Discover the 3 Power BI connectors for OneStream

Are you looking for ways to unlock your OneStream data in Power BI? To provide management with real-time, interactive dashboards? Or perhaps allow users without OneStream access to analyze and present OneStream data directly in Power BI—or even embed them into PowerPoint presentations. If so, there are several effective methods to achieve seamless integration.

Adding the benefits of Power BI to your OneStream platform

Power BI is a popular business intelligence solution. Power BI's strength lies in its versatility, intuitive design, and ability to transform complex data into valuable visual insights.

This powerful tool lets you perform in-depth, interactive analyses across multiple data sources. The result? Sharper insights into your financial data and a solid foundation for strategic decisions.

Visualizing your OneStream data in Power BI

One benefit of connecting Power BI with your OneStream platform is the possibility of easily visualizing your results. Want to show your OneStream data in an easy-to-understand visual? No problem. Power BI provides a seamless way to map your business data in a clear and organized manner. This enables you to get even more out of your data and make better decisions.

Combining data from other systems

Another benefit is combining your OneStream data with data from other subsystems. This integration enables insights beyond what's available in OneStream alone – you gain a flexible reporting environment to combine financial data from OneStream with operational data from other subsystems.

This combination of data from various systems delivers more profound insights, providing a more comprehensive view of your organization. For example, you can merge OneStream's financial figures with inventory data at the product level to make more informed decisions.

The 3 Power BI Connectors for OneStream

It's easy to see the benefits of combining the two powerful tools. But how do you establish this connection between OneStream and Power BI? There are three main approaches.

1. The OneStream Connector
   This native OneStream Connector for Power BI offers direct integration. 
   
   
2. IRIS solution by Plainwater
   The IRIS solution developed by Plainwater provides a more customizable alternative.
   
   
3. Custom-Built Power BI Connector
   A custom-built solution can be tailored to fit business requirements specific to your organization's needs.

Which approach is the best fit for your organization?

Each approach has its strengths and limitations. Choosing the right connector depends on your organization's business needs, data complexity, and long-term reporting strategy.

During our webinar, "The 3 ways to connect OneStream with Power BI," we will compare these three options in detail. We'll discuss each connector's functionality, advantages, and potential limitations. We aim to give you an independent, expert overview to help you choose the right approach for your organization.

Join us for the webinar

Gain a clear understanding of the available options and how each can help you get more out of your OneStream data. We look forward to seeing you there!