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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Power BI
Semantic model sprawl is a symptom, not the disease
Semantic model sprawl isn't caused by having too many Power BI models. It's caused by having too many competing definitions of the business. Fix the numbers everyone trusts, and the model count largely takes care of itself.
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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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Unlocking Efficiency: A Look at Power BI's Enhanced Report Format (PBIR)
Explore Microsoft's new PBIR format in Power BI Desktop, designed to enhance report efficiency, streamline collaboration, and support automation for developers.
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IBCS Styled Charts in Power BI
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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Why Power BI Project files are an important step forward for Microsoft
Power BI: Version control for your files. Collaborate, experiment, and track changes with ease. With Power BI’s new file format, you can easily keep track of every modification made to your files, including who made the change and when.
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My Top 10 Power BI 'Best Practice' Tips
Are you looking to get the most out of Power BI? There are a number of steps you can take to ensure success with Power BI. To help you on your journey, I've compiled some of my top tips for getting the most out of this powerful business intelligence tool.
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The Importance of a Date Table in your Data Model
To maximise data analysis capabilities in Power BI, consider creating a dedicated date table in your data model. While Power BI's built-in features are convenient, they have limitations. A separate date table offers flexibility for custom scenarios and deeper insights.
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An Introduction to DAX
Behind the scenes of Power BI lies a language called Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), which is used to manipulate data within the application. In this blog post, we’ll take a deep dive into DAX and explore how it can help you make better business decisions.
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