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My Path to Microsoft MVP: Passion, Tips and Challenges
January 8^th, 2025 in AI, Artificial Intelligence, Blog, careers, Community
Becoming a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) is a prestigious honour that recognises exceptional community leaders who share their passion, technical expertise, and real-world knowledge of Microsoft products. I’m not going to talk about how I achieved it, but what my motivations were for pursuing it, tips to help to get there, and the challenges I faced. Motivation for MVP As with most things in my life, I never really set out on…
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Alex Presented at Bristol Fabric & Power BI User Group
December 24^th, 2024 in Community, Microsoft Fabric, News, Power BI
On December 19th, Alex travelled from The Frogplex to Bristol to present a session at the Bristol Fabric & Power BI User Group. The focus of his presentation was on Power BI Composite and Advanced Models . The session explored how to effectively leverage these advanced techniques to handle large datasets within the Power BI environment. This includes combining diverse datasets into a single report through composite models, directly querying…
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Parliament Reception, Building Connections
December 20^th, 2024 in careers, Community, Just For Fun, News
Hollie, HR and Information Security Director at Purple Frog, was thrilled to attend the Centre for the New Midlands Winter Reception at the Houses of Parliament. The prestigious event, hosted by Rachel Taylor MP and Saqib Bhatti MBE, provided an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable achievements of 2024 and set the sights on the exciting prospects for the coming year. Hollie expressed her enthusiasm for continuing her work with the digital…
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Joe and Lewis speak at Bedrock Tech Talks!
November 11^th, 2024 in Community, Just For Fun, News
The Clir Tech Talks user group with Bedrock Data recently welcomed Joe and Lewis, and it sounded like the event was a smash hit! These data rockstars travelled to Chester to share their expertise, and judging by the engagement and feedback, the attendees learned a lot and had a fantastic time. Joe spoke on the topic – ‘From No Code to Low Code: Getting Started with M and Power Query’. While Lewis took an AI turn to discuss…
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SQLBits Comes to Telford: A Day of Data-Driven Discussions
November 8^th, 2024 in Community, Just For Fun, News
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting the incredible Kate, the Marketing Manager at SQLBits at the FrogPlex! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with a passionate member of the tech community and discuss all things data. We spent the day sharing stories, insights, and future plans for data conferences. Kate’s enthusiasm for the data community was infectious, and we’re excited to continue these inspiring conversations. A big…
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Deep Dive into Power BI & Fabric Governance at PASS Data Summit
November 7^th, 2024 in Community, News, Power BI
We’re thrilled to share that our very own Joe recently took the stage at the PASS Data Summit to deliver an insightful session on “BI the Book: Governance, Auditing, and DR for Power BI & Fabric”… Featuring Power BI Sentinel! Why governance matters… Data governance and security are often overlooked in the initial stages of building a data environment. However, neglecting these crucial aspects can lead to…
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How Did Hollie Inspire a Data Revolution at CompTIA Connect?
October 24^th, 2024 in AI, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Community, Machine Learning, News
On Monday, at CompTIA Connect 2024, the audience was captivated by a keynote presentation ‘Unleashing Data Power: Supercharge Your Business Strategy’ from our HR & InfoSec Director, Hollie, who is a recognised business leader within the industry and in the fields of data and Artificial Intelligence. Her presentation delved into the rapidly evolving landscape of these technologies and how they are and can be poised to transform industries…
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Connecting at the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce Business Expo
October 18^th, 2024 in careers, Community, Just For Fun, Machine Learning, News
The other day, Lewis and Matt had the incredible opportunity to attend the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce Connection Business Expo. This event brought together a diverse range of businesses from the region in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, fostering connections and collaboration among attendees. From the moment they arrived, it was clear that the expo was designed to be a friendly environment for businesses, both big and small. The…
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Purple Frog Systems Sponsors Digital Award at STWAA 2024
October 11^th, 2024 in Apprenticeships, Community, News
On October 3rd, Purple Frog Systems took the stage as the proud sponsor of the Digital Award Category at the 2024 Digital Awards. The night’s big winner was Christa Bridges from PebblePad, who was recognised for her remarkable work in digital innovation. Held in grand style and hosted by the charismatic Carl Jones, the event was a celebration of all the finalists and winners across various categories. The Purple Frog team had a fantastic time,…
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Hollie Hosted FSB Business Bootcamp: Set For Success
October 9^th, 2024 in careers, Community, Just For Fun, News
On October 2nd, the highly anticipated FSB Business Bootcamp took place at The Wroxeter Hotel, bringing together a vibrant community of small business owners from across the region. The event, hosted by Hollie Whittles, FSB Skills Policy Champion and founder of Purple Frog Systems and FraggleWorks, delivered a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to help businesses thrive in 2024. Hollie spoke passionately at the event, sharing her wealth of…
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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