Your Power BI environment needs to do more than display attractive reports. The numbers must be accurate, reports must remain fast, and users need to know which dataset is authoritative. We help organizations with Power BI reporting, data models, governance, and the transition to Microsoft Fabric.
Sometimes the need is for a new Power BI report. More often, it is an existing environment that has become difficult to manage.
Reports are slow. Definitions differ between departments. Multiple datasets do roughly the same thing. Workspaces have grown organically. Or the organization wants to move toward Microsoft Fabric but is not yet sure what that means for its existing Power BI environment.
In all these situations, we look beyond the report itself. We examine the data sources, model, measures, workspace setup, permissions, deployment, and management. Power BI only works well when the foundation beneath the reports is sound too.
A good Power BI environment consists of more than reports. Its value also lies in the data model, definitions, workspaces, and management. That is why we look not only at what users see, but also at the underlying layer.
We build new Power BI reports and improve existing reports that are slow, complex, or unclear. We look beyond the visualizations and focus primarily on the question the report needs to answer. A good report quickly shows what is happening and where action is needed.
A reliable Power BI report starts with a good data model. We help with relationships, measures, DAX, structure, and performance. Where possible, we build reusable semantic models so that each report does not need to contain the same logic again.
Different reports sometimes provide different answers to the same question. We help standardize data sources, semantic models, KPIs, and definitions. This creates a reliable foundation for reporting, analysis, and decision-making.
Power BI often grows quickly within organizations. Without clear agreements, duplicate datasets, cluttered workspaces, and reports with no clear owner begin to emerge. We help with permissions, ownership, deployment, naming, certification, documentation, and management agreements.
As Power BI usage grows, so does the number of users, reports, semantic models, and refreshes. We assess usage and load, advise on suitable licenses and capacity, and identify opportunities for optimization. Sometimes scaling up makes sense. In other cases, better models, refreshes, and reports will allow you to continue with your existing setup.
Want to combine Power BI with Microsoft Fabric? We assess how Power BI fits into the broader data platform and which steps actually add value. We advise on how data sources, lakehouses, warehouses, pipelines, and semantic models work together, without requiring everything to move to Fabric right away.
Are you looking for someone to handle the entire process or just one part of it? We can do either. Sometimes we set up a complete environment; sometimes we solve one specific problem. We look at what you need.
At first glance, many Power BI issues appear to be reporting problems. A report is slow, figures do not match, or users do not trust the results. But the root cause often lies deeper.
Where does the data come from? What transformations take place before the data reaches Power BI? Which dataset is the source of truth? Who manages the definitions? And how do you prevent the same KPI from being calculated differently across three reports?
That is why we look at the entire chain, from source data and data models to reports, governance, and management. This is how we build Power BI solutions that not only present data effectively but also remain reliable.
We do not build Power BI environments as disconnected reports that only their creator understands. That is why we use consistent principles for structure, naming, data models, measures, workspaces, security, deployment, and documentation.
Not because every project is the same, but because an environment remains manageable only when the foundation is sound. This ensures that your team knows where reports are located, which dataset is the source of truth, and how changes are implemented in a controlled way.
This way of working aligns with our broader approach to Data & Analytics consultancy, in which we look not only at the tool but also at the foundation beneath it.
You do not always need to start an entirely new project. Sometimes a single, targeted piece of support is enough.
For example, when reports become slow, definitions differ between departments, you have too many datasets, or you want to understand what Microsoft Fabric means for your existing environment. In that case, we assess the situation, introduce structure, and address what is needed. Sometimes we continue building, sometimes we provide a second opinion, or we help your team get back on track.
In half an hour, you will know whether we are a good fit. Tell us what challenges you are facing, and we will work with you to determine the logical next step: building, improving, migrating, optimizing, or simply taking a closer look.
Power BI rarely stands entirely on its own. Your question may start with a report, but ultimately also involve data sources, modeling, management, or your broader Microsoft platform.
Still exploring Power BI?Learn more about the platform on our Power BI page.
Considering a move to Microsoft Fabric?Then it is not just about reporting, but also about your broader data foundation. On our Microsoft Fabric page, you can read how we approach Fabric consulting and implementation.
Looking for management or support?Is your Power BI environment already up and running, but do you need help with incidents, capacity monitoring, periodic checks, or continuous improvements? Visit our page on support and management.
Do you work with multiple platforms?Power BI is one of the platforms we work with. On our Data & Analytics consulting page, you can read how we also work with Qlik, TimeXtender, and Microsoft Fabric.
A Power BI consultant helps design, build, improve, and manage Power BI reports and the surrounding environment. This includes data models, DAX, visualizations, workspaces, permissions, performance, governance, and connections to data sources or Microsoft Fabric.
Yes. Our consultants are certified and experienced in Power BI, data modeling, DAX, governance, and the broader Microsoft data platform. This means we look beyond the report itself to the setup and underlying foundation.
Yes. Many projects start with reports that already exist but are slow, unclear, or difficult to maintain. We assess the data model, DAX, visualizations, datasets used, and how the report is managed.
Yes. We help organizations migrate from Qlik or other BI solutions to Power BI, potentially as part of Microsoft Fabric. We first map the existing reports, data models, calculations, data sources, security, and usage. We then determine what should be migrated, improved, or phased out. This prevents an existing environment from being replicated exactly, including everything that is no longer needed.
Also read our complete guide to migrating from Qlik to Power BI or Microsoft Fabric.
Yes. This is often what makes the difference between a report that works and one that remains reliable. We help with data modeling, relationships, measures, DAX, performance, and reusable semantic models.
Yes. We help set up workspaces, permissions, ownership, deployment, naming, certification, documentation, and management processes. This prevents Power BI from becoming a collection of disconnected reports and datasets that no one can effectively control.
Yes. We assess the usage and workload of your Power BI environment and advise on the appropriate licenses and capacity. We also consider potential optimizations to data models, refreshes, and reports. Scaling up is sometimes necessary, but it is not always the first or only solution.
Yes. We help organizations that want to combine Power BI with Microsoft Fabric. We assess lakehouses, warehouses, pipelines, semantic models, and which components should or should not be moved to Fabric.
Yes. We often work with internal BI and data teams. Sometimes we build solutions ourselves; in other cases, we help with architecture, reviews, optimization, training, or a second opinion. The goal is to help your team better understand and manage the environment.
Both. Sometimes we help with a single report or a specific performance issue. In other cases, the work involves a complete Power BI environment, including the data model, governance, and management. We focus on what is needed to address your question properly.
Would you like to set up a new Power BI environment, improve an existing one, or simply discuss where you currently stand? Barry and Eric will be happy to help you get started. Email us, call us, or schedule an appointment at a time that works for you.