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Announcing Metrics Sets are widely available in Preview

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In today’s data-driven world, organizations need reliable and consistent metrics to make informed decisions. We’re excited to introduce Metric Sets Preview, a groundbreaking feature designed to help you define, discover, and reuse trusted metrics across your organization. This new feature is part of our ongoing commitment to enhance your data experience and empower you with the tools you need to succeed.

Why Metrics Matter

Metrics are the backbone of any data strategy. They provide a standardized way to measure performance, track progress, and make data-driven decisions. However, managing metrics can be challenging, especially as organizations grow and data becomes more complex. Our Metrics solution aims to simplify this process by offering a centralized repository for all your key metrics.

Key Features

Centralized Metric Management

Metric sets allow you to store and manage all your metrics in one place. You can even build specific metric sets (collections) for different teams. This ensures consistency and eliminates the need for duplicate metrics, reducing data silos and improving data quality.

 

Enhanced Discoverability

With our intuitive search and navigation features, finding the right metric has never been easier. Whether you’re a business user looking for key performance indicators or a data analyst searching for specific measures, Metrics makes it simple to locate and utilize the metrics you need.

 

Seamless Integration

Metrics integrate seamlessly with your existing data tools and workflows. Whether you’re using Power BI, notebooks, or custom applications, you can easily access and use your metrics without any disruptions.

 

Rich Consumption Experiences

Metrics support rich and expanded consumption experiences, allowing you to explore and visualize metrics in new and meaningful ways. This includes the ability to see metrics and associated dimensions, making it easier to understand and act on your data, especially for business users who don’t need to see the entire semantic model.

 

Trust and Reliability

Built with security and governance in mind, Metrics ensure that your KPIs and most important measures are reliable and trustworthy. With permissioning and features like detailed usage tracking you can be confident that your data is secure and being used appropriately.

The Road Ahead

The Metrics Public Preview is just the beginning. We’re committed to continuously improving and expanding this feature to meet your evolving needs. In the coming months, we plan to introduce additional capabilities, including more advanced integration options and enhanced data pane experiences.

Currently, organizations need to have Fabric enabled and Metric sets need to be created in premium workspaces (Fabric or premium capacities). The tenant setting for metrics must also be enabled. We plan to enable access independent of Fabric, and to extend to Pro workspaces.

We invite you to use Metrics and let us know how it starts to improve data quality and transform the way your users interact with and trust their metrics – experience the benefits for yourself. Unlock the full potential of your data and drive your organization forward with Metrics!

Check out our documentation for more info – Get started with Metrics – Power BI | Microsoft Learn