The migration duration depends on the complexity of your reports and data. However, with Kanerika’s automated migration solution, we ensure a fast, efficient transition with minimal downtime, much quicker than manual migration processes.

Power BI is intuitive and easy to use, especially for teams already familiar with Microsoft tools. Our migration process includes smooth onboarding, ensuring minimal training is required for your team to effectively start using Power BI.

Power BI offers a more cost-effective solution compared to Crystal Reports, especially with its cloud capabilities. Migrating to Power BI reduces infrastructure costs, offers better scalability, and provides advanced reporting features at a lower overall cost.

No. Kanerika’s automated migration ensures that all your data—along with your report structure and formatting—is securely transferred without any loss. We prioritize data consistency and accuracy throughout the migration process.

Once the migration is complete, Power BI enhances your reporting capabilities with real-time dashboards, improved data visualization, and more dynamic, interactive reports. You’ll experience better insights, scalability, and faster decision-making.

Crystal Reports uses aging infrastructure with limited ongoing support, lacks modern design elements, and requires manual coding for many functions. Organizations spend 80% of IT budgets on legacy system maintenance and 44% of CIOs see legacy systems as growth barriers. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator transforms static reports into interactive dashboards, boosting efficiency and enabling smarter insights.

Crystal Reports runs reports by connecting to database and retrieving data, while Power BI offers import or live query options with data pulled into a Model. Power BI offers dynamic interactive dashboards, cloud-native scalability, and simplified development with drag-and-drop functionality. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator bridges these architectural differences seamlessly.

Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator extracts key metadata from Crystal Reports RPT files, ensuring seamless transfer of datasets, visual elements, and formulas into Power BI. Parameters convert to Power BI slicers and filters. Templates become Power BI themes. Our accelerator automates this conversion process.

Crystal Reports often uses static visual elements whereas Power BI focuses on interactive visualizations requiring rethinking report designs. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator intelligently maps Crystal Reports visuals like tables, charts, crosstabs into Power BI equivalents ensuring report structure and design are preserved. Power BI Report Builder handles pixel-perfect paginated reports.

Crystal Reports uses formula language while Power BI relies on DAX and Power Query M, creating complexity when migrating calculations. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator ensures seamless transfer of formulas into Power BI with automated mapping. Complex calculations break down into manageable components with comprehensive testing ensuring results match.

Migration duration depends on complexity of reports and data, but with Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator, we ensure fast efficient transition with minimal downtime much quicker than manual processes. Simple reports migrate in days while complex environments take weeks. Our automation significantly reduces timelines compared to manual migration.

The migration is automated through specialized tool called FLIP where Java application extracts metadata from Crystal Reports and Python application transforms data into Power BI-compatible format. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator generates PBIX files for direct import automatically populating visuals with relevant datasets reducing manual adjustments.

In Crystal Reports each report uses connections to databases and using multiple databases is painful, while Power BI pulls data into a Model providing data for report components. Power BI handles multiple datasets through relationships in the data model. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator streamlines updates through centralized data management.

Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator runs comprehensive validation to ensure data consistency, accuracy, and business continuity helping maintain reliable insights during transition to Power BI. Validate accuracy and integrity of data including calculations and aggregations to guarantee Power BI reports produce same results as Crystal Reports.

Power BI connects directly to live data sources enabling more timely and agile decision-making compared to Crystal Reports which relies on scheduled reports. Power BI supports cloud services, databases, files, and on-premises sources. Power BI Service connects to on-premise databases through Data Gateway. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator validates all data source connections.

Power BI eliminates scheduled deliveries with real-time insights and automates refresh cycles reducing manual intervention. Subscriptions replace Crystal Reports scheduled exports. Email delivery works through Power BI Service. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator configures automated refresh schedules matching your business needs.

Analyze SQL queries, subreports, parameters, and embedded business logic during inventory of Crystal Reports. Power BI uses drill-through pages, bookmarks, and matrix visuals to replace subreports. Grouping becomes Power BI hierarchies and drill-down functionality. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator intelligently maps these structures into Power BI equivalents.

FLIP tool uses Java application to extract metadata from Crystal Reports and Python application to transform data into Power BI-compatible format. Although there are automated online solutions, manual approach reviewing and porting reports is often better investment. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator provides the most comprehensive automated conversion available.

Instead of trying to replicate Crystal Reports layouts exactly, enhance reports by leveraging Power BI’s visualization strengths. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator upgrades basic tables to engaging interactive charts with advanced formatting options. We redesign reports to maximize Power BI’s interactive capabilities while preserving business logic.

Power BI offers drag-and-drop self-service capabilities reducing dependency on specialized IT teams. Power BI embedding APIs allow integration into custom applications. Power BI provides mobile-optimized dashboards accessible from anywhere. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator configures embedding for seamless application integration.

Power BI is intuitive and easy to use especially for teams familiar with Microsoft tools, with Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator approach including smooth onboarding ensuring minimal training required. Involve key stakeholders throughout migration process and seek feedback to continuously improve solution. Training sessions ease the transition.

Power BI offers more cost-effective solution compared to Crystal Reports especially with cloud capabilities, reducing infrastructure costs while providing advanced reporting features at lower overall cost. Power BI Pro at $10 per month is cheaper than Crystal Server and SAP BI. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator helps optimize licensing strategy.

Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator migrates from on-premises to cloud-native solutions scaling seamlessly as data volumes grow. Power BI Report Server works either online or on-premise for data behind corporate firewall. Hybrid deployments work during transition with our support.

