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What is PBRS Power BI Reports Distribution?

Give every customer, manager or business location the reports they need without repeatedly exporting, assembling and sending files. PBRS (Power BI Report Scheduler) from ChristianSteven Software helps BI and IT teams turn recurring reporting requirements into managed workflows. Choose the reports, define the recipient rules and configure how the results should arrive. Data-driven (Dynamic) schedules can read a database query or JSON data to select report contents, adjust filters and parameters, personalize filenames and messages, and determine each destination. Update the source data as requirements change instead of maintaining a separate schedule for every recipient. Combine several outputs into one delivery: attachments in a single email, a ZIP package, a merged PDF with bookmarks or an Excel workbook containing multiple tabs where supported. Generate PDF, Excel and CSV outputs, including formatted and template-based Excel files. Apply PDF passwords and encryption before distribution. Send results to employees, customers and partners through email, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, cloud storage, secure file transfer, shared folders, Slack or printers. People receiving exported files do not need Power BI access. Control when work runs through recurring timetables, custom business calendars or supported operational triggers. Coordinate dataset refresh with report generation so delivery follows refresh completion. Configurable retries, failure notifications, execution history and blank-report handling help administrators oversee automated jobs. PBRS is a Windows application supporting Power BI Service, Report Server, Paginated Reports and Microsoft SSRS. Its REST API also enables supported reporting workflows to be managed and launched from business systems and customer portals. For organizations outgrowing basic subscriptions or individually built Power Automate flows, PBRS centralizes report personalization, packaging and distribution.

What is 1099Pro?

1099 Pro Cloud is a comprehensive IRS-compliant eFiling platform designed to help businesses manage tax form preparation, reporting, filing, and recipient delivery through one centralized cloud-based solution. The platform supports a wide range of tax forms including 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, W-2, 1042-S, 1098, 1099-DIV, and more, making it suitable for organizations with diverse reporting requirements. Businesses can automate tax workflows with tools such as bulk and real-time TIN matching, which helps validate recipient information before filing to reduce errors, IRS penalties, B-Notices, and costly correction processes. Users can easily upload data through CSV imports, Excel spreadsheets, or manual entry while the system automatically validates information to ensure filing accuracy and compliance. The software streamlines the entire filing process by allowing organizations to review forms, correct issues, electronically submit filings to the IRS, and distribute recipient copies from one platform. Integrated print and mail services, along with secure eDelivery capabilities, help businesses simplify recipient communications while reducing the operational burden of paper-based processes. 1099 Pro Cloud also assists organizations with managing complex state reporting obligations through support for Combined Federal State Filing programs and direct state filing for forms like 1099-NEC and W-2. Real-time status tracking, reporting dashboards, and compliance monitoring tools provide businesses with visibility into filing progress and submission activity throughout tax season. The platform is built to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability for businesses processing large volumes of tax forms while minimizing manual administrative tasks. Organizations can significantly reduce the time required for filing and distribution by automating workflows that traditionally required extensive printing, mailing, and reconciliation efforts.

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Integrations Supported

Dropbox

Google Docs

Google Drive

Google Sheets

Microsoft Power BI

Microsoft SharePoint

Power BI Embedded

SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

Slack

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Integrations Supported

Descartes Aljex

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Pricing Information

$249.59 per month

All PBRS functionality for new customers using Power BI Pro. Includes one installation, up to 100 peak report outputs, unlimited server application users, unlimited API access, technical support and software updates. Billed annually at $2,995.08, equivalent to $249.59 per month. Eligibility and renewal terms apply.

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Pricing Information

$269 one-time payment

Supported Platforms

Windows

On-Prem

Supported Platforms

SaaS

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support

Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support

24 Hour Support

Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Webinars

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Company Facts

Organization Name

ChristianSteven Software

Date Founded

2002

Company Location

United States

Company Website

go.christiansteven.com/power-bi-report-scheduler

Company Facts

Organization Name

Sovos

Date Founded

1979

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.1099pro.com

Categories and Features

Business Intelligence

PBRS enhances business intelligence processes by streamlining the distribution of Power BI reports to the intended audience. BI teams can effortlessly share customized information tailored to specific customers, departments, and locations, eliminating the need for repeated file exports or the hassle of managing multiple delivery timelines. Utilize SQL or JSON data to customize each recipient's reports, including filters, parameters, formats, and delivery locations. Synchronize dataset updates with report creation, and then distribute outputs in formats such as PDF, Excel, CSV, or compiled report packages. PBRS is compatible with Power BI Service, Power BI Report Server, Power BI Paginated Reports, and Microsoft SSRS. It operates within your Windows environment and facilitates output delivery via email, Teams, SharePoint, cloud storage, and various other supported platforms. External recipients can obtain exported files without requiring access to Power BI.

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Reporting

Streamline the creation and distribution of regular reports using PBRS (Power BI Report Scheduler). This tool facilitates the generation of outputs from Power BI Service, Power BI Report Server, Power BI Paginated Reports, and Microsoft SSRS. Customize reports for specific recipients by utilizing data-driven (Dynamic) filters and parameters. You can export files in PDF, Excel, and CSV formats as applicable, apply formatting or templates in Excel, and combine various reports into a single email, ZIP file, bookmarked PDF, or multi-tab workbook. Schedule reporting jobs to run at regular intervals, on personalized calendars, in response to certain business events, or following the completion of dataset refreshes. Distribute the final files via email, Teams, SharePoint, cloud storage, FTP, SFTP, network folders, and more. PBRS is installed within your Windows environment and offers features such as PDF protection, management of blank reports, adjustable retries, notifications, and a history of executions for seamless unattended reporting tasks.

Email Reports

Report Export

Scheduled / Automated Reports