Power BI has undergone significant development since its inception. Here is a brief overview of its evolution and the different versions released:
1. Power Pivot and Power View (2010-2013): Initially introduced as add-ons for Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and SQL Server Reporting Services, Power Pivot allowed users to create data models and perform advanced calculations. Power View enabled the creation of interactive reports and visualizations.
2. Power BI for Office 365 (2013-2015): Microsoft introduced Power BI as a cloud-based service under the Office 365 suite. It included Power Query (data discovery and transformation), Power Map (geospatial analysis), and Power Q&A (natural language querying). The service enabled collaboration and sharing of reports.
3. Power BI Desktop (2015-present): Power BI Desktop was introduced as a standalone application that provided more advanced capabilities for report creation and data modeling. It allowed users to connect to various data sources, build sophisticated data models, and create rich visualizations using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.
4. Power BI Pro (2015-present):
Power BI Pro offers enhanced collaboration features, allowing multiple users to work on reports and dashboards simultaneously and share them securely. It also provides more storage capacity for data and enables real-time data streaming.
5. Power BI Mobile (2015-present):
Power BI Mobile enables users to access and interact with reports and dashboards on their mobile devices. It supports offline capabilities and allows for sharing and collaboration on reports while on-the-go.
6. Power BI Premium (2017-present): Power BI Premium is a high-powered version of Power BI that provides enhanced features and scalability. It allows dedicated capacity for organizations, enabling large-scale deployments and the ability to share insights with external users.
7. Power BI Report Server (2017-present): Power BI Report Server allows users to deploy Power BI reports on their own on-premises servers and share them within their organization's network securely.
The development of Power BI is an ongoing process, with regular updates and new features being added to enhance its capabilities and user experience.
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