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Power BI Solutions&Consulting Services

Turn Business Data into Clear, Actionable Insights

End-to-end Power BI consulting, development and integration — built around your data, KPIs and users.

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Power BI Services

Power BI Services Built Around Your Business

Reno Informatics provides end-to-end Power BI services that help businesses connect data, build reliable reporting environments, understand performance and make better decisions.

Whether you are implementing Power BI for the first time, improving an existing Power BI environment, replacing manual Excel reporting, or connecting Power BI to your ERP and business systems, we build the solution around your data, KPIs, workflows and users.

Full Service Coverage

Consulting, dashboard development, data modeling, DAX, Power Query, data integration, ERP integration, implementation, migration, embedded analytics, performance optimization, security, governance, training and ongoing support.

Connect Any Data Source

Works with Reno ERP, other ERP platforms, SQL databases, Excel, CSV files, CRM systems, POS platforms, APIs, cloud applications and other business data sources.

Build a Better Reporting Environment

Move from disconnected reports and manual spreadsheets to a structured Power BI environment designed around the way your business operates.

Ready When You Are

Book a demo, talk to a Power BI expert, or explore the interactive demo to see how reporting can work for your teams.

Understanding Power BI

What Is Microsoft Power BI?

Microsoft Power BI is a business intelligence and data analytics platform that helps organizations connect information from different sources, transform and model that data, and present it through interactive reports and dashboards.

Instead of relying on separate spreadsheets, manually prepared reports and disconnected systems, Power BI provides a common environment for analyzing business information.

  • Bring together sales, finance, inventory, customer, workforce and operational data
  • Monitor KPIs and investigate performance from a single reporting environment
  • Rely on data quality, model structure, calculations and user-focused report design — not just charts
Why the Data Model Matters

A visually attractive dashboard is only useful when the information behind it is structured correctly. Reno Informatics focuses on the underlying data model as well as the report design so that calculations, filters and relationships work consistently across dashboards.

  1. Star-schema modeling
  2. Relationship design
  3. DAX optimization
  4. Power Query transformation
  5. Performance-focused report development
ERP, cloud data, files and other systems flowing into Power BI and out to interactive dashboard reports
End-to-End Data Journey

How Power BI Works

A structured, cyclical workflow connecting enterprise data sources to executive insights and cloud governance.

Step 01

Connect

Power BI connects to ERP systems, SQL databases, Excel, CSV files, CRM platforms, APIs, POS and cloud applications.

Step 02

Transform

Power Query is used to clean, combine, reshape, filter and standardize data before reporting.

Step 03

Model

Data is organized into star-schema relationships, dimensions, facts and semantic business models.

Step 04

Calculate

DAX formulas create KPIs, margins, ratios, growth trends, YoY comparisons and business intelligence.

Step 05

Visualize

Modeled data is presented through interactive dashboards, KPI scorecards, drill-downs and charts.

Step 06

Share & Govern

Reports are deployed to Power BI Service with role security (RLS), workspaces and automated refresh.

Live EnvironmentInteractive Power BI Reports

Explore the Power BI Demo

Try it live — explore an interactive Power BI dashboard and see how business information can be presented through connected reports and visual analytics.

Demo Data Notice: This demonstration uses sample/demo data and is intended to showcase Power BI dashboard design, navigation, filtering and analytical capabilities. It does not represent live customer data.

From Manual Reporting to Business Intelligence

Why Businesses Use Power BI

Many businesses still depend on reports that require information to be exported from different systems, combined in spreadsheets and manually prepared before management can review them.

Manual Process Pain Points

Common Manual Reporting Challenges

  • Repeated manual reporting work
  • Multiple versions of the same report
  • Disconnected business data
  • Inconsistent KPI calculations
  • Delayed visibility into performance
  • Difficult branch or department comparisons
  • Greater dependency on individual report creators
  • Limited ability to investigate information interactively

What This Looks Like in Practice

One Reporting Environment

Power BI can bring information from different systems into a common analytical environment. Sales data can be analyzed alongside inventory. Finance can be viewed alongside revenue. Customer information can be connected with transactions. Operational data can be combined with management KPIs.

