Translytical Task Flows - Actively controlling reports in Power BI

With Translytical Task Flows, Power BI becomes more than just an analytics tool: reports turn into interactive control centers where you can not only analyze data, but also take direct action, trigger workflows, and write back data – all without leaving the Power BI environment.

Data Write-back: The core feature

The highlight of Translytical Task Flows is Data Write-back. End users can update, add, or delete data directly within the report. Using Fabric User Data Functions, records are updated precisely based on the filter context applied in the report.

Example: A discount value in a table needs to be changed. Simply enter the new value into a text input field and click “Save Discount” – the change is immediately written back to the Fabric database without leaving Power BI.
 

This is possible with Translytical Task Flows

Update data directly within the report

Values can be updated directly in the report, new entries added, or existing records deleted – all controlled by the filter context and user inputs. For example, discount values can be adjusted immediately without leaving the Power BI environment.

Add comments directly

Annotations on individual data points can be captured, edited, or deleted instantly. For example, monthly sales figures can be enriched with short comments directly in the report – immediately visible to all users.

Trigger dynamic notifications

As soon as certain conditions are met, emails or system messages are sent automatically. Example: a status change to “Accepted” triggers an email to the responsible partner.

Start approval workflows

Administrators or authorized users can review, approve, or reject requests. Changes are automatically forwarded to the relevant stakeholders – for example, discount requests that appear directly in Teams or in a dedicated admin report.

Enrich data in real time

Through APIs, additional information can be retrieved and displayed directly in the report – such as up-to-date contact details of partner companies or status information from a CRM system.

AI integration directly in the report

Azure OpenAI or other AI services can be embedded to generate suggestions, support analyses, or prepare marketing actions. For example, an AI-driven recommendation for the next campaign can be displayed directly within the report.

Combine multiple task flows

Different automations can be linked within a single report – for instance, creating an AI-generated email and sending it directly from Power BI, without having to switch between tools.

Conclusion

Benefits for businesses

Translytical Task Flows with Data Write-back turn Power BI into a central control platform: data records, create approval workflows, capture comments, or leverage AI-generated suggestions – all directly within the report. Data becomes not only visible but also actively usable for fast, well-informed decisions in everyday business operations.