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WHY POWER BI?
Power BI is a data gathering and analysis platform created 
by Microsoft that provides rich, dynamic visualizations of 
gathered data and a modern, reactive user interface. With 
Power BI, users can create an analytic dashboard, allowing 
them to intuitively adjust reports on the fly and structure 
their data in ways that make sense to them. Managers can 
make the most of their information from a single view of 
real-time data in the Therefore™ system. Mobile access 
through the Power BI app means users can take their  
data with them and never be left in the dark.
TECHNOLOGY CONCEPT
Starting with Therefore™ 2016, this Therefore™ integration 
will allow users to employ Power BI as a means to gain 
current analytics of their company’s data. After configuring 
a Power BI user account, a Therefore™ administrator can 
easily create a Power BI data set by choosing a category 
and the parameters that should be uploaded to the 
Microsoft Power BI cloud. These parameters are then 
automatically uploaded at regular intervals. The report 
itself is easily created in Power BI using the robust, user-
friendly design tools provided by the platform. Reports can 
be viewed in real time by accessing the Power BI app on 
desktop or mobile, or by configuring the dashboard to be 
visible directly in the Therefore™ Navigator.
USE CASE POWER BI: VALUE OF DATA
Instant access to relevant data is often a deciding factor  
in making smart business decisions in today’s economy.  
The Therefore™ integration with Power BI can help managers 
track the valuable information that’s flowing through their 
organizations. 
In this use case, an executive opens the Power BI app on  
her tablet and sees a dashboard with real-time data from 
various departments uploaded from the Therefore™ system. 
She’s pleased to see an increase in the company’s Net 
Promoter Score, calculated from the customer feedback 
survey, and a high ”first-time match rate” for invoices in the 
finance department. Finally, the executive takes a look at her 
service contract processes and notices a high number of 
contracts pending signature. By filtering the data according 
to country, she immediately notices where the problem lies. 
A quick phone call to the regional development manager, and 
they’re immediately strategizing on improvements to the 
signing process and conversion rate.
With this functionality, users can effortlessly gather and 
view their data. Businesses can maintain a clear overview 
of their Key Performance Indicators and immediately see 
which areas call for improvement. The previously released 
SQL-based Business Analytics feature can be used to 
generate monthly reports for audit purposes, while the 
Power BI integration gives instantaneous, uncomplicated 
access to the data—any time, anywhere.
Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and may also be a registered trademark or 
trademark in other countries. Therefore is a registered trademark of Therefore Corporation. All other referenced 
product names and marks are trademarks of their respective owners. Specifications and availability subject to  
change without notice. Not responsible for typographical errors.
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