Your Trusted Microsoft Solutions Partner
Unlock the potential for millions in savings with our data solutions.
Over 203 successful data projects delivered and counting.
Our data solutions are battle-tested with proven success across 17+ industries.
Benefit from 173 years of collective consulting experience.
We help businesses in Sydney gain actionable insights.
Dear Watson Consulting is a leading specialist in Microsoft Power BI solutions in Australia. Unlike IT generalists, we have focused solely on Power BI since its release in 2015 and have a proven track record of successful Power BI implementations across multiple industries in Sydney and beyond.
Our Power BI consulting, training, and mentoring services empower businesses to create accurate reports that facilitate growth and satisfy both internal stakeholders and external regulators. Sound methodology delivers iterative insights and intuitive reporting, meaning our clients reap the benefits from day one until long after we leave.
Best-in-class Microsoft Power BI services
Power BI training and consulting solutions for businesses in Sydney.
Power BI Training
Our remote Power BI training courses and mentoring in Sydney will help you master everything from basic to advanced analytics, and achieve Power BI certification.
Power BI Consulting
Our remote Power BI consulting services help businesses in Sydney manage their data, gain actionable insights, and satisfy their regulatory reporting requirements.
Trusted by Hundreds to Solve their Data Woes
Power BI solutions to support all your business functions
We help businesses in Sydney gain cross-silo insights.
CRM analytics
Gain a 360-degree view of your customer with customised Dynamics 365 dashboards that compare external data on sales, marketing and operations.
HR analytics
Track attendance, annual leave, payroll, and training across cloud and on-premises systems, and compare them with operational data for financial insights.
Finance analytics
Analyse financial data in Excel then compare it with operational data in Power BI to improve forecasting, budgeting, and planning.
Sales analytics
Measure sales performance against multiple variables, including data from other silos, for actionable employee, client, and locational insights.
Marketing analytics
Discover untapped opportunities by gauging the impact of your marketing strategies and comparing campaign analysis and surveys with financial and operational data.
CRM analytics
Gain a 360-degree view of your customer with customised Dynamics 365 dashboards that compare external data on sales, marketing and operations.
HR analytics
Track attendance, annual leave, payroll, and training across cloud and on-premises systems, and compare them with operational data for financial insights.
Finance analytics
Analyse financial data in Excel then compare it with operational data in Power BI to improve forecasting, budgeting, and planning.
Sales analytics
Measure sales performance against multiple variables, including data from other silos, for actionable employee, client, and locational insights.
Marketing analytics
Discover untapped opportunities by gauging the impact of your marketing strategies and comparing campaign analysis and surveys with financial and operational data.
Microsoft Solutions Partner in Azure, Data and AI
Unlike IT generalists, DWC has focused on the Power BI platform since Microsoft released it in 2015. Thanks to our unparalleled expertise, we have been recognised as a Microsoft Solutions Partner in Azure, Data and AI. Our clients benefit from access to exclusive resources, better training tools, and the most recent developments in the Power BI platform.
Power BI industry solutions
Cutting-edge Power BI services for key industries in Sydney
Healthcare
The healthcare industry breeds a complex data environment, and equally complex reporting demands from experts, patients and regulators. We help organisations use Power BI to unite multiple source systems and draw accurate and insightful reports from vast quantities of data.
Transportation
Businesses in Sydney’s transportation industry can gain clear and accurate operational insights on high volumes of transactional data with our Power BI services. The results? Increased productivity, greater efficiency, and improved ROI.
Distribution
Warehouse and inventory management are simplified with our custom Power BI solutions for the distribution industry in Sydney. Gain accurate insights, reduce costs, and keep track of supply and demand with automated, interactive and user-friendly reporting.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing businesses in Sydney rely on timely and accurate reporting to streamline production, manage inventory, and forecast supply and demand. Our tailored Power BI solutions automate data collection and provide actionable analyses.
Education
By automating processes and creating dynamic, user-friendly reporting mechanisms, educators in Sydney can become self-sufficient in data analytics. Our custom Power BI solutions allow educational institutions to track student intake and create nuanced performance reports that fulfill parent, student, and teacher needs as well as regulatory requirements.
Retail
Sydney retailers can leverage user-friendly Power BI solutions that make sales reporting, forecasting, and trend identification simple. By automating performance reports on employees, locations, and products, businesses can gain actionable insights that fuel growth and improvement.
Thought Leadership in Action
Our expert consultants have been spotlighted on global stages, showcasing their thought leadership in the data industry.
What to look for in a Power BI provider
A proven track record
Look for consultants with a track record of successful Power BI case studies spanning multiple industries.
Cutting-edge knowledge
The best providers stay current with the rapidly evolving field of data analytics and Power BI reporting services.
Microsoft partnership
Consultants who are certified Microsoft Partners can access extra support, exclusive resources, and the best training tools.
