Power BI is a data analysis and business intelligence platform that enables you to quickly and easily analyze your data to identify trends, insights, and solutions. The platform is built on the SQL Server database, reliable and scalable.
The platform has several modular components that can be used to create reports, visualizations, dashboards, and scorecards. These include the Power BI Desktop, the Power BI Service, the Power BI add-ins for Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and the Power BI East (formerly PowerPivot) Add-in for Excel.
One of the essential features of the platform is the ability to connect to various data sources, including SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, NoSQL databases, and cloud services. This enables you to analyze data from across your organization in a single environment. Additionally, the platform has connectors that will allow you to connect to popular external data sources, such as Salesforce, Twitter, and Google Analytics.