Unlock the next level of business intelligence by integrating application workflows using write-back capabilities, enabling seamless data entry and powerful interactions directly within the dashboards. Learn about technical implementation, licensing considerations, and potential use cases of writebacks, all including implementation snippets.

The session incorporates insights from market research on existing writeback solutions. Participants will gain an understanding of leading writeback solutions such as Insightsoftware's Power ON and Inforiver’s Writeback, learning about their pricing models, key features, and how they compare to custom implementations using Microsoft’s Power Apps, Power Automate, or Translytical Workflows. By addressing the strengths and limitations of these solutions, the workshop equips attendees with the tools to assess and implement the right approach for their organization.

Target Audience - Level 300-400 (Experienced/Advanced):
Business analysts, Power BI/Power Apps/Fabric developers, data engineers, data architects, and decision-makers interested in interactive data solutions.

Preferred Session Duration:
45-90 minutes for comprehensive coverage, including Q&A.

Session Format:
The session includes a market study (20%), solution-specific theoretical insights including architecture overview (30%), discussion on Power BI limitations (30%), live demo (10%), Q&A (10%)

Approximate Presentation Plan:
1. Introduction to Writebacks - Defining writebacks and their significance in modern business intelligence; providing an overview of use cases where writebacks enhance decision-making and collaboration.
2. Technical Foundation - Explaining the technical requirements for implementing writebacks in Power BI; Discuss architecture options (e.g., leveraging Power Apps, REST APIs, and DirectQuery); Highlight limitations like DirectQuery row caps and refresh rates.
3. Market Research Insights - Presenting findings from market analysis on leading solutions like Insightsoftware's Power ON and Inforiver’s Writeback Matrix; Compare pricing, features, and suitability for various business scenarios.
4. Cost and Licensing Considerations - Learn about estimated costs for implementing writebacks, using Power Platform custom development with Power Apps.
5. Live Demos- Showcasing a working example of a writeback-enabled dashboard; Demonstrating how users can input data and interact directly within Power BI visuals.
6. Interactive Q&A - Discussion with audience on Writeback solutions.

Keywords:
- Power BI Writebacks
- Translytical Workflows
- Fabric Writeback
- Interactive Dashboards
- Data Entry in Power BI
- Power Apps Integration
- Direct Query Limitations
- Writeback Matrix by Inforiver
- Power ON Tools
- Licensing Costs for Writebacks