

Excel to Power BI Migration
Transform Your Data
Turn Static Spreadsheets into Dynamic Dashboards
Power BI takes the best of Excel and elevates it into a modern business intelligence platform. With interactive dashboards, real-time insights, and secure cloud access, you can move beyond static spreadsheets and make smarter, data-driven decisions.
We have helped many organisations migrate from Excel to Power BI. Our team of Microsoft-certified consultants includes professionals in not only the Power Platforms, but also Excel and across the entire Microsoft suite.

Excel vs Power BI: What's the Difference?
Feature / Capability | Excel | Power BI |
---|---|---|
Data Handling | Handles smaller datasets effectively, but performance slows with large or complex files. | Designed to process millions of rows from multiple sources without performance issues. |
Visualisations | Basic charts and graphs that require manual setup. | Advanced, interactive dashboards with drill-downs, filters, and modern visuals. |
Real-Time Updates | Static reports — needs manual refresh or re-upload of data. | Live connection to data sources with automatic refresh for up-to-date insights. |
Collaboration | Sharing via email or shared drives, leading to version control issues. | Cloud-based sharing with secure access - everyone sees the same version. |
Automation | Limited automation with macros or manual processes. | Powerful automation of data refreshes, workflows, and reporting. |
Security & Governance | File-based security, limited central control. | Enterprise-grade Microsoft security, role-based access, and audit trails. |
Scalability | Best for individual users or small teams. | Scales seamlessly across teams, departments, and enterprise organisations. |
Data Handling
Excel
Handles smaller datasets effectively, but performance slows with large or complex files.
Power BI
Designed to process millions of rows from multiple sources without performance issues.
Visualisations
Excel
Basic charts and graphs that require manual setup.
Power BI
Advanced, interactive dashboards with drill-downs, filters, and modern visuals.
Real-Time Updates
Excel
Static reports — needs manual refresh or re-upload of data.
Power BI
Live connection to data sources with automatic refresh for up-to-date insights.
Collaboration
Excel
Sharing via email or shared drives, leading to version control issues.
Power BI
Cloud-based sharing with secure access - everyone sees the same version.
Automation
Excel
Limited automation with macros or manual processes.
Power BI
Powerful automation of data refreshes, workflows, and reporting.
Security & Governance
Excel
File-based security, limited central control.
Power BI
Enterprise-grade Microsoft security, role-based access, and audit trails.
Scalability
Excel
Best for individual users or small teams.
Power BI
Scales seamlessly across teams, departments, and enterprise organisations.



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Experts across the entire Microsoft Suite
At Power Platform Experts, we understand that every business is different. Some teams still rely heavily on Excel, while others are keen to embrace the advanced capabilities of Power BI. As part of the Office Experts Group, we advise businesses in all aspects across the Microsoft suite and provide the most effective solutions to meet your needs.
Whether you need a full migration from Excel to Power BI, a hybrid setup that keeps Excel in the mix, or ongoing support to optimise your reporting, we provide a tailored approach that ensures you get the best possible results.
Our cross-platform expertise means we don't just move your data, we help you unlock its full potential. With 25 years of experience supporting Australian businesses, we'll ensure your reporting is faster, smarter, and ready for the future.