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What is Microsoft Power BI, and how does Axsos help with its implementation?
What is Microsoft Power BI, and how does Axsos help with its implementation?
Microsoft Power BI is a powerful business intelligence tool that transforms data from a wide variety of sources—such as ERP, CRM, Excel, or SQL databases—into interactive dashboards and insightful reports. For mid-sized companies and SMEs, this means analyzing sales figures, inventory levels, and HR metrics in real time and making strategically sound decisions.Axsos supports you from the initial needs assessment all the way to a fully operational dashboard, including complete technical implementation, data integration, and custom-configured reports. You’ll receive a scalable, secure BI environment tailored to your business goals that creates lasting room for innovation.
How does Power BI help replace manual analysis and strengthen the data strategy?
How does Power BI help replace manual analysis and strengthen the data strategy?
Manual Excel analyses are prone to errors and time-consuming. With automated reporting in Power BI, reports are always up-to-date and error-free, without requiring any additional effort from your teams.
Axsos works with you to develop a sustainable data strategy: What data is truly relevant? Who is authorized to access which information? How is data maintained and secured? This approach not only ensures technical efficiency but also creates a reliable foundation for data-driven decisions at all management levels.
What is self-service BI, and what benefits does the Axsos Empowerment Program offer?
What is self-service BI, and what benefits does the Axsos Empowerment Program offer?
Self-service business intelligence enables business units to create and manage their own reports and dashboards independently, without relying on IT. This strengthens data literacy throughout the company and frees up internal resources. The Axsos Empowerment Program equips your employees with the specific skills they need. In addition, the Enablement Workshop provides hands-on training on how to build initial dashboards, with a focus on sustainable skill development for managers and BI teams. The result: greater autonomy, less reliance on external support, and a vibrant data culture within your organization.
How exactly does Power BI support different roles within the company, from executive management to financial control?
How exactly does Power BI support different roles within the company, from executive management to financial control?
Power BI delivers its full value when the solution is tailored to the specific needs of each role. Axsos develops customized BI solutions for various business units. Executive management receives a comprehensive, real-time overview of key business metrics to support strategically sound decisions. The CFO and Controlling departments benefit from customized financial reports that do not rely on IT support, with profitability, cash flow, and costs all available on a single platform and always up to date. IT management significantly reduces internal data requests through self-service BI and keeps the BI environment scalable and secure. For data analysis, automated data preparation frees up capacity for deeper analysis and clear recommendations for action. Axsos partners with you throughout this process, offering ongoing support starting at 750 euros per month and prioritized assistance via the Xurrent system.
- Why a Clear Data Strategy Is Key to Competitiveness Today
Business Intelligence as the Foundation for Data-Driven Decisions
Data is the raw material of the digital future. But without a well-thought-outdata strategy, clear data visualization, and targetedbusiness intelligence, much of this potential remains untapped.Axsos makes your data usable, visible, and relevant for decision-making, using Microsoft Power BIand a tried-and-true enablement concept for mid-sized companies and SMEs. From the initial analysis to the livedashboard, we support you with expertise and a collaborative approach.
- Features, Applications, and Benefits for Businesses of All Sizes
What is Power BI, and what can it do?
Microsoft Power BIis a powerfulbusiness intelligence tool for data analysis and interactive visualization. It transforms complex data sets from various sources—such as ERP, CRM, Excel, or SQL databases—into cleardashboardsand reports. For small and medium-sized businesses in particular,Power BIoffers the ability to analyze sales figures, inventory levels, and HR metrics in real time, enabling them to make informed decisions more quickly, efficiently, and strategically.
Automated reporting
Manual Excel analyses are being replaced by automated reporting. Reports are always up-to-date and error-free.
Dashboards & Visualization
Interactive dashboards make complex data sets clear and accessible. These can be customized for management, sales, HR, and financial control.
Data Integration
Connecting a wide variety of sources: Excel, ERP, CRM, SQL, and many more. All relevant data flows into a central BI environment.
AI-powered analyses
Built-in AI capabilities in Power BI identify patterns, generate forecasts, and provide proactive recommendations based on real-world data.
Mobile Use
Power BI Mobile lets you access dashboards and reports from anywhere. This means it is always available to executives and field staff.
Self-Service BI
Business units create and manage their own reports without relying on IT. Self-service BI enhances data literacy throughout the company.
- APCOA Deutschland GmbH
Reliable IT Infrastructure for the Opening of BER Airport
For the opening of Berlin Brandenburg Airport, APCOA’s entire parking infrastructure had to be up and running on schedule. Axsos completely modernized the scalable IT infrastructure: outdated servers were replaced, the network design was optimized, and new services such as FlowANPR and digital taxi management were integrated. This gave APCOA the stability and reliability it needed to focus on providing dependable service to millions of travelers.
- APCOA Deutschland GmbH
Modern Controlling Instead of Manual Spreadsheet Maintenance
APCOA’s controlling team was working with error-prone Excel reports and lacked standardized processes. Axsos implemented a complete Power BI environment and converted existing reports into automated dashboards. Recurring analyses now update automatically. The controlling team now has more time for strategic tasks rather than routine work and makes decisions based on transparent, standardized data processes.
- Railway and Transportation Union (EVG)
Manage 400 cases securely, transparently, and automatically
EVG used to manage the process for reporting supervisory board appointments for over 400 positions manually using Excel and email. Security risks associated with the exchange of sensitive compensation data and a high administrative burden were weighing on the organization. Axsos developed a secure web application with automated workflows, a protected in-process chat feature, and centralized control. Today , the entire process is audit-ready, transparent, and secure.
