Proven Best Practices for Streamlining Power BI Development
Power BI continues to dominate the business intelligence landscape by empowering organizations to visualize data and share actionable insights seamlessly. Whether embedded in applications or published to dashboards, Power BI makes data more accessible and meaningful. But even with its powerful capabilities, many teams struggle with development bottlenecks and rapidly evolving features. If you’re facing… Read More
Simple Ways to Instantly Enhance Your Power Apps Model-Driven Views
Are your PowerApps model-driven apps looking a little flat or outdated? Many developers and makers often ask: “How can I make my app views more engaging and easier to use?” In this quick tutorial, Brian Knight walks you through practical techniques to instantly upgrade the aesthetics and usability of your model-driven views — and it… Read More
Understanding Power BI Data Classification and Privacy Levels
As enterprise adoption of Power BI accelerates, questions surrounding data security and compliance continue to arise. In a recent webinar, Steve Hughes, Business Intelligence Architect tackled these concerns by focusing on two key elements of Power BI’s security framework—Data Classification and Privacy Levels. This blog post expands on Steve’s webinar insights, forming part of a… Read More
Explore Power BI Desktop’s New Multi-Edit Feature for Faster Report Design
Allison Gonzalez, Microsoft Certified Trainer highlights a powerful update in Power BI Desktop that significantly enhances the report development workflow. The newly introduced multi-edit feature streamlines the formatting of visuals by allowing users to apply changes across multiple elements at once, saving time and ensuring a consistent look across entire reports. Understanding the Multi-Edit Functionality… Read More
Enhancing Power BI Reports with the Drilldown Player Custom Visual
Devin Knight, Microsoft MVP and training director introduces a powerful and engaging way to bring interactivity to your Power BI reports with the Drilldown Player custom visual. This visual goes beyond static data presentation—adding animation and dynamic filtering that enhances both storytelling and user experience. Understanding the Drilldown Player Visual in Power BI: A Dynamic… Read More
Mastering Scale Up and Scale Out with Azure Analysis Services
Are you unsure when or how to scale your Azure Analysis Services environment for optimal performance? You’re not alone. In this guide, we break down the key differences between scaling up and scaling out in Azure Analysis Services and provide insights on how to determine the right path for your workload. Understanding Azure Analysis Services… Read More
Transition from Oracle to SQL Server with Confidence
Are you considering moving away from legacy platforms like Oracle, Cybase, or Teradata? You’re not alone. Many organizations are shifting to Microsoft SQL Server to gain better performance, reduce costs, and enhance flexibility. We’ve helped countless clients modernize their data infrastructure—and now it’s your turn. Here are the top 3 reasons why businesses are making… Read More
Unlock Predictive Modeling with R in SQL Server Machine Learning Services
Are you ready to integrate data science into your SQL Server environment? This insightful session led by Bob Rubocki, a seasoned BI Architect and Practice Manager, dives deep into how to build predictive models using R within SQL Server Machine Learning Services. Perfect for beginners and experienced developers alike, this webinar is packed with step-by-step… Read More
Top 5 Key Questions Solved by Machine Learning
Many businesses have heard about machine learning but are unsure how it can truly benefit them. If you’re wondering how machine learning can help your organization make smarter decisions, you’re not alone. Machine learning enables us to solve complex problems and analyze large data sets much faster and more accurately than human effort alone. Understanding… Read More
How to Maintain PivotTable Column Widths After Data Refresh in Excel 2013
Welcome back to our Excel at Excel series with Steve Hughes! In this article, Steve shares a valuable tip for business intelligence users: how to keep your PivotTable column widths consistent even after refreshing the data in Excel 2013. Troubleshooting PivotTable Column Resizing Issues in Excel Dashboards When creating dynamic dashboards in Excel, especially for… Read More