22-25 April 2026

Write it Back: Enhancing Power BI with Data Writebacks and Translytical Workflows

Proposed session for SQLBits 2026

TL; DR

Unlock the next level of business intelligence by integrating application workflows using write-back capabilities, enabling seamless data entry and powerful interactions directly within the dashboards. Learn about technical implementation, licensing considerations, and potential use cases of writebacks, all including implementation snippets.

Session Details

Unlock the next level of business intelligence by integrating application workflows using write-back capabilities, enabling seamless data entry and powerful interactions directly within the dashboards. Learn about technical implementation, licensing considerations, and potential use cases of writebacks, all including implementation snippets.

The session incorporates insights from market research on existing writeback solutions. Participants will gain an understanding of leading writeback solutions such as Insightsoftware's Power ON and Inforiver’s Writeback, learning about their pricing models, key features, and how they compare to custom implementations using Microsoft’s Power Apps, Power Automate, or Translytical Workflows. By addressing the strengths and limitations of these solutions, the workshop equips attendees with the tools to assess and implement the right approach for their organization.

3 things you'll get out of this session

- Understand 5 ways to implement writebacks - Find out what's already there on the market to help you The session includes a: - market study (20%), - solution-specific theoretical insights, including architecture overview (30%), - discussion on Power BI limitations (30%), - live demo (10%), - Q&A (10%)