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Microsoft claims top spot in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Analytics and BI Platforms. Here are some of the recent trends in the NZ market 🔵 Alot more NZ orgs have been implementing Power BI for their reporting 🔵 There has been number of new visual upgrades making reports more dynamic and interactive 🔵 Microsoft continues to invest into Fabric and it's move towards a unified analytics platform 🔵 While companies are implementing Power BI, Adoption across the organization remains a challenge Full Article https://lnkd.in/ddjE_XB5 #PowerBI #nzanalytics #dataanalytics #data #datavisualization #Datascience

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https://lnkd.in/gr5wnDUj Nick Magnuson, head of AI for Qlik, explains why it's important for business and IT leaders to join councils exploring the ethical use of AI. #aiethics #artificialintelligence #qlik

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Navigating the Cosmos: Insights and Strategies for #AzureCosmosDB by Praveen Kumar Watch this session from the Melbourne Data Platform User Group on understanding your first steps with Azure Cosmos DB! https://lnkd.in/eMpCCMZd

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As Qlik's annual conference begins, Alyx M speaks with General Manager Brendan Grady. He shares what has changed in #BusinessIntelligence, and how customers are adapting to new technology and releasing their grip on spreadsheets. bit.ly/3R7AJnW #QlikConnect

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Note that the Enterprise Big Data Engineer Text Book is now available free of charge (until September 30). Link available below: https://lnkd.in/gn2hnfHw #datascience #dataengineer #bigdataframework #certification #dataengineering #dataframeworks

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With data critical to successful business performance, join tomorrow's #webinar with Eamonn Colgan, John Tallon and Shazeb A. to learn how your organisation can supercharge data management with #MSFabric. Thursday 5th September 2024 | 11:00 am - 11:45 am (GMT) Register Now >>https://lnkd.in/dMp8BCSM #StormTechnology #Littlefish #MicrosoftFabric

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I can't wait for next month's #PowerBI for #Gov. I have a lot to share in the world of Power BI and we also have a fascinating session by Damien Lawrie's of Exploring Creeks and Critters in Power BI. Ring the 🔔 to follow me for all things Power BI and #DataAnalytics #BI

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Off the back of a successful re-launch of our #Canberra meetup events. We're holding another event on the 20th November. This time Notita is the star of the show and it promises to be a great event as they ran a packed out event last week in Melbourne. Even if you are not a customer, you are welcome to join us to connect with others in #government to understand what #data #analytic projects they are working on. #ausgov #analytics #machinelearning #Datascience

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Qlik’s real-time reporting capabilities are transforming how businesses operate, particularly in the areas of sales, logistics and retail. By providing up-to-the-minute insights, Qlik empowers organisations to make data-driven decisions that enhance efficiency, boost performance, and improve customer satisfaction. https://lnkd.in/gyFDwTYY #DataAnalytics #Qlik #BI #BusinessIntelligence #RealTimeReporting #QlikSense #DataDrivenDecisions #BusinessStrategy #DigitalTransformation 

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Transform Your Data Insights with Power BI    Power BI stands out for its robust features, allowing data analysts to connect to various data sources, create interactive dashboards, and share insights across their organisation. (You can read our comprehensive guide to unlocking Power BI's potential on our website…)      We offer training on many IT applications and Power BI truly stands out for its ability to draw raw data from endless sources and transform it into insights in real-time. If you are keen on getting trained to unlock the potential of Power BI you may be interested in one of our Power BI Data Analyst 3-day training sessions.      Register NOW to enjoy a huge 50% discount on the Power BI Data Analyst Course starting on August 19th.      You’ll gain comprehensive training on a Microsoft certified course from Power BI experts, as well as ongoing support to enhance your data analysis capabilities after the course.  And you will leave the intensive 3-day course (held in a virtual classroom for your convenience) with everything you need to pass the PL-300 Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Professional exam.      Course Highlights:   🛜 Connectivity: Pull data from almost anywhere.   💻 Interactive Visualisations: Create dashboards that provide deep insights.   📊 Real-Time Data: Monitor critical metrics as they change.      https://lnkd.in/eYDUDkn5 50% reduction applies only to our course beginning 19th August. Further dates are shown on the website, or you can get in touch below if you have any questions.   #PowerBI #DataAnalysis #CareerDevelopment #ITTraining 

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As Microsoft’s Power BI continues to evolve with each monthly update, we are seeing it transform into an even more powerful business intelligence tool. We will discuss how we used Power BI connectors to create a dashboard where we can manage hybrid cloud costs. #powerbi #cloudmanagement #mspartner https://buff.ly/44MXHWF

