Features
Microsoft Power BI is a data visualization tool that allows users to connect multiple types of data sources to create reports that can be exported and shared with other users. Power BI is backed by Microsoft 365 advanced security and compliance capabilities.
Use Power BI to:
- Connect to 70+ data sources.
- Export reports to PowerPoint, Excel, PDF and CSV.
- Share Power BI reports in Power BI or Microsoft Teams. (Please note: Due to licensing restrictions, this feature is only available to faculty and staff.)
Who can get it
A Microsoft Power BI free license is available at no cost to current faculty, staff and students.
A Microsoft Power BI Pro license is available at no cost to current faculty and staff who have specific HR appointments that correspond to what is collectively known as "knowledge workers" (i.e., employees who need a computer to perform their work).
Please note: The Power BI free license version has some limitations compared to Power BI Pro. Learn more about the differences in features. A free user license for the Power BI service is perfect for someone exploring or using it for personal data analysis and visualizations using My workspace. A free standalone user cannot use Power BI to collaborate with colleagues within the Power BI app, although they can share a visualization as PDF or PowerPoint slide.
How to get it
Access Power BI by logging in to Microsoft 365 and finding the app in the app launcher or by logging in to Power BI directly using your IdentiKey credentials.
Power BI can also be used with the free Power BI Desktop application. Download Power BI Desktop from Microsoft.
