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SQLBits 2026: What I Took Away from ICC Wales
May 8^th, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence, Blog, Purple Frog Systems
SQLBits returned to the ICC Wales in Newport from 22 to 25 April for four days of solid content, good networking, and the usual conference energy. The cartoon theme was a nice touch. This post covers the three areas I found most valuable: AI agents and the Foundry stack, Model Context Protocol, and Polars as a genuine alternative to Spark on Fabric. AI Agents and Azure AI Foundry AI and agentic AI were a dominant theme, with sessions covering…
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Businesses with purpose, not just profit – Jo Tutchener-Sharp’s incredible Scamp & Dude story
April 17^th, 2026 in Blog, Community, News, Purple Frog Systems
Businesses with purpose, not just profit – Jo Tutchener-Sharp’s incredible Scamp & Dude story This morning’s FSB Big Networking event gave us something truly special. Alongside my co-host David Bell, I had the privilege of sitting down with Jo Tutchener-Sharp, founder of Scamp & Dude, a brand that proves a great business can also do extraordinary good in the world. Where it all began Scamp & Dude wasn’t born…
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Verifying Potentially Stolen Passwords
April 3^rd, 2025 in Blog, Purple Frog Systems, SQL, SQL Server
You’re currently being DDoS’ed and receive a ransom note. The attackers claim they’ve hacked your system and provide a list of usernames and passwords as “proof”. But did they really breach your system, or are they bluffing? Let’s investigate by checking the list against the database of hashed passwords. Retrieve the Stored Password Hash from the database DECLARE @StoredPasswordHash VARBINARY(64) =…
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New Tadpoles in the Pond: Welcome Nathan & Peter!
March 29^th, 2025 in News, Purple Frog Systems
We’re thrilled to welcome two fantastic new team members to Purple Frog! Meet Nathan, our new Azure Data Engineer, and Peter, our Director of Business Development. Meet Nathan Nathan brings a truly unique background to the world of data analytics. With over a decade of experience working on a dairy farm, he’s no stranger to hard work and problem-solving. Now, he’s swapping his wellies for a keyboard, diving into all things to do with Azure…
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Inspiring the next generation: Charlie & Tom at the Haberdashers’ Adams Career Fair
March 27^th, 2025 in careers, Community, News, Purple Frog Systems, school engagement
This Wednesday, Charlie-Mae and Tom had the fantastic opportunity to attend the Haberdashers’ Adams Career Fair, where they engaged with students eager to explore career paths in data analytics and technology. It was an inspiring day filled with insightful conversations about the exciting opportunities within this ever-evolving industry. Power BI, Microsoft Fabric & AI During the fair, Charlie and Tom introduced students to the world of…
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Stop Pressing Publish in Power BI – OneDrive or Sharepoint can do that for you
March 12^th, 2025 in Blog, Power BI, Purple Frog Systems
If you’re still using the Publish button in Power BI Desktop, there’s a better and more efficient way to manage your reports while saving time. By leveraging OneDrive and SharePoint integration, you can speed up your workflow, reduce errors, and improve collaboration. Here’s how you can do it: Step 1: Enable Save to OneDrive and SharePoint Preview Features First, ensure that your Power BI Desktop is set up correctly: Open Power BI Desktop.…
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Shrewsbury School Takes Over the FrogPlex!
February 26^th, 2025 in Apprenticeships, News, Purple Frog Systems, school engagement
On Thursday 6th February, Shrewsbury School came to the FrogPlex! Students from Shrewsbury School had the opportunity to visit the Purple Frog office for an immersive experience in a professional working environment. This visit aimed to introduce the students to various career paths and the dynamic nature of the tech industry. The day was packed with insightful presentations delivered by nine dedicated members of the Purple Frog team. Hollie,…
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Purple Frog is sponsoring The Midlands Business Network Expo 2025
February 19^th, 2025 in Business, Community, News, Purple Frog Systems
Purple Frog are going local and have signed up to be exhibitors at The Midlands Business Network Expo 2025 next Thursday! Lewis, Matt and Charlie are taking to the corridors of the National Motorcycle museum in Solihull and talking all things Artificial Intelligence, Power BI and Purple Frog Systems. This premier event is designed to foster business connections, collaborations and growth. They are offering a complimentary 1 day experience filled…
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Joe takes on Wood Green Academy’s Career Event
February 19^th, 2025 in Community, News, Purple Frog Systems, school engagement
On Thursday, Joe had the pleasure of visiting Wood Green Academy in Wednesbury to participate in a careers speed networking event. This event was designed to introduce Year 8 pupils to various future career paths and guide them in making an informed decision about their GCSE options. The students were highly engaged with Joe throughout the event, showing great interest in the discussions. Joe focused primarily on STEM (Science, Technology,…
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Purple Frog Takeover BBC Radio Shropshire!
February 18^th, 2025 in Apprenticeships, Just For Fun, News, Purple Frog Systems
On Thursday, 13th February, Hollie, Annabel, and Charlie took to the airwaves of BBC Radio Shropshire, broadcasting live from Telford College. Their mission? To share their inspiring journeys and insights during National Apprenticeship Week! As former apprentices and current apprentice, Hollie, Annabel, and Charlie spoke passionately about their experiences. They discussed how apprenticeships have shaped their careers, provided invaluable…
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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