Power BI Monitoring Optimization for BHP Group
Client
BHP Group
To enhance the operational efficiency and reliability of BHP’s Power BI ecosystem, ensuring timely insights, optimized reporting, and robust data integrity.
The Challenge
BHP Group faced challenges in managing its extensive Power BI environment
Failed Reports and Datasets
Critical business reports and datasets often failed or became outdated, delaying decision-making.
Resource
Inefficiency
Complex, slow, or resource-intensive reports affected user experience and productivity.
Data Integrity Risks
Stale or disabled datasets led to inconsistent and unreliable reporting.
Compliance
Concerns
Ensuring adherence to strict industry data standards and regulations was resource-intensive.
Strategic Approach by Technology Cue
Monitoring and Error Resolution
Insight
Identified a significant number of failed and stale reports, disrupting operations.
Actions
- Deployed Technology Cue’s Power BI Monitoring Tool to automate the detection of:
- Failed reports for immediate resolution.
- Stale datasets to ensure data is current and actionable.
- Established automated notifications to alert administrators of failures in real-time.
Outcome
Reduced reporting disruptions by 40%, ensuring timely access to critical insights.
Resource Optimization
Insight
Resource-heavy reports slowed down the system and increased operational costs.
Actions
- Monitored and flagged resource-intensive reports.
- Optimized report structures and schedules, improving performance without sacrificing functionality.
Outcome
Enhanced system efficiency, with 25% faster report load times and improved user satisfaction.
Scheduling and Data Refresh Management
Insight
Ineffective scheduling led to delays in data refreshes, impacting operational decisions.
Actions
- Streamlined report schedules, ensuring high-priority reports were updated first.
- Ensured timely completion of refreshes, validating data consistency across reports.
Outcome
Achieved 100% on-time delivery of critical scheduled reports, eliminating bottlenecks.
Data Security and Compliance
Insight
Increased regulatory demands required a scalable and secure infrastructure.
Actions
- Leveraged Microsoft Azure for data encryption, threat monitoring, and multi-factor authentication.
- Implemented compliance controls aligned with ISO 27001 and SOC standards.
Outcome
Strengthened data integrity and security, achieving full compliance with mining industry standards.
Outcomes
Operational Efficiency
Automated monitoring reduced manual intervention, freeing up resources for strategic initiatives.
Improved
Reporting
Failures and resource bottlenecks were minimized, leading to faster and more reliable insights.
Data
Integrity
All datasets were kept up-to-date, ensuring accurate and trustworthy analytics.
Robust
Compliance
Adherence to industry regulations improved, enhancing stakeholder confidence.