPIs).

• What KPIs can you measure with BI?

  Business intelligence can be used to measure a wide range of metrics and KPIs using data from financial, marketing, customer service, HR and operations departments. With all of this data synchronised in one report, businesses can establish stronger links between different business functions as everyone has a shared view and understanding of performance.

• What data sources can Power BI connect to?

  Power BI connects to an extensive range of data sources including files such as Excel, databases such as CRM and ERP, and web or cloud-based applications and services. A full list of data sources can be found on the Microsoft website.

• What does a BI package from Air IT include?

  At Air IT, we deliver a fully managed, end-to-end business intelligence service. Unlike many BI providers, we focus on you and your business instead of just products and dashboard software.

  But what exactly does that mean? We’ll provide everything you need to get started on your BI journey. Our team of business intelligence experts will consult with you to get an in-depth understanding of your business, so they can design and develop a bespoke BI solution that provides you with meaningful, actionable business insights. We’ll then build your reports and dashboards using leading-edge tools such as Microsoft Power BI and provide access to our secure Data Hub, so users can view and consume reports anywhere, anytime, on any device. Consultancy and support will be included in your fixed monthly fee – there’s no need to worry about maintenance and keeping your reports up to date because it’s already part of the package. Ready to get started? Book a free, no-obligation discovery session with an expert today.