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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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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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Free Training Event Lineup: It’s a Knockout! (FabFest 2024)
September 5^th, 2024 in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Microsoft Fabric, News
Lewis and Joe are beyond excited to announce that the agenda for FabFest has been finalised, and we can’t wait to share it with all of you! Lewis and Joe are thrilled to be working with some of the most innovative minds in the data community. Their goal is to provide free, top-notch training to the West Midlands community, empowering everyone with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the world of data. FabFest is about bringing people…
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Get Smart & Save: Practical AI for Your Business with Hollie Whittles (and Avoid the Pitfalls!)
August 30^th, 2024 in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, News
Supercharge your business with AI – without the headaches! We’re excited to share that Hollie Whittles, our very own HR and InfoSec Director, recently joined the amazing Teresa Heath-Wareing on the “Your Dream Business Podcast.“ The episode dives deep into the transformative power of AI for businesses of all sizes. Here’s what you can expect: Unlocking efficiency: Discover how AI can automate repetitive tasks, freeing…
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Purple Frog Excited to Sponsor FabFest 2024!
August 23^rd, 2024 in Artificial Intelligence, Community, Fabric, Machine Learning, News
Are you ready for a day of non-stop learning and networking? BOOK TICKETS This October, Joe and Lewis are launching a FREE brand new in-person event: FabFest 2024. When: Thursday, 3rd October (all-day!) Where: Birmingham, Millenium Point What: A full day of Business Data-driven insights, Microsoft Fabric and AI learning, including food, at no cost! What to expect: 7+ sessions on Microsoft Fabric and AI Introduction to the latest news and trends…
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The Role of AI in Business
July 4^th, 2024 in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Blog, Machine Learning
The landscape of business is undergoing a dramatic transformation driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI). No longer science fiction, AI is rapidly becoming a powerful tool for companies of all sizes, streamlining operations, enhancing customer experiences, and fueling innovation. Let’s dive into how AI is revolutionising the business world Supercharging efficiency Imagine a world where mundane tasks are handled flawlessly and…
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New Microsoft Fabric Features – A SQLBits and FabCon Round Up!
April 12^th, 2024 in Blog, Data Factory, Data Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Fabric, Machine Learning, Real-time Data
March was a big month for Microsoft Fabric and its users as there were two major conferences discussing all aspects of Microsoft Fabric, from functionality to security and governance. SQLBits, a community conference, came first with a wealth of knowledge from experts using Microsoft Fabric from a beginner to experienced level. FabCon immediately followed, which was a conference from Microsoft to announce new features and to hear from those…
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STEM Workshop at Burton Borough School
October 5^th, 2023 in Community, Just For Fun, Machine Learning, News
Last week, Burton Borough School welcomed Lewis, our ML Developer and a passionate advocate for science and technology, to lead an engaging STEM workshop. Lewis’ visit was a significant opportunity for the students to explore the fascinating world of data, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML). With interactive discussions and thought-provoking insights, we believe Lewis left a lasting impression on the budding minds at…
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How do I make a multi-line string in Python (so I can ctrl+C my SQL code)
August 29^th, 2023 in Blog, Jupyter, Machine Learning, Python, Spark, SQL
This should be a quick one, but it is something that took me a little while to work out, but now I know I use it pretty much every day in my projects to save me a lot of time. This is the ability to copy and paste my SQL code into my python code as a multi-line string without having to reduce it to be all on one line or using escape characters. Both of which can take a bit of time depending on how big your SQL is. You usually need to have SQL…
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AI – Will robot overlords take over the world
July 27^th, 2023 in AI, Blog, Machine Learning
Everyone assumes that AI is the Hollywood version with robot overlords taking over the world. In reality, AI is already here and we are using it in society. Phone apps such as Uber using an AI to figure out the closest car to your destination, Netflix suggesting films for you to watch based on your history, Amazon prompting ‘customers also bought’ options on checkout, digital assistants like Alexa and Siri all of which are helping to…
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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