Overview
Microsoft Power BI Premium is an enterprise analytics and business intelligence platform that provides the University with a dedicated Power BI cloud tenant. This environment is used to securely host, manage, and distribute Power BI reports and dashboards that support data-driven decision-making across the institution.
Key Features
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Dedicated Cloud Tenant: Provides a private Power BI Premium capacity to host University-wide reports and dashboards.
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Advanced Analytics & Reporting: Enables interactive dashboards, real-time data visualizations, and in-depth analytics.
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Enterprise-Grade Security: Supports role-based access controls, data governance, and compliance with institutional policies.
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Scalable Performance: Optimized for large datasets and high user concurrency without performance degradation.
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Integration with Microsoft Ecosystem: Seamlessly connects with Microsoft 365, Azure, Excel, and other data sources.
Benefits
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Centralized Data Access: Ensures consistent, reliable reporting across departments and units.
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Improved Decision-Making: Empowers leadership, faculty, and staff with actionable insights.
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Enhanced Collaboration: Allows secure sharing of dashboards and reports across the University.
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High Availability & Reliability: Maintains stable access to critical reporting resources.
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Supports Institutional Reporting Needs: Ideal for academic, administrative, financial, and operational analytics.
Available to
Microsoft Power BI Premium is available to authorized University departments, faculty, and staff who require enterprise reporting and analytics capabilities. Access is provisioned based on role, data sensitivity, and approved business use cases.
Cost
The Power BI Premium subscription is centrally funded and managed by the University. Costs are associated with capacity licensing and maintenance to support institution-wide reporting needs.
*For questions regarding access, reporting requests, or eligibility, please contact the ITS Service Desk*