Interactive Business Analysis

Power BI allows users to filter, drill down, compare periods, examine categories and investigate individual areas of performance without rebuilding the report for every question.

Consistent KPIs

A properly designed semantic model and DAX measures provide a consistent foundation for business calculations. Instead of different departments maintaining their own versions of the same metric, Power BI can provide standardized definitions for important KPIs.

Automated & Scheduled Reporting

Depending on the data architecture and Power BI environment, reports can be configured for appropriate refresh schedules and data-update processes. This reduces the need to repeatedly prepare the same report manually.

Secure Access

Power BI environments can be designed so users receive access appropriate to their roles, departments, branches or responsibilities — including role-based access, row-level security, column-level security, single sign-on and workspace governance where applicable.

Complete Power BI Services

Power BI Services & Capabilities

Reno Informatics provides Power BI services across the full reporting lifecycle — from planning and data integration to dashboard development, deployment, optimization and ongoing support.

Power BI Consulting, Development & Dashboard Services

  • Define Power BI requirements, KPIs, reporting architecture and dashboard needs before development begins
  • Power BI development and interactive dashboard development
  • Filtering, drill-down and drill-through for executives, finance, sales, operations, inventory, HR, manufacturing, logistics, branch managers and customer service teams

Data Modeling, DAX & Power Query

  • Fact and dimension tables, star-schema modeling, relationships, hierarchies and date tables
  • Semantic models and model optimization
  • DAX for KPIs, calculated measures, ratios, growth, period comparisons, time intelligence, profitability and custom business logic
  • Power Query to clean, transform, combine and standardize data

Power BI Integration & ERP Integration

  • Connect ERP systems, SQL, MySQL and other databases, Excel, CSV, CRM, POS, APIs, cloud and on-premises systems
  • Power BI integration for Reno ERP and other ERP environments
  • Native connectors, gateways, APIs or other methods based on system and architecture

Implementation, Migration & Embedded Analytics

  • Requirements discovery, data-source assessment, integration, transformation and semantic modeling
  • Dashboard development, workspace configuration, security, refresh, testing, deployment and training
  • Migrate from Excel, existing Power BI environments and other BI platforms where applicable
  • Embed reports into business applications, portals and internal systems

Performance, Governance & Security

  • Optimize data models, DAX, Power Query, relationships, report design, volume and refresh configuration
  • Import or DirectQuery architecture assessment where applicable
  • Row-Level Security, Column-Level Security, Role-Based Access, Single Sign-On
  • Workspace governance, permissions, gateway configuration, deployment controls and backup/recovery considerations

Training, Support & Maintenance

  • Post-deployment support for refresh issues, report changes, KPIs and access updates
  • Ongoing report optimization for better performance and usability
  • User and admin training for Power BI reports and workspaces
  • Data source and refresh support for reliable reporting
  • Technical guidance and troubleshooting for reports and datasets
Complete Power BI delivery lifecycle visual showing end-to-end consulting, data modeling, dashboard development and support
Connect the Data You Already Use

Power BI Data Sources & Integration

Power BI does not need to be limited to a single business system. Reno Informatics can help bring information from multiple sources into a reporting environment designed around your business requirements.

Power BI data sources integration architecture connecting ERP, databases, CRM, APIs and cloud applications

ERP & Business Systems

Connect reporting data from Reno ERP and other ERP platforms.

Databases

Connect supported SQL, MySQL and other database environments.

Excel & CSV

Transform spreadsheet and structured-file data into reusable reporting models.

CRM & POS

Bring customer, sales, transaction and point-of-sale information into Power BI.

APIs & Cloud Applications

Connect information from APIs, cloud platforms and business applications where appropriate.

Microsoft Ecosystem

Works alongside Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Power Apps, Power Automate, Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Fabric where applicable.

* Exact integration depends on source systems, Microsoft environment, licensing and technical requirements.

Power BI for Business Functions

Power BI for Business Functions

From executive KPI reporting to department-level dashboards, Power BI can be tailored to how each function in your business tracks performance.

