Explore the evolving landscape of Business Intelligence (BI) in this 59-minute conference talk from PASS Data Community Summit. Delve into the advantages and challenges of cloud-based, on-premises, and hybrid BI solutions. Learn about classic data analysis techniques, Power BI architecture, and Azure services like SQL DB, SQL DW, and Data Factory. Discover the latest BI enhancements in SQL Server 2014 and 2016, including improvements to SSIS and the database engine. Gain insights into tool selection, gateway functionality, and the role of Excel and Power BI Desktop in modern BI workflows. Equip yourself with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your organization's BI strategy and implementation.