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Analytics, BI, and AI

Increase speed to insight and proactively manage business outcomes with modern analytics.

Transforming Data into Actionable Insight

At Ascent Innovations, we help organizations unlock the full potential of their data with Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and AI-driven analytics. Our approach starts with strong data foundations—ensuring accuracy, clarity in KPI definitions, and alignment on what matters most. We go beyond dashboards, delivering scalable, business-focused insights that support real-time performance monitoring, predictive modeling, and proactive decision-making. From forecasting to supply chain optimization, we empower business teams to use data not just for reporting, but for transformation—turning insights into business impact. 

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Our Service Offerings

Power BI Dashboards & Reporting

We design and implement departmental and enterprise-level dashboards that provide real-time insights, ensuring teams have the data they need to make strategic decisions.

  • Departmental Power BI Solutions – Tailored reports for finance, operations, supply chain, and other business functions
  • Enterprise Power BI with Fabric – Scalable reporting with advanced data processing using OneLake, Data Factory, and Synapse
  • Data Integration – Seamless connectivity between Power BI, D365, and Power Platform to ensure accurate, centralized reporting

AI & Advanced Analytics

We help organizations move beyond traditional BI by integrating AI and machine learning (ML) to enhance decision-making and automation.

  • AI Use Case Development – Identifying where AI can drive business value
  • Machine Learning Model Training – Ensuring AI is built on structured, high-quality data
  • AI-Driven Decision Support – Embedding predictive analytics and automation into D365 & Power BI

Data Strategy & Governance

A strong analytics foundation starts with governed, high-quality data. We provide end-to-end data strategy and governance services to ensure data integrity, security, and usability.

  • Data Modeling & Architecture – Structuring data for optimized performance
  • Data Governance Frameworks – Ensuring compliance, consistency, and security
  • Data Transformation & Automation – Automating data flows to reduce manual processes

Continuous Analytics Improvement

Analytics success requires ongoing refinement. Our Illumination Framework ensures teams continuously optimize their reporting, uncover new insights, and scale analytics maturity across the organization.

  • Iterative Reporting Enhancements – Refining dashboards based on user feedback
  • Training & User Adoption – Empowering teams to maximize analytics capabilities
  • Strategic Analytics Roadmapping – Aligning BI & AI initiatives with long-term business objectives

Why Choose Ascent Innovations

Our business-first approach ensures that every solution is aligned with your strategic priorities, driving efficiency, profitability, and innovation.

Our services include:

Workshops and Discovery Sessions

Workshops and Discovery Sessions

We collaborate with executives and business units to define detailed requirements, aligning the solution with strategic goals.

AI Integration and Enablement

AI Integration and
Enablement

We guide you in training AI models that enhance decision support while ensuring your organization is prepared for scalable AI adoption.

D365 and Power Platform Configuration

D365 and Power Platform Configuration

We ensure your data flows are optimized to support high-quality dashboards and reports.

Power BI Implementation and Enablement

Power BI Implementation and Enablement

Our experts design reports and train your teams to use them effectively for both operational and strategic decision-making.

Why Businesses Trust Ascent Innovations

Ascent Innovations is a trusted Microsoft Solution Partner, delivering scalable, business-driven D365 solutions that optimize operations and drive game-changing growth.

Why Businesses Trust Ascent Innovations

Ascent Innovations is a trusted Microsoft Solution Partner, delivering scalable, business-driven D365 solutions that optimize operations and drive game-changing growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Analytics BI & AI services go beyond traditional reporting by combining real-time dashboards, AI-driven insights, and strong data governance. Using tools like Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, we create scalable analytics solutions that not only visualize data but also predict trends and automate decision-making—helping businesses move from reactive to proactive strategies.

We focus on continuous analytics improvement rather than one-time delivery. This includes refining dashboards, training users, and building a strategic analytics roadmap. By integrating AI, improving data quality, and aligning analytics with business goals, we ensure your BI and AI capabilities evolve as your organization grows.

Business Intelligence (BI) focuses on analyzing historical and current data through dashboards and reports to understand performance. AI, on the other hand, uses machine learning and advanced algorithms to predict future outcomes, detect patterns, and automate insights—enabling more proactive decision-making.

Dashboards provide real-time visibility into key metrics, allowing teams to quickly identify trends, monitor KPIs, and respond to changes. They simplify complex data into visual insights, making it easier for decision-makers to act with confidence.

Data governance ensures that data is accurate, consistent, secure, and compliant. Without it, analytics can produce misleading insights. A strong governance framework establishes data standards, controls access, and ensures trust in reporting and AI outputs.

Yes. AI and machine learning can be integrated with existing business systems such as Dynamics 365 and the Microsoft Power Platform. This allows organizations to enhance their current analytics capabilities without needing to replace their entire technology stack.

Analytics is not a one-time project—it requires ongoing refinement. As business needs evolve, dashboards, data models, and AI use cases must be updated. Continuous improvement ensures analytics remains relevant, drives adoption, and continues to deliver strategic value over time.

Ready to start transforming your business?

Talk to us about how Ascent Innovations can help you realize business value faster with end-to-end solutions and cloud services.

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