Unlock the power of on-premises business intelligence with PBIRS

Power BI Report Server (PBIRS) is a secure, on-premises solution for publishing, managing, and viewing Power BI reports, paginated reports, and KPIs within your organisation's controlled environment. Unlike cloud services requiring constant internet access and third-party trust, PBIRS keeps everything in-house, integrating with SQL Server for robust performance and supporting Australian data sovereignty standards like IRAP. For businesses handling confidential information or facing high operational costs from legacy systems, PBIRS reduces risks, streamlines workflows, and provides interactive dashboards that empower data-driven decisions—potentially cutting reporting times by 40%. At C9, we customise PBIRS to tackle your pain points, such as outdated tools or competitor tech advantages, turning secure reporting into a growth driver. If your organisation prioritises control and efficiency, PBIRS is the trustworthy choice—let's collaborate to assess its fit.

A typical PBIRS rollout with C9 takes 1-3 months for medium-sized projects, scaled to your complexity, data sources, and custom needs. We use an agile process: initial consultation and planning (1 week), server setup and configuration (2-4 weeks), report migration and integration (3-6 weeks), testing and user training (1-2 weeks), and go-live with monitoring (1 week). Variables like legacy system upgrades or team adoption can adjust timelines, but our collaborative method includes milestones to minimise interruptions and accelerate ROI. This approach overcomes barriers like internal expertise shortages or resistance to change, ensuring quicker efficiency gains and cost reductions.

PBIRS leverages enterprise-grade security with features like row-level security, encryption, and integrated authentication, keeping your data locked down on-premises without cloud vulnerabilities. It scales horizontally for growing user bases and report demands, supporting high-availability setups for uninterrupted access. Compliant with local standards including IRAP, PBIRS ensures sovereignty and audit-ready logging. At C9, our implementations include custom security audits, performance tuning, and scalable architectures to future-proof your setup—addressing triggers like high costs or poor customer experiences while enabling competitive advantages through reliable, on-site reporting.

PBIRS licensing is included with SQL Server Enterprise Edition or available via Power BI Premium per user (around AUD $30/user/month), with C9 implementation fees ranging from AUD $30,000-$150,000 based on scope, such as custom integrations or migrations. We maximise ROI by optimising server resources, automating distributions, and reducing dependency on external tools—clients often see 25-50% savings in operational expenses and recoup investments in 4-8 months through enhanced efficiency. Our transparent pricing, free consultations, and no-surprise model tackle past vendor issues, focusing on long-term profitability and growth.

PBIRS integrates natively with Power BI Desktop for report creation, SQL Server for data sources, and tools like Active Directory for authentication, allowing seamless upgrades from SSRS without full overhauls. It supports hybrid scenarios if needed, bridging on-premises and cloud elements. Post-implementation, C9 provides ongoing support including updates, troubleshooting, training sessions, and optimisation services to keep your system evolving. This trustworthy partnership minimises employee resistance and expertise gaps, ensuring sustained efficiency and a competitive edge.