BI turns raw data into meaningful insights through reporting, dashboards and analytics. 

Power BI integrates with Teams, SharePoint and Excel to surface insights where people already work.

Yes, we can integrate data from virtually any other solution, including ERP, CRM, finance, cloud and thirdparty platforms, providing they have published or industry-standard data sharing capabilities.

No, Power BI works with whatever solutions your data is stored in. Azure offers a number of data-focused services like Synapse or Azure Analysis Services that use Power BI as their visualisation and reporting engine.

Delivery depends on data complexity, but generally we would focus on incremental value rather than long, fixed projects.

Yes. Data modelling, cleansing and governance are core parts of our approach.

Power BI uses Microsoft’s enterprisegrade security and integrates with Microsoft identity and access controls so that information can only be viewed by those that have the requisite permissions.

Absolutely. Power BI and Azure scale to fit SMEs through to large enterprises. If you need to visualise or report on data it’s quite possible that Power BI could do it better and more efficiently than your current method.

SQL Server is Microsoft traditional data storage solution, typically running on onpremises servers or virtual machines, while Azure SQL has a range of cloudmanaged services that provide the same capabilities in different ways. We help our customers choose and design the right option based on performance, cost and operational needs. 

Yes. Many organisations take a hybrid approach. We support on‑premises SQL Server alongside Azure and analytics tools, allowing modernisation without disrupting critical systems.

Not necessarily. A flexible approach allows data to remain onpremises, move to Azure, or operate across both. We help design architectures that reflect technical, commercial, regulatory and strategic requirements.

Microsoft Fabric brings data engineering, warehousing and analytics together into a single platform. We use it to simplify data & analytics estates where multiple tools have become complex or fragmented. 

No. Power BI works with a wide range of data platforms. Fabric becomes relevant when organisations want a more unified approach to data engineering, storage and analytics.

Security is built into our designs based on customer requirements. Using Microsoft security and identity capabilities, we help control access, protect sensitive data and support compliance requirements across platforms.

Starting points vary depending on where you are now and what your end goal is. Typically, we would start with a conversation to uncover your requirements & priorities, determine your current position and then recommend practical next steps aligned to your goals.