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Power BI is a business analytics tool from Microsoft that allows users to visualize and analyze data in a variety of ways. The Power BI Edge App is a version of Power BI that can be deployed and configured on a local network, providing a number of benefits including increased security and faster data processing.

Integration with Screenly, a digital signage solution, allows for the display of Power BI reports and dashboards on digital screens. This can be useful for providing real-time updates on key performance indicators (KPIs) or other important data to a team or organization.

There are several options for integrating Power BI with Screenly:

  1. RSS feed: Power BI can publish reports and dashboards to an RSS feed, which can then be displayed on a Screenly digital sign. This is a simple and easy-to-implement option, but it does not allow for interactive features such as drilling down into data.
  2. iFrame: Power BI reports and dashboards can be embedded in a webpage using an iFrame. This allows for more flexibility in terms of customization and interactivity, but it does require some web development skills.
  3. QR codes: A QR code can be generated for a Power BI report or dashboard, which can then be displayed on a Screenly digital sign. Users can scan the QR code with their smartphone to view the report or dashboard in the Power BI mobile app.
  4. Clock: Power BI can be used to display a custom clock on a digital sign. This can be useful for providing a clear visual indicator of the current time, and it can be combined with other Power BI visualizations to create a cohesive display.

To build, deploy, and configure the Power BI Edge App, follow these steps:

  1. Create a Power BI account: To use Power BI, you will need to create a free account at https://powerbi.microsoft.com/.
  2. Create a report or dashboard: Once you have a Power BI account, you can create a report or dashboard using your data. For more information on how to do this, see the Power BI documentation at https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/.
  3. Publish the report or dashboard: After creating a report or dashboard, you can publish it to the Power BI service. This will make it available for viewing and sharing with others.
  4. Configure the Power BI Edge App: To deploy the Power BI Edge App, you will need to follow the instructions provided by Screenly. This will typically involve downloading and installing the app on a local server, and then configuring it to connect to your Power BI account and display the desired reports and dashboards.

For more information on the Power BI Edge App and its integration with Screenly, see the Screenly documentation at https://screenly.io/docs/power-bi/.

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