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    Machine Learning & AI, Azure Databricks

    Josh Fennessy - Mar 20, 2019

    Azure Databricks & Spark ETL: Unifying Data Engineering at Cloud Scale

    Machine Learning & AI, Azure Databricks

    Jacque Carlson - Mar 13, 2019

    Improve Predictive Healthcare Models with Azure Databricks

    Machine Learning & AI

    Jenny Tseng - Mar 07, 2019

    New Whitepaper: Building an AI Strategy for Business

    Self-Service BI, Power BI

    Josh Crittenden - Mar 05, 2019

    Exploring Power BI’s Key Influencers

    Power BI, Corporate BI, PBIxBG

    Eric Lofstrom - Feb 27, 2019

    Power BI Office Hours: Recent Feature Release Highlights

    Data Lake, Modern Data Platform, Azure

    Melissa Coates - Feb 20, 2019

    10 Things to Know about Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2

    Power BI, Corporate BI

    Paul Poco - Feb 13, 2019

    Dimensional Modeling in the Advanced Analytics Age

    Modern Data Platform, Azure Databricks

    Erik Roll - Feb 07, 2019

    Cloud Scale Analytics Picks Up Steam as the Best Keeps Getting Better

    Machine Learning & AI, Chatbots

    Andy Lathrop - Feb 05, 2019

    Information Chatbots: A Great Way to Get Started with Artificial Intelligence

    Strategy, Industry

    Kevin Jackson - Jan 30, 2019

    The 2 Simple Truths for Client Satisfaction

    Data Management, Modern Data Platform

    Melissa Coates - Jan 23, 2019

    Is Azure SQL Data Warehouse a Good Fit? (Updated)

    Cloud Analytics

    Erik Roll - Jan 16, 2019

    2019: The Year of Cloud Scale Analytics?

    Modern Data Platform, Azure

    Merrill Aldrich - Jan 08, 2019

    SSIS-Inspired Visual Data Transformation Comes to Azure Data Factory

    Machine Learning & AI, Azure Databricks

    Colby Ford - Jan 03, 2019

    Migrating & Scaling Machine Learning Models to Azure Databricks for Cloud-Powered AI

    Industry

    Matthew Mace - Dec 27, 2018

    2018 Highlights & Thanks

    Modern Data Platform

    Chris Umbaugh - Dec 18, 2018

    Translating your Current Skillset to a Modern Cloud Data Warehouse

    Modern Data Platform

    Justin Bahr - Dec 12, 2018

    Using Azure Data Factory V2 Activities & Dynamic Content to Direct Your Files

    Strategy, Digital Transformation

    Eric Wozniak - Dec 04, 2018

    Digital Transformation: Transform Products

    Data Management, Power BI

    Josh Roll - Nov 27, 2018

    The Importance of Structure in Analytics – Part 2: The Dimensional Model and Power BI

    Strategy, Industry

    Angela DeYoung - Nov 19, 2018

    BlueGranite Gives Thanks

    Power BI, Python

    David Eldersveld - Nov 14, 2018

    Python in Power BI - Geocode using Azure Maps (Webinar Preview)

