This month’s updates see small multiples become Generally Available, the new Model View / sensitivity labels in Desktop are propagated, plus there is a new Preview for streaming dataflows. The full list reads as follows:

Reporting

• Small multiples now Generally Available
• Conditional formatting for more properties
• Power BI’s built-in visuals now include the Power Automate visual Preview
• Sensitivity labels in Power BI Desktop Generally Available
• Republish PBIX with option to not override label in destination
• Inherit sensitivity label set to Excel files when importing data into Power BI

Modelling

• New Model View Generally Available

DirectQuery for Azure Analysis Services & Power BI datasets Updates Preview

Data Connectivity

• Amazon Athena (new connector)
• Databricks (updated connector)
• Dremio (updated connector)
• MariaDB (updated connector)

Service

• Streaming dataflows Preview
• Mandatory label policy Preview
• Custom help link for sensitivity labels
• Datasets hub improvements
• Goals support in lineage view
• Scanner API (Admin REST APIs) enhancements to include dataset tables, columns, measures, DAX expressions and mashup queries

Visualisations

• New visuals
• Charticulator (custom visual version 1.0.5)
• Multiple sparklines
• Acterys Reporting
• PureViz Infographic – from PowerPoint to Power BI
• Dynamic radial bar chart by JTA
• Drill Down Waterfall PRO
• Control Chart XmR by Nova Silva

Template apps

• Analyse your email marketing performance using Mailchimp and ActiveCampaign

Other

• Power BI Desktop Installer Changes and WebView2.

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