Power BI Services
Most organisations we work with already have Power BI. They have reports, workspaces, and existing licences, but the return isn't there. We help organisations get Power BI working the way it should, whether that's fixing what's already in place or building what was never set up properly.
Reports exist, but nobody trusts the numbers
Every department has its own version of the same metric, and leadership still ends up chasing numbers manually or making decisions on gut feel. Sometimes the issue is technical: the data model isn't structured for reuse, reports are slow, or the setup doesn't connect to the right sources. But more often, it's structural. There's no ownership of who maintains what, no governance around how reports are built and shared, and no operating model for how Power BI fits into the way your organisation makes decisions.
How we help organisations get more from Power BI
We use Power BI to solve specific business problems. What that looks like depends on where you are and what you need.
Operating model and governance for Power BI
If your organisation has Power BI but no clear structure around how it's used, owned, and maintained, that's usually where the frustration starts. We design the operating model that makes Power BI sustainable: ownership, governance, ways of working, and the processes that keep reporting trusted and consistent as your business grows.
Leadership and board reporting
We build Power BI reports focused on the questions your leadership team actually needs answered. Not filler metrics or generic dashboards, but reporting that gives senior decision-makers a trusted, consistent picture of what's happening across the business.
Automating manual reporting
If your team is still spending hours or days pulling data together manually, we automate that process in Power BI. We connect to your existing data sources, build models designed for reuse, and hand over reporting that refreshes automatically and stays accurate without manual intervention.
Solving business problems with data
Power BI isn't always about dashboards. We've used it to build detective controls for accounts payable governance, to diagnose operational issues across complex platforms, and to give organisations visibility they've never had before. If there's a business problem that can be solved with the right data in the right hands, Power BI is usually where we start.
Results from real engagements
Global energy company, eCommerce platform
Built the channel's first ever operational reporting capability using Power BI. Previously there was zero visibility into platform performance. Dashboards were used for ongoing decision-making and to diagnose root causes across a failing digital ordering platform spanning 500+ retail locations.
NHS Scotland,
IT service operations
Delivered NHS Scotland's first Power BI reports for IT operations, giving senior leadership a board-ready view of service performance for the first time.
US oil and gas company
Automated HR reporting that previously took two weeks to produce annually, connecting Power BI directly to a SQL database for live, refreshable reporting. Separately, built a detective controls tool in Power BI for accounts payable governance, giving the business oversight of vendor management data and process compliance.
University of Edinburgh, data services
Led the enterprise-wide Power BI rollout and redesigned the data services operating model around it. Achieved a 30% reduction in Power BI licensing costs through process improvements, with no new software required.
Common Questions for Power BI Services
We already have Power BI. Why would we bring in a consultant?
Having Power BI and getting value from it are two different things. Most organisations we work with have reports that are slow, inconsistent, or don't actually help anyone make a decision. Others have teams producing numbers manually that Power BI should be automating. We focus on the structure and thinking behind the reports, not just the technical build.
How do we know if our Power BI licensing and setup are right?
This is more common than you'd think. There are different licensing tiers, workspace configurations, and governance options within Power BI, and the right setup depends on how your organisation works, how many people need access, and what you're trying to achieve. We help you work through those decisions so you're not paying for what you don't need or missing features that would make a real difference.
Do you only work with Power BI?
Power BI is our preferred reporting and data platform, and where we have the deepest expertise. For operating models, governance, and digital operations work, we work across other SaaS platforms and internal systems too. If your challenge is broader than reporting, we work across that full picture, and if Power BI isn't the right answer for your situation, we'll tell you.
What do we need to have in place before we start?
You don't need a perfect data setup or a polished brief. Most clients come to us knowing something isn't working but not being sure exactly where the problem sits. What helps is having an internal sponsor who can make decisions about what matters to the business, and access to the data sources and systems you want to report on. If you're not sure whether your data is ready, that's usually one of the first things we work through together.
Do you work remotely with UK and US clients?
Yes. Most work is delivered remotely, which means we work effectively with globally distributed teams. We have experience working with teams across the UK, Australia, India, and the US. Sessions are scheduled around your time zone, and we make sure everything from reports to processes are documented within the platforms themselves, so knowledge stays accessible to your team long after handover.
