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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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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 FabFest
October 10^th, 2024 in Artificial Intelligence, Fabric, Just For Fun, News
On October 3rd, the team at Purple Frog Systems proudly sponsored FabFest, an exciting, full-day event focused on Microsoft Fabric and its impact on the evolving worlds of data and AI. Hosted at the impressive Millennium Point in Birmingham, FabFest brought together 100 data enthusiasts for a day of non-stop learning, exploration, and community building. FabFest was the brainchild of Joe and Lewis, the dynamic hosts of the Birmingham Data…
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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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Hoppy News: Well Done, Alex, on Renewing Your MVP Award!
July 17^th, 2024 in Community, Just For Fun, News
We are thrilled to congratulate Alex for renewing the prestigious Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award! This recognition, which Alex has now received for an incredible 9 years, is a testament to his unwavering dedication, exceptional expertise, and outstanding contributions to the Data Platform community. The MVP award is not just a title; it’s a mark of excellence bestowed upon professionals who have demonstrated a deep commitment…
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LinkedIn Top Tips at FSB Bootcamp
July 2^nd, 2024 in careers, Just For Fun, News
Purple Frog Systems had the honor of participating in the FSB Boot Camp, organised by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and hosted by Karen Woolley. The event was a fantastic opportunity for networking, learning, and sharing valuable business insights. Annabel, our Marketing Manager, kicked off the day with an engaging talk on LinkedIn top tips. Her presentation was met with great enthusiasm, sparking numerous insightful questions and…
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Learning through ‘Unconventional’ Power BI Projects
July 1^st, 2024 in Blog, DAX, Just For Fun, Power BI, Power Query
When we think of Power BI projects we typically think of solving business problems through creating insightful analytical reports and dashboards, Power BI is fantastic for this. However, when trying to expand your knowledge on the functionality of Power BI, I have found it incredibly useful to think outside of the scope of these types of project and explore other ways to use it. In this blog I will show an example of an unconventional Power BI…
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Team Visit to Alton Towers!
June 4^th, 2024 in Just For Fun, News
Today, Team Purple Frog hopped on a different kind of ride – a whirlwind trip to Alton Towers! We traded spreadsheets for scream machines and water flumes, all in the name of team bonding. But before you think it was all just thrills and spills (although there were plenty of those!), let’s delve into why work trips like this are so important. In today’s fast-paced work environment, it’s easy to get bogged down in emails,…
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Fabric’s 1st Birthday at Bristol User Group!
June 2^nd, 2024 in Just For Fun, News
Last week, Laura embarked on an inspiring journey to Bristol to deliver a highly anticipated talk celebrating the first year of Microsoft Fabric. The event drew a diverse crowd of tech enthusiasts, industry professionals, and community members eager to reflect on Fabric’s journey and future. Laura’s presentation was an insightful look at the evolution of Fabric, from its Day 1 release to the latest developments following FabCon and…
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Behind the Scenes: My Perspective as a Speaker at SQLBits
April 11^th, 2024 in Blog, Just For Fun
SQLBits, the renowned conference for data professionals, brought together a diverse range of speakers this year, including four from Purple Frog Systems: myself, Lewis, Hollie, and Alex. Each of us tackled a variety of sessions, contributing our unique perspectives to the event. I spoke on two topics, both in the non-technical category about blogging and why it’s important to be creative in technical roles. First-time speaker nerves……
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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