Trend analysis for predictive maintenance
Power BI reports on defects logged across CalMac's 33 ships show trends that support predictive maintenance.
Power BI consultancy
Reports that bring your data together in one view.
We set up Power BI so your data from different systems, on premises or in the cloud, comes together in dashboards people can read at a glance. You can drill into the detail, get alerts when something changes and check it all from a phone.
33 ships
of defect data analysed in Power BI for CalMac
20+ years
of Microsoft experience behind the business, from our founder
1 working day
to respond to your enquiry
The problem
Why reporting takes too long.
- 1
Data in too many systems
Figures live in separate systems, on premises and in the cloud.
- 2
Spreadsheets that hit their limits
Large data sets are slow and fragile in Excel.
- 3
Numbers people argue about
Different reports give different answers to the same question.
What it does
Your data in one view.
We map your data sources, build the model and create reports people can read at a glance.
Combine
Data from every system in one model.
We map your data, on premises or in the cloud, and combine the sources so reports work from one model.
- On premises and cloud sources
- One data model
- Refresh schedules set up
Explore
Dashboards anyone can use.
People drill into the detail without technical knowledge, with views for different levels of the organisation.
- Interactive dashboards
- Views for each audience
- Mobile and tablet access
Alert
Know when something changes.
Alerts tell you automatically about critical changes in your data, wherever you are.
- Data driven alerts
- Mobile notifications
- Reports checked against what you know
How we work
How a Power BI project runs.
01
Discovery
We map your data sources, on premises and cloud, and agree the decisions and questions the reports need to answer.
02
Design
A data model and report layouts designed with the people who will use them, including mobile views and alerts.
03
Build
We connect and combine your sources, build the model and reports, and check the numbers against what you know.
04
Train
Training for report users and for anyone who will build or maintain reports in future.
05
Go live
We publish the reports, set up access and refresh schedules, and stay on hand for changes.
Built on Microsoft 365
Runs in the Microsoft 365 you already have.
The product sits inside your own tenant, so your data, permissions and security settings stay where they are.
Built with your users
Report layouts designed with the people who will use them.
Numbers checked
We check the figures against what you know before go live.
Access set up properly
Permissions and refresh schedules configured for you.
Training included
For report users and anyone who will build reports.
Case studies
Case studies we have delivered.
Read the CalMac case study
Client feedback
What it is like to work with us.
“We now have instant access to any new defects, greatly increasing our ability to react and deal with defects.”
“Their approach to understanding our organisation, values, goals and challenges, helped them deliver on our brief with excellent communications and support throughout.”
What we do
Power BI and the data behind it.
We start by mapping your existing data and combining the systems it lives in. Power BI handles far larger data sets than Excel, and the reports can be used by people without technical knowledge.
Microsoft Fabric
One copy of your data in OneLake for Power BI to report on.
Dataverse
Report directly on your Power Platform and Dynamics 365 data.
AI data analysis
Analysis and insight on top of your reporting.
Power Apps
Apps that capture the data your dashboards report on.
Process automation
Flows that act when your data changes.
Power Platform support
Changes to reports and fixes when data sources change.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Can Power BI combine data from different systems?
Yes. We map all your existing data, whether it is on premises or in the cloud, and combine the sources so the reports work from one model.
Do people need technical knowledge to use Power BI?
No. Reports and dashboards are built for people to explore without technical knowledge, and people at different levels can use their own views.
Can we get alerts when something changes?
Yes. Alerts can notify you automatically of critical changes in your data, including on mobile and tablet.
How is Power BI different from Excel?
Power BI is designed for much larger data sets than Excel and for interactive dashboards you can drill into.
Talk to our Power BI team.
Tell us what you are working on and we will come back to you within one working day to arrange a call.