The Potential False Activity Power BI template gives leaders clear visibility into suspicious work patterns that may indicate work-mimicking technology. This specialized analytics tool helps you quickly identify unusual activity signals, quantify potential productivity impacts, and take informed action. Detecting and addressing potential false activity can ensure your workforce data accurately reflects genuine productivity.
ActivConnect is available as an add-on to customers on a paid subscription plan. Learn more about ActivConnect here.
Contents
- Template access requirements
- Access the template
- Download the Power BI Desktop File (Optional)
- Learn more
Template access requirements
Before you begin, ensure you have:
- An ActivTrak paid subscription plan and the ActivConnect Add-on
- Your ActivConnect username ([account_number]@activtrak.us) and password. Your account number is in the Account Information menu in ActivTrak; access it via the circle icon in the top right corner.
- An active Power BI license
Access the template
Validate your ActivConnect credentials
1. Navigate to Google Cloud Console
2. Log in with your ActivConnect username ([accountnumber]@activtrak.us) and password
Install the template
1. Within the ActivTrak app, navigate to API & Integrations > ActivConnect API.
2. Find the Potential False Activity card and click the Get it from Microsoft AppSource icon.
3. The Microsoft AppSource ActivTrak for Potential False Activity page will open - click the Get it now button
4. Power BI will open, and a pop-up window will appear - click the Install button
5. The template will load with sample data
6. In the yellow notice bar at the top, click Connect your data
7. Enter your ActivTrak Account ID and Extended Event Duration Threshold (the longest duration for a single event in seconds). Note: Your account number is in the Account Information menu in ActivTrak; access it via the circle icon in the top right corner.
8. Click the Next button
9. A Connect to ActivTrak for Potential False Activity window will appear - click the Sign in and connect button
10. A Sign in with Google window will appear - select your ActivConnect credentials (the same credentials from the Validate your ActivConnect credentials step)
11. On the Power BI Desktop wants to access your Google Account window, click the Allow button
12. The data refreshment may take a few minutes.
Download the Power BI Desktop File (Optional)
1. Click the pencil icon in the top right corner of the Power BI application and click the Yes, go to workspace button if prompted
2. Select the ActivTrak for Potential False Activity Report file
3. From the File menu, click Download this file
Learn more
- ActivConnect Overview
- ActivConnect Data Glossary
- ActivTrak BI Report Templates
- Contact ActivTrak Support