Our Top Picks and Insights from the Power BI & Fabric Summit 2024
The Power BI and Fabric Summit 2024 united an exceptional community of data enthusiasts, and our Purple Peeps thoroughly enjoyed diving into the latest trends and innovations. Here are our top session picks and insights, from Juan, Sallie, Teresa, and Heidi. Juan’s Insights Data Management Gets a Power-Up With Fabric Onelake Microsoft’s demos showcasing the […]
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IoT in Mining: Enhancing Efficiency and Safety through Smart Solutions
Author: Jaysee Sunapho The mining industry has been at the forefront of technological advancements, with a continuous quest to increase efficiency, productivity, and safety. In recent years, the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionised mining operations by introducing smart solutions that enable real-time data collection, analysis, and automation. In this blog, I [...]
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Microsoft Fabric Copilot: First Look-Test Drive, Power BI
Author: Etienne Oosthuysen This is the first of several Fabric 'first look' Copilot test drives. In this post, I will focus on Copilot for Power BI, with Data Science and Data Engineering, and Data Factory test drives to follow in subsequent articles. But before we jump, a bit of background, then some pre-requisites, some housekeeping, [...]
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Handling Nullable Activity Outputs using ‘?’
Handling Nullable Activity Outputs using ‘?’ Author: Ralph Gonzales Life as a Data Engineer requires us to handle data integration across multiple source systems, and Azure Data Factory has been our go-to platform for orchestrating and managing data workflows efficiently. One of the lesser-known and lesser-documented, yet immensely powerful operators within ADF expressions is the […]
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The Power of Frequent Software Releases: Boosting Testing, Release Management and Developer Efficiency
Author: Peter Round Introduction In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the ability to deliver high-quality software quickly is paramount. Embracing a practice that allows for frequent software releases, sometimes multiple times per day, is not just a trend. It’s a strategic move that can significantly benefit your organisation in terms of testing, release management, and developer […]
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Unravelling the DNA of Data Analytics: The Fibonacci Sequence
Author: Jaysee Sunapho Introduction Data analytics is akin to being a detective on a mission to uncover hidden patterns and insights within vast datasets. Among the myriad of patterns, one fascinating gem stands out – the Fibonacci sequence. This iconic pattern, often found in nature, has also found its place in the realm of data […]
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Databricks Data + AI World Tour 2023 in Brisbane – Key Takeaways
Our Purple Peeps attended the Data + AI World Tour 2023, organised by Databricks in Brisbane. We were absolutely thrilled to immerse ourselves in the world of data, analytics and AI alongside many local visionaries who share our passion for the data-driven future. Below are some of the takeaways and highlights from our Purple Peeps […]
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Microsoft Ignite 2023 – Key Takeaways
Microsoft surely knows how to make some noise and keep us on our toes! With the Microsoft Ignite 2023 officially behind us, let us take you through our Purple Peeps’ most important takeaways, including the latest in AI, Cloud and the announcement of Microsoft Fabric becoming generally available. Ravi’s Takeaways Getting your enterprise ready […]
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Top Tips for Your End-of-Year Visual KPI Reporting
Top Tips for Your End-of-Year Visual KPI Reporting Author: Courtney Thwaites As the year draws to a close in some sectors (such as the education sector), it’s time for businesses to shift their focus towards one critical aspect: end-of-year financial reporting. Whether you’re a finance professional or department manager, the end of the year is […]
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The Transformative Role of AI: A Glimpse into the Future to how the Education sector could harness the power of AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved remarkably, transcending its once futuristic status to become an indispensable force shaping innovation across multiple sectors. In Education, AI will no longer be a mere buzzword; instead, it’s a dynamic tool poised to drive growth and competitive advantage. As we peer into the future, the significance of AI in […]
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The Future of AI in Local Government: Ways To Harness AI for Innovation and Efficiency
Author: Laura Christie With Microsoft’s recent announcement to invest heavily in AI and security in Australia. What will that mean for the future of AI in state government and local councils in Australia? We believe it is a promising one, and ethical and secure AI implementation has the potential to significantly improve the delivery of […]
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Human Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence in Asset Management for Rail Logistics: A Data Analytics Dilemma
Author: Jaysee Sunapho Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to computer systems that can do activities that need human intelligence. Algorithms and models are used to enable machines to learn, make decisions, and solve complicated problems. AI has a transformational role in data analytics. It improves the process by analysing and interpreting data automatically to identify […]
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