In this article, we discuss the benefits of a data lake over a traditional warehouse. See how data lakes can make life easier during company mergers and acquisitions, help reduce storage costs, and get your business ready for the boom in AI applications that’s just around the corner.
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Data warehouse vs data lake: choosing the right data storage
With the fast development of modern data storage solutions, two popular options have emerged: data warehouses and data lakes. While both store and manage large volumes of data, they differ in terms of structure, design, and use cases. In this article, we will explore the differences between the two storage solutions, as well as the scenarios in which one may be better than the other.
Maximizing profits in grocery retail with advanced analytics and organizational maturity
The grocery retail industry has come a long way in adopting advanced analytics to improve business performance and customer experience. However, there is still untapped potential in this field, especially for companies with high levels of organizational maturity.
BI trends in 2023
In this article, we look at the top 5 trends that experts forecast in the business intelligence (BI) field in 2023.
Where to store data: difference between database and data warehouse
Structured data is typically stored in databases and data warehouses. In this article, we discuss databases and data warehouses, and when you should use what.
VIDEO: Year-to-Date vs Running Total
In this video, we’ll continue to learn about time-intelligence functions in DAX and look at the Running Total calculation.
Difference Between Business Intelligence and Business Analytics
BI uses descriptive analytics to provide a better understanding of a business’ current operations. Meanwhile, BA usually looks forward and tries to inform future decisions.
VIDEO: Time-Intelligence Functions (Part 2)
In this video we’ll learn how to calculate the difference between this year and last year sales.
Companies Need BI to Get Full Insights on Consumers
This article argues why companies should have business intelligence (BI) in their portfolio of tools to successfully thrive in the future.
During Times of Economic Recession BI is Lifesaver
The adoption of business intelligence (BI) has been steadily rising over the years even before the pandemic. With COVID-19, the use of BI, along with AI and cloud services, will surge.
Power BI Mobile Gets a New Update
The Power BI Mobile is a key tool for decision makers, who are more often on the go and need to quickly access insights from their mobile devices. The new update tries to make this easier for users, so they can be more productive and collaborate in real-time with their colleagues.
VIDEO: Basic Time-Intelligence Functions
In this video, you’ll learn how to use the SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR, YTD and MTD functions inside the CALCULATE.
Future of Power BI: Better UX, More AI, Easier Embedding With Other MS Tools
Better user experience (UX), augmented intelligence and embedded analytics will be the three pillars of the Power BI platform development in the future.
Howard Dresner: Now is Time to Double Down on Data
Howard Dresner, founder of Dresner Advisory Services, said now is the time “to double down on data,” and pointed out two major trends of 2020 – cloud migration services and AI features, like natural language processing (NLP).
VIDEO: FILTER and ALL Inside CALCULATE Function
Two common functions that you put inside CALCULATE are the ALL and FILTER functions. Watch our quick tutorial and learn how to use these functions.
Microsoft Fabric October Update: Look at Power BI Enhancements
Microsoft Fabric’s October update showcases significant advancements across its components. This article spotlights the Power BI component, detailing innovative reporting and modeling tools set to elevate the analytics approach for its users.
Microsoft Fabric: Data Management With Zero-Copy Clones and Shortcuts
With Microsoft Fabric, the future of data management looks bright and efficient. Say goodbye to needless data duplication and welcome streamlined workflows that enhance collaboration and reduce overheads.
The Evolution of Power BI with Direct Lake Mode
Microsoft Fabric’s Direct Lake mode is setting the stage for Power BI’s next revolution in data analytics, blending real-time capabilities with vast data accessibility.