Introduction to Analytics+
Inforiver Analytics+ is a Power BI Certified Visual designed to empower users with fast data visualization and insightful storytelling within Microsoft Power BI. Analytics+ also enables large enterprises to migrate from Tableau, Spotfire, Qlik, Domo, Cognos, SAP Lumira, or even static PowerPoint dashboards created with Think-cell or Mekko Graphics, and consolidate all within the Microsoft Power BI ecosystem.
With its intuitive, no-code user experience (UX), Analytics+ enables even casual users to build powerful dashboards and storyboards in minutes. It integrates over 100 charts, Gantt charts, cards, and tables into a single, comprehensive visual.

Inforiver Analytics+ can render 10 times more data points compared to native Power BI (30K data points vs 3.5K data points). This enables high-density analysis and better performance.
Inforiver Analytics+ is an IBCS-certified visual suite offering the largest collection of IBCS templates available. It supports chart templates from C01 to C13 (excluding C11) and T01 to T04, with options for both strict and flexible IBCS themes.
It includes key business charts such as waterfall with variance, integrated column-line visuals, multi-tier bars, scatter plots, Marimekko, bullet, and box plots—providing unmatched performance and flexibility for IBCS-driven reporting.



Why choose Inforiver Analytics+?
Inforiver Analytics+ bridges critical feature gaps in Power BI that are commonly found in legacy BI tools, thereby facilitating seamless migration and consolidation within the Microsoft stack.

1. Rich Visualization Options
100+ chart types including Gantt, KPI cards, and tables
Specialized business charts: Waterfall, Bullet, Marimekko, etc.
Best-in-class Gantt for project planning
IBCS-certified theme
Small multiples/trellis capabilities across all visualizations, including tables
Expand/collapse on all axes with support for 4D hierarchy
2. Advanced Analytical Capabilities
Automatic variance support (no DAX) for bar, line, waterfall, bullet, and box plot
Analytical features: reference line/band, error bars, Pareto line, running total, trendlines, and more
Top ‘N’ + Others analysis in minimal clicks
Advanced pivot mode: split/group measures, in-visual calculated rows/columns, and filters
3. Interactive & Storytelling Features
Storytelling tools: deviation, CAGR, series connector line, automatic sorting
Interactive features: lasso, reverse lasso, zoom, and reader’s view control
Support for data point and canvas annotations with filter context awareness
Rich text editor for annotations, compatible with small multiples
Bookmark support
Ultra-fast dashboarding with the Storyboard
4. Formatting & Customization
Extensive formatting for axis, data labels, and canvas properties
Advanced conditional formatting: quick rules, color scales, data bars, action analysis, classification (including subtotals)
Modern toolbar with no-code configuration and intuitive settings
5. Export & Sharing
Export presentation-ready, fully formatted PDFs with rich formatting
Certification:
Power BI certified: 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).






Advanced Charts Offered by Analytics+:
Analytics+ provides a unique selection of strategic and advanced charts to meet diverse analytical needs:
Gantt chart - visualize task schedules, identify dependencies, allocate resources, and track deadlines
Advanced waterfalls – stacked and dual breakdown, variance, combination, etc., that are available in PowerPoint add-ins such as ThinkCell and Mekko Graphics
Box and whisker plot - supporting both dynamic and pre-calculated quartiles
Executive funnel – tracking cumulative conversion ratio and drop-off ratio for each stage
Marimekko chart (a.k.a. Variable Width Column or Cascade Chart): Available with stacked and 100% scaled options for visualizing proportional data across categories.
Radar/Polar - preferred for displaying multivariate data on a common axis. Ideal for qualitative comparison
Special charts for storytelling, such as slope graph, lollipop, dumbbell, dot plot, arrow & range plots.

Analytics+ empowers users with extensive data analysis and customization options, which will be explored in detail throughout this guide
Getting Started
In the next section, we'll look at how to install Inforiver Analytics+.
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