Introduction to Analytics+

Inforiver Analytics+ is a unified platform for advanced data visualization, project planning, and ultra-fast dashboarding. With over 100+ chart types, KPI cards, tables, and Gantt charts, it represents a significant advancement in the Microsoft Power BI ecosystem - providing a solution that addresses the limitations of native Power BI capabilities while maintaining seamless integration with the platform.

Analytics+ is a no-code, self-service tool intended for even casual business users to quickly develop reports and visualizations without having to depend on IT support.

Explore an unmatched range of charts to suit every business case, ranging from comparison or distribution to storytelling.
Showcase your KPI metrics with insight charts, built-in templates, and advanced image and variance customizations.

Get a bird's eye view of your data and compare multiple views of your metrics accross dimensions like region, or product category.
Streamline project planning by visualizing task schedules, identifying dependencies, allocating resources, and tracking deadlines.

Inforiver Analytics+ delivers key features that are available in other BI tools, but are missing in Power BI, thus facilitating migration and consolidation in the Microsoft stack.

  • 100+ chart types, tables, and KPI cards

  • Best-in-class Gantt for project planning

  • Ultra-fast dashboarding with the Storyboard

  • IBCS-certified templates and components

  • Small multiples/trellis capabilities across all visualizations

  • Specialized business charts (Waterfall, Bullet, Marimekko, etc.)

  • Comprehensive annotation and analytics features

  • Fully formatted PDF export capabilities

Microsoft-certified visual: Each Analytics+ release is vetted by Microsoft, ensuring that your data is secure.

IBCS certified: All visualizations provided by Analytics+ conform to IBCS (International Business Communication Standards).

4D charts
Measure grouping
IBCS compliant
PDF export
Data selection
Conditional formatting

Analytics+ delivers a unique selection of strategic & advanced charts such as

  1. Executive funnel – tracking cumulative conversion ratio and drop-off ratio for each stage​

  2. Gantt chart - visualize task schedules, identify dependencies, allocate resources, and track deadlines

  3. Box and whisker - plot supporting both dynamic and pre-calculated quartiles ​

  4. Marimekko chart (a.k.a variable width column or cascade chart) with stacked and 100% scaled option​

  5. Advanced waterfalls – stacked and dual breakdown, variance, combination, etc. available in PowerPoint add-ins such as ThinkCell and Mekko Graphics ​

  6. Special charts for storytelling, such as – slope graph, lollipop, dumbbell, dot plot, arrow & range plots.

Chart families in Analytics+

Analytics+ provides extensive data analysis and customization options, which we will explore in detail in this guide.

In the next section, we'll look at how to install Inforiver Analytics+.

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