Power BI Consulting & Implementation

Your Power BI environment should do more than display polished reports. The numbers need to be accurate, reports need to stay fast, and users need to know which dataset is authoritative. We help organizations with Power BI reporting, data models, governance, licensing, and the move to Microsoft Fabric.

Partner since 2015 | Certified consultants

Microsoft PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst certification
Microsoft DP-600 Fabric Analytics Engineer certification
Microsoft DP-700 Fabric Data Engineer certification

Sometimes it is about a new Power BI report. More often, it involves an environment that is already in use but has become difficult to manage.

Reports are slow. Definitions vary by department. Multiple datasets serve roughly the same purpose. 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, the model, the measures, workspace setup, permissions, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. Power BI only works well when the foundation beneath the reports is sound too.

Bitmetric consultants working together at a desk

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.

New reports, faster reports, clearer insights

We build new Power BI reports and improve existing reports that are slow, complex, or unclear. We look not only at the visualizations, but above all at the question the report needs to answer. A good report quickly shows what is happening and where action is needed.

Relationships, measures, performance, reusable models

We help with relationships, measures, DAX, structure, and performance. Where possible, we build reusable semantic models so that each report does not have to contain the same logic all over again.

Standardized definitions and KPIs

Different reports sometimes give 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.

Access rights, workspaces, ownership, documentation

Without clear agreements, duplicate datasets, disorganized workspaces, and reports with unclear ownership begin to emerge. We help establish access rights, ownership, deployment, naming, certification, documentation, and management standards.

Usage insights and appropriate licensing advice

We assess usage and workload, advise on appropriate licenses and capacity, and identify opportunities for optimization. Scaling up is not always the only solution; sometimes a better model or refresh schedule is enough.

Lakehouses, pipelines, semantic models

Do you want to combine Power BI with Microsoft Fabric? We assess how Power BI fits into the broader data platform and which steps genuinely 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.

We often start with a short proof of concept, so you can get an early sense of how the collaboration works and how the data behaves. We then decide together which approach is the right fit.

  • We build it, you manage it. This is usually our starting point.
  • We build it together with you. Knowledge transfer and training take place during development.
  • We build it and continue to manage it. Through our support service.

Read the full explanation of how we work on our Data & Analytics Consultancy page.

Many Power BI issues may look like reporting problems at first. A report is slow, figures do not match, or users do not trust the results. But the underlying cause often runs deeper.

Where does the data come from? What transformations take place before the data reaches Power BI? Which dataset is authoritative? Who manages the definitions? And how do you prevent the same KPI from being calculated differently in three reports?

That is why we look at the entire chain: from source data and data models to reports, governance, and management. This allows us to build Power BI solutions that not only present information well but also remain reliable.

Iceberg illustration: reports and dashboards are visible above the waterline, while semantic models, governance, and data sources remain hidden below

We do not build Power BI environments as a collection of separate 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 its foundations are sound. This ensures that your team knows where reports are located, which dataset is authoritative, and how changes are implemented in a controlled way.

This way of working aligns with our broader approach to Data & Analytics consulting, in which we consider not only the tool but also the foundations beneath it.

Bitmetric consultants discussing a migration architecture on a whiteboard

Power BI rarely operates entirely on its own. Your question may start with a report, but ultimately also involve data sources, modeling, management, or your broader Microsoft platform.

Learn more about the platform on our Power BI page.

Then it is not only about reporting, but also about your broader data foundation. On our Microsoft Fabric page, you can read how we approach Fabric consulting and implementation.

Is your Power BI environment already running, but do you need help with incidents, capacity monitoring, periodic checks, or ongoing improvements? Visit our page about support and management.

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.

Bitmetric team at the Microsoft FabCon conference

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 hold Microsoft certifications, including Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300), Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600), and Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700). This means we look beyond the report itself to the setup and underlying foundation.

Yes. Many projects start with existing reports that are slow, unclear, or difficult to maintain. We assess the data model, DAX, visualizations, datasets, 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 rebuilt exactly as it is, 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 conventions, certification, documentation, and management processes. This prevents Power BI from becoming a collection of disconnected reports and datasets that no one can effectively manage.

Yes. We assess the usage and workload of your Power BI environment and advise you on the appropriate licenses and capacity. We also look at 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 look at 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.

Yes. We work with organizations of different sizes, from smaller teams to large enterprises. A more focused project often suits a smaller organization: one report, a second opinion, or help with a specific issue rather than a complete setup. We consider what fits your situation instead of applying a fixed model.

Both are possible. We decide this together based on your preferences and what is most practical for the project.

Both. Sometimes we help with a single report or a specific performance question. Sometimes it involves a complete Power BI environment, including a data model, governance, and management. We focus on what is needed to address your question properly.

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How can we help?

Are you looking 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 directly at a time that suits you.

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