From Risk to Reward: CEO’s Guide to Responsible AI
Author: Charmaine Pavia Introduction In today’s business landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of innovation, revolutionising industries and driving process efficiencies. As generative AI gains momentum, applications like ChatGPT promise to reshape business models, providing new opportunities even for organisations that are not mature AI users. However, with the potential benefits of AI […]
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Queensland AI Summit – Key Takeaways
Some of our team had the privilege of attending the Queensland AI Summit on Friday, where we delved into cutting-edge developments and thought-provoking discussions around the future of artificial intelligence. It was an incredible gathering of innovative minds, and we’re thrilled to share with you the key takeaways that are shaping the AI landscape. Key […]
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Our Purple Peeps’ Key Takeaways – Databricks Data + AI World Tour 2023 in Melbourne
A few of our Purple Peeps attended the Data + AI World Tour organised by Databricks in Melbourne on the 31st of August, 2023. What an honour to be surrounded by so many local and like-minded peers who support the transformative future of data, analytics and AI. Below are some of the takeaways and highlights […]
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Power BI: Make a table 10 times smaller (and 10 times faster) by adding more data
Author: Lynton Mack Know your column store indexing! These are not databases! Recently, I had a case from one of our Financial Institute clients where a Power BI dataset containing daily account balances was over 1GB in size and not refreshing in the service, and I was tasked to reduce its size. I managed to […]
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ChatGPT on your own data – Introducing ‘Azure OpenAI on your data’
Author: Etienne Oosthuysen There are a number of things in Microsoft’s evolving AI portfolio, which is in various stages (planned, private preview and public preview), that will allow data workers to leverage the power of Generative AI and Large Language Models, notably GPT, to analyse your corporate data. These include Copilot for Microsoft 365, which […]
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What is Microsoft Fabric and its Game-Changing AI Capabilities
Author: Etienne Oosthuysen Microsoft Build was a whirlwind of critical announcements, but let’s focus on the ones shaking up data analytics. If you’re already using or considering Azure resources like Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Power BI for your data analytics needs, sit up and take note! Microsoft just unveiled Fabric, a new […]
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When it comes to agile working, are you cutting the mustard? An antidote to Agile rigidity
Author: Matt Hamp Agile methodology is the new kid on the block in the project world, but are you using it most effectively? In this series of blogs, I will discuss Agile processes and ceremonies, their intent and how we can get lost in their process. I will provide my view on how, as a […]
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Generative AI, another historical game changer
Joint Authors: Laura Christie & Etienne Oosthuysen Technological innovations have revolutionised how we live, work, and interact with one another and played a crucial role in shaping the course of human history. From the invention of the printing press to the development of the Internet, each innovation has brought about significant changes that have transformed […]
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Generative AI example of tools you use today can be used to access and interpret your data
Joint Authors: Alen Michael, Clayton Pilat, Reagan Burpee and Etienne Oosthuysen Generative AI is currently being baked into the various tools we love and use in our data workloads, with more announcements on the way. Make no mistake, every technology vendor is active in this area behind the scenes and exposé is doing just that […]
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OpenAI Concept Cheat Sheet – GPT, DALL-E, Codex, Copilot, OpenAI API, Playground, and Prompting
OpenAI Concept Cheat Sheet Author: Etienne Oosthuysen The world of artificial intelligence can be complex and overwhelming, especially when understanding the various concepts related to GPT (Generative Pretrained Transformer) technology. In this blog post, I will demystify the most important concepts related to GPT, including OpenAI, GPT, ChatGPT, OpenAI Service in Azure, Copilot and more. […]
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Power BI Incremental Refresh for Faster Dataset Refreshes
Power BI Incremental Refresh for Faster Dataset Refreshes Author: Ralph Gonzales In today’s day and age, data is the new gold. Companies keep track of all the data they generate as it aids in understanding their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and efficiency. Many companies have adopted a data-driven approach in their strategies and decision-making to further […]
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