    Financial Services, Modern Data Platform

    Jenny Tseng - Nov 07, 2018

    Industry Spotlight: Financial Services

    Modern Data Platform

    Melissa Coates - Oct 31, 2018

    Top 5 Strategic Considerations for Choosing Architecture Components in Azure

    Strategy, Digital Transformation

    Eric Wozniak - Oct 25, 2018

    Digital Transformation: Optimize Operations

    Power BI, Corporate BI

    Steve Cardella - Oct 23, 2018

    BI Basics – Technology Serving Business

    Demo Day, Power BI, PBIxBG

    Eric Lofstrom - Oct 16, 2018

    Power BI Office Hours: SharePoint Files, Lists, & Folders

    Self-Service BI, Power BI

    Zach Conroe - Oct 10, 2018

    Simple Steps to Embed Images in Power BI

    Self-Service BI, Power BI

    Lindsay Pinchot - Oct 02, 2018

    Beyond the Basics: Report Design Considerations for Self-Service Users

    Self-Service BI, Power BI

    Nathaniel Scharer - Sep 25, 2018

    Controlling Conditional Formatting Using DAX

    Industry

    Angela DeYoung - Sep 20, 2018

    BlueGranite’s Second Annual Day of Service

    Self-Service BI, Power BI

    David Eldersveld - Sep 18, 2018

    Power BI Showcase: World Energy Production Capacity

    Data Management, Modern Data Platform

    Merrill Aldrich - Sep 12, 2018

    The Right Tool for the Job: Azure Data Factory V2 vs. Integration Services

    Strategy, Industry

    Angela DeYoung - Sep 05, 2018

    Meet our Team: The Microsoft MVPs

    Machine Learning & AI, Cognitive Services

    David Eldersveld - Aug 29, 2018

    Cognitive Services Labs: Experimental Tools to Explore

    Machine Learning & AI, Cognitive Services

    Andy Lathrop - Aug 21, 2018

    Cognitive Services Showcase: API Knowledge Tools

    Self-Service BI, Power BI

    Jason Cantrell - Aug 15, 2018

    Simple Linear Regression in Power BI

    Machine Learning & AI, Azure Databricks

    Mike Cornell - Aug 09, 2018

    Azure Databricks: Simplifying Big Data and AI

    Self-Service BI, Power BI

    Meagan Longoria - Aug 07, 2018

    Power BI Showcase: Online Retail Reviews

    Power BI, Corporate BI

    Steve Cardella - Aug 02, 2018

    BI Basics – the Metamorphic Power of ETL

    Industry, Power BI, Corporate BI

    Matthew Mace - Jul 30, 2018

    Planning a Power BI Enterprise Deployment

    Machine Learning & AI, Azure Databricks

    Colby Ford - Jul 24, 2018

    Introducing the Databricks Unified Analytics Platform for Genomics

    Machine Learning & AI, Cognitive Services

    Gary Lock - Jul 19, 2018

    Cognitive Services Showcase: API Language Tools

    Big Data, Industry

    Angela DeYoung - Jul 17, 2018

    BlueGranite’s Data & AI Client Success Earns Microsoft’s Highest Accolades

    Self-Service BI, Power BI

    Lindsay Pinchot - Jul 10, 2018

    Power BI Showcase: Employee Retention – Organizational Flight Risk

    Strategy, Industry

    Angela DeYoung - Jul 02, 2018

    Meet our Team: Gary Lock

    Machine Learning & AI, Cognitive Services

    Jacque Carlson - Jun 28, 2018

    Cognitive Services Showcase: API Speech Tools

    Data Visualization, Corporate BI

    Steve Cardella - Jun 26, 2018

    BI Basics – A Picture is Worth a Thousand Numbers

    Data Management, Modern Data Platform

    Leo Furlong - Jun 21, 2018

    Upgrade Your Data Warehouse for the Final Time

    Power BI, Corporate BI

    Trisha McCormick - Jun 19, 2018

    Power BI Report Server DevOps

    Machine Learning & AI, Azure Databricks

    Colby Ford - Jun 13, 2018

    Recap: Spark+AI Summit 2018

    Power BI, Corporate BI

    Meagan Longoria - Jun 12, 2018

    Four Questions to Ask When Planning a Power BI Premium Deployment

    Machine Learning & AI, Cognitive Services

    David Eldersveld - Jun 05, 2018

    Cognitive Services Showcase: API Vision Tools

    Self-Service BI, Power BI

    Jason Cantrell - May 30, 2018

    Statistics Functions to Utilize in DAX & Power BI

    Modern Data Platform

    Jason Brugger - May 23, 2018

    Gen2 Azure SQL Data Warehouse Speeds Big Data Pipeline Build

