In the first two posts of this series, we explored how organizations can empower users to consume and build reports using governed datasets. Now we turn to the most advanced—and potentially transformative—level of self-service BI: enabling users to build their own semantic models. This level offers maximum flexibility and ownership, but it also introduces the

In the first post of this series, we explored how interactive reports provide a safe and scalable entry point into self-service BI. Now, we take the next step: enabling users to build their own reports using semantic models. This level of self-service offers more flexibility and insight—but it also requires more structure, training, and governance.

Self-Service with Interactive Reports The First Step Toward Empowered BI In today’s data-driven world, organizations are eager to empower their teams with self-service business intelligence (BI). But enabling self-service isn’t as simple as flipping a switch—it’s a journey that requires thoughtful planning, governance, and support. This post kicks off a three-part series exploring the different

During our DFW User Group meetings we open the floor to questions. During a recent meeting an attendee asked why his measure stopped working correctly when he only changed the model to sort a column. It was a fun exercise that took many of us too long to solve.   TL/DR Bottom line, be careful

During the Feb 27 Guy in a Cube live stream, I submitted a two-part question to gather thoughts on Report Level Measures. Q: When separating the model from report files, where is the best place to keep measures that are unique to the report? For example, conditional format, dynamic text boxes. 1 / 2 Q: