PowerPivot for Excel 2010 Release

Released as a free add-in for Excel 2010, PowerPivot introduced the revolutionary in-memory 'VertiPaq' engine and the DAX language, allowing users to analyze millions of rows of data within Excel.

Significance

This was the foundational technology, demonstrating the power of self-service data modeling within a familiar environment, laying the groundwork for future Power BI components.

Key facts

Date
2010-04-15
Type
release
Location
Microsoft Campus, Redmond, WA