1. Rapid Data Exploration:
Powerful Self-Service Analysis with PowerPivot
Julie Strauss
Senior Program Manager

2. A solution that re-defines the line between I.T. and end-user roles
WHAT IS POWERPIVOT?
A solution that re-defines the line between I.T. and end-user roles
Users
Model
Analyze
Personalize
Share BI solutions IT
Provision
Administer
Secure
Track data
... using familiar tools without requesting support
… managing usage and resources involved

3. demo
Top 5 Features In PowerPivot for Excel

4. NEW FEATURES IN SQL SERVER 2012
Richer Models
KPIs
Descriptions
Persisted formatting
Advanced sorting
Mark as Date Table
Distinct count
Drillthru
Perspectives
Hierarchies
Multiple relationships
Optimized Usability
Improved Date and Text filtering
Diagram
Measure grid
Various usability enhancements
Reporting Properties
All features available in both PowerPivot and SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)

5. Further. Forward. Faster.
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