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.
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AI
We put an AI on the podcast. Then we talked about what actually breaks.
We opened this week's episode by handing the microphone to an AI. Not a clip, not a pre-recorded bit — a live voice model,
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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
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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
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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,
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Teaching an LLM to use Acumatica
Most questions people ask of an ERP don't need a report. They need an answer. "Do we have stock of ABC-1234?"
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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
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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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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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