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Qlik’s NEW Anonymous Access offers a modern way to make this data readily available, accessible, and easily understood by everyone. With this new capability, organizations can easily share their data with the public—no barriers, no logins required! Read this blog from Luciane Ellis to learn why public data sharing matters, and how Qlik makes data accessible for unlimited users: https://lnkd.in/gMr76dng #ISV #Data #Cloud

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Mastering Snowflake Case Studies I'm excited to share our Mastering Snowflake Case Studies—a comprehensive resource showcasing how we’ve helped organizations across Australia, the US, the UK, and Europe transform their data strategies with Snowflake. From rapid deployments to solving complex data integration and security challenges, these case studies highlight real-world success stories. Whether you're in financial services, sports, insurance, or construction, this guide is packed with insights on how you can optimize your data assets, empower your teams, and accelerate your business value. 💡 What’s inside? ✅ Rapid Deployment & Security: Discover how XpressLaunch enabled secure Snowflake setups for seamless operations. ✅ Tailored Expertise: Custom solutions that streamline complex environments. ✅ Comprehensive Coverage: Key strategies for addressing critical areas like data sourcing, engineering, and performance optimization. ✅ Empowered Teams: Training and knowledge transfer that ensures your data team can maintain and optimize your Snowflake environment. Get exclusive access to the case studies now and see how organizations worldwide are unlocking their data potential! 👉 Download your copy here: https://lnkd.in/enytwv5d Simply enter your email to get started. #Snowflake #DataTransformation #XpressLaunch #DataStrategy #DataEngineering #CaseStudies

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Big changes are coming to Power BI Premium, from increased capacity, to additional capabilities such as advanced analytics, a unified data platform, and more. Join our exclusive webinar on October 23rd to discover how you can navigate these licensing changes and maximise your existing Power BI Premium investment. During this session, our experts will cover key topics including: • 💡 Understanding the changes to Power BI Premium licensing and capacity, and the expanded capabilities with Microsoft. • 📈 Unleashing the Fabric Advantage for enhanced analytics and insights. • 🧭 Confidently navigate the Power BI to Fabric transition and migrate your workloads smoothly. Don’t miss out, secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/ePJDPrH7 #PowerBI #MicrosoftFabric #DataTransformation #FreeDataWorkshop #Webinar

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Do you have a slow Power BI report? This session will equip you with the knowledge to address the issue of slow Power BI reports. Whether you are just starting on your Power BI Journey or an experienced Power BI developer these tools enhance your development and analysis of your data. This session will cover connecting to Power BI Desktop, Power BI Premium Workspaces, and Fabric Workspaces to meet you where you currently are. DAX Studio and Tabular Editor are part of the study guide for the DP-600 exam for Fabric, so this is the perfect time to start learning how to put them to good use. The first tool we will look at is DAX Studio. Its strength is being able to analyze your data separately from Power BI and Fabric. You can use it to quickly gather statistics about multiple semantic models. Has a user reported that one of the reports is running slow? You can use DAX Studio to do DAX performance tuning to make it faster. The second tool is Tabular Editor 2. It gives you the ability to check to see if your models are following best practices. You can make changes to your models whether they are running in Power BI Desktop, Power BI Premium, or Fabric Workspaces. With Tabular Editor you can use scripts to automate changes that if done manually could take days. These are just some of the topics we will cover as we learn how valuable these tools can be. This session will have the greatest benefit to someone new to DAX Studio and Tabular Editor regardless of where you are on your Fabric journey. Jason Romans https://buff.ly/3SnQEPx

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Do you have a slow Power BI report? This session will equip you with the knowledge to address the issue of slow Power BI reports. Whether you are just starting on your Power BI Journey or an experienced Power BI developer these tools enhance your development and analysis of your data. This session will cover connecting to Power BI Desktop, Power BI Premium Workspaces, and Fabric Workspaces to meet you where you currently are. DAX Studio and Tabular Editor are part of the study guide for the DP-600 exam for Fabric, so this is the perfect time to start learning how to put them to good use. The first tool we will look at is DAX Studio. Its strength is being able to analyze your data separately from Power BI and Fabric. You can use it to quickly gather statistics about multiple semantic models. Has a user reported that one of the reports is running slow? You can use DAX Studio to do DAX performance tuning to make it faster. The second tool is Tabular Editor 2. It gives you the ability to check to see if your models are following best practices. You can make changes to your models whether they are running in Power BI Desktop, Power BI Premium, or Fabric Workspaces. With Tabular Editor you can use scripts to automate changes that if done manually could take days. These are just some of the topics we will cover as we learn how valuable these tools can be. This session will have the greatest benefit to someone new to DAX Studio and Tabular Editor regardless of where you are on your Fabric journey. Jason Romans https://buff.ly/3SnQEPx

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