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With the February 2024 update to Power BI, we finally got Visual Calculations (blog post coming no doubt), but something that got overlooked were some minor
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We know that data and business intelligence is a company's "gold", but the presentation of data in visualisations is not something that
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Jet Reports 101 - Using more than 10 filters in an NL() function
When working with the NL() function, you can apply multiple filters to refine the data you retrieve. However, situations may arise where you need to exceed this limit and apply more than the maximum 10 filters that Jet Reports allows. This is where the FILTERS= special filter comes into play.
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Microsoft Build: AI
Thursday October 19, 2023 I was fortunate enough to attend the first Microsoft Build event that was hosted at the Excel Centre in London, UK. I’
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Keeping the Engine Running: Best Practices for Data Warehouse Maintenance
In every forward-thinking business is a data warehouse, a crucial repository for the vast amounts of data that organisations accumulate. However, much like any piece of infrastructure, a data warehouse requires regular maintenance to function optimally.
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Navigating the World of Generative AI in Business: A Primer for IT Professionals
In a world where technological advancement is not just an asset but a necessity, the advent of generative AI stands as a beacon of transformative power in the business landscape.
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Understanding Large Language Models: A Beginner’s Guide to How AI Understands and Generates Text
Decoding the Language of AI - A Beginner's Journey into Large Language Models Imagine teaching a computer to understand and even speak our language. This
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Using Your Own Data with Azure OpenAI: A Step-by-Step Guide
The ability to customise AI solutions to your specific needs is not just an advantage, but a necessity. Azure OpenAI, a platform at the forefront of AI innovation, now offers the compelling capability to integrate your own data, opening a realm of personalised AI applications.
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In the digital world where data is often the lifeblood of decision-making, Medallion Architecture has emerged as a kind of 'knight in shining armour', ready to rescue organisations from the clutches of data disarray. But, not all that glitters is gold.
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