The Familiarity of Excel. The Advanced Features of Power BI.
The seamless, intuitive, and efficient solution for all of your business intelligence needs.
Customizable Applications with Acterys Technology
Increase User Adoption Across the Organization
Drive greater adoption of Power BI across your organization by offering an Excel-like experience within Power BI.
Reduce the Learning Curve for Your Team
Familiar with Excel? Smart XL allows you to easily transition to Power BI without having to learn a completely new interface.
Turn Cumbersome Excel Processes into Smart Applications
Migrate existing spreadsheet processes to easily maintained smart applications with secure, central data and best-in-class analytics.
Simplify the Reporting Process for Faster Analysis
Reduce the time and effort required to set up new reports and analyses by importing your existing Excel templates into Smart XL.
Centralize Your Data for Shared, Real-Time Insights
Consolidate data that was previously siloed in individual Excel spreadsheets by writing back data to a central database.
Smart XL Benefits
Easy Excel Integration
Effortlessly import and migrate your existing Excel models within Power BI, turning them into smart applications with real-time connection to the central data model.
Real-Time Data Write-back
Save time and reduce errors with versatile concurrent editing and master data management in real-time at enterprise scale.
Robust Planning & Forecasting
Benefit from large-scale, concurrent-use planning options with unlimited flexibility for advanced reporting, forecasting, and what-if analysis.
Custom Calculations
Leverage Excel’s custom formulas and complex calculations directly within Power BI for tailored insights that fit your business needs.
Secure Data Management
Gain peace of mind with data stored in unified models governed by central user rights, workflows and audit trails.
Seamless Collaboration
Collaborate with your team in real-time with smart comment threads, easily share reports across your organization, and enable multi-user planning with mobile access and centralized data management.
See How Smart XL Can Revolutionize Planning Dynamics in Your Organization
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Frequently asked questions
What is Smart XL and how does it work within Power BI?
Smart XL brings Excel-like cell-based functionality into Power BI, allowing users to create flexible reports and planning forms directly inside Power BI dashboards.
How is Smart XL different from Excel alone?
While Excel is standalone, Smart XL connects Excel-like capabilities with the Acterys SQL database and Power BI visuals, enabling real-time, collaborative planning with governed data.
Can Smart XL support real-time planning and data write-back?
Yes. Smart XL offers full write-back to the database, supporting real-time planning, data entry, and collaboration.
Is Smart XL compatible with Power BI desktop and service?
Yes. Smart XL works across Power BI Desktop, Service, and mobile platforms.
What kind of Excel-like features are supported in Smart XL?
It supports formulas, cell-based formatting, dynamic ranges, and drag-and-drop planning layouts.
Can I use Smart XL for enterprise-level financial modeling?
Yes. It’s ideal for complex financial models that require dynamic input and reporting within a governed, secure environment.
Do I need special licenses to use Smart XL?
No premium Power BI licenses are required, but you need an Acterys subscription to unlock Smart XL.
How long does it take to train users on Smart XL?
Very little time—users familiar with Excel can start using Smart XL almost immediately.
