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There are dozens of technology solutions for developing data products. Microsoft offers a variety of options: PowerPoint for data-rich presentations, Excel for models and ad hoc analysis, Power BI for self-service analytics, SQL Server Reporting Services for reporting, SharePoint with dashboards, and undoubtedly many more. The fact that one organization offers numerous tools for communicating data says a lot about the complexity of choosing the right tool for your unique situation.
Ideally, you want to have a small set of data tools that support the variety of types of data products your organization needs. A single solution is unlikely to offer the breadth of capabilities necessary. In our experience, four to five tools for data presentation are usually sufficient for most organizations. The following table describes a set of tool categories and the specific solution we’ve seen work most successfully.
Types of Data Product Development Tools
| Type | Purpose | Our Choice |
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