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AI: Where Not to Use It and Ethical Considerations
October 28^th, 2024 in AI, Artificial Intelligence, Blog, Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionised various industries, offering unprecedented efficiencies and capabilities. However, it’s crucial to recognise that AI isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. There are specific areas where AI should be used with caution or avoided altogether due to potential risks and ethical concerns. While we won’t talk about specific industries, we will describe general scenarios and use cases where…
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Choosing Between DP-600 and DP-700 – Which Microsoft Fabric Certification is Right for You?
October 23^rd, 2024 in Blog, Fabric, Microsoft Fabric, Reference Guide
With the release of DP-700 into Beta this week, you may be looking to enhance your skill set further with one of the Microsoft certifications, DP-600 or DP-700. Both certifications are valuable when working with Fabric but cater to different career goals and expertise. In this post, we will break down the key differences in the exam, to help you decide which exam is best aligned DP-600: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate The DP-600 is a great…
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How to use T-SQL to Query and Monitor your Microsoft Fabric Capacity App
October 18^th, 2024 in Blog, Fabric, Python
The Fabric Capacity App Report has received some mixed reviews regarding its usability. But what if you could query the underlying dataset, load it into a Fabric Lakehouse, and then use standard T-SQL for querying instead. This is possible with the use of a Fabric notebook and Semantic Link or SemPy! Prerequisites: The Microsoft Fabric Capacity Metrics App must be installed in your tenant with the necessary access and reside in a Fabric/Premium…
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Unlocking the Power of AI in the Professional Sector
October 14^th, 2024 in AI, Artificial Intelligence, Blog
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the professional sector, transforming the way businesses operate and enhancing productivity across various industries. From automating routine tasks to providing deep insights through data analysis, AI is proving to be a game-changer. In this blog post, we will explore some of the key use cases of AI in the professional sector and the benefits it brings to businesses. Automating routine tasks One…
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FabCon Europe from a Community Point-of-View
October 2^nd, 2024 in Blog, Community, Fabric, Uncategorised
A community hub at a data conference serves as a vital central point for building connections, collaboration, and innovation among attendees. The Community Lounge at FabCon Europe in Stockholm was a great example of this. It was a hive of activity across the entire event. Microsoft’s community staff, MVPs, volunteers and members all came together to provide an entertaining way to network and ensure the right people are signed up to the right…
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My Experience at Fabric Community Conference Europe 2024
October 1^st, 2024 in Blog, Data Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Fabric, Power BI
Stockholm: A city of charm and innovation Let’s start with the location, Stockholm. As a seasoned traveller, Stockholm is one of the few major European cities that I have not yet visited. So, when given the chance to go to FabCon Europe, I jumped at the chance. Stockholm is a great city, with beautiful historic architecture mixed with modern innovation and the people there were friendly and warm. The conference centre, the Stockholmsmässan,…
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AI Applications in The Manufacturing Sector
September 17^th, 2024 in AI, Artificial Intelligence, Blog
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries across the globe, and the manufacturing sector is no exception. By leveraging AI, manufacturers can enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality. Let us explore some of the key applications of AI in manufacturing. Predictive maintenance One of the most significant applications of AI in manufacturing is predictive maintenance. By analysing data from sensors and machines,…
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FabFest: Why I Decided to be an Organiser
September 12^th, 2024 in AI, Artificial Intelligence, Blog, Microsoft Fabric
Hopefully, you have seen that Joe Billingham, and I have organised a one-day event in Birmingham called FabFest. It will be on the 3rd of October at Millenium Point in Birmingham and will feature a full day of exciting talks on Fabric and AI. It’s looking to be a great day and tickets are going fast so sign up here if you haven’t already. Why did we want to organise FabFest? Before Joe and I produced the idea to go ahead and organise…
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Unlocking the Power of AI in the Retail Sector
September 11^th, 2024 in AI, Artificial Intelligence, Blog, Machine Learning
In today’s fast-paced retail environment, businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to stay ahead of the competition. One of the most transformative technologies in recent years has been Artificial Intelligence (AI). By leveraging AI, retailers can gain valuable insights into their operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive sales growth. In this blog, we’ll explore two key AI use cases in the retail sector: sales…
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Connect Azure Data Studio to Microsoft Fabric
August 30^th, 2024 in Blog
Azure Data Studio and Microsoft Fabric As organisations increasingly adopt Microsoft Fabric for their data warehousing and analytics needs, finding the right tools to speed up development is crucial. Connecting Azure Data Studio to Microsoft Fabric can streamline your workflow, enabling you to navigate environments, pinpoint variances, release code, and assign memorable names to connections instead of relying on lengthy connection strings. Step…
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Alex Whittles (MVP)
Annabel Hemingbrough
Callum Bryant
Hollie Whittles
James Snow
Jeet Kainth
Joe Billingham
Jon Fletcher
Laura Adamson
Lewis Prince (MVP)
Matt Mair-Durrant
Nick Edwards
Tom Owen