Can netsuite display data in a pivot table style format, or is it better to use Power BI or equivalent.

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****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ****** NetSuite does have its own built-in reporting and analytics tool, SuiteAnalytics, which can be used for basic reporting. However, it seems that some users find it limiting for more complex analytical reporting needs. For more advanced Business Intelligence (BI) needs, many users recommend using external tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker. These tools can provide more powerful data visualization and analysis capabilities, and can be connected to NetSuite using various methods. Power BI, in particular, is highly recommended by some users due to its powerful features and cost-effectiveness. It can be connected to NetSuite using ODBC connectors if you have SuiteAnalytics Connect. There are also pre-built integrations available through SuiteApps, such as Satori Reporting & Data Warehouse, which can simplify the process of connecting Power BI to NetSuite. Other methods of extracting data from NetSuite for use in Power BI include scheduling saved searches to send out results to an email, which can then be routed to a specific location and used as a data source for Power BI. Some users also mentioned using tools like Talend or Relational Junction from Sesame Software to extract data from NetSuite and load it into a SQL server database or a PostgreSQL database. In conclusion, while NetSuite can display data in a basic table format, for more complex data analysis and visualization, it might be more beneficial to use a tool like Power BI or equivalent.