Paginated Power BI reports can be created from existing RDL files via Power BI Report Builder and published through Power BI Report Server. Use Power BI Report Builder where needed for pixel-perfect layouts. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator supports both interactive dashboards and paginated reports through Report Builder.

Once migration is complete, Power BI enhances reporting capabilities with real-time dashboards and improved data visualization. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator includes post-migration support and optimization services. Continuously monitor performance and regularly review solution to align with changing business needs. Ongoing managed support ensures smooth operations.

78% of organizations that completed Crystal Reports to Power BI transition reported significant improvements in decision-making speed and data accessibility. Power BI offers vast ecosystem of visually appealing and interactive charts enabling interactive data exploration. Power BI excels at professional reporting with interactive capabilities. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator ensures professional quality output.

Migration is essential to remain competitive as relying on static page-based output of 1990s-era Crystal Reports lacks real-time analytics, cloud-native access, and interactive dashboards needed for modern decision-making. 50% of developer productivity is lost due to outdated tools. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator modernizes your BI stack efficiently.

Primary challenges include data source connections where Crystal Reports uses native database drivers while Power BI employs different connection protocols. Direct conversion is not possible because Crystal Reports and Power BI have fundamentally different architectures requiring complete report rebuilding. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator addresses these challenges through intelligent automation.

Crystal Reports often uses static visual elements whereas Power BI focuses on interactive visualizations requiring rethinking designs. Most features have Power BI equivalents but with enhanced interactivity. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator intelligently maps Crystal Reports visuals ensuring report structure and design are preserved. Some pixel-perfect requirements need paginated reports.

Enhanced data visualization and interaction, self-service analytics with drag-and-drop functionality, and real-time data insights connecting directly to live data sources. Power BI converts static reports into interactive visuals empowering users to explore data independently. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator delivers faster time to value.

Migration is automated through Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator, powered by the FLIP tool, where Java extracts metadata and Python transforms into Power BI-compatible format. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator generates PBIX files for direct import automatically populating visuals reducing manual adjustments. Our solution provides the most comprehensive automation available.

Deploy reports in production with appropriate data refresh and RLS configurations and transition security models to Power BI platform. Power BI offers workspace-level, report-level, and row-level security. Azure AD integration provides single sign-on. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator maps existing security models to Power BI roles and permissions.

Power BI paginated reports handle detailed operational reporting through Power BI Report Builder. Power BI Report Builder creates pixel-perfect reports similar to Crystal Reports. Use paginated reporting where needed for print-optimized layouts. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator supports both paginated and interactive reports.

Power BI enhances performance with faster load times and scales seamlessly as data volumes grow. Power BI import option makes reports very responsive and load immediately with compression built in. Interactivity exceeds Crystal Reports through drill-down, cross-filtering, and slicers. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator optimizes performance.

Inventory all Crystal Reports and classify by business function, complexity, usage, and priority, then analyze SQL queries, subreports, and embedded business logic. Do comprehensive assessment and categorize which are critical reports, which can be redesigned, and which can be retired. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator handles assessment and planning.

Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator intelligently maps Crystal Reports crosstabs into Power BI equivalents ensuring report structure is preserved. Power BI matrix visuals replicate crosstab functionality with enhanced interactivity. Hierarchies and drill-down capabilities exceed Crystal Reports. Our accelerator automates crosstab conversion.

Analyze SQL queries and embedded business logic, then rebuild using Power Query and DAX. Move away from Crystal’s siloed embedded database queries to clean well-structured Star Schema data model in Power BI. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator extracts and converts SQL queries to Power BI data models automatically.

Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator intelligently maps conditional formatting into Power BI equivalents. Power BI conditional formatting uses rules, color scales, and data bars. DAX measures enable dynamic formatting based on complex conditions. Our accelerator automates formatting rule conversion with validation.

Paginated Power BI reports support PDF export for pixel-perfect printing similar to Crystal Reports. Power BI exports to PDF, Excel, PowerPoint, and CSV formats. Power BI enhances reporting capabilities with dynamic interactive reports. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator configures export options matching your requirements.

Power BI paginated reports handle print-optimized layouts through Power BI Report Builder. Interactive Power BI reports use continuous scrolling instead of pages. Paginated reports replicate Crystal Reports pagination exactly. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator generates reports appropriate for each use case.

Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator ensures fast efficient transition with minimal downtime. Crystal Reports remain static during migration with new reports created in Power BI allowing gradual sunset. Phased approach allows validation before full cutover. Run parallel systems during transition with our support.

Power BI connects directly to live data sources enabling timely agile decision-making compared to Crystal Reports which relies on scheduled reports. Power BI automates refresh cycles reducing manual intervention and eliminates scheduled deliveries with real-time insights. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator configures optimal refresh strategies.

Perform unit testing, UAT with business owners, and side-by-side validation with legacy Crystal output. Involve key stakeholders throughout migration process and seek feedback during migration and post-migration phases to continuously improve. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator includes comprehensive testing protocols ensuring user acceptance.

Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator ensures seamless transfer of datasets and formulas into Power BI. Dynamic parameters become Power BI slicers with cascading filters. Parameter dependencies translate to filter relationships in data model. Our accelerator automates parameter conversion maintaining dynamic behavior.

Crystal Reports remain static with no new development while Power BI handles new reports allowing phased approach. Power BI doesn’t directly integrate with Crystal viewers but both can coexist during transition. Kanerika’s proprietary migration accelerator supports phased migration strategies. Gradual user transition minimizes disruption.