Power BI governance
Power BI is the most powerful data analytics tool out there. But without rules and guidelines the power might become a problem. We want to help organizations to avoid this by creating well governed environments that still enable users to get more out of your organizational data.
You can't enable users without governance
Whether your organization is just getting started with Power BI and Fabric, or you are already utilizing them widely, we help you to do it right. We support organizations, big and small, to run well governed Power BI and Fabric environments where both professional and self-service developers can utilize your organizational data securely and effectively.
Governance as a term is quite vague and it can be hard to grasp what does it actually mean. In the context of Power BI and data analytics in general, main point of data governance is to govern what users can do with the data.
In the Microsoft Fabric adoption roadmap is stated that "the primary goals of governance are to achieve the proper balance of:
- User empowerment
- Regulatory compliance
- Internal requirements"
We at Forward Forever have industry-leading expertise in running Power BI and Fabric environments effectively on enterprise level. This expertise we have gained through hands-on work with some of the biggest organizations in Finland. We are also active members of the Power BI community, sharing and learning from others working with the same topics. Read further to check our offering around Power BI governance or drop us a message and let's discuss your needs.
What is Power BI governance all about?
If governance is in place, users know what they are allowed to do, they get support if they run into problems and the biggest risks are prevented with technical blockers.
Why governance is needed?
- Ensuring Compliance and Control: Governance is crucial for keeping Power BI deployments within organizational and regulatory guidelines. This ensures that your operations not only meet current legal standards but also adhere to internal policies.
- Mitigating Risks: As Power BI becomes integral to business processes, the risks associated with data mismanagement grow. Effective governance helps mitigate these risks by establishing clear protocols for data handling, usage, and storage. This includes defining who can create or edit data and reports, how data is shared, and how long it is retained.
- Supporting Informed Decision-Making: Well-governed BI environment enhances the reliability of the data produced. This means that decision-makers can trust the insights provided by Power BI reports and dashboards, leading to more informed, data-driven decisions across the organization.
- Accommodating Diverse Users: Organizations often have a broad range of Power BI users, from novices in data analysis to seasoned data scientists. A robust governance framework provides tailored access and tools suited to each user's skill level and needs, preventing user frustration and promoting efficient use of the BI tools.
- Maintaining Relevance and Utility: Governance ensures that Power BI solutions remain an integral and effective part of your business infrastructure, adapting to changing needs and technologies.
Our services for Power BI governance
Based on our engagements with various types of organizations looking to truly empower their users, we have developed the Forward Forever service offering for Power BI governance needs. Our goal is to give you the knowledge and tools to run your environment smoothly.
Read our Power BI and governance related blog posts
Dive deeper into the topics that we've encountered when helping our customers plan and operate their Power BI and low-code platform governance processes and tools.
