Building Agentic Workflows with n8n and LLMs
Author: Daniel Warner Agentic AI: From Emerging Trend to Practical Framework As the AI landscape matures beyond single-shot, text-based models, we’re seeing the rise of more dynamic systems, ones that reason, act, and integrate seamlessly with tools. This shift is bringing Agentic AI into the spotlight. What began as an emerging approach is rapidly maturing […]
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Building a Data or AI Proof of Concept to Win Stakeholder Support
Author: Laura Murray When it comes to launching a successful data or AI initiative, the most significant barrier isn’t always technical; it’s people. Stakeholders want to see value quickly and clearly before committing to a long-term investment. That’s where a well-crafted proof of concept (PoC) shines. A PoC isn’t just a technical experiment. It’s a […]
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Breaking the Silos: Integrating Databricks and Snowflake with Delta Direct
In today’s data landscape, organisations often find themselves operating across multiple platforms to meet diverse analytical needs. For many enterprises, this means leveraging both Databricks for data engineering and machine learning alongside Snowflake for enterprise analytics. However, this multi-platform approach can create data silos, leading to redundant data storage, complex ETL pipelines, and increased costs. […]
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The Best Way to Approach Data Governance: A Practical Guide
Author: Laura Christie In an era where data is an organisation’s most valuable asset, data governance is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. Yet, for many businesses, the term still evokes thoughts of complexity, bureaucracy, and numerous policies. The truth is, when approached the right way, data governance can become a powerful enabler of […]
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Let Your Data Speak: How to Pick Visualisations That Tell the Right Story
Author: Teresa Pankhurst When we think about the great storytellers throughout time, they paint a picture of the landscape or the scene in which the story takes place. This allows the audience to form an image in their minds about what the characters look like, the kind of buildings in the vicinity, the era in […]
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Guide to Gaining Stakeholder Buy-In for Your Data Projects
Author: Laura Christie Pro Tip Insight Contributions By: Ben McDonnell Guide to Gaining Stakeholder Buy-In for Your Data Projects Or how to win hearts, minds, and funding, without losing your sanity. Engaging effectively with boards and stakeholders is like navigating a three-dimensional chess game while blindfolded and riding a unicycle. Strategic, complex, and occasionally requiring […]
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A Leader’s Guide to Fostering a Data-Driven Culture
A Leader’s Guide to Fostering a Data-Driven Culture Author: Laura Christie What Is a Data-Driven Culture? A data-driven culture is one where decisions are consistently guided by data and insights, rather than intuition or past habits. In such organisations, data is collected and actively leveraged to improve processes, align strategies, and drive outcomes. The difference […]
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The Power BI and Fabric Summit 2025
The Power BI and Fabric Summit 2025 Tamica’s Highlights The 2025 Fabric and Power BI summit was filled with a range of presentations demonstrating new and unreleased functionality. There was also a wide selection of sessions on best practices with Power BI. What’s new for Power BI Creators: From Mohammad Ali (Group Product Manager for […]
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When to Use Hybrid Project Management in Data Analytics Projects
Author: Peter Round No two projects are the same in the world of data and analytics. Some require the predictability of traditional project management, while others demand the flexibility of agile methodologies. But what about those that fall somewhere in between? That’s where hybrid project management comes in, a balanced approach that blends agile principles with […]
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Chief Data Officer’s Guide to Surviving & Thriving in 2025
Chief Data Officer’s Guide to Surviving & Thriving in 2025 Author: Laura Christie The Chief Data Officer (CDO) role has levelled up, becoming a key player in the organisational strategy game as businesses lean harder into being data-driven. With great data comes great responsibility (and, let’s face it, a growing to-do list). The CDO is […]
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How AI is Transforming the Way We Learn
Author: Ben Buckland How AI is Transforming the Way We Learn One of the most fascinating transformations I’ve witnessed in my lifetime is how we acquire knowledge. Over the years, we’ve moved from textbooks to laptops, from classroom lectures to learning almost anything on YouTube. And now, we stand at the threshold of a new […]
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Data as a Product: Redefining Analytics and Data Management
Author: Etienne Oosthuysen What is Data as a Product, and why is it becoming a go-to data analytics pattern? Traditional business intelligence (BI) and Data as a Product aim to support self-service analytics, empowering users to explore data without relying entirely on technical teams. But there’s a fundamental difference in how these approaches enable users, […]
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