What exactly is Self-service BI?

Self-service BI, also known as self-service business intelligence (SSBI), is a method of data analytics, reporting, and visualization that allows users to create simple, intuitive, and actionable dashboards practically instantly.
When it comes to data reporting, the most noticeable aspect of SSBI is that users are not required to have technical skills. They can impact data according to their business needs and produce reports using the available filters and data manipulation capabilities. Microsoft SSBI is divided into two parts:

  • Excel BI toolkit
  • Power BI