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Power BI analytics and implementation

Power BI gives you self-service analytics, automated reporting, and AI-powered insights through Microsoft's analytics platform.

As a Microsoft partner, we help UK businesses deploy Power BI, connect data sources, and build dashboards their teams can use confidently.


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What is Power BI?

Power BI is Microsoft's business analytics platform. It connects to your data sources and creates visual dashboards and reports. You can set it to update automatically or refresh it manually.

The main benefit is speed. Instead of waiting for manual reports, your team can explore data themselves through interactive dashboards.

It works well if you already use Microsoft 365, as it integrates with Teams, SharePoint, and your existing security setup.

Core features of Power BI

✅ Connects to over 100 data sources - databases, cloud applications, spreadsheets, and APIs.

✅ Creates interactive dashboards - filter data, drill down into detail, see different views without building new reports.

✅ Integrates with Microsoft 365 - embed reports in Teams and SharePoint, uses your existing security permissions.

✅ Includes AI features - natural language queries, automated pattern detection, basic forecasting.

✅ Has mobile apps - iOS and Android apps for viewing dashboards on the go.

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Companies already using Qlik:

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When to use Power BI:

Power BI makes sense if:

You already use Microsoft 365. It integrates natively and uses your existing security model.

You want business users to build their own reports. The interface is similar to Excel, making it accessible to non-technical users.

Your data is in Azure. Staying within the Microsoft ecosystem simplifies integration.

Examples of our customer Qlik projects

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Saved 416 hours annually by replacing 91 Excel pivots with 30 Qlik reports. Automated reporting saved additional 28 days per year with zero crashes.

Customer CentricAnglia Ruskin University

 Built a Qlik application with 9 million records in one month. Deployed to 100+ users with just 2 hours training.

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Using Qlik and Inphinity for planning and reporting with version control.

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Cut spreadsheet time by 50% thanks to Qlik. Finance team now focuses on insights instead of data collection.

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 Using Qlik for integration and planning workflows.

Power BI vs Qlik vs Tableau

  Power BI Qlik Sense Tableau
Best suited for Microsoft environments Complex data relationships Visual data exploration
Data modelling Good for standard needs
 Excellent for complex models
 Good for standard needs
Microsoft 365 integration Native integration Available Available
AI features Included Included  Included


We implement all three solutions. Get in touch to see which one would work best for your business.

 

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Our Power BI services

We provide end-to-end data services with a focus on business outcomes. This includes data strategy, implementation, and support.

Data strategy

We help you choose the right platform for your needs, then design the data architecture to support it.

Analytics

We deploy Power BI, connect your data sources, and build dashboards focused on your business outcomes. We also offer Power BI analytics audits.

Migration

We move you from other BI tools to Power BI, running both systems in parallel until you and your team are confident with the switch.

Support

Fix performance issues, troubleshoot problems, and adjust things as your needs change.

Why companies choose us as their Power BI partner:

1. We're a Microsoft partner.

2. We're agnostic: we also implement Qlik, Tableau, Jedox, and others. 

3. We have 25 expert consultants on hand to give you dedicated and expert support throughout your projects.

4. More than 250 customers trust us with their data. Check out our success stories.

5. We give honest advice. If Power BI doesn't fit your needs, we'll tell you. Better to waste 30 minutes on a call than years on the wrong platform.

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  • Ometis has been an excellent partner. They have resources available and reliable, and they are upfront about costs.

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    Laura Howard

    Manager Data & Analytics at Ingersoll Rand

  • One of the most knowledgeable and friendly consultancies I've had the pleasure to work with over 35 years in the ERP and BI arena. As a consequence, we've stayed with Ometis for over 10 years.

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    John Griggs

    Business Systems Manager at Branston

  • Its been a breath of fresh air moving to Ometis, I feel like we're getting more information about new things that allows us to implement it into our environment. This has made such a difference to our users.

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    Siobhan Mcmillan

    Data Lead at Bell Group

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What can you expect?

In short, we offer a simple, honest and interactive demo.

A typical agenda:

  • Introductions
  • What are your current challenges
  • High-level slides of our offerings
  • Q&A

Outcomes:

  • Knowledge of how we can benefit your organisation
  • Best practice advice

But, this is your meeting, your time, so feel free to focus us on what you need from the call.

 
How long does Power BI implementation take?

It varies significantly based on complexity and data sources. We provide realistic timelines during initial assessment.

Can Power BI connect to our systems?

Power BI has native connectors for over 100 data sources, including most common databases, cloud platforms, and business applications, including Excel, SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Oracle, Salesforce, Google Analytics, SharePoint, SAP HANA, Snowflake, and Amazon Redshift.

Do we need to be on Microsoft cloud?

No. Power BI can work with on-premise data. However, cloud deployment provides more features like automatic refreshes, mobile access, and easier collaboration.

What if we're already using another BI tool?

We can assess whether migration makes sense. We work with Qlik, Tableau, and other platforms, so we can compare objectively.

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How long does implementation take?

It varies significantly based on complexity and data sources. We provide realistic timelines during initial assessment. PizzaExpress completed their cloud migration in under 4 weeks. Anglia Ruskin built and deployed their application in one month.

How much does Qlik cost?

Pricing varies by deployment type (cloud vs on-premise), products used (analytics, integration, AI), and user count. We provide transparent cost estimates including implementation during your consultation call.

Can we migrate from Power BI or Tableau?

Yes. We've done dozens. Typical migration: 2-4 months including training and support.

Does Qlik work with Snowflake or Databricks?

Yes. Qlik sits on top and adds analytics and business user access. Many customers use both, and we can support with all of them.

Do we need technical skills?

Business users build dashboards with drag-and-drop. Data integration needs technical skills. We offer training no matter who uses Qlik.

What systems does Qlik connect to?

Qlik integrates with 100+ sources including SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Salesforce, Dynamics 365, SAP, Kafka, Kinesis, S3, Azure Blob Storage, and most major databases. Supports real-time change data capture, batch and streaming ingestion, REST APIs, and file formats including JSON, XML, CSV, and Parquet. Works across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud for hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.

How does Qlik's associative engine work?

The associative engine loads your data into memory and calculates all relationships instantly. Click on any value and everything related updates. No pre-defined queries. You can explore in any direction without hitting dead ends.