- Railway and Transportation Union (EVG)
Secure data management that reduces the workload for members and staff
For a long time, the EVG managed member data manually via mail and email. This led to errors and delays. Axsos developed a secure digital member portal that allows members to manage their own data directly. Automatic validation reduces sources of error, and a complete change history ensures transparency. This significantly reduces the workload on administrative staff, freeing them up to focus on value-added tasks.
- Railway and Transportation Union (EVG)
94% automated: Membership verification with measurable results
Rising application volumes and manual verification processes across two systems were placing a significant burden on EVG’s case processing. Axsos implemented a rule-based, automated verification process using encrypted web services and a central process dashboard. Today, 94% of all verifications are handled automatically. The ROI was achieved in just three months. A scalable solution that grows with EVG’s needs.
- Hosokawa Alpine
98% Customer Satisfaction in Three Months: How Hosokawa Alpine Revamped Its IT Services
Hosokawa Alpine was using siloed systems without a shared database. KPIs were barely visible, and decisions were based on experience rather than data. Axsos implemented Xurrent as a central ITSM platform, featuring a structured service catalog, a self-service portal, and customized KPI dashboards. The result: 98% customer satisfaction and a full rollout in three months.
- Gustav Magenwirth GmbH (Magura)
IT Security as a Strategic Foundation for Growth and Partnership
As a Bosch partner, Magura faced clearly defined security requirements: a robust information security management system (ISMS) and TISAX certification. Axsos worked with Magura to develop a cloud-based ISMS and establish a security awareness program that embeds IT security throughout the entire company. Within eight to nine months, IT security became an integral part of the company’s culture.
- Oxfam
Digital educational initiatives that remain effective even under difficult conditions
Oxfam coordinated training programs for 29 partner organizations in Palestine, Gaza, and Jerusalem using manual email and Excel processes. There was no central platform for course management, learning progress tracking, and reporting. Axsos developed a secure digital education portal with automated registration and integrated Power BI reporting. The organization is achieving time savings of 60 to 70% and has gained a scalable foundation for its educational work.
- Enablement, empowerment, and professional implementation—all from a single source
The Axsos Power BI Performance Package
Automated Reporting & Data Strategy
Automated reporting eliminates the need for manual analysis. Reports are automatically generated and distributed according to defined rules. In addition, Axsos works with you to develop a robust data strategy: What data is relevant? Who is authorized to access what? How is data maintained and backed up?
Empowerment Program
The Empowerment Program equips your business users with the skills to create and manage their own reports anddashboards.Self-service BIenables non-technical teams to take control of their data and permanently reduce their reliance on external service providers.
Enablement workshop
The enablement workshop covers the basics, helps participants define their goals, and provides hands-on guidance on how to buildtheirfirstdashboards. The goal is to foster in-house expertise in a sustainable way. Target audience: Executives and BI teams.
Ongoing Support & Coaching
After implementation, Axsos offers advanced support packages: monthly consulting to optimize yourdashboards, extended support forautomated reporting, and prioritized support via the Xurrent system. Starting at 750 euros per month, you’ll have ongoing access to business intelligence expertise.
Professional BI Implementation
Axsos handles the entire technical implementation: from data integration and interface connectivity to the creation of custom reports anddashboards. You’ll receive a scalable, secure BI environment tailored to your business needs.
Our 3-Step Process
Step 1: Understanding Needs
We assess your business goals and data challenges and create a customized plan.
Step 2: Customize the solution
Whether it's an empowerment program, an enablement workshop, or a full-scale implementation, we'll develop the right BI solution for your company.
Step 3: Deliver Results
We implement the solution and provide ongoing support to ensure long-term success and sustainable data literacy.
- How Power BI Specifically Takes the Burden Off Executives, Analysts, CFOs, and IT Teams
Customized solutions for every role and industry
Business Intelligencedelivers its full value when it is tailored to the specific needs of users. Whether it’s executive management, financial control, IT, or data analysis,AxsosdevelopsPower BI solutions that specifically support every role in the company and makeself-service BIaccessible to everyone.
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Management
Real-Time KPIs & Strategic Decision-Making
A comprehensive, real-time overview of key business metrics. Informed, strategic decisions based on clear dashboards and up-to-date data.
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CFO & Controlling
Financial Transparency & Self-Service BI
Customized financial reports without relying on IT. Profitability, cash flow, and costs—all on one platform, always up-to-date and transparent.
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IT Management
Fewer data requests, more freedom
Self-service BI significantly reduces internal data requests. The BI environment remains scalable, secure, and efficient to operate.
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Data analysis
Deeper insights, less effort
Automated data preparation through automated reporting frees up capacity for more in-depth analysis, trend identification, and clear recommendations for action.
- From data strategy to a thriving data culture with Axsos as your trusted partner
Your Partner for Sustainable Business Intelligence
Abusiness intelligence solution likePower BIcan only reach its full potential when combined with a cleardata strategy. This strategy defines which data is relevant, who is authorized to access which data, and how data is maintained and secured. With Axsos’senablement approach, you don’t just build technical BI solutions—you develop a vibrant data culture that strengthens your organization for the long term. Use your data as a competitive advantage and create opportunities for innovation, growth, and strategic decision-making.