Scaling Trust: The Enterprise Governance Blueprint Powered by Unity Catalog
Scaling Trust: The Enterprise Governance Blueprint Powered by Unity Catalog Author: Rajesh Kotian Scaling Trust: The Enterprise Governance Blueprint Powered by Unity Catalog Why Unity Catalog Is the Governance Layer Every Enterprise Needs Data is most efficient and reliable when backed by strong data governance and a well-thought-out operating model that enhances its usability and […]
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Avoiding Going Into Solution Mode
Author: Peter Round The bike path and the “solution” This morning, while walking my dog, I watched four older cyclists ride through a gravel section of a bike path. The first two hit a pothole, stopped, and warned the two behind them: “Watch out for the pothole!” – who then also rode straight into it. […]
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Managing Costs in Microsoft Fabric: How to Keep Your Spend Under Control
Managing Costs in Microsoft Fabric: How to Keep Your Spend Under Control Author: Brad Coles If you’ve started using Microsoft Fabric, you’ve probably noticed how powerful it is. From data integration to analytics and AI, it can handle almost anything. But there’s a catch: every action you take in Fabric consumes capacity units (CUs), and […]
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The ‘Coder Barrier’ is Dead
Author: Benjamen Buckland Last month, I had a simple $5,000 question: Was my solar panel investment actually paying off? Many years ago, answering this would have meant hours of manual data entry from PDF bills or settling for generic online calculators. Instead, I spent one evening building a custom dashboard that gave me exactly the […]
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Are Your Data Foundations Ready for Copilot? How Data is the Fuel for AI
Author: Laura Christie As organisations race to harness the power of generative AI, many are asking how to get started with tools like Microsoft Copilot Studio. But there’s a bigger, more important question to answer first: 👉 Is your data ready to support it? AI doesn’t run on magic; it runs on data. And like […]
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The Seven Cs of Agile Digital Transformation: Unlocking the Hidden Power of the Business Analyst
Author: Ben McDonnell The Seven Cs of Agile Digital Transformation: Unlocking the Hidden Power of the Business Analyst In Agile digital transformation, the Business Analyst is no longer seen as a passive recorder of requirements; they are the navigator guiding organisations through the ever-changing seas of customer needs, technology shifts, and team dynamics. In this […]
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The World of Power BI External Tools and Their Benefits
Author: Tamica McNally The World of Power BI External Tools and Their Benefits Introduction Power BI, as a standalone tool, has seen significant improvements and additions to its functionality since its introduction. While there is a plethora of in-house available features that can be used by developers to build, test and document their reports and […]
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Why Data Governance Matters More Than Ever
Why Data Governance Matters More Than Ever In the race to become more data-driven, many organisations have sprinted ahead, accumulating tools, dashboards, data lakes, and AI pilots at a rapid pace. But without the proper guardrails, even the best-intentioned data projects can veer off course. That brings us to the importance of data governance. Not […]
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AI and Elderly Care: Embracing the Future, Not Fearing It
Author: Sallie Worsley AI and Elderly Care: Embracing the Future, Not Fearing It As with the arrival of cars, computers, and mobile phones, artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape our world. And just like those earlier innovations, it’s not about replacing people, it’s about enhancing lives. Supporting Independence, Not Replacing Care Caring for ageing […]
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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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