    Machine Learning & AI, Cognitive Services

    Colby Ford - May 16, 2018

    Cognitive Services Showcase:  API Search Tools

    Machine Learning & AI

    Andy Lathrop - May 10, 2018

    Microsoft Endorses BlueGranite as a Leading AI Partner

    Machine Learning & AI, Azure Databricks

    Colby Ford - May 08, 2018

    Let Azure do the Heavy Lifting on Your AI Workload

    Machine Learning & AI, Azure Databricks

    Mike Cornell - May 03, 2018

    Azure SQL Data Warehouse and Azure Databricks: Now Even Better Together

    Machine Learning & AI, Strategy

    Josh Roll - May 01, 2018

    The Importance of Structure in Analytics – Part 1: Making a Case

    Machine Learning & AI, Strategy

    David Eldersveld - Apr 25, 2018

    AI Advances Accelerate Business

    Machine Learning & AI, Azure Databricks

    Jacque Carlson - Apr 23, 2018

    An End-to-End HR Analytics Pipeline with Azure Databricks

    Modern Data Platform, Power BI

    Nathaniel Scharer - Apr 17, 2018

    Azure AD B2B Option Makes Sharing Power BI Reports Externally Even Easier

    Self-Service BI, Power BI

    Jon Gore - Apr 11, 2018

    Finally! Real Intelligence is Finding its Way into BI

    Machine Learning & AI, Modern Data Platform

    Jared Zagelbaum - Apr 03, 2018

    Custom Activities in Azure Data Factory with Microsoft AI Platform Cognitive Services

    Strategy, Digital Transformation

    Eric Wozniak - Mar 29, 2018

    Digital Transformation: Empower Your Employees

    Machine Learning & AI, Azure Databricks

    Mike Cornell - Mar 27, 2018

    Why Azure Databricks can be a Game Changer

    Corporate BI

    Steve Cardella - Mar 20, 2018

    Microsoft Flow for Fun and Profit

    Machine Learning & AI, Strategy

    Jacque Carlson - Mar 14, 2018

    Improving Predictions of Employee Turnover with Quality Data

    Power BI, Corporate BI

    Lindsay Pinchot - Mar 06, 2018

    Power BI Report Server Hybrid Implementation

    SSRS, Corporate BI

    Josh Crittenden - Feb 27, 2018

    Power BI Report Server: Revisited

    Self-Service BI, Power BI

    Lindsay Pinchot - Feb 20, 2018

    Create a Dynamic Title in Power BI

    Strategy, Industry

    Angela DeYoung - Feb 14, 2018

    Meet our Team: Jacque Carlson

    Machine Learning & AI, Data Science

    Colby Ford - Feb 08, 2018

    Recap of rstudio::conf 2018

    Data Visualization, Power BI

    Meagan Longoria - Feb 06, 2018

    Improving Screen Reader Accessibility in Power BI Reports

    Data Management, Data Virtualization

    Scott Faculak - Jan 30, 2018

    A Fresh Look at Data Virtualization

    Data Management, Modern Data Platform

    Jared Zagelbaum - Jan 25, 2018

    A Different Way to Process Data: Kappa Architecture

    Data Management, Modern Data Platform

    Jared Zagelbaum - Jan 23, 2018

    Exploring the Lambda Architecture in Azure

    Strategy, Digital Transformation

    Eric Wozniak - Jan 17, 2018

    Digital Transformation: Engaging Your Customers

    Self-Service BI, Power BI

    David Eldersveld - Jan 09, 2018

    Using Data-driven Images for Navigating Power BI Bookmarks

    Industry

    Angela DeYoung - Jan 04, 2018

    Meet our Team: Bret Myers

    Industry

    Matthew Mace - Dec 27, 2017

    Looking Back at 2017

    Data Management, Azure Databricks

    Mike Cornell - Dec 19, 2017

    3 Reasons to Choose Azure Databricks for Data Science and Big Data Workloads

    Self-Service BI, Power BI

    Josh Roll - Dec 14, 2017

    Self-Service BI and Governance? Consider the English Garden

    Power BI, Corporate BI

    David Eldersveld - Dec 12, 2017

    Position Your Team for Power BI Success with BlueGranite Training

    Self-Service BI, Power BI

    Robert Hutchison - Dec 05, 2017

    Four Communication Styles to Understand When Designing Dashboards

    Machine Learning & AI, Predictive Analytics

    Andy Lathrop - Nov 29, 2017

    Preventing Failures with Predictive Maintenance: High-Performance Solutions Using the Microsoft Data Platform

