Data,Automation&BusinessSystems
Pillar 3 Service Hub | Power BI, Zoho, Workflow Automation
The single source of truth your leadership team has been waiting for, plus the workflow automations that remove the manual steps draining your team's time. Power BI dashboards live in 2-4 weeks. Workflow automation contributed to a 14% profitability lift in our FMCG case study.
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Power BI & Reporting
Executive dashboards and automated reporting. First dashboard live in 2-4 weeks.
Workflow Automation
Zoho One, DataFlow verification, and WhatsApp notifications. FMCG case study: 14% profitability lift.
Email & Workspace Migration
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace with SPF/DKIM/DMARC configured properly.
Cybersecurity Training & AI Advisory
CPD-format sessions on responsible AI, digital wellbeing, and distraction management.
When this service becomes urgent
912 turns scattered operational data into usable decision systems: data plumbing, workflow automation, Power BI dashboards, governance, and executive reporting tied to real business questions.
Discovery call agenda
Data-source inventory, KPI definition, workflow or dashboard design, build sprint, access control, and operating cadence.
- 1Pick the operating decision that needs better data.
- 2Review source systems and manual handoffs.
- 3Define first dashboard or automation sprint.
What the numbers say about leaving this alone
The reporting problem is rarely the dashboard. It is that four systems disagree about the same number and nobody owns the reconciliation.
A Microsoft-commissioned Forrester study modelled a 90% reduction in time spent searching, integrating, and debugging, contributing to a 25% productivity improvement.
Forrester Consulting — in a study Microsoft commissioned about its own platform
Intelligence Capabilities
Power BI
- Custom dashboard design
- Real-time data streaming
- Automated report delivery
Data Engineering
- Data warehousing
- ETL pipeline automation
- Source system integration
Advanced Analytics
- AI & Machine Learning
- Predictive forecasting
- Anomaly detection
Data Challenges
Disconnected data silos across different departments.
Manual, error-prone reporting processes.
Lack of real-time visibility into key business metrics.
Difficulty translating complex data into strategic action.
Our Analytics Roadmap
From raw data to strategic intelligence.
Part of the 912 six-phase engagement model — this is how it runs for this service.
Discovery
Identifying data sources and defining business objectives.
Development
Building models and designing intuitive visualizations.
Deployment
Rolling out dashboards and training teams for data-driven action.
The 912 Advantage
Strategic Alignment
We ensure your data strategy directly supports your business goals.
Rapid Implementation
Our proven frameworks allow for faster time-to-insight.
Executive Intelligence
Why is manual Excel reporting a risk for East African supply chains?
Manual Excel reporting introduces 'Data Latency' and human error, which are critical risks in regional manufacturing. Modern architectural standards like Change Data Capture (CDC) and Delta Lake pipelines automate ingestion from SAP or Sage directly into a unified Lakehouse. This allows Power BI to provide real-time predictive analytics, reducing operational reporting latency by over 90%.
"Infrastructure without a robust data engineering strategy is just storage. We architect automated pipelines that treat data as a high-velocity asset, ensuring board-level visibility into every branch transaction within seconds."
Fortinet
Network security technology
SAP HANA
Database and ERP technology
Microsoft
Cloud and workplace technology
VMware
Virtualization technology
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about Data, Automation & Business Systems.
What is Power BI and why do we need it?
Power BI is a business analytics service by Microsoft. It lets you visualize your data and share insights across your organization, or embed them in your app or website. It replaces static Excel reports with real-time, interactive dashboards.
Can you connect to our existing ERP or software?
Yes. Our data engineers specialize in building ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines that pull data securely from almost any system—including SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Navision, Sage, or custom SQL databases.
What is a data warehouse?
A data warehouse is a central repository where data from multiple sources is consolidated and optimized for reporting and analysis. It ensures your dashboards run instantly without slowing down your live operational systems.
How long does it take to see the first dashboard?
Once we have secure access to your raw data, we typically deliver the first iteration of your Power BI dashboard within 2-4 weeks, allowing leadership to start making data-driven decisions almost immediately.