--- title: Data Blending with Envisor - Run faster | Envisor description: Build Power BI composite models and connect Excel directly to live Envisor data—no exports or manual refresh. Maintain control of sensitive enterprise data. --- [Skip to content](https://envisor.io/data-blending#main-content) [![Envisor, The open FinOps platform](https://envisor.io/hubfs/Envisor%20tagline%20logo.svg)](https://envisor.io?hsLang=en) - Platform Show submenu for Platform - [Why Envisor](https://envisor.io/why-envisor) - [FinOps Analytics](https://envisor.io/analytics) - [Architecture](https://envisor.io/architecture) - [FOCUS Native](https://envisor.io/focus-normalization) - [Ad Hoc Analytics](https://envisor.io/data-blending) - Solutions Show submenu for Solutions - [CIO - CTO](https://envisor.io/solutions-for-cio-cto) - [Core FinOps](https://envisor.io/solutions-for-core-finops) - [Engineering](https://envisor.io/solutions-for-engineers) - [Finance](https://envisor.io/solutions-for-finance) - Resources Show submenu for Resources - [Blog](https://envisor.io/blog) - [News](https://envisor.io/news) - [Events](https://envisor.io/events) - [DCU Calculator](https://envisor.io/dcu-calculator) - Company Show submenu for Company - [About Us](https://envisor.io/about-us) - [Careers](https://envisor.io/careers) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Platform Show submenu for Platform - [Why Envisor](https://envisor.io/why-envisor) - [FinOps Analytics](https://envisor.io/analytics) - [Architecture](https://envisor.io/architecture) - [FOCUS Native](https://envisor.io/focus-normalization) - [Ad Hoc Analytics](https://envisor.io/data-blending) - Solutions Show submenu for Solutions - [CIO - CTO](https://envisor.io/solutions-for-cio-cto) - [Core FinOps](https://envisor.io/solutions-for-core-finops) - [Engineering](https://envisor.io/solutions-for-engineers) - [Finance](https://envisor.io/solutions-for-finance) - Resources Show submenu for Resources - [Blog](https://envisor.io/blog) - [News](https://envisor.io/news) - [Events](https://envisor.io/events) - [DCU Calculator](https://envisor.io/dcu-calculator) - Company Show submenu for Company - [About Us](https://envisor.io/about-us) - [Careers](https://envisor.io/careers) - [CONTACT US](https://envisor.io/contact-us) [CONTACT US](https://envisor.io/contact-us?hsLang=en) # Ad hoc analytics   [SCHEDULE DEMO](https://envisor.io/book-demo?hsLang=en) ## Say goodbye to Excel downloads Most FinOps tools, including Envisor, let you export data to Excel for blending and ad hoc analysis. That works fine for one-off tasks. But it breaks down when you need to download more data fields. Or those spreadsheets become daily, weekly, or monthly routines. Manual exports introduce inefficiencies, version control issues, and data staleness. What you need is continuous data refresh. ![envisor data refresh](https://envisor.io/hs-fs/hubfs/envisor%20data%20refresh.png?width=537&height=493&name=envisor%20data%20refresh.png "envisor data refresh") ## Say hello to Envisor live connect to Excel ![Envisor workflow 3 (3)](https://envisor.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Envisor%20workflow%203%20(3).png?width=800&height=1200&name=Envisor%20workflow%203%20(3).png "Envisor workflow 3 (3)") Envisor enables a live connection between Excel and its data model. Analysts can build reports in Excel that automatically update with the latest Envisor data on open—no scripting, no manual refresh, no re-downloads. You get:  - **Direct Excel connectivity** to Envisor’s governed data model. - **Auto-refreshing workbooks** aligned with your latest data refresh. - **Support for custom KPIs and metrics**, built once and reused across Excel and Fabric/ Power BI. - **Easy sharing of reports** across teams, with consistent logic and definitions. Whether you’re working with spreadsheets, cloud data lakes, or enterprise data platforms, Envisor provides a scalable, no-code way to operationalize reporting while reducing manual steps and errors. ## **Build Fabric/Power BI composite models** Securely blend Envisor FinOps data with other enterprise data sources in your cloud. Maintain sovereignty over sensitive enterprise data. - Easily build reports incorporating data from multiple sources. - Create custom metrics and solve use cases such as unit economics and enterprise KPIs. - Shared reports inherit your corporate security policies. ![Drilling through to see the "why" behind a reccomendation](https://envisor.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20171313%20-%20cropped.png?width=551&height=248&name=Screenshot%202023-12-15%20171313%20-%20cropped.png)   ![Envisor Reports in MS Office (1)](https://envisor.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Envisor%20Reports%20in%20MS%20Office%20(1).png?width=487&height=487&name=Envisor%20Reports%20in%20MS%20Office%20(1).png)   ## **Align reports across Office 365** Drop Power BI or Excel reports into Word or PowerPoint—where they'll always reflect the latest data. - **Skip the screenshots.** Visuals update data automatically. - **Stay in sync.** Everyone sees the same numbers—no version mismatches. - **Tell a better story.** Share insights in the format your audience knows best, with the full power of Word and PowerPoint to add context and clarity. ## **SupportsAnalyze in Excel** Rapidly create ad hoc reports that stand the test of time. - Fastest method for non-Fabric/Power BI users to create custom analyses. - Great for prototyping Fabric/ Power BI reports. - Shared reports inherit your corporate security policies. ![Screenshot 2024-06-19 141738](https://envisor.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-06-19%20141738.png?width=487&height=279&name=Screenshot%202024-06-19%20141738.png)   ## Supported platforms  ![](https://envisor.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Amazon_Web_Services_Logo-2.png?width=80&height=48&name=Amazon_Web_Services_Logo-2.png) ![Azure Logo](https://envisor.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Azure%20Logo.png?width=60&height=60&name=Azure%20Logo.png "Azure Logo") ![Google-Cloud-logo](https://envisor.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Google-Cloud-logo.png?width=98&height=90&name=Google-Cloud-logo.png "Google-Cloud-logo") ![Snowflake logo-png](https://envisor.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Snowflake%20logo-png.png?width=120&height=68&name=Snowflake%20logo-png.png "Snowflake logo-png") ![Microsoft Fabric](https://envisor.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Microsoft%20Fabric.png?width=81&height=100&name=Microsoft%20Fabric.png "Microsoft Fabric") ![Focus Logo](https://envisor.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Focus%20Logo.png?width=107&height=80&name=Focus%20Logo.png "Focus Logo") ![Copilot Logo](https://envisor.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Copilot%20Logo.png?width=107&height=100&name=Copilot%20Logo.png "Copilot Logo") [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/79365137) [Follow us on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@envisor-cloud/featured) --- [![Envisor, The open FinOps platform](https://envisor.io/hubfs/Envisor%20tagline%20logo.svg "Envisor, The open FinOps platform")](https://envisor.io/?hsLang=en) 533 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010 © 2026 Envisor [Terms](https://envisor.io/terms-of-use?hsLang=en)[of](https://envisor.io/terms-of-use?hsLang=en)[Use |](https://envisor.io/terms-of-use?hsLang=en)[Privacy Policy](https://envisor.io/privacy-policy?hsLang=en)