What Is Microsoft Power BI?
Microsoft Power BI is a data visualization and business intelligence tool that allows County employees to build, share, and view interactive dashboards and reports. It helps teams explore trends, track performance, and make informed decisions using real-time data.
Power BI connects to a wide variety of data sources and is part of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, integrating with Excel, SharePoint, and other County platforms.
Who Uses This Software?
County departments use Power BI to view reports, monitor performance metrics, and share dashboards with leadership and staff. Some employees also build reports using Power BI Desktop or the online service.
Key Features
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Interactive dashboards and reports
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Scheduled data refresh from live sources
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Easy sharing via Microsoft 365 and Teams
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Power BI Desktop for advanced report building
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Role-based access control for sensitive data
Common Uses at the County
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Viewing department-level performance dashboards
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Analyzing trends in operations, budgets, or services
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Presenting real-time metrics to stakeholders
How Do I Get This Software?
Most employees can view shared reports using Power BI in their browser. Power BI Desktop can be installed by request if you need to build reports.
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