Power BI consulting for reports people actually trust .
Power BI is installed quickly – it only becomes reliable with a clean data model, clear measure definitions and operations that run without manual work. That is exactly what we work on with you, as a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Data and AI.
- 300+
- Data & AI projects
- 1–3
- months to the first live report
- 1
- measure definition instead of five spreadsheet versions
- 2
- Standorte: Bielefeld & Hamburg
The reporting tool mid-sized companies already have
Almost every company on Microsoft 365 already has Power BI. The difference between report sprawl and a dependable BI landscape is not the tool – it is modelling, governance and operations.
One number, one definition
Revenue, margin or OEE are defined once in the semantic model – not reinvented in every report.
Self-service with guardrails
Business teams build their own analyses on certified datasets instead of forwarding exports by email.
Part of the Microsoft ecosystem
Entra ID permissions, Teams, Excel and Fabric fit together. No extra tool landscape, no new contracts.
Grows with your data platform
The same report runs on SQL Server today and on Fabric or Databricks tomorrow – as long as the model is cleanly separated.
What we take on around Power BI
From the first measure to settled operations: we work on model, report and process – and hand the work back to your team afterwards.
Data model & measures
The foundation that later decides performance and trust.
- Star schema instead of grown flat tables
- DAX measures with documented definitions
- Import, DirectQuery or Direct Lake chosen deliberately
- A measure glossary shared by business and IT
Data connections & preparation
Reliable load paths instead of manually maintained exports.
- Connecting ERP, CRM, MES and file sources
- Preparation in dataflows, SQL or the data platform
- Incremental refresh and error handling
- Historisation for dependable period comparisons
Reports & dashboards
Analyses that trigger decisions instead of just looking nice.
- Management cockpits, sales and production reports
- Report design in your corporate identity
- Performance tuning for large models
- Mobile views and embedding in Teams
Governance & security
Clear rules so self-service does not end in sprawl.
- Workspace structure for dev, test and prod
- Row-level security and a permission concept
- Certified and promoted datasets
- Sensitivity labels and Purview integration
Migration & clean-up
When Excel, SSRS or grown report landscapes need structure again.
- An inventory of all reports and users
- Replacing Excel reports and SSRS/SSAS
- Consolidating duplicate measures
- Moving from Pro to Premium or a Fabric capacity
Operations & enablement
So Power BI runs without us, too.
- Deployment pipelines and versioning
- Monitoring refreshes and capacity
- Training for business users and report authors
- Support and further development as needed
Why companies choose us for Power BI consulting
We offer end-to-end solutions. From strategy to the central data platform to individual use cases. Real added value is always our focus. What changes decisions? And which reports are only looked at once?
- Data engineering and BI from one team: load path, model and report are designed together.
- As a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Data and AI we know Power BI in combination with Azure and Fabric.
- We say honestly when a report is the wrong answer and the real problem sits in the source data.
- Enablement instead of dependency: in the end your people work in the model themselves, we stay only as long as needed.
Typical Power BI projects from our practice
A management cockpit instead of a spreadsheet round
Sales, finance and logistics figures come together in one certified model, and the cockpit is up to date every morning.
One set of figures for every department
Report landscape consolidated
Dozens of grown reports are inventoried, merged and moved onto shared measures.
Fewer reports, more commitment
Self-service in the business unit
Certified datasets, a permission concept and training – analyses happen without an IT ticket.
Analyses in hours instead of weeks
From the first measure to dependable reporting
Taking stock
Sources, existing reports, measures and users in view – including a licence and capacity recommendation.
Model & governance
Star schema, measures, workspace structure and permissions are production-ready.
First report live
One business unit from source to report – in real operation with real users.
Roll out & enable
More departments, training and an operating model your team carries itself.
Is the foundation under Power BI still missing?
When data from many sources has to come together, reporting needs a data platform underneath. With Microsoft Fabric we build both in one go.
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Read article →Frequently asked questions
What does Power BI consulting cost with you?+
It depends on the scope. A first productive report including model and governance usually takes a few weeks of project time. After the intro call you get a concrete effort estimate, not a blanket promise.
Do we need Power BI Premium or a Fabric capacity?+
Not necessarily. Many companies start with Pro licences. A capacity only pays off with large models, many users or frequent refreshes – we work the numbers through with you beforehand.
Can our business teams build reports themselves afterwards?+
Yes, that is our goal. We deliver certified datasets, a clear workspace structure and training so self-service works without measures drifting apart.
Does Power BI work without Microsoft Fabric?+
Yes. Power BI works just as well on SQL Server, Azure SQL, Snowflake or Databricks. Fabric is an option if you want to bundle platform and reporting in one service.
Do you take over existing reports?+
Yes. We inventory what exists, clean up duplicate measures and move the reports onto a shared model – step by step and with a reconciliation of the figures.
Who you will be talking to
No call center or sales rep. You talk directly to the people at Ailio who carry responsibility and make decisions.
Aleksander Fegel
CEO & Founder
“We prefer talking straight about your data situation and exciting use cases – without buzzword bingo or endless slide decks.”
Dr. David Geisel
Chief Data Officer
“We'll tell you honestly where your fastest lever is – and what you should put on hold for now. ”
30 minutes of straight talk about your Power BI reporting.
We look at your report landscape, name the biggest issues and show how the first dependable report goes live within a few weeks.
- Outcome: an assessment of model, licences and effort
- An honest answer on whether Power BI alone is enough or a platform belongs underneath
- Free of charge and without obligation
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