Thomas Zeutschler
Senior Analyst Data & AI
As an analyst and technology expert, Thomas supports his clients in adapting modern data & analytics concepts and technologies and in developing data-driven processes and business models.
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BARC Benchmark – How fast is your BI platform, really?
According to the BARC BI & Analytics Survey, fast response times of BI platforms have long been a key driver of end-user satisfaction. As users become increasingly accustomed to instant feedback from mobile apps and AI tools, performance expectations are rising. The BARC Benchmark addresses this shift by measuring actual response times in typical cloud environments. It delivers professionally collected, comparable results across leading BI platforms.
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This study explores the following questions:
- How can organizations make their planning and forecasting more resilient in the face of volatility?
- Which measures, strategies and technologies are companies using to increase flexibility and adaptability?
- What role do modern planning software, automation and AI play in improving resilience?
- What best practices set leading companies apart from less successful ones?
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What’s inside the report
The study explains the BARC Benchmark methodology in detail and presents the first evaluation results for Microsoft Power BI and Qlik. The platforms are tested in real scenarios, including opening a report, changing filters, refreshing dashboards and scaling with additional users. A structured framework is also provided for benchmarking your own BI applications.
About BARC Benchmarks
The BARC Benchmarks introduce a new approach to evaluating and comparing Business Intelligence (BI) and Corporate Performance Management (CPM) platforms. They go beyond feature lists and focus on measurable outcomes in productivity and scalability based on real enterprise use cases.
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Stefan Sexl
Senior Analyst Data & AI
With 30 years of vendor and consulting experience, Stefan's focus at BARC is on CPM, BI and reporting.
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