Expertise in data systems and sources
To optimise your end-to-end data pipeline, a deep understanding of data systems and sources is essential.
Regulatory reporting experience
Consultants must bring knowledge and resources that ease the burden of your company’s regulatory reporting obligations.
Communication
To help you produce reports with direct value, a consultant must communicate clearly to understand your business’s needs.
Methodology
A clearly defined approach that produces consistent, accurate, and iterative results is the fastest way to get value from your reports.
Employee empowerment
Through Power BI training and mentoring, your consultant should help your organisation become self-sufficient in data analytics.
UX optimisation
Power BI consultants should help you create clear, insightful, and interactive reports that are user friendly on any device. Ask to see Power BI report examples as evidence.
Syncing legacy systems and importing data
A Power BI analytics service provider should be able to extract and unite data from cloud and on-premises platforms.
You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers
If transforming data into actionable insights is your goal, our cutting-edge data solutions are designed to facilitate just that.
Sifting through vast amounts of data can be daunting. Our expertise lies in distilling the data to reveal what is essential for informed business decisions. We place a high value on data quality, as it is critical to the integrity of your insights. To this end, we implement rigorous data cleansing and quality control measures.
Additionally, we understand the complexities that arise from integration challenges. Our ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes are crafted to unify your data sources effectively, ensuring a harmonious and streamlined data environment.
Tackling Power BI complexities is part of our forte. We handle the intricacies of analytics and reporting, simplifying the process for clarity. We also provide training to enhance your team’s competencies.
Choose to collaborate with us, and you’ll not only conserve valuable time but also bolster your decision-making with sound, well-managed data. This strategic advantage is pivotal for elevating business performance and staying ahead in your industry.
Opting for our data solutions represents a strategic investment, as they are proven to significantly expedite the journey to insights. Imagine having access to real-time dashboards and automated reports, with all your data seamlessly integrated, facilitating efficient analysis and decision-making processes.
But the benefits extend beyond just time-saving. We’re talking about substantial cost reductions as well. Our scalable solutions are designed to adapt to your business’s growth, allowing for a flexible ‘pay-as-you-grow’ model. Furthermore, our comprehensive consulting and mentoring packages have been instrumental in delivering cost savings to our clients.
In essence, our focus is on delivering exceptional value for your investment, ensuring that both your time and finances are leveraged to their fullest potential.
The cost of data solutions can vary significantly based on several critical factors. The complexity of your existing infrastructure is a primary determinant—more sophisticated requirements usually incur higher expenses. Additionally, the scale of the operation can greatly influence the overall investment required.
Customization levels are also a crucial consideration; standard solutions are generally more cost-effective, whereas bespoke systems can lead to increased costs. The choice of technology, including software and cloud services, impacts the financial outlay, as does the necessity for ongoing support and staff training.
Moreover, the volume of data being processed and the number of users accessing the system will affect the cost.
In practice, we steer clear of a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to pricing. Our strategy is to meticulously customize each data solution, taking into account the unique nuances and specific needs of your business. This ensures that the service you receive is precisely aligned with your operational requirements and goals.
At Dear Watson, our numbers speak volumes about our standing as a premier data consulting firm:
- Over $10 million in client cost savings.
- Thousands of hours saved in client data projects.
- Over 203 successful data projects delivered and counting.
- Our data solutions are battle-tested across 17+ industries.
- Over 173 years of collective consulting experience.
- Invited to over 10 global thought leadership platforms.
Each statistic underscores our commitment to excellence and the tangible value we deliver in the realm of data consulting.
We have run ultra-successful data projects for all sizes of companies across over 17 industries. This extensive experience gives us the confidence to say that virtually any company can reap substantial rewards from implementing data solutions.
Indeed, we are a certified Microsoft Solutions Partner for Data & AI (Azure). This partnership grants us privileged access to premier support channels, early releases of new tools, and cutting-edge technologies, all of which empower us to drive our clients’ success.
Our clients have seen impressive results in as little as 10 days, specifically with report generation. This swift turnaround is a testament to our streamlined processes, rapid delivery cycles, and the diverse expertise of our team, proficient in various data specializations.
We maintain a strict in-house policy regarding our work. Our dedicated team of seasoned Power BI Specialists boasts decades of collective industry experience, ensuring expertise and quality control remain within our local operations.
We adhere to a strict in-house policy for our projects. Our dedicated team of Power BI Specialists, each with specific skillsets and qualifications in diverse business areas, brings decades of collective industry experience. This not only ensures expert project management but also guarantees that expertise and quality control are integral to our local operations.
Get Help From Microsoft Certified Experts
If you’re struggling to create impactful Power BI reports or you don’t have a set of guidelines when starting a new project, then you could benefit from using our Power BI Report Development Checklist. It covers many aspects of starting a new Power BI reporting project and should be applicable in most cases.