When Buzz Lightyear first appeared on the scene, he was convinced he was a Space Ranger, ready to blast off into the unknown. He thought he had it all – superpowers, wings, the works. But, as we know, Buzz had a lot to learn.
He didn’t truly understand his capabilities until he discovered the truth. At first, he was living in a world of delusion. But once he faced the facts, he unlocked his real potential.
So why the analogy? What on earth does Buzz have to do with Power BI, one of the tools within Microsoft’s Power Platform?
Because Power BI is a bit like Buzz Lightyear at the start of his journey. When it comes to auditing, it allows organisations to see beyond the surface – much like Buzz discovering who he really was.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: Power BI for Smarter Auditing
Power BI is a reporting and data visualisation tool that’s often associated with accounting and finance, but its potential goes far beyond that. Ok, not quite to infinity, but it’s certainly not just about number crunching. It can be used for auditing HR practices, operational processes, or compliance activities – revealing trends and spotting irregularities that might otherwise stay buried in the data.
So, what does it actually do?
Power BI connects to various data sources – spreadsheets, databases, cloud platforms – and transforms that data into interactive dashboards and reports. Instead of staring at endless rows of numbers, users get visual, dynamic views that make patterns (and problems) easy to spot.
The big win? These superpowers help organisations make confident, informed business decisions.
Hero Stories
Power BI is a tool that helps businesses not only look good with great storytelling, but get real with honest, data-driven insights. At HG Technology, we’ve seen Power BI step in as the unsung hero – doing good and, in the context of spotting financial anomalies, even fighting evil!
For ABC, a bridging loan company, Power BI is used to track performance via live dashboards displayed on multiple TVs across the office. They show how many loans each business development manager has closed, with monthly targets in full view. Real-time insight, high motivation.
For Breedon Hope, a wholesale cement business, Power BI transforms site inspection data (stored in SharePoint lists) into clear dashboards. They highlight when equipment needs replacing – preventing costly downtime and keeping operations running smoothly.
For Tilstone (Warehouse REIT), we built a property portfolio dashboard directly into their website. It gives real estate investors the ability to track and manage assets seamlessly, with up-to-date insights just a click away.
You Can Count On Us
If you want to be more Buzz, you can count on us to show you the way.
Our Power Platform experts specialise in helping companies of all sizes implement Microsoft products to enhance their business intelligence and auditing processes.
Whether it’s tracking KPIs, automating workflows, or streamlining reporting, HG Technology helps you unlock the full potential of your data – so you can see the truth, just like Buzz.
So, if you’re ready to go from “just a toy” to a true Space Ranger of business insight, we’ve got your jetpack ready.