Sales & Revenue Analytics

Understand sales performance, revenue trends and customer demand across products, branches and sales channels through a connected business view.

Finance Analytics

Bring financial and operational data together to understand business performance, profitability, spending and financial trends.

Inventory & Supply Chain Analytics

Gain visibility into stock movement, inventory availability and supply chain operations across products, warehouses, branches and suppliers.

CRM & Customer Analytics

Understand customer behavior, purchasing patterns and relationships to identify opportunities for acquisition, engagement and retention.

HRMS & Workforce Analytics

Gain insights into workforce activity across departments and locations to better understand people, attendance, costs and organizational performance.

Manufacturing Analytics

Connect production, material and inventory data to understand manufacturing operations, production efficiency and process performance.

Logistics Analytics

Monitor the movement of orders, goods and deliveries to understand logistics operations, service performance and operational efficiency.

E-commerce Analytics

Understand online sales, customer activity, product demand and inventory through a unified view of your e-commerce operations.

Support & Service Analytics

Gain visibility into customer service operations, support activity and resolution performance to improve service delivery and customer experience.

Procurement & Purchase Analytics

Understand purchasing activities, supplier relationships and procurement performance to improve purchasing decisions and cost control.

Project & Operations Analytics

Bring project and operational data together to track progress, resource utilization and overall execution across teams and business units.

Executive KPI Reporting

Bring key business information together in one consolidated view, giving management a clear picture of overall business performance.

Industry Solutions

Power BI Solutions by Industry

Reno Informatics delivers industry-focused Power BI solutions that transform business data into actionable insights — tailored to the unique reporting needs, KPIs and workflows of each industry.

Retail & Multi-Branch

Bring sales, inventory, billing and finance together for branch-level and company-wide reporting.

Sales by branchLike-for-like salesBasket sizeProduct performanceInventory trackingStore profitability

Manufacturing

Connect production planning, bill of materials, inventory and quality information.

BOM cost varianceProduction yieldScrap rateWork-order completionProduction outputMaterial usage

Logistics & Distribution

Bring warehouse, supplier, order and delivery information together.

Order fill rateWarehouse stock turnoverSupplier lead timeDelivery performanceMargin by contractInventory movement

E-commerce

Analyze online sales, orders, customer behavior, product performance and inventory.

Online store salesOrder conversionCustomer behaviorCart abandonmentProduct performanceInventory turnover

Finance

Build financial reporting around revenue, costs, profitability, budgets and management KPIs.

Revenue growthOperating costsGross profitabilityBudget varianceCash flow analysisManagement KPIs

HRMS & Workforce

Create workforce dashboards covering headcount, attendance, costs and department performance.

Headcount analyticsAttendance & leaveWorkforce costsEmployee turnoverOvertime trackingDepartment performance

Restaurants & F&B

Bring outlet-level sales and operational information into a common reporting environment.

Revenue by outletAverage ticket sizeFood cost percentageTable turnoverPeak-hour revenueProduct performance

Pharmacy

Support reporting around inventory, product movement, branch performance and batch/expiry where available.

Stock availabilityStock-out trackingBatch/expiry reportingProduct performanceCategory marginsBranch performance

Healthcare

Support operational and management reporting using available healthcare data.

Service performanceOperational KPIsResource utilizationFinancial reportingPatient wait timesDepartment performance
Why Reno for Power BI

Business Understanding Combined with Technical Power BI Expertise

Reno Informatics approaches Power BI as both a business reporting solution and a technical data environment.

End-to-End Power BI Capability

From consulting and data modeling to dashboard development, deployment, optimization and support across the Power BI lifecycle.

ERP-Native Advantage

Experience with ERP data provides an advantage when building analytics around sales, finance, inventory, customers and operations.

Works with Other ERP Systems

Power BI services are not limited to Reno ERP — we integrate available business data from other ERP platforms too.

Works Across Multiple Data Sources

Combine ERP, SQL, Excel, CRM, POS, API, cloud and other supported data sources.

Business-Focused Dashboards

Designed around business KPIs, user roles and decisions — not simply displaying available data.

Technical Data Foundation

Data modeling, Power Query, DAX, relationships, performance and security are built into the solution from the start.

Reno Informatics Power BI expertise combining business domain understanding with technical data analytics
From Business Requirements to Production-Ready Power BI

The D.R.I.V.E. Implementation Framework

Reno Informatics uses the D.R.I.V.E. framework to structure the Power BI implementation journey around business requirements, data quality, dashboard development, validation and continuous improvement.

01

DISCOVER

We understand how your business operates today—processes, existing systems, current reporting methods, users and roles, KPIs, reporting challenges, and future requirements—before development begins.

02

RESTRUCTURE

We organize and prepare reporting data: cleaning, source assessment, fact and dimension design, relationships, star-schema modeling, transformation, and resolving inconsistencies between systems.

03

INNOVATE

We turn prepared data into practical reporting—dashboards, reports, KPIs, DAX measures, interactive filters, drill-downs, and business-specific views designed around users and decisions.

04

VALIDATE

Before deployment we test data accuracy, KPI calculations, relationships, filters, report behavior, performance, security, user access, and refresh configuration.

05

EVOLVE

After deployment the environment can grow with new KPIs, additional dashboards, branches, data sources, report improvements, performance optimization, training, and ongoing support.

Secure and Governed Power BI Reporting

Security, Support & Training

Role-based access, dependable support and practical training — so every team works from governed, trustworthy reporting.

Governed

Security & Governance

  • Row-Level Security
  • Column-Level Security
  • Role-Based Access
  • Single Sign-On
  • Workspace permissions
  • Gateway configuration
  • Workspace governance
  • Controlled deployment
  • Backup and recovery considerations

Security configuration depends on the customer's Power BI architecture, identity environment, data sources and business requirements.

Supported

Support & Maintenance

Power BI support can continue after the initial implementation:

  1. Dashboard troubleshooting
  2. DAX fixes
  3. Data model changes
  4. Power Query improvements
  5. Data refresh issues
  6. Gateway troubleshooting
  7. Access and permission changes
  8. Report enhancements
  9. New KPI development
  10. Performance optimization
  11. Workspace administration
  12. Ongoing dashboard development
Included

Power BI Training

Training can be provided for report users, business teams, developers, Power BI administrators and management teams.

  • Report users
  • Business teams
  • Developers
  • Administrators
  • Management teams

The objective is to help teams understand and confidently use the Power BI environment delivered for their organization.

Power BI Solutions in Practice

Client Proof & Case Studies

Showcase of approved customer proof, project outcomes and Power BI experience delivered by Reno Informatics.

Trusted by retail, manufacturing, distribution and multi-branch businesses

Retail Co.Mfg HubPharma+F&B GroupDistroLinkStoreNet

"Reno Informatics connected our ERP, POS and inventory data into Power BI. Branch managers now see live sales and stock KPIs instead of waiting for weekend Excel packs."

PM

Priya Menon

Operations Head · Multi-Branch Retail · Retail

"Their data model and DAX work gave us one definition of margin and fill-rate across plants. Reporting prep dropped from days to minutes with scheduled refresh."

AK

Arun Krishnan

CFO · Mid-size Manufacturer · Manufacturing

Sample Case Study — Distribution & Wholesale

From Spreadsheet Chaos to Connected Power BI for a Regional Distributor

A regional distributor was exporting sales, warehouse and finance data into separate Excel files every week. Reno Informatics implemented Power BI with ERP and SQL integration, a star-schema model, role-based access for branch heads, and executive KPI dashboards with scheduled refresh.

Reporting cycle

3 days → 45 min

Dashboards live

8 interactive reports

Users onboarded

42 role-based seats

Power BI case study architecture for regional wholesale and distribution reporting

Project Result

85% faster reporting

Avg. prep time reduction

Power BI Projects

40+ Projects

Delivered implementations

Experience

10+ Years

ERP & analytics experience

Microsoft Credentials

  • Power BI dashboard development & data modeling
  • ERP-connected analytics and DAX expertise
  • Microsoft ecosystem integration (Teams, Excel, Fabric-ready)

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Help & Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about Power BI consulting, development, integration, security, training and support.

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