Posts categorised: Features

Power BI November 2025 Feature Summary

The November 2025 Power BI feature update brings several important announcements and enhancements across the platform. Key highlights include the deprecation of R and Python visuals in the Embed for your customers solution, significant updates to Copilot and AI capabilities—such as the standalone Copilot in Power BI mobile apps (Preview) and improvements to Verified Answers—and … Continue reading “Power BI November 2025 Feature Summary”

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Prep Your Data for AI — Now in the Power BI Service 

Until now, preparing your data for AI was only possible in Power BI Desktop. That changes today! As of today, we are rolling out the ability for you to prepare your data for AI directly in the Power BI service. This makes it easier to keep your semantic models Copilot-ready without switching tools — and it … Continue reading “Prep Your Data for AI — Now in the Power BI Service “

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DAX UDFs: Code once, reuse everywhere (Preview)

Discover the power of DAX User Defined Functions (UDFs) in Power BI! Now in public preview, DAX UDFs let you define reusable logic with parameters—making your models cleaner, more maintainable, and easier to debug. Whether you’re building simple measures or advanced calculations like currency conversion, UDFs unlock a new level of flexibility. Learn how to get started and explore real-world examples in this post.

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DAX UDFs: Code once, reuse everywhere (Preview)

Discover the power of DAX User Defined Functions (UDFs) in Power BI! Now in public preview, DAX UDFs let you define reusable logic with parameters—making your models cleaner, more maintainable, and easier to debug. Whether you’re building simple measures or advanced calculations like currency conversion, UDFs unlock a new level of flexibility. Learn how to get started and explore real-world examples in this post.

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Calendar-based time intelligence: time intelligence, tailored (Preview)

Time-based analysis just got a major upgrade. Power BI now supports calendar-based time intelligence, giving you the flexibility to work with any calendar structure—fiscal, retail, lunar, or custom. Say goodbye to limitations like continuous date table requirements and lack of week-based calculations. With this new feature, you can define multiple calendars, map time attributes, and unlock powerful new DAX functions like TOTALWTD. Enable the preview today and explore a smarter way to analyze time in Power BI.

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Power BI July 2025 Feature Summary

This month’s update marks a notable evolution for Power BI. With richer connections to Microsoft 365, smarter Copilot features, and the integration of reporting through PBIRS and SQL Server 2025, users are set to benefit from more seamless workflows and intelligent insights. Whether you’re eager for enhanced collaboration or advanced AI, this month’s innovations are designed to open new possibilities for every Power BI enthusiast.

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Open and edit any semantic model with Power BI tools

This month, we’re excited to share a major milestone for Power BI modelling tools – Power BI Desktop is now compatible with any semantic model in Fabric. With this update, you’re no longer required to rely on external tools to edit a semantic model running in Fabric. At the same time, it enhances interoperability between external tools and Power BI Desktop, enabling them to do even more.

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