Microsoft Power BI
What is Microsoft Power BI?
Power BI is Microsoft's leading business intelligence platform—it transforms raw data from any source into interactive dashboards that everyone on the team can use.
Power BI Desktop – Building data models, writing DAX, developing reports
Power BI Service – Share dashboards, refresh automatically, collaborate
Our Power BI Services
From the initial data source to the production dashboard—we’ll guide you through the entire Power BI journey.
Power BI Implementation
From the data model to the production dashboard: We build your Power BI solution—cleanly structured, high-performing, and scalable. Includes data flows, gateway connectivity, and row-level security.
Education & Training
From those switching from Excel to DAX pros: Customized Power BI training for your team—using your own data, either remotely or on-site. After two days, everyone will be able to use it independently.
Architecture & Consulting
Licensing strategy, data model design, Premium vs. Pro, Fabric roadmap: We provide expert guidance on the right Power BI architecture—so you can scale over the long term without unnecessary costs.
Support & Optimization
Slow reports, outdated data models, technical debt: We optimize your existing Power BI solutions and provide ongoing support—so your dashboards always stay up-to-date and perform at their best.
Power BI training courses
Practical, certified, sustainable. From beginners to experts—at your location or remotely.
Introductory Course
- Import Data & Power Query
- Build a Data Model & Relationships
- DAX Basics: Metrics & KPIs
- Create interactive dashboards
- Publish reports in the Power BI service
Advanced Course
- Advanced DAX & Time Intelligence
- Star Schema & Complex Models
- Row-Level Security (RLS)
- Performance Optimization
- Deployment Pipelines & Governance
In-house training
- Tailored to your team and your data
- Real-world examples from your industry
- On-site or remote – flexible
- Up to 12 participants per session
- Follow-up support & Q&A included
Ready for your next step?
Whether you need consulting, implementation, or training—book a free initial consultation today.
Have you ever been in these situations?
We see the same patterns in many companies—and we know exactly how to solve them.
Excel Chaos & Inconsistent Numbers
Each department has its own Excel file, and the numbers never match up. Decisions are based on outdated data—or even on gut feelings.
One single reliable truth
With Power BI, we are creating a central data platform: a single source of truth that provides all departments with consistent, up-to-date figures.
Reports take days to produce and are outdated
Monthly reports are compiled manually. By the time they’re finished, the data is already out of date. There’s no time for real analysis.
Automatic, updated daily
We automate your data flows: Power BI refreshes itself daily. Your team always has access to the latest figures—without any manual effort.
No one understands the reports
The IT department builds dashboards that hardly anyone opens. The business unit goes back to using Excel.
Dashboards that people actually use
We work with users to develop intuitive, interactive dashboards—offering both design and functionality from a single source.
Lack of Power BI skills within the team
Power BI is installed, but no one knows how to use it properly. We have to call in outside consultants for every little thing.
Your team will become independent
We provide hands-on training for your team—using your own data. After our training, your employees will be able to create their own reports without outside help.
4 Steps to Your Power BI Solution
Well-organized, pragmatic, and tailored to your situation.
Analysis & Requirements
What questions need to be answered? What data sources are available? This results in a concrete, realistic project plan.
Connecting & Modeling Data
We connect your data sources (ERP, CRM, Excel, API), clean the data using Power Query, and build a clean star schema data model.
Dashboard Development
Iterative development using DAX calculations and professional design—with regular feedback from future users.
Training & Go-Live
We train your team directly on the finished solution and support you through the go-live process—until everyone is fully capable of working independently.
Microsoft Power BI Switzerland – with real-world project experience.
We understand the challenges of the Swiss data landscape—SAP, Navision, local ERP systems—and how to integrate them seamlessly into Power BI.
What our customers say
Concrete results from real Power BI projects in Switzerland.
Monthly reporting reduced from 3 days to 0
Our Excel analyses used to take days. In just six weeks, Data Minds built a fully automated dashboard that updates daily—a game-changer for our reporting.
— CFO, Swiss Insurance Company
Power BI training for 40 employees
The training was just right for us—not some generic stuff, but tailored specifically to our own data. After two days, our employees were able to work independently with Power BI.
— HR Manager, Industrial Company (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
* Client names available upon request – discretion is important to us.
Frequently Asked Questions About Power BI
The questions we’re asked most often—answered honestly.
We use Excel—is Power BI still worth it?
How long does a Power BI implementation take?
How much does Power BI cost, and what kind of license do we need?
Do you also train non-IT staff?
Can we connect Power BI to SAP, Salesforce, or our ERP system?
What is the difference between Power BI Desktop, Pro, and Premium?
What is the structure of a Power BI training course at Data Minds?
What level of prior knowledge is required for your Power BI training courses?
Book an initial consultation now – free of charge and with no obligation
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