Power BI May 2024 Feature Summary

In May 2024, Power BI released an update with a range of new features and enhancements. These updates cover various aspects of the Power BI platform, including reports, dashboards, modeling, data connectivity, and more.

One of the most notable new features is the ability to use Smart narratives to create narratives based on report visuals. This tool uses advanced natural language generation (NLG) technology to analyze report data and generate written insights that can be further customized to fit the report's needs.

In addition to Smart Narratives, the update also includes several improvements to the Power BI AI platform, such as Azure Cognitive Services integration for text analytics and the ability to create and manage machine learning models directly in Power BI.

Other notable features include a revamped layout for managing and creating workspaces, enhanced data profiling capabilities, and new data connectivity options, including the ability to connect to Oracle Essbase and Azure Time Series Insights.

Overall, Power BI's May 2024 update promises a richer, more immersive user experience, with new tools and capabilities that enable users to gain deeper insights from their data and create more compelling reports and dashboards.

Read more about the update on Power BI's official blog.