Create new rule generate insightful reports via company emails

categories/reporting-solutions/rules-to-better-power-bi.md

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 - do-you-know-the-difference-between-calculated-columns-and-measures-in-power-bi
 - use-dataverse-connector-when-connecting-dynamics-365
 - do-you-know-when-to-use-ssrs-over-power-bi
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rules/generate-insightful-reports-via-company-emails/rule.md

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+---
+type: rule
+title: Do you gather data from company emails?
+uri: gather-data-from-company-emails
+authors:
+  - title: Isabel Sandstroem
+    url: https://www.ssw.com.au/people/isabel-sandstroem/
+created: 2023-12-15T01:24:13.247Z
+guid: 9477fb4c-b872-4c82-af96-34d1cabd1d7c
+---
+The emails exchanged within your company are more than just communication tools; they are a rich source of data. By analyzing this data, you can gain insights into a company's operations.
+
+<!--endintro-->
+
+Emails should follow a set of [email rules](www.ssw.com.au/rules/rules-to-better-email/) that make communication consistent and structured. When emails have standard format and content, data analysis is possible because the content can be parsed.  
+
+**Microsoft Graph API** can be used to extract Outlook data. The extracted data is not just collected; it is transformed and displayed in Power BI reports. These reports provide a visual representation of the data, making it easier to interpret and use for strategic decision-making.
+
+::: img-large
+![](eagleeyepbireport.jpg)
+:::
+::: good
+Figure: Good example - Visual representation in Power BI highlighting the insights from the rule [Do you use 'Checked by xxx'?](https://www.ssw.com.au/rules/checked-by-xxx/)
+:::