Microsoft Power BI continuously evolving, innovating, and offering a variety of ways to analyse data and to surface previously unknown patterns or trends. However, with the solution’s high growth and regular functionality updates, organisations are facing some challenges when trying to deliver a single version of the truth that offers genuine assistance in the decision-making process.

Challenges

We see a common set of challenges amongst organisations that stem from a lack of planning and governance when rolling out Power BI. Some of these challenges are:

No single version of the truth

Business unaware of how to effectively use Power BI

BI Team cannot cope with demand

Reporting solutions not aligned with Microsoft best-practices

No processes or governance

What We Deliver

Adatis offers a tried and tested approach for rolling out Power BI which overcomes the challenges above. The approach consists of four phases, with each phase having Business, Technology, and Process as focus areas. Choosing Adatis to conduct this assessment will provide you and your organisation with a:

Comprehensive understanding of your current state

Governance Model

Architecture Model

Phased Rollout Strategy

Adatis Approach

The approach taken by Adatis can range from 5 to 30 days depending on the focus areas chosen by you, the number of stakeholder workshops and the level of detail required in our recommendations. Below you will find an explanation of each phase of the Adatis approach. For more details, please have a look at the diagram.

1. Planning

Develop a project plan that details the following information:

High-level objectives

Agreed deliverables

Stakeholder meetings

Project timeline

Project roles

2. Current State Assessment

Gathering necessary information about the current state of the organisation, such as the processes and reporting architecture. We will also review:

Data Architecture

Existing models

Centre of Excellence

Governance

Knowledge & Skills

Challenges, Vision & Pain Points

3. Future State Design

Provide bespoke recommendations that offer solutions to all the factors reviewed in the Current State Assessment such as data architecture, governance, the centre of excellence, etc. All recommendations align with resolving existing challenges and pain points, as well as aligning with your vision.

4. Roadmap

Translate the design into actionable plans and roadmaps.

Why Choose Adatis?

Understanding how to use Power BI and all its features and capabilities is a must, but unless you have a strong strategic approach for rolling them out to your organisation, it is hard to succeed in the long term. Adatis’ years of experience in delivering Business Intelligence and Data Analytics projects globally will offer the guidance necessary for rolling out Power BI and increasing:

Adoption of Power BI

Data maturity and moving more toward a data culture

Alignment to Microsoft best-practices

Internal Power BI skills and knowledge

Effective governance and guardrails

Power BI Governance & Rollout Assessment: 5-Days

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