The importance of data-driven decision making is undeniable in today's business landscape. However, the inherent complexity in obtaining, transforming, and presenting data often creates barriers for companies. Power BI Gateways emerges as a solution to these challenges, enabling secure access to on-premises data directly from the Power BI cloud service.
Power BI Gateways function as bridges between the cloud service and your local data. By using gateways, you can keep your data secure behind a firewall while simultaneously having full access to advanced reports, dashboards, and data analyses. The data can be refreshed in real-time or at scheduled intervals, offering flexibility in delivering insights.
There are two types of gateways: personal and data. The personal gateway is tailored for individual use, allowing a single user to access data sources. On the other hand, the data gateway is more suited to multi-user scenarios, allowing multiple users to access and update data.
Using Power BI Gateways simplifies reading and analysing on-premises data by connecting to the Power BI cloud service, without needing to migrate large volumes of data. This increases efficiency and reduces latency, enabling faster, more informed decision making.