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(Livestream Replay) Visual Calculations – Making [DAX] Easier - with Jeroen ter Heerdt

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This is it. The day that the way that DAX became easier. After this, how you write DAX changes forever. Learn all about it in this session! The Power BI team has been working on exciting things related to DAX calculations, specifically targeted at making it easier to add typical business-type calculations (such as running totals or vs-first). Would you believe it if we told you that you don’t even have to type DAX anymore and still be able to get complex calculations done quickly? In this session, we will talk about this exciting new feature! Join this session to learn more about this new feature which will make writing DAX statements so much easier and faster. Get ready to get your mind blown! See the future, today.

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Jeroen ter Heerdt is a Product Manager with Microsoft. He works on Power BI and is passionate about "all things data"; whether it is about databases, data warehousing, BI, big data, data visualizations, self-service BI, advanced analytics, real-time BI or anything even remotely related to data or insight. He strives to apply these concepts in his life as much as possible. Jeroen combines enthusiasm, vision, and hands-on experience into his talks.

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Three Techniques for Curating the User Experience in Power BI!

Video by: Reid Havens

Learn about three primary techniques for simplifying and curating the user experience for reports in Power BI. There's a mixture of art and science that goes into smart report design, especially designs that minimize pop-ups, distractions, and user interactions. Tune in to learn more!

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(Livestream Replay) Creating a Measurement Framework - with Tommy Puglia

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Let's face it. too many of our reporting solutions do not have the impact we expect, and it usually comes down to what we are measuring. Too many organizations may not be measuring the rights things and measuring them the right way. So how do we frame and move teams, users, and organizations to measure their metrics the right way, the way that causes impact? Tommy introduces the Measurement Framework, a project based plan that works with organizations and teams on calibrating their metrics to direct impact.

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Tommy is the founder of Puglia BI Consulting, a firm focused on advisory for Adoption & Process, Training, and Development around Power BI at organizations. He is currently leading various implementations of a new Training Program as well. He is the one of the co-hosts on the Explicit Measures Podcasts, a Power BI dedicated podcast that dives into the impact and the why around Microsoft's Power BI features, tools, and solutions. You can hear him along with Mike Carlo & Seth Bauer of PowerBI.tips every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30am on YouTube.

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Posted on October 20, 2023 and filed under Livestreams, Topics & Discussion.

(Livestream Replay) Design Scalable BI Solutions with BI Solution Algebra - with Chris Wagner

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Join Chris Wagner and Reid Havens as they talk about BI Solution Algebra, a framework for designing business intelligence solutions that are scalable, efficient, and cost-effective. They will share their insights and tips on how to choose the right mix of front-end, model, ETL, and other components to optimize your data analytics efforts. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you will learn something new and useful from this lively and engaging conversation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from two of the best in the field!

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Christopher Wagner is a passionate data evangelist and a leader in data solutions. He is the Director of Data Solutions for Baker Tilly, a leading digital solutions, advisory, tax and assurance firm. He is also the founder of KratosBI.com, a website that provides resources, tutorials and insights on data and analytics. He hosts the Data Gods YouTube channel, where he shares his knowledge and experience with data enthusiasts and professionals.

Christopher has over two decades of experience in the data and analytics field, working with various technologies, platforms and tools. He has helped many organizations transform their data into valuable insights and actionable outcomes. He believes that data is the most powerful asset in the digital age, and he strives to make it accessible and understandable to everyone.

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