    Industry

    Angela DeYoung - Nov 21, 2017

    Giving Thanks at BlueGranite

    Machine Learning & AI, Azure Databricks

    Colby Ford - Nov 16, 2017

    Microsoft Azure & Databricks = Cloud-Scale Spark Power

    Data Management, Strategy

    Leo Furlong - Nov 15, 2017

    BlueGranite Partners with Profisee, a Leader in the MDM Gartner Magic Quadrant

    Self-Service BI, Power BI

    Lindsay Pinchot - Nov 13, 2017

    Create an App-like Experience in Power BI with Bookmarks

    Modern Data Platform

    Josh Fennessy - Nov 09, 2017

    Tips for Implementing Dev/Test Environments and DevOps with Azure Data Lake Projects

    Industry, Digital Transformation

    Eric Wozniak - Nov 07, 2017

    The 4 Pillars of Digital Transformation

    Data Management, Modern Data Platform

    Melissa Coates - Nov 01, 2017

    Is Azure SQL Data Warehouse a Good Fit?

    Data Management

    Josh Crittenden - Oct 23, 2017

    Exploring New Features in SSAS 2017

    Data Management

    Steve Cardella - Oct 19, 2017

    SQL Server 2017: A BI Perspective

    Machine Learning & AI

    Colby Ford - Oct 17, 2017

    Maximize Your Customer Retention by Predicting Customer Churn

    Machine Learning & AI, Data Visualization

    David Eldersveld - Oct 10, 2017

    4 Key Considerations for Building Interactive R Visuals in Power BI

    Industry

    Matthew Mace - Oct 03, 2017

    New BlueGranite Logo: Embracing Our Passion for Data

    Data Management, Industry

    Levi Syck - Sep 28, 2017

    MS Ignite: Preview of SSIS in Azure

    Corporate BI

    Nathaniel Scharer - Sep 26, 2017

    Using Dynamic Row-Level Security with Organizational Hierarchies

    Machine Learning & AI

    Steve Cardella - Sep 19, 2017

    Python – SQL Server 2017’s Hidden Swiss Army Tool

    Self-Service BI

    Javier Guillen - Sep 12, 2017

    The Hidden Costs of Self-Service BI Initiatives

    Machine Learning & AI

    Colby Ford - Sep 06, 2017

    Become the Maestro of your Genomics Workflow with Bioconductor and Microsoft R Server

    Corporate BI

    Nathaniel Scharer - Aug 29, 2017

    Understanding Power BI Security and Data Access

    Cloud Analytics

    Scott Faculak - Aug 22, 2017

    Why Companies are Failing to Utilize the Cloud for Analytics

    Data Management

    Josh Roll - Aug 15, 2017

    The Importance of Consensus When Building a Data Warehouse

    Corporate BI

    Josh Crittenden - Aug 08, 2017

    Introducing Power BI Report Server

    Corporate BI

    Nathaniel Scharer - Aug 03, 2017

    From Alerts to Actions: Power BI Alerts and Microsoft Flow

    Self-Service BI, Power BI

    Jason Thomas - Aug 01, 2017

    Self-Service BI: Improving Data Quality using Power BI, Flow & PowerApps

    Data Management

    Meagan Longoria - Jul 25, 2017

    Four Tips for Using Azure Data Factory to Load Your Data to Azure Data Lake Store

    Industry

    Angela DeYoung - Jul 20, 2017

    BlueGranite’s First Annual Day of Service

    Machine Learning & AI

    Scott Faculak - Jul 18, 2017

    Now Presenting: Fun with Functions (String_Split)

    Machine Learning & AI, Data Science

    Colby Ford - Jul 11, 2017

    Publishing Predictive Web Services with Microsoft R Server

    Strategy, Industry

    Yaroslav Lukomskiy - Jul 06, 2017

    What happens when an organization adopts a BI-centric mentality?

    Self-Service BI, Power BI

    Greg Foley - Jun 27, 2017

    Understanding the Differences Between Calculated Columns & Measures in Power BI

    Modern Data Platform, Cloud Analytics

    Mike Cornell - Jun 21, 2017

    Creating a Modern Data Platform in the Azure Government Cloud with SQL 2016 & Power BI Report Server

    Corporate BI

    Greg Foley - Jun 15, 2017

    Introducing Power BI Premium: Is it Right for your Business?

    Machine Learning & AI

    Leo Furlong - Jun 13, 2017

    Tour the Cortana Intelligence Suite

    Corporate BI

    Javier Guillen - Jun 06, 2017

    What are Power BI Apps?

    Corporate BI

    Josh Crittenden - May 31, 2017

    3 More Power BI Features You Might Not be Using

    Industry

    Angela DeYoung - May 25, 2017

    Meet our Team: Jon Trapane

    Cloud Analytics

    Leo Furlong - May 17, 2017

    Top 5 Reasons You Should be Moving Your Business Intelligence Solution to the Cloud

    Machine Learning & AI

    Andy Lathrop - May 11, 2017

    Using Hadoop Data in R for Distributed Machine Learning: The Basics

    Corporate BI

    Jason Thomas - May 09, 2017

    5 New Power BI Features that will Accelerate Self-Service BI Adoption

    Machine Learning & AI

    Josh Fennessy - May 03, 2017

    Azure Data Lake Analytics Holds a Unique Spot in the Modern Data Architecture

    Strategy, Industry

    Angela DeYoung - Apr 25, 2017

    Meet our Team: Jim Bennett

    Machine Learning & AI, Corporate BI

    Colby Ford - Apr 20, 2017

    Data Visualization for Bioinformatics with R in Power BI

    Cloud Analytics

    Leo Furlong - Apr 18, 2017

    Using Real-Time Data Insights & Monitoring

    Corporate BI

    Josh Crittenden - Apr 11, 2017

    3 Helpful Power BI Features You Might Not be Using

    Corporate BI

    Javier Guillen - Apr 04, 2017

    Tracking Adoption via Power BI Audit Logs

    Machine Learning & AI

    Colby Ford - Mar 28, 2017

    Webinar Recap: Distributed Computing & R Server

    Machine Learning & AI, Industry

    Jeff Seibert - Mar 22, 2017

    Analytics Industry Trends Update

    Corporate BI

    Bryan DeZeeuw - Mar 15, 2017

    Embedding Power BI Reports into Your Applications

    Self-Service BI, Power BI

    Greg Foley - Mar 07, 2017

    5 Useful Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) Functions for Beginners

    Machine Learning & AI

    Colby Ford - Mar 02, 2017

    SAS Enterprise Guide vs. Microsoft Azure Machine Learning

    Data Management, Strategy

    Angela DeYoung - Feb 28, 2017

    Ask the Experts: Data Lakes & Data Warehouses Webinar Wrap Up

    Corporate BI

    Matthew Mace - Feb 23, 2017

    Microsoft BI is a Gartner Leader for 10 Years in a Row

    Data Management, Data Lake

    Josh Fennessy - Feb 21, 2017

    Achieve Data Lake Results by Thinking Cloud First

    Data Management, Data Lake

    Josh Fennessy - Feb 14, 2017

    Ensure a Successful Data Lake Implementation through Organization

    Strategy, Industry

    Angela DeYoung - Feb 07, 2017

    5 Helpful Posts You Might Have Missed

    Machine Learning & AI, R

    Colby Ford - Feb 02, 2017

    ImpoRting and ExpoRting: Getting Data Into and Out of R

    Strategy, Industry

    Andy Lathrop - Jan 31, 2017

    In Case You Missed it - rstudio::conf

    Machine Learning & AI

    Mike Cornell - Jan 26, 2017

    Getting Started with Data and Analytics in the Cloud

    Corporate BI

    Javier Guillen - Jan 24, 2017

    The Role of Prototyping in Power BI Adoption

    Demo Day, Corporate BI

    Merrill Aldrich - Jan 19, 2017

    Demo Day: Deriving Dimensions in Power Query

    Machine Learning & AI

    David Eldersveld - Jan 17, 2017

    Azure Data Factory and the Cortana Intelligence Suite

    Data Management, Data Lake

    Steve Cardella - Jan 12, 2017

    Data Lakes: A Mess of Data, A Mess of Insight

    Power BI, Corporate BI

    Angela DeYoung - Jan 10, 2017

    Pro vs. Free Power BI Licenses

    Data Visualization, R

    David Eldersveld - Jan 04, 2017

    3 Reasons to Consider Microsoft’s R Tools for Visual Studio

    Industry

    Matthew Mace - Dec 28, 2016

    Year-End Highlights & Thanks

    Data Management

    Josh Fennessy - Dec 21, 2016

    5 Important Steps When Migrating to your Scaled-Out Data Warehouse

    Data Management, R

    Scott Faculak - Dec 15, 2016

    Microsoft R Services: Integrating with API Through T-SQL

    Machine Learning & AI

    Josh Fennessy - Dec 13, 2016

    The Importance of Having a Cloud Analytics Strategy

    Machine Learning & AI

    Larry Baker - Dec 08, 2016

    Azure IoT Hub and Streaming Analytics Services

    Data Management

    Leo Furlong - Dec 06, 2016

    Options to Scale Your SQL Server Data Warehouse

    Machine Learning & AI

    Robert Hutchison - Dec 01, 2016

    Using Real-Time Analytics for Quick Decisions

    Corporate BI

    Javier Guillen - Nov 29, 2016

    Effectively Planning a Power BI Rollout

    Strategy, Industry

    Josh Fennessy - Nov 23, 2016

    There’s a lot to be thankful for in the Analytics Industry

    Data Visualization

    Melissa Yu - Nov 21, 2016

    The Science Behind Data Visualization

    Modern Data Platform

    Steve Cardella - Nov 16, 2016

    SSIS vs Azure Data Factory Performance

    Machine Learning & AI, Healthcare Analytics

    Jeff Seibert - Nov 10, 2016

    Hot Topics in Healthcare Analytics

    Data Management, Demo Day, Corporate BI

    Meagan Longoria - Nov 07, 2016

    Demo Day: Document Your Tabular Model with Excel or Power BI

    Modern Data Platform

    Steve Cardella - Nov 01, 2016

    How to Migrate Data to Microsoft Azure SQL DB or SQL DW

    Strategy

    Mike Depoian - Oct 24, 2016

    Transform Your Sales Pipeline with Data and Analytics

    Machine Learning & AI

    Andy Lathrop - Oct 11, 2016

    Getting More From Your Data Science Teams; Organization and Process Considerations

    Machine Learning & AI, Text Analytics

    David Eldersveld - Oct 05, 2016

    3 Simple Solutions to Bring Structure to your Text Data

    Data Visualization, Corporate BI

    David Eldersveld - Sep 28, 2016

    Power BI with ArcGIS Maps Closes a Critical Gap

    Modern Data Platform

    Scott Faculak - Sep 26, 2016

    5 Critical Differences: Cloudera Impala vs. Hortonworks HDB

    Data Management, Data Lake

    Daniel Meyers - Sep 21, 2016

    Advantages of the Analytics Sandbox for Data Lakes

    Strategy

    Erik Roll - Sep 08, 2016

    The Successful BI Practitioner’s Toolkit – Part II: The Supporting Cast

    Data Management, Master Data Management

    Leo Furlong - Sep 06, 2016

    Evaluating SQL Server 2016 Master Data Services for Enterprise MDM

    Strategy

    Erik Roll - Aug 31, 2016

    The Successful BI Practitioner’s Toolkit – Part I: The Hammers

    Machine Learning & AI, Text Analytics

    Andy Lathrop - Aug 29, 2016

    Microsoft Azure’s Comprehensive Text Analytics Approach Creates Customer Clarity

    HDInsight, Modern Data Platform, Corporate BI

    Mike Cornell - Aug 23, 2016

    Deploy Cloud Analytics Solutions with Power BI and Azure

    Data Management, BIML

    Bill Fellows - Aug 18, 2016

    A Patterns Based Approach for Solving your Data Integration Challenges

    HDInsight, Modern Data Platform

    Josh Fennessy - Jul 21, 2016

    How to Choose the Right Azure HDInsight Cluster

    Machine Learning & AI, R

    Andy Lathrop - Jul 19, 2016

    Supply Chain Insights with Advanced Analytics: Fuzzy Clustering

    HDInsight, Strategy

    Josh Fennessy - Jul 12, 2016

    A Fresh Look at Microsoft Azure HDInsight

    Data Management, BIML

    Meagan Longoria - Jul 08, 2016

    Good Data Integration Design Patterns Are Good for Business

    Demo Day, R, Corporate BI

    Mike Cornell - Jul 05, 2016

    Visualizing Your Data Made Easy with Power BI and R

    Data Management

    Meagan Longoria - Jun 28, 2016

    Improving Efficiency and Quality of SSIS Development with Biml

    Data Visualization

    Melissa Yu - Jun 03, 2016

    Data Visualization: Remove Chart Clutter and Focus on the Insights

    Data Visualization

    Melissa Yu - May 13, 2016

    Design Principles: Dashboard Layout is Crucial

    Data Visualization

    Meagan Longoria - May 03, 2016

    Do Your Charts Need a Makeover?

    Data Visualization

    Bobby Weaver - Apr 28, 2016

    Dashboard Design – Why a Smaller Canvas is Better

    Machine Learning & AI

    Brian Carlson - Apr 22, 2016

    Predictive Analytics Eases Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance

    Corporate BI

    Erik Roll - Apr 14, 2016

    New Microsoft Power BI Governance and Deployment Whitepaper

    Data Visualization, Healthcare Analytics

    Eric Wozniak - Apr 12, 2016

    Webinar: Embracing Data Ensures Patients Remain Top Priority for National Caregiver

    Data Management, Strategy, Corporate BI

    Melissa Coates - Apr 11, 2016

    Overview of Microsoft BI Reporting Tool Integration

    Solr

    Steve Cardella - Apr 08, 2016

    Apache Solr: 3 Analytic Use Cases

    Data Management, SSRS

    Jason Thomas - Apr 04, 2016

    Top 3 Reasons to Upgrade to SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services

    Data Management, SSAS

    Javier Guillen - Mar 28, 2016

    3 Reasons to Upgrade to SQL Server Analysis Services 2016

    Data Visualization

    Melissa Yu - Mar 17, 2016

    Tableau 101 Video: Understanding Pills, Cards, Shelves

    Data Management

    Bill Fellows - Mar 08, 2016

    Top 5 Reasons to Incorporate SQL 2016 Stretch Database into Your Data Strategy

    Strategy

    Josh Fennessy - Mar 02, 2016

    BlueGranite Webinar: Trends in BI and Analytics

    Data Visualization

    Melissa Yu - Mar 01, 2016

    3 Tips for Effective Data Staging with Tableau

    Data Management, Machine Learning & AI

    Andy Lathrop - Feb 24, 2016

    Built-in Analytics: Why R Matters to a SQL Server Professional

    Self-Service BI, Power BI

    David Eldersveld - Feb 18, 2016

    3 Pointers to Make your Microsoft Power BI Report a Winner

    Data Management

    Josh Fennessy - Feb 16, 2016

    5 Reasons to Get Excited About SQL Server 2016 and Big Data

    Data Management

    Melissa Coates - Feb 12, 2016

    Top 3 Reasons to Upgrade Your Analytics Environment to SQL Server 2016

    Demo Day, Corporate BI

    Javier Guillen - Feb 04, 2016

    Demo Day: Microsoft Power BI Possibilities in Finance, Retail and Healthcare

    Data Visualization

    Jim Bennett - Feb 02, 2016

    Technology Spotlight: Automating Tableau Reports

    Strategy

    Marc Mingrone - Jan 28, 2016

    BI Success Begins with Teambuilding

    Modern Data Platform

    Josh Fennessy - Jan 19, 2016

    5 Big Data Predictions for 2016

    Self-Service BI, Power BI

    Meagan Longoria - Jan 14, 2016

    Keeping Up With Microsoft Power BI: What's New in Version 2.0

    Machine Learning & AI, Workforce Analytics

    Derrick McIver - Jan 12, 2016

    Unleash Your Most Valuable Asset with Workforce Analytics

    Strategy

    Eric Wozniak - Dec 15, 2015

    Data Rich, Information Poor: Improve Your Reporting and Analytics Capabilities

    Data Visualization

    Melissa Yu - Dec 07, 2015

    Tableau's Vizable App Helps Anyone Turn Data into Interactive Graphs

    Modern Data Platform

    Chris Campbell - Dec 02, 2015

    Make Big Data Easy with Microsoft Azure Data Lake

    Data Management, Retail Analytics

    Scott Faculak - Nov 24, 2015

    Retail Analytics: Leveraging Big Data to Drive Consumer Demand

    Strategy, Mobile BI

    Jeff Seibert - Nov 17, 2015

    Mobile Challenge: Business User Needs for Insights on the Go

    Modern Data Platform

    Leo Furlong - Nov 12, 2015

    External Data Made Easy with Microsoft Azure Logic Apps

    Power BI

    Melissa Coates - Nov 09, 2015

    Tour of the Power BI Ecosystem

    Demo Day, Modern Data Platform, Corporate BI

    Mike Cornell - Oct 29, 2015

    Demo Day: Analyzing Hospital Patient Admits with Power BI

    Data Visualization, IoT

    Josh Fennessy - Oct 26, 2015

    Internet of Things means Reactive Processing

    Machine Learning & AI, Retail Analytics

    Jeff Seibert - Oct 22, 2015

    Webinar: Driving Consumer Demand in Retail and Restaurant Industries

    Corporate BI

    David Eldersveld - Oct 19, 2015

    4 Ways Custom Visuals May Impact More than Power BI

    Data Visualization, Power BI

    Chris Campbell - Oct 16, 2015

    Build Awesome Data Visualizations in Microsoft Power BI

    Modern Data Platform

    Josh Fennessy - Oct 08, 2015

    Hortonworks DataFlow: First Impressions

    Machine Learning & AI, Modern Data Platform

    Leo Furlong - Oct 02, 2015

    Azure SQL Data Warehouse: Cloud Ready Big Data Solution

    Machine Learning & AI, Modern Data Platform

    Josh Fennessy - Sep 28, 2015

    Lambda Architecture: Low Latency Data in a Batch Processing World

    Modern Data Platform

    Melissa Coates - Sep 23, 2015

    Azure Data Catalog: Improve Your BI Program Effectiveness

    HDInsight, Modern Data Platform

    Josh Fennessy - Sep 14, 2015

    Connecting HDInsight Data with Azure Machine Learning

    Self-Service BI, Demo Day, Power BI

    Javier Guillen - Sep 11, 2015

    Ad Hoc Analysis of Marketing Campaign Data

    Modern Data Platform

    Matthew Mace - Sep 08, 2015

    3 Hands-on Labs to Get Started with Azure Machine Learning

    Data Management, Demo Day, Mobile BI, SSRS

    Steve Krause - Sep 04, 2015

    Demo Day: Using Microsoft's Datazen for Mobile BI Dashboards

    Chris Campbell - Sep 03, 2015

    Hadoop Data Lakes in the Modern Data Platform

    Modern Data Platform

    Leo Furlong - Aug 26, 2015

    Top 6 Use Cases to Help You Understand Big Data Analytics

    HDInsight, Demo Day, Spark

    David Eldersveld - Aug 18, 2015

    Demo Day: Simplify Analysis of Big Data with Spark on Azure HDInsight

    Demo Day, Retail Analytics, Corporate BI

    Jason Thomas - Aug 13, 2015

    Demo Day: Analyzing the Effectiveness of Promotions in Retail

    Machine Learning & AI, Modern Data Platform

    Mike Cornell - Aug 11, 2015

    Azure Data Factory: Connecting Data to Insights

    Self-Service BI, Demo Day, Power BI

    Chris Campbell - Aug 07, 2015

    Demo Day: Update Dashboard Data with the Power BI Personal Gateway

    Data Management, IoT

    Steve Cardella - Aug 03, 2015

    The Internet of Things – Will My Toaster Watch Cat Videos?

    Meagan Longoria - Jul 31, 2015

    Demo Day: Improving Data Visualization Effectiveness

    Data Management, SSAS

    Steve Cardella - Jul 28, 2015

    Applying Configurations to the Tabular Model with MS Build

    Data Management, SSRS

    Steve Cardella - Jul 27, 2015

    SSRS: Using Multiple Axes in an MDX Query

    Machine Learning & AI, Demo Day, Workforce Analytics

    Mike Cornell - Jul 24, 2015

    Demo Day: Better Hiring and Retention with Predictive Analytics

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