A Power BI Data Modelling Safari

Data Lakehouse Vs Data warehouse in Fabric, which is right for you

Microsoft Fabric offers a variety of data engineering solutions that can suit different needs and goals. However, this also means that choosing the right solution can be challenging and confusing for those who want to migrate to Microsoft Fabric.

The accidental administrator's guide Power BI

If not properly planned and managed, your Power BI environment quickly becomes a mess., making it hard to use and improve. Join this session where we will look at 6 key areas that you as a Power BI administrator will need to look at.

Building a robust deployment pipeline in Power BI

Does your organisation need to manage the deployment of Power BI better? Join this session to learn how to shorten the time to deploy new features to your users while ensuring you maintain a standard for high quality using tools such as Azure DevOps and Power BI deployment Pipelines.

Power BI Premium on a budget

Power BI Premium has many features that organisations desire yet the price makes it impractical for most. In this talk you will learn how Power BI Embedded can be used to enable many of these features at a much lower cost.

Analyzing real-time data using Azure Streaming Analytics.

Businesses today require real-time information to make better-informed decisions, this requires a new set of tools. In this session you will learn about Azure Stream analytics and how it can help address real-time data scenarios

The Fundamentals of DAX Contexts

Explore the heart of DAX with this unique session, as I take you on an African Safari-themed adventure, where stunning wildlife photography serves as the backdrop for understanding the intricacies of DAX contexts. We'll encounter row and filter contexts, just like wild creatures in their natural habitat. Through captivating visuals, you'll uncover how these contexts shape DAX calculations and measure outcomes. Whether you're a data analyst or a business intelligence enthusiast, this session ensures a memorable and educational experience. Understanding DAX Contexts is your gateway to mastering DAX while enjoying the captivating beauty of African wildlife. Don't miss this opportunity to embark on your DAX adventure.

Fabric Power Hour

The famous Power BI Power Hour returns, but this time it has expanded to cover the whole of Fabric!

5 Things You Can Do to build better looking reports

Power BI Design is a lot like an art form, a mythical beast to many IT professionals. We’re generally inclined to think very analytically about our jobs, and creativity does not always come naturally. Thankfully, there are some patterns we can apply to design reports which are clean, uncluttered, and user friendly. Learn the science behind design, and a series of logical steps to follow to ensure that your reports always meet the mark.

The Fundamentals of DAX Contexts

Understanding how DAX determines evaluation context is a critical skill for a Power BI Developer. Writing anything other than the most simple measures requires this skill. In this session we'll explore Filter Context and Row Context individually, and how they combine to form Evaluation Context. We'll have a look at a number of simple measures and visualise how the context affects them.

"Whats in a Name?", Data Stories to Impress the Bard

Data on its own is useful, but boring. Data in story form makes people sit up and take notice. Learn to craft effective stories and maximise the impact of your data communication.

Power BI Report Design for the Aesthetically Challenged

Have you ever looked at other people's Power BI reports, and wondered how they look so good? Designing an aesthetically pleasing report does not require a graphic designer, just the lessons you'll take away from this session.