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MICROSOFT www . microsoft . com Microsoft ’ s software stack Power BI leads the PAT list with a combination of robust analytical capabilities , wide-ranging data support ( including MySQL , SAP HANA , JSON , and more ), and affordable pricing . Power BI users “ can create personalised dashboards with a unique , 360-degree view of their business .” The most-recent large update to Power BI features the Power BI Report Server , which provides a platform for creating and managing company reports inhouse , through local servers , as opposed to the previously unavoidable cloud storage . ITPro ’ s report in 2017 concluded that : “ If you ’ re looking for a general-purpose business intelligence platform , Power BI is almost certainly your best bet .”