Aluvii stands apart from the competition by offering cutting edge data visualization with Power BI Embedded

By The Power BI Team as written on Microsoft Corporation

The Power BI Team is excited to highlight a new story blog series of notable ISVs who have integrated Power BI Embedded into their offerings to differentiate and innovate their solutions. Our immediate story post comes from Aluvii, which offers SaaS POS solution for amusement parks and leisure facilities. With Power BI Embedded, Aluvii aims to stand apart from the competition, bringing rich data visualization to life all inside their application offerings. How did they integrate Power BI Embedded into their product offering? Read more below, and stay tuned for additional story posts coming your way.

Aluvii, an all-in-one POS software platform for the amusement and leisure industries, recently released their flagship SaaS product and are experiencing a very positive response in the marketplace. The cloud-based software includes a comprehensive set of modules needed to efficiently run an entire business including ticketing, point of sale, e-commerce, memberships, events & reservations, inventory, HR, scheduling & timekeeping, sales & marketing, member portal, online waivers, and much more. Because Aluvii is cloud based, it’s accessible anytime, anywhere, and on any device. In addition, all registers, customer data, and reports are always available, safe, and up to date.

We at Aluvii recognize automated business intelligence and reporting are critical to customers. As such, we selected and utilize Microsoft Power BI Embedded as our cutting edge reporting and dashboard technology solution.

The primary reason for our selection of Microsoft Power BI Embedded was the need for a single reporting platform that could be deployed across multiple operating systems, web portals, and applications. Microsoft’s Power BI is an excellent platform for the deployment of dashboards and reports, but it lacked the flexibility of embedded application inclusion. With the release of the Power BI Embedded solution, we were able to leverage everything we loved in the standard Power BI framework into an integrated product. We researched other solutions but each did not truly allow for embedded application deployment. And many required convoluted integration architectures that had greater possibility of breakage. Since Aluvii is built on top of Azure, the Power BI Embedded solution was seamless, and drove down the total cost of ownership.

The same architecture that allows for rapid deployment of reporting is also being managed through the Azure API Management services. This allows our more advanced clients to build their own custom Power BI Desktop reports and dashboards. With the API Gateway created by the Azure API Management, API Management, Aluvii is able to setup subscription models that provide access to data and other features. Billing clients is also streamlined through this process.

Our development team has leveraged Microsoft Azure as its PaaS, the core API architecture used by the company which has allowed for increased flexibility in development and deployment. And by kick starting the business using the Microsoft BizSpark program, we were able to test and utilize the best of Microsoft’s product line, ensuring a state-of-the-art solution at affordable prices.

The Azure SQL Database product, which is used as the backbone of the Aluvii Software Suite, allows for quick integration within Power BI Embedded. The write-once-deploy-everywhere software process ensures that our reports can be integrated within our web portals, desktop applications, and mobile platforms with minimal development and cost. Microsoft Power BI’s flexible visualizations offers our Aluvii product the ability to develop truly unique reporting solutions across allof our various feature sets and using multiple data sources. At this time, Aluvii is unique in providing dynamic, multi-tenant reporting services built into the core application among all of its other software features.

Overall, Aluvii credits their growing success to its diverse product offerings, the scalability of the Microsoft Cloud Azure Platform, and innovative development teams. Since the initial release of their flagship SaaS offering, Aluvii has received tremendous interest from customers across the globe. The Power BI Embedded reporting feature allows Aluvii to differentiate itself from its competitors, granting deep insights into its customers’ operations.

Technology Leader's Guide to Identity Access Management with the Cloud

Enhancing Organizational Efficiency with Identity Access Management as a Service.

In today's dynamic business environment, cloud offerings present compelling opportunities for organizations to optimize operations, enhance agility, and reduce costs. However, realizing these benefits hinges on effectively addressing the challenges inherent in cloud technology adoption.

A paramount challenge is ensuring robust security for cloud-based applications and data. It's crucial for organizations to implement a comprehensive Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategy that seamlessly integrates on-premises and cloud resources.

Identity Access Management with Entra ID

Entra ID Premium provides a robust solution tailored to empower small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) by seamlessly extending their familiar Active Directory (AD) platform to encompass cloud solutions.

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By adhering to regulatory guidelines and internal policies, businesses can ensure the protection of sensitive information while avoiding potential legal and financial repercussions. The solution's robust auditing and reporting capabilities further aid in demonstrating compliance during audits and assessments.

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This efficiency boost not only optimizes resource utilization but also improves overall productivity within the organization.

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This scalability promotes agility and innovation, allowing businesses to adapt quickly to market changes and technological advancements.

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Entra ID's integration capabilities with cloud services and applications ensure that businesses can leverage technology effectively while maintaining stringent security standards.

Leveraging Microsoft Specialized Experts

Managed Solution stands as a distinguished partner in the realm of cloud services, ranking among the top 1% of Microsoft Cloud Service Providers globally. With our extensive experience and expertise, we are well-equipped to assist organizations in implementing Entra ID for Identity and Access Management (IAM).

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We begin by conducting a thorough assessment of your current IAM infrastructure, including both on-premises and cloud environments.

Our experts work closely with your IT team to understand your unique requirements, security policies, and regulatory compliance needs. This detailed consultation ensures that we tailor our approach to fit your specific organizational goals and challenges.

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Security is at the forefront of our implementation strategy. We help you configure Entra ID to enforce strong authentication and authorization policies, protecting your sensitive data and applications. Our experts ensure that your Entra ID setup complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements, providing you with peace of mind.

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Ongoing Partnership

Managed Solution is committed to your long-term success. As your trusted partner, we provide ongoing support and consultation to help you maximize the value of Entra ID. Whether you need assistance with scaling your IAM solution, integrating new applications, or staying updated with the latest features and best practices, we are here to help.

Aligned with Microsoft's mission to empower every individual and organization to achieve more, Managed Solution delivers unparalleled expertise and support to drive organizational success in the digital age. By partnering with us, you gain access to a wealth of knowledge and experience, ensuring that your Entra ID implementation is smooth, secure, and successful.

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