{"id":375,"date":"2023-08-30T17:21:57","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T15:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/james@data-cubed.co.uk"},"modified":"2023-08-30T17:21:57","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T15:21:57","slug":"dont-you-wish-your-excel-was-just-like-me-modern-bi-platform-reviews-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/data-cubed.eu\/blog\/dont-you-wish-your-excel-was-just-like-me-modern-bi-platform-reviews-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t you wish your Excel was just like me: Modern BI platform reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Modern analytics and BI platforms are now mainstream. For companies big and small, MS excel no longer cuts the mustard when it comes to transforming data into engaging, insight-rich visualisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what are they? Quite simply, analytics and BI platforms are easy-to-use software that supports the full analytic workflow\u200a\u2014\u200afrom data prepping and ingestion to visual exploration and insight generation. What sets them apart from BI platforms of old is that they don\u2019t require hordes of IT staff to predefine data models or store data in traditional data warehouses. Self-service and agility is the name of the game, and providers are springing up everywhere to get a piece of the pie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the market grows and options become plentiful, it can be difficult to know which software to choose. To lend a hand, we\u2019ve been through the latest Gartner review of the main players, picking out three that we believe are worth your consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Power BI offers data preparation, interactive data discovery, and advanced analytical options, all in one product. It\u2019s available as a SaaS option running in the Azure cloud or as an on-premises option in Power BI Report Server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the analytics space, Microsoft is making a name for itself as a true Leader. It has a comprehensive and visionary product roadmap and is focused on making Power BI accessible for all. It continues to demonstrate strong uptake globally and reports very high levels of customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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