Power BI Project Forecast Tool

Hi BCS,

Based on your requirements, a combination of Power Apps and SharePoint Lists or Dataverse could be a suitable solution. Here’s a comparison of the two options:

  1. Power Apps with SharePoint Lists:
  • Easier to set up and manage.
  • Lower cost compared to using Dataverse.
  • Can import a choice column from SQL using Power Query in Power BI or using a custom API connection in Power Apps (though it might be a bit more complex than using Dataverse).
  • Suitable for small to medium-sized datasets.
  1. Power Apps with Dataverse:
  • More robust and scalable, suitable for larger datasets and more complex applications.
  • Better integration with other Microsoft services like Power Automate and Azure Functions.
  • Direct querying of SQL data sources is more straightforward.
  • Higher cost compared to using SharePoint Lists.

Given that your requirements seem relatively simple, using Power Apps with SharePoint Lists could be a good starting point. If you find that you need more advanced features or better integration with other services, you can consider migrating to Dataverse later on.