How to Send SMS Messages Using Power Apps
Text messaging continues to be one of the most reliable and engaging forms of communication for businesses. For nearly a decade, SMS has delivered higher open and response rates compared to other digital channels. In today’s fast-paced mobile-first world, organizations are now seeking ways to leverage text communication within their existing Microsoft Power Platform solutions.… Read More
Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft OneNote has become an essential productivity tool for students, educators, professionals, and anyone looking to streamline their note-taking process. In this comprehensive tutorial, Matt Peterson—Senior Trainer and former educator—shares practical insights on how to maximize the full potential of OneNote in both personal and collaborative settings. Whether you’re brand new to OneNote or seeking… Read More
Understanding Azure Data Box and Data Box Disk: A Smarter Way to Transfer Large Data to the Cloud
When it comes to migrating massive volumes of on-premises data into Microsoft Azure, the process can often feel overwhelming. Traditional methods can be slow, complicated, or require significant bandwidth that isn’t always available. That’s where Azure Data Box and Azure Data Box Disk step in—Microsoft’s purpose-built solutions to make bulk data migration fast, secure, and… Read More
How to Access Your Power BI Report in the Embedded Playground
Are you familiar with the Power BI Embedded Playground? For those new to it, Power BI Embedded is a Microsoft Azure service designed for developers to seamlessly embed Power BI visuals, reports, and dashboards directly into their applications. The Embedded Playground acts as an interactive environment where developers can explore and experiment with these embedded… Read More
What Is Azure Data Explorer? An Introduction to Microsoft’s Powerful Data Analytics Service
Have you come across Azure Data Explorer? In this article, we’ll explore this robust and high-performance service introduced as part of Microsoft Azure’s Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings. Launched in February, Azure Data Explorer is designed for fast, scalable exploration and analysis of large volumes of log and telemetry data. Exploring Azure Data Explorer:… Read More
How to Split Data into Multiple Rows in Power BI
In a recent tutorial on the YouTube channel, Mitchell Pearson unveils advanced techniques within Power BI’s Power Query Editor, focusing on a powerful yet underutilized feature: splitting a single row of data into multiple rows. This skill is crucial for transforming and preparing datasets, enabling more granular and accurate analysis and reporting. The tutorial not… Read More
Essential Testing Types in Data-Centric Development
Testing has long been recognized as a fundamental pillar of quality assurance in software development. It ensures that code behaves according to specifications, maintains expected functionality after changes, and prevents new code from disrupting existing features. Proper testing also verifies that the software manages various inputs correctly, including exceptions and invalid data. However, in the… Read More
Power BI and Data Security: Understanding the On-Premises Data Gateway
As more organizations integrate Power BI into their business intelligence environment, concerns about data security continue to arise. In a recent webinar, Business Intelligence Architect Steve Hughes explored critical aspects of data security and compliance within Power BI, including data classification, privacy levels, and other key settings designed to safeguard sensitive information. Building on his… Read More
How to Embed a Background Image into Your Power BI JSON Theme File
In this comprehensive tutorial, Allison Gonzalez walks you through the process of saving a background image directly into your Power BI JSON theme file. This technique allows Power BI designers and report creators to automatically apply consistent branded backgrounds across all reports without the need to manually insert images each time. It’s a perfect solution… Read More
How to Remove Duplicate Records While Keeping the Most Recent in Power BI
In a recent training session, Matt Peterson addressed a common question: How can you remove duplicate records in Power BI but retain only the most recent entry based on a date column? While the initial thought might be to simply sort by date and then remove duplicates in the Query Editor, many users find that… Read More