Data Governance 2 Sep 2026 · 2 min read The fourth single source of truth Power BI already contains much of the business meaning AI needs. The hard part is deciding which meaning deserves to be reused. Read more
AI 14 Jun 2026 · 3 min read The semantic model finally has its moment Eighteen months ago I presented a talk called "Why a Semantic Model is the LLM's Best Data Source." It wasn't a contentious position in Read more
AI 28 May 2026 · 3 min read The budget dashboard I promised you three years ago In November 2021, I wrote a post about leaving YNAB. Near the end of it I made two promises: that I'd write properly about Buckets once I' Read more
AI 24 May 2026 · 3 min read Four apps and a Mac Mini under the stairs I have a Mac Mini that runs 24/7. It's called stoa — after the Stoa Poikile, the painted porch in Athens where Zeno taught, which is either a Read more
AI 31 May 2025 · 4 min read Level Up Your Enterprise AI: Smarter Retrieval, Richer Data, Rock-Solid Security It feels good to get back to writing and sharing some thoughts from the data trenches. Lately, I've been spending time deep-diving into how we're Read more
Azure 12 Nov 2023 · 4 min read 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. Read more
Azure 11 Nov 2023 · 3 min read 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. Read more
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