Description
Power BI is a business analytics platform that helps turn data into actionable insights, offering integrated tools for business users, report creators, and developers to connect, visualize, and share data across an organization. It is delivered as a cloud-based service, with a companion desktop application (Power BI Desktop) used for building reports and a mobile app for viewing them on the go. It is the institution's supported analytics and reporting tool for accessing Snowflake, the cloud-based data lakehouse that houses data from Banner and other integrated systems.
Key Features
- Create interactive reports and dashboards
- Connect to a wide range of data sources
- Share reports securely with colleagues
- Access reports through a web browser or desktop application
Faculty and staff can sign in to Power BI using their Villanova Account. The Power BI web service is accessible through a supported web browser, and the Power BI Desktop application can be installed for report creation and advanced analysis.
Note: Access to specific data sources and sharing capabilities may depend on institutional data governance and security requirements.
Audience
Faculty and staff
Cost
None
Service Levels
| Request |
Respond In |
Resolve In |
| Submit a Power BI Report Consultation Request |
2 business days |
10 business days |
| Submit a Power BI Training Request |
2 business days |
10 business days |
| Submit a Power BI Data Model Enhancement Request |
2 business days |
10 business days |
| Report a Power BI Issue |
1 business day |
5 business days |