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Everything you need to know about Zebra BI
In our blog on data-driven finance we previously discussed how important it is for the finance department to benefit from data-driven working. A data-driven finance department can help an organization spot opportunities and bottlenecks in processes. It is therefore important that financial data is presented in a clear and consistent way, so that the data can only be interpreted one way. For this you can use Zebra BI, a plug-in for Microsoft Power BI that visualizes your financial data clearly and neatly. But how exactly does Zebra BI work? Find out in the blog below.
What is Zebra BI?
The Zebra BI tools include report templates, style and formatting options, and various types of charts and tables specifically designed for financial analysis.
Why use Zebra BI?
A dashboard is often quickly thought up by the CFO or a controller, and in the end it takes a lot of time to visualize the data. Many finance departments therefore currently have cluttered dashboards. These are dashboards that present far too much: too many visualizations, too much color, too many images and far too little relevant information. To make the right decisions, a dashboard should always focus on the defined KPIs. The rest is noise, and that can lead you to incorrect insights. As a finance department, you want to avoid this at all times.
By using Zebra BI you make your financial dashboards and reports much clearer. The plug-in has a number of templates and formatting options, so you spend less time creating reports. The standard graphics let you visualize your financial parameters consistently, so the data is quick and easy for everyone to interpret. Zebra BI is also fully IBCS and Microsoft certified.
What is IBCS?
IBCS (International Business Communication Standards) is an international standard for the visual presentation of data and reports. The aim of IBCS is to improve the communication of data through the application of a consistent and understandable visual design. IBCS focuses on the presentation of data in tables, charts and dashboards and includes guidelines for the use of colors, fonts, icons and other visual elements. IBCS thus ensures not only consistent use of financial data within a company or organization, but also between different external parties, both within and beyond national borders.
What can I do with Zebra BI?
Zebra BI is mainly used for visualizing financial data, but can of course also be used for other purposes. For convenience, we have listed them below:
- Data visualization: You can visualize your financial data in various ways. For example, you can use tables, charts, maps and much more. These visualizations make it easier to identify and understand trends, patterns and relationships in your data.
- Reports: You can use a number of standard templates for your reports. This lets you generate a report quickly and easily. Besides saving time, it also ensures consistency and professionalism in your reporting.
- Data analysis: The plug-in also offers advanced analysis capabilities, such as drill-down and the creation of models, which let you analyze and understand your data at a deeper level.
- Integration with Power BI: Zebra BI was developed specifically for use with Microsoft Power BI. That means you don't have to learn yet another new tool. It integrates seamlessly into Power BI and uses the same features and functionality.
How do I use Zebra BI?
Zebra BI is a plug-in for Microsoft Power BI. To use this tool you will therefore always need Power BI. You can get started with Zebra BI easily by installing it as a plug-in. From that moment on, you can start creating reports.
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