Earlier this year, we made it easy to manage Power BI components inside a Power App solution and to embed Power BI reports inside apps. We did this so that users would be able to explore their data and uncover insights in the apps they were already working on.
One condition of the earlier release was that for solution operations to succeed, both the Power Apps environment and the BI workspaces it integrates with had to be in the same geographic region. However, in today’s increasingly globalized world, you’ve no doubt felt the need to use this integration even when managing BI and Power Apps in different regions.
Today we’re excited to announce that it’s now possible to use the capabilities of the Power App Solutions/BI integration even when the Power Apps environment and the BI workspaces it integrates with are in different geographic regions.
So how do you enable cross-geo operations, and when is this relevant to you?
This Power Apps Solutions/BI integration is controlled by two admin feature switches – one in the Power Platform admin center and the other in the BI admin portal. Both switches are enabled by default. Both must be enabled to allow cross-geo operation.
Working with Power Apps solutions, you can add Power BI report and dataset components from BI workspaces to a solution. If the report or the dataset you selected to add to your solution is in a different geography than the environment you are trying to move it to, it is called a cross-geo operation. Another example is when the dedicated target environment workspace (that was created automatically while adding the first BI component to the solution), is not located in the same geography as the Power Apps environment.
In both above cases, instead of blocking the operation as before, now an informational message will appear that notifies you that you are performing a cross-geo operation and lets you know exactly between which geographic regions the report and dataset data will be moved. Then, if you choose to continue, you can add the BI component to your solution just like any other.
You’re notified when you select to add Power BI items from a different region than your environment.
Note that while this feature opens up the possibility of using BI in Power Apps solutions, even if your environments and workspaces are located in different geographic regions, it always informs you about the possibility of report and dataset data movement. Try creating Power BI components from any environment to see the feature in action!
Empower Your Global Operations with Cross-Region Power Apps and Power BI Integration
Take your data solutions to the next level with the new cross-geo functionality for Power Apps Solutions and BI integration. This powerful update lets you seamlessly integrate BI workspaces and Power Apps environments, even when they are in different geographic regions. By default, both admin feature switches are enabled, making it easier than ever to manage your solutions without regional constraints. Clear notifications keep you informed of any data movement, ensuring transparency and control. Discover how this enhanced integration can help your team stay connected, no matter where they are. Explore the feature today and redefine